Two Weeks in Geneva

  1. Day 1: Geneva Old Town
    10 minutes (3km) from Geneva Airport

    History and Culture

  2. Day 2: Jet d'Eau
    20 minutes (1.5km) from Geneva Old Town

    Iconic Water Jet

  3. Day 3: Palace of Nations
    30 minutes (2.5km) from Jet d'Eau

    UN Headquarters

  4. Day 4: Carouge
    20 minutes (3.5km) from Palace of Nations

    Italian Village Charm

  5. Day 5: Patek Philippe Museum
    15 minutes (1.2km) from Carouge

    Timepiece Collection

  6. Day 6: St. Pierre Cathedral
    25 minutes (2.2km) from Patek Philippe Museum

    Architecture and Views

  7. Day 7: Natural History Museum of Geneva
    20 minutes (1.6km) from St. Pierre Cathedral

    Animal Exhibits

  8. Day 8: Reformation Wall
    15 minutes (1.2km) from Natural History Museum of Geneva

    Monumental Tribute

  9. Day 9: Chillon Castle
    1 hour (82km) from Reformation Wall

    Lakefront Fortress

  10. Day 10: CERN
    30 minutes (10km) from Chillon Castle

    Particle Physics Lab

  11. Day 11: Mont Saleve
    25 minutes (9km) from CERN

    French Border Hike

  12. Day 12: Geneva Botanical Garden
    30 minutes (6km) from Mont Saleve

    Plants and Herbs

  13. Day 13: International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum
    25 minutes (2km) from Geneva Botanical Garden

    Humanitarian Storytelling

  14. Day 14: Plainpalais Flea Market
    20 minutes (1.6km) from International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum

    Second-hand Finds

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Palace of Nations Guided Tour (1.5 hours, 12 CHF)
  • Patek Philippe Museum (1.5 hours, 10 CHF)
  • Chillon Castle Entrance (1.5 hours, 12 CHF)
  • CERN Guided Tour (2.5 hours, free)
  • International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum (1.5 hours, 17 CHF)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 51 CHF

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider taking a day trip to the nearby towns of Lausanne, Montreux, or Annecy. For less time, skip the flea market or reduce the time spent at some of the attractions. Don't forget to pack comfortable shoes for all the walking and hiking!

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