Annecy Private Day Trip, Boat Ride & Old Town
Canton Geneva, Chamonix
Escape to Annecy on a private full-day trip from Lyon or Geneva. Stroll the old town canals, cross the lake by boat to Menthon, and take in the Col de la Forclaz panorama with your private driver.
Highlights
- Enjoy a private full-day trip from Lyon or Geneva with door-to-door pickup
- Stroll Annecy's canals and medieval old town with tips from a local driver
- Boat across the lake to Menthon, coffee under the château walls
- Admire the golden-hour panorama from Col de la Forclaz above the turquoise lake
- Tailor your private itinerary with Gorges du Fier or a sunset lakeside dinner
Description
Discover Annecy, the 'Venice of the Alps,' on a private day trip with a set itinerary you can fully personalize. Your English- and French-speaking driver picks you up at your hotel or address of your choice, and the day unfolds at your own pace.
Suggested itinerary (approx. 8 hours door to door, fully included in the price):
Pick-up in Annecy at your hotel or address (approx. 15 min).
Free time in Annecy old town (approx. 1.5 hours). Wander the medieval lanes, flower-lined canals, and the iconic Palais de l'Île, with plenty of viewpoints and photo spots along the way.
Lakeshore stroll and free time (approx. 1 hour) along one of the purest lakes in Europe.
Lunch break (approx. 1.5 hours, at your own expense) at a lakeside restaurant, fresh lake fish, Savoyard cheese, or a terrace with a view. We're happy to share our favorite addresses.
Drive to Menthon-Saint-Bernard (approx. 30 min) for a stop beneath its medieval château (approx. 45 min). Between April and September, the scenic Annecy–Menthon lake shuttle is included in the price for the most beautiful way across the water.
Continue up to the Col de la Forclaz (approx. 45 min) for one of the finest panoramas in the French Alps, where paragliders drift over the turquoise water.
Return to your Annecy pick-up point (approx. 30 min), arriving in the early evening.
Because this is a private tour, the itinerary is fully customizable: linger longer in the old town, add the Gorges du Fier, or stop at any viewpoint you like, just let your driver know and we adapt the day around you.
You travel in a private, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with door-to-door pick-up and drop-off in Annecy. All driving, fuel, parking, and, from April to September, the Annecy–Menthon lake shuttle are included in the price. Just bring comfortable shoes and your camera.
Includes
- Private vehicle with professional English and French-speaking driver
- Hotel or address pickup and drop-off in Lyon or Geneva
- Fuel, motorway tolls, and all parking fees
- Driver waiting time throughout the day
- Flexible itinerary adapted to your group
- Bottled water on board
- Child seats on request (free)
- All taxes and fees
Excludes
- Boat crossing ticket Annecy–Menthon
- Meals and drinks (recommended lakeview restaurant bookable as add-on)
- Entry tickets to attractions such as Gorges du Fier (bookable add-on)
- Licensed local guide (bookable add-on)
- Extra hours beyond the 8-hour day (bookable add-on)
- Gratuities (optional)
Important Information
- This is a fully private tour, only your group in the vehicle The itinerary is flexible and can be adapted to your wishes on the day Wear comfortable walking shoes, the old town and lakeshore are explored on foot Pickup from any hotel or address in Annecy; exact time confirmed after booking Child seats free on request, tell us children's ages when booking Wheelchair-accessible vehicle available on request Extra hours can be added on the day (e.g. sunset dinner by the lake) Lunch at your own expense unless booked as an add-on, allow ~2 hours
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
