The town of Vevey, located on the Swiss Riviera, on the shores of the Lake Geneva, very picturesque, but quite small, although there is a lot of interesting things in the vicinity, there is something to admire.
All excursions can be viewed and acquired in a tourist agency, which is located in the building of the old granaries on the central square of the city.
And so, in the city itself, you can go on a tour of the town, just need to clarify in advance when the group is with a guide that speaks English. The excursion lasts about 2 hours and costs only 10 francs.
You can independently arrange a tour of Mont Pellerin. From the railway station Vevei-Fui upside the mountain rises, the cost of which is 11 francs. With mountains 800 meters high opening a chic mountain view and lake. At the top there is a chic spa.
Also on the mountain there is a television bog, which can also be raised. A lot on the elevator will cost 5 francs, but already from the tower, the height of which is 300 meters, you can see the literally all the lake and coastal territories. But it is only for those who are really not afraid of heights.
It will be simply impossible to be on the Riviera and do not ride on the lake. From 10 am to 6 pm between the cities between Vevey, Montreux, Château de Chillon, Le Bouveret and St-Gingolph runs steamer. You can drive along the coast for 2 hours or you can get away in any of the towns and stroll there. The cost of traveling 28 francs or free in the presence of the Swiss Pass or Eurail ticket. On one side of the lake, the Dent D'OCHE mountain rises, and on the other - the snow-covered tops of the Alps, so that chic species are guaranteed.
If you are traveling with children, then you will probably want to go to Swiss Vapeur Parc - a miniature railway that will drive you along the small copies of the sights of Switzerland. www.swissvapeur.ch - the official road site. The cost of a trip is 13 francs. The road is not far from Schilon Castle (a few kilometers from the city of Montre).
Being not far from the castle, it is worth a visit and the Schilon Castle itself. Traditionally, the castle served as a prison. In Svilon dungeons in the Middle Ages, fought witches and sorcerers. In the courtyard of the fortress burned women accused of witchcraft. In Schillion in September 1348, they were tortured or burned in the fires of the Jews of Villenev. The history of the castle is very sad and bloody, a lot who broke up here with life. However, the architecture of the castle is charming - halls, columns, fireplaces ... It seems as if you get into the Middle Ages. The big hall windows overlook the Lake Geneva, once they were decorated with carved columns, but due to the fact that they gave little light, were replaced by the Bern administration to ordinary rectangular windows. The view from the castle itself is the most amazing.
If there is time, it is necessary to visit another city of Swiss Riviera Lausanne, this is the second largest city of Riviera and the fifth largest city in the country. Lausanne is located on three hills off the shores of a lake with gorgeous vineyards around. Lausanne is worth entering the Museum of History and Archeology, Olympic Museum. It is also necessary to visit the Cathedral and the Ryumin Palace ... But the city is so big and beautiful, which deserves a separate trip, and this is another story :)