Lake Neuchâtel and the Jura Mountains

The spa town of Yverdon-les-Bains is located on the southern shores of Lake Neuchâtel with the Jura Mountains as its backdrop. This area has long been home to the Swiss watch making industry. Our elegant hotel is ideally located to discover this diverse region including its vineyards, numerous lakes, medieval villages and towns.

Lausanne • Omega Watch Museum • Vevey • Grandson

Day 1 Short Channel crossing. Overnight in Reims area.

Day 2 Travel through France and across into Switzerland to the hotel in Yverdon-les-Bains.

Day 3 A day to relax in Yverdon-les-Bains. This picturesque spa town sits on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel with the Jura Mountains as a backdrop. The old town is within an easy walk of the hotel and is dominated by the 13th century castle. There are museums, shops and cafes to explore or take the train to nearby Bern.

Day 4 Take a journey to Lake Geneva and begin with a stop in Lausanne, there is an interesting Olympics Museum to discover as well as a lovely old town. Continue through the UNESCO wine region of Lavaux on to Vevey. This lakeshore town was home to Charlie Chaplin and his former home has recently opened as a museum.

Day 5 Full day excursion around Lake Neuchâtel. Start in the medieval town of Grandson, a member of 'The Most Beautiful Villages in Switzerland'. Time to explore before travelling to the historic town of Neuchâtel. The old town with its cobbled streets and alleyways is overlooked by the impressive castle. Leave the lake to travel to Biel for a visit to the Omega Watch Museum.

Day 6 A scenic day in the Jura Mountains. Visit Orbe, known for its large collection of Roman mosaics. Continue to Romainmôtier, a lovely medieval village looking across the River Nozon. End the day in Sainte-Croix, close to the border with France, considered the birthplace of the music box.

Day 7 Leave Yverdon-Les-Bains and through France and stop for dinner and an overnight stay near Arras.

Day 8 On to Calais for a short Channel crossing.

All tours are tailored to your requirements and can be adapted for travel by coach and/or air as you prefer. Occasionally itineraries change. Please see our current brochure or contact us for the latest version.

Grand Hotel, Yverdon-les-Bains

This elegant 4 star hotel, set in its own grounds, is located close to the heart of the lakeshore town of Yverdon-les-Bains. The hotel offers comfortable rooms, a stylish bar and restaurant, outdoor swimming pool and terrace for guests to enjoy.

• 4 star • 116 bedrooms • Lift

• Coach parking

Your tour includes:

• Return short Channel crossings

• 1 night half board on the outbound journey

• 5 nights half board in Yverdon-les-Bains with:
Welcome drink
Buffet breakfast
3 course buffet dinner

• Admission to the Omega Watch Museum and Workshop

• 1 night half board on inbound journey

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