Overview
Wednesday, September 11: Walking City Tour (incl. in the registration fees)
Wednesday, September 11: Congress Dinner (CHF 90.00)
Thursday, September 12: Guided excursions (CHF 20.00 / excursion)
Guided City Tour - Wednesday September 11
Schedule: 17h30 – 18h30
Price: free, included in the registration fee
Excursion: Walking city tour of the old town of Geneva (departure from the congress venue)
Congress Dinner - Wednesday September 11
Schedule: 19h30
Price: CHF 90.00
Venue: Hotel des Bergues (details)
Guided Tours - Thursday, September 12
Schedule: 15h00 – 17h00
Price: CHF 20.00 / tour
Departure from the congress venue
Tour 1 – The Old Town and Its Treasures
Discover the largest historic town in Switzerland with its defining feature, St. Peter’s Cathedral: a central site in the Reformation. Explore the Old Town with its cobbled streets,shaded outdoor seating and crystal clear water fountains. Set in a stunning green space, take in the Reformation Wall: a monumental tribute to those who turned Geneva into «the Protestant Rome”. With a guide close at hand, you can discover countless treasures about Geneva’s history.
Tour 2 – Humanitarian Geneva: Red Cross
A visit to the heart of the Old Town where you get to discover the history of Geneva’s humanitarian action. Dive into the history of the International Committee of the Red Cross and find out how Geneva became home to humanitarian action on a global scale, from the 19th century onwards. Come to understand the role Geneva plays today with its international and non-governmental institutions, helping maintain peace and protecting victims of armed conflict around the world.
Tour 3 – Experience Geneva through the lens of ancestral knowledge: fine watchmaking
Discover the watch industry that has shaped Geneva over the centuries, earning the city its international reputation today. Span every era to find out everything there is to know about this fascinating universe, which is both a symbol of sophistication and absolute precision. Among the famous flower clock and prestigiousRue du Rhône, you’ll also discover other hidden spots and lesser-known areas.