ZÜRICH RENTALS FIELD GUIDE
Montreux & Lavaux: A Full-Day Circuit of Vineyards, Château and Alpine Lake Shore
A 10-hour, small-group drive from Zurich through Lavaux’s terraced vineyards to Montreux with Chillon Castle, wine tasting and a scenic stop en route back; this guide orients you to the route and what to expect.
Montreux & Lavaux: A Full-Day Circuit of Vineyards, Château and Alpine Lake Shore.
From Zurich you travel through lush, lakeside vineyards to Montreux, visit the lakeside Chillon Castle, enjoy a wine tasting and lunch at a selected Lavaux vineyard, and return with a scenic stop in Bern or Gruyères—an unforgettable day of landscape, history and flavor.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Lavaux’s Terraced Vineyards and Lake Léman
The route threads through the famous terraced vineyards overlooking Lake Léman—vineyard visits and tastings in Lavaux are central to the day.
Chillon Castle on the Shore of Lake Léman
A stop at the impressive Chillon Castle on Lake Léman brings medieval architecture and lakeside setting into the itinerary.
Flexible Scenic Return via Bern or Gruyères
On the return leg the itinerary includes a scenic option—either Bern or Gruyères—chosen according to weather and customer preference.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
A full-day road excursion from Zurich that alternates panoramic vineyard drives, a waterside castle visit, a vineyard lunch and tasting, and a weather-dependent scenic stop on the return—designed as a compact, immersive sampling of Vaud’s wine country.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day trip suits, and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a full-day excursion lasting approximately 10 hours with departure from Zurich.
Bring personal essentials for a day trip; specific recommendations should be confirmed with the operator.
The excursion is run by Swiss Eagle Tours with meeting and departure in Zurich, Switzerland.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Montreux & Lavaux Wine Region excursion?
The trip is a 10-hour full-day excursion.
Where does the tour meet and depart?
The meeting location and departure point is Zurich, Switzerland.
Will we visit Chillon Castle?
Yes—the itinerary includes a visit to Chillon Castle on Lake Léman.
Is wine tasting and lunch included?
The itinerary includes a visit to a selected Lavaux vineyard for wine tasting and lunch.
Can we stop in Bern or Gruyères on the return?
Yes—the return includes a scenic stop in either Bern or Gruyères depending on weather and customer preference.