Geneva

• Default: Breakfast at Buvette des Bains, a short lake view, then Old Town only if the uphill walk fits your energy and return window.
• Shorter choice: A falafel sandwich at Parfums de Beyrouth and a direct return. You do not need a museum or swim to make the visit worthwhile.
• For rain: The Red Cross Museum is an indoor interest choice; a reserved meal is the lower-effort alternative.
• For fondue: Café du Soleil is a separate Petit-Saconnex trip. It is not beside the lake or in Old Town.
• Skip: Chamonix, Annecy, Lausanne or Montreux as casual additions. CERN also needs its own time budget and registration.

Getting back before pickup

Set your accommodation as the start and end of the outing. Check both journeys, waiting and any connections before leaving. Set a leave-by alarm that gets you back with time for rest and preparation before your required crew pickup. Cut the extra stop if the return becomes uncertain.

• Pay in CHF: Compare the full fare and decline unwanted currency conversion. Check included service before adding a tip.
• Mobile data: Switzerland is not included in every EU roaming plan; check your provider.
• Separate districts: Petit-Saconnex, Carouge and CERN require travel beyond the central lake-and-Old-Town walk.

City journeys and payment

TPG's Zone 10 adult second-class ticket costs CHF 3 and lasts 60 minutes. The full day ticket is CHF 10, or CHF 8 for the version valid from 09:00; both end at 05:00 the following morning, not 24 hours after purchase.