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5 Days in Geneva: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

Carolina Pereira

19 Nov 2023

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Embark on a captivating 5-day adventure in Geneva, Switzerland. Explore iconic landmarks like the Brunswick Monument and St Pierre Cathedral. Indulge in delectable dishes at Chez Ma Cousine and Sushi Hashimoto. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culinary scene of this enchanting city.

Trip to Geneva

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$0

Brunswick Monument

Landmark Neo-Gothic monument in honor of 19th-century duke, with adjacent park & water views.

8:00 AM - 8:10 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Jardin Anglais

The English-inspired landmark park features an 1862 fountain, a flower-clock sculpture & lake views.

8:40 AM - 9:40 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Directions

The Flower Clock

Iconic outdoor flower clock designed in 1955, made with colorful blooms that change seasonally.

10:10 AM - 10:20 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

St Pierre Cathedral

Cathedral most famous as the adopted home church of Protestant Reformation leader John Calvin.

10:50 AM - 11:50 AM

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Free

Day 2

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$157

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$ 7

Palais des Nations

United Nations office complex set in a park near the lake, with tours in many languages.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Broken Chair

This 12m wooden sculpture of a broken chair serves to protest cluster bombs & land mines.

10:30 AM - 10:40 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Directions

The Geneva Water Fountain

Iconic fountain, lit up at night, pumping half a cubic meter of water per second 140m into the air.

11:10 AM - 11:25 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Elsalad

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$54

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Sauan-restaurant Japonais

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$78

Day 3

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$169

International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent

Permanent exhibition highlighting the ongoing humanitarian work of the Red Cross & Red Crescent.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

11 - 16 min

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Directions

China Garden

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$84

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Thai Phuket

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Day 4

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$167

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$ 7

Patek Philippe Museum

Museum telling the story of Patek Phillippe & Swiss watchmaking from the 16th century to now.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$38

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Muséum d'histoire naturelle

Museum with displays on the Earth & human history, regional flora & fauna, plus science exhibitions.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Sushi Hashimoto

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$50

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Luigia

Italian Restaurant

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 5

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$161

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$ 7

Musée d'Art et d'Histoire

Built in 1910, Geneva's largest museum has items ranging from prehistoric finds to modern paintings.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Parc de La Grange

Large, lakeside park with scenic views, a rose garden & theater, plus a stage for summer concerts.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Restaurant Kha Tha Thai

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$76

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Le Décanteur

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$60

Budget breakdown: $674 In total

Activities & Food:$654

Transport:$20