French Alpine scenery at its best, snow capped mountain peaks, serene lakes, rivers and gorges all perfecting a truly stunning landscape. Lake Annecy is considered to be the purest in Europe and its position, surrounded by the mountains of the Haute Savoie, is certainly one of the most beautiful. Annecy is also known as ‘Little Venice’ because of its many canals, a delightful town who’s charm comes not only from its lake, but also from the parks & gardens, promenades, bridges bedecked with flowers, and the fascinating old town with its medieval houses and delightful chateau.

ITINERARY

• Day One: Early departure to Folkestone for a journey through the Channel Tunnel to Calais, then on to the Champagne city of Reims for an overnight stay.
• Day Two: We continue south towards the mountains of the Savoy Alps and the International Hotel at Annecy, our home for the next four nights.
• Day Three: At leisure to relax and explore the delights of Annecy. With its bridges, canals and medieval atmosphere, Annecy is reminiscent of Venice. Explore the lovely Old Town with its attractive buildings and interesting walkways, then perhaps take a cruise on the lake.
• Day Four: Today we drive through the spectacular scenery of the Savoy Alps and visit the resort of Chamonix, lying at the foot of the towering Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps. Take a ride on the cog-wheel train of Montenvers to see the Mer de Glace , France's largest glacier, or the Aiguille du Midi, one of the highest cable cars in the world offering incredible views of Mont Blanc.
• Day Five: A full day excursion to beautiful Lake Geneva. We visit the cosmopolitan city of Geneva with its lovely parks and promenades, the famous Flower Clock in the English Garden, the Jet d'Eau which creates the world's tallest water plume, plus its charming old town, full of medieval character. From here we travel to the flowered village of Yvoire, with its 14th century ramparts, ancient castle, gateways and stone houses.
• Day Six: We say farewell to Annecy and head north back to Reims for another overnight stay.
• Day Seven: We continue to Calais for our Eurotunnel journey back to Folkestone and home to North Wales.