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Depart Home for Geneva, Switzerland
Arrive in Geneva, Switzerland
Airport Transfer
Orientation Walking Tour - The group will become oriented with their neighborhood, the public transportation systems, nearby pharmacies, markets, ATMs, etc. Additionally, an in-depth safety briefing will be provided for what to do incase of an emergency
Old Town Historical & Cultural Walking Tour - Place Neuve, Reformation Wall, St Peter’s Cathedral, City Hall, Place du Molard, the Flower Clock and more of picturesque Old Town.
Welcome Dinner - The group will be taken for an authentic dinner with a wide variety of menu options to cater all diets.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Guided Tour of United Nations Office - Discover the Human Rights Room, the Salle des Pas Perdus, the Assembly Hall, the Council Chamber, a film on the UN's activities and objectives and donations from different countries to the institution. The guides will talk about current UN activities and the history of the Palais des Nations.
Lunch Break
Chocolate Walking Tour - Experience one-of-a-kind, award-winning chocolate creations. You’ll visit some of the city’s best artisanal chocolateries – from traditional to modern- and experience chocolate in all shapes and forms.
During the tour you will learn the secrets of the origins and manufacturing of chocolate, as well as the history of Swiss chocolate. You will experience Geneva’s most important tradition – breaking the chocolate “marmite” (cauldron).
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Train to Montreux (Approx. 1 hour)
Chillon Castle - The beautiful Chateau de Chillon castle dates back to the 12th century and can be seen from the promenade of Montreux. So it’s been standing like a rock for almost 1000 years. However, some excavations show that this castle had been inhabited since the Bronze Age.
Train to Lausanne (Approx. 20 mins)
Walking Tour of Lausanne
Return to Geneva (Approx. 35 mins)
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Free Morning in Geneva
World Trade Organization - The World Trade Organization (WTO) deals with the global rules of trade between nations. Its main function is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably and freely as possible.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Train to Bern (approx. 2 hours)
Bern Walking Tour - Albert Einstein, Paul Klee and Friedrich Dürrenmatt all lived in Bern for a while and have walked beneath the arcades and enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere on the Minster terrace.
Be it famous guests, locals or tourists from all over the world – Bern’s Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, fascinates everyone with its distinctive limestone buildings, charming alleys and impressive monuments.
Lunch Break
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC)- TBC
Return to Geneva (approx. 2 hours)
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Guided Visit of International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum - The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is the largest humanitarian organization in the world. It is composed of three independent part. It is guided by the Fundamental Principles and united by a central objective: to help those who suffer without discrimination and thus contribute to peace in the world.
Lunch Break
Patek Philippe Museum - It houses one of the world's most important and prestigious horological collections.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Free Day in Geneva
Farewell Dinner and Program Closing
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Airport Transfer
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