Village Life French Alps
The Savoie region of France, nestled in the Alps and bordered by Switzerland, beckons with its sublime vistas of shimmering glacial waters, soaring Alpine peaks and cozy, inviting villages. This 9‑day, 8‑night French land trip boasts medieval sites to discover and stunning natural beauty to admire.
Unpack once at the lovely Imperial Palace Hotel on the shores of Lake Annecy, then spend your week exploring this beautiful area. Discover the spectacular Chateau de Menthon-Saint Bernard, an architectural jewel, and take a private tour of a bell foundry. Marvel at mountain vistas, a glacier, an ice cave and a river-carved gorge. In delightful towns, sample and learn about delicious provisions created by local artisans — wines, cheeses, coffee, and hazelnut and walnut oils — and dine on delectable specialties such as raclette and tartiflette. On a boat, cross deep‑blue Lake Annecy; on a cable car, soar high above Chamonix for views of Mont Blanc; on a cogwheel train, ascend to Europe’s largest glacier. Throughout, delight in the incredible scenery, mouthwatering cuisine and welcoming culture
Trip Highlights
- 8 Days | 7 Nights in Southeast France
- Specially arranged boat cruise on Lake Annecy, ending in the picturesque town of Talloires.
- Private guided visit to the spectacular Château de Menthon‑Saint‑Bernard, one of the architectural jewels of Savoie, occupied by the same family for almost 1,000 years.
- Specially arranged cable-car ascent at Chamonix for unforgettable panoramic views of Mont Blanc. Test your mettle at “Step into the Void,” a glass-room attraction.
Day by Day Itinerary
- Day 1 Depart Home City!
- Day 2 Geneva, Switzerland | Annecy, France
- Day 3 Annecy
- Day 4 Talloires | Menthon-Saint-Bernard
- Day 5 Chamonix and Mont Blanc
- Day 6 Les Gorges du Fier and Chanaz
- Day 7 Savoie Wine Region/Yvoire
- Day 8 Sévrier
- Day 9 Annecy | Geneva, Switzerland | Return to Home City
Trip Booking Info
This trip is operated by Gohagan and Company.
- Price Information
- Starting at $6,495+ tax. Airfare is not included.
- Early Booking Price & Deadline: $5745 by January 19, 2027.
- Note! Prices shown are based on the starting price, per person, double occupancy and reflect the Pay in Full Early Booking Savings. Prices include VAT/Port Charges.
- Airline Tickets
- Gohagan can help coordinate your air travel or you can use your own.
- Disclaimers
- Price and dates subject to change. Call Gohagan for current information.
- On this trip, you will have the opportunity to adventure with both UC Davis alumni and alumni from other sponsoring institutions.
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For more information or to reserve your place on tour, please call the tour operator Gohagan Travel toll-free at (800) 922-3088.
Everything went very smoothly. The Gohagan tour guides were friendly and helpful and the guides on our excursions were informative and were always right there waiting for us to join them.
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