12 days in Geneva, Doussard & Annecy Itinerary

Geneva brings the world to one small city with a huge expat population and the highest number of international organizations in any one city.

Escape the urban bustle at Lake Geneva and Bains des Paquis. Visit Chateau de Chillon and Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre for their historical value. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Geneva: Fondation Pierre Gianadda (in Martigny) and Swiss Vapeur Parc (in Le Bouveret). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum, admire the local landmark of The Geneva Water Fountain, look for gifts at DAVIDOFF Geneve, and pause for some photo ops at Reformation Wall.

Plan my day in Geneva using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Inspirock.

Aberdeen, UK to Geneva is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from Aberdeen to Geneva, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In July, Geneva is a bit warmer than Aberdeen - with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to travel to Doussard.

On the 25th (Sun), stop by La Fromagerie de la Cochette, then enjoy the sand and surf at Plages de Saint Jorioz, and then glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour.

To find ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Doussard road trip app.

You can drive from Geneva to Doussard in 1.5 hours. In July in Doussard, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 18°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can go by car to Annecy.

The canals is in Annecy helped earn the medieval town the nickname the Venice of the Alps.

Take a break from the city and head to Aiguille du Midi and Plage du Grand Lac de Clairvaux. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Musee de la Resistance et de la Deportation de l'Isere and Musee de Grenoble. Explore Annecy's surroundings by going to Reculee de Baume-les-Messieurs (in Baume-les-Messieurs), La Fontaine des Eléphants (in Chambery) and Chamonix (Tunnel du Mont-Blanc & Snell Sports). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Annecy, explore the stunning scenery at Les Gorges du Fier, and get engrossed in the history at Musee Dauphinois.

To see more things to do, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Annecy road trip app.

Annecy is very close to Doussard. In July, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can travel back home.