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Swiss Cheese & Wine Discovery I 8-Day Guided Tour in Switzerland

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Overview

Available languages

English

192 hours

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Sometimes the best moments come from simple pleasures, like relaxing with a glass of indulgent wine and an accompanying tasty cheese. It comes as no surprise that Switzerland is a country that makes many delicacies, including wines, cheeses, and chocolates. For all lovers of Wine and Cheese, Alp Excursion’s 8-day tour will take you on a journey of discovery through the main cities of Switzerland, giving you a sensational experience and leaving behind unforgettable memories. If you're ready, let’s get going!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Wine factory visit with degustation has age limit, a minimum age allowed to participate on that activity is 18 years old.

Kindly be informed that check-in at the hotel on Day 1 is at 15:00․ To request an early check-in - please send a special request in advance.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Rhine Fall waterfall entry ticket

Eiger Express tricable gondola tickets

Wine tasting in Lavaux

Air-conditioned vehicle

Local guide services for a walking tour in Zurich, Bern, Geneva, and Lucerne

Organization and documentation

Entry tickets to the cheese factory in Gruyères

WiFi on board

Accommodation in 4**** star hotels

English-speaking driver-guide services

Private transportation services during the whole trip

Golden Pass Express train tickets from Montreux to Interlaken

Airport transfers on the day of arrival and departure

Harder Kulm funicular tickets in Interlaken

Customer support service before and during the travel

Lunches and Dinners.

Optional excursion: Mount Pilatus.

City Taxes at the hotels (depending on the location - per night/per person around CHF 2.20).

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Day 1

Arrival at Zurich Airport

Accommodations

Overnight at Züri by Fassbind 4* hotel

1

Zurich

Upon arrival at Zurich Airport, you will be greeted by your local driver to take you to your comfortable hotel to rest after your flight. You will enjoy your ride to the hotel in a business-grade car or a minivan ready to check in for a little rest and relaxation. Once you’re refreshed and ready to go, you will have the opportunity to discover Zurich city independently and enjoy some of the amazing things to do in Zurich, all detailed in our guide brochure.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
Day 2

Zurich city and lake tour - Rheinfall waterfall – Zurich

Accommodations

Overnight at Züri by Fassbind 4* hotel

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Breakfast at Züri by Fassbind 4* hotel

1

Zurich

Exploring Zurich city during a 2-hour walking tour while listening to historical facts and admiring the main sights.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
2

Grossmunster

Sightseeing with a local professional guide. The Grossmünster church is a landmark of Zurich. Legend has it that the church was built on the graves of the city’s patron saints, Felix and Regula. According to legend, Charlemagne discovered the graves of the city’s patron saints Felix and Regula and had a church built as a monastery on the spot.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
3

Bahnhofstrasse

Sightseeing with a local professional guide. Bahnhofstrasse is Zürich's main downtown street and one of the world's most expensive and exclusive shopping avenues. In 2011, a study named the Bahnhofstrasse the most expensive street for retail property in Europe, and the third most expensive worldwide.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
4

Paradeplatz

Sightseeing with a local professional guide. Paradeplatz is a square on Bahnhofstrasse in downtown Zürich, Switzerland. It is one of the most expensive pieces of real estate in Switzerland and has become synonymous with wealth and the Swiss banks, being the location of the headquarters of both UBS and Credit Suisse. It is surrounded by four blocks of buildings.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
5

Sightseeing with a local professional guide. The Fraumünster is a church in Zürich that was built on the remains of a former abbey for aristocratic women, which was founded in 853 by Louis the German for his daughter Hildegard.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
6

Limmatquai

Sightseeing with a local professional guide. Limmatquai is a city that leads through the middle of Zurich's old town and past many interesting sights and trendy shops. The promenade Limmatquai leads through Zurich’s old town and along the Limmat, the river after which it was named. Limmatquai entices you to stroll, shop and enjoy between Bellevue and Central.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
7

Rhine Falls

Discovering Rhein Falls – the biggest waterfall in Europe: enjoy the freshness of the alpine water and take the most amazing photos! After relishing our trip, we will return to the Zurich hotel to rest and prepare for the next day’s experiences.

40 minutes • Admission Included
Day 3

Zurich – Bern – Gruyere– Montreux

Accommodations

Overnight at Tralala Hôtel Montreux

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Breakfast at Züri by Fassbind 4* hotel

1

Bern

After breakfast, you will greet the driver-guide in the hotel’s lobby and leave Zurich at 09:00. You will enjoy a straight ride to Bern city, where the local guide will be waiting for you. Get immersed in Bern’s tourist attractions and be prepared to be impressed by the city’s landmarks and hidden treasures during a 2-hour walking tour.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
2

Church of the Holy Ghost

Sightseeing with a local professional guide. The Church of the Holy Ghost (German: Heiliggeistkirche) is a Swiss Reformed Church in Bern, Switzerland. The Swiss heritage site of the national significance building[2] is located at Spitalgasse 44 in the Old City of Bern. It is one of the largest Swiss Reformed churches in Switzerland.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
3

Spitalgasse

Sightseeing with a local professional guide. The Spitalgasse is one of the streets in the Old City of Bern, the medieval city center of Bern, Switzerland. It is part of the Äussere Neustadt which was built during the third expansion from 1344 to 1346.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
4

Sightseeing with a local professional guide. The Bärenplatz (Bear Plaza) is a plaza in the Old City of Bern, the medieval city center of Bern, Switzerland. It is part of the Innere Neustadt, which was built during the second expansion from 1255 to 1260. It is located north of Bundesplatz, west of Käfigturm, and south of Waisenhausplatz. It is part of the UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site that encompasses the Old City.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
5

Sightseeing with a local professional guide

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
6

Clock Tower - Zytglogge

Sightseeing with a local professional guide. The Zytglogge is a landmark medieval tower in Bern, Switzerland. Built in the early 13th century, it has served the city as a guard tower, prison, clock tower, center of urban life, and civic memorial

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
7

Gruyeres

Continuing the tour, you will have lunch and head to Gruyeres – a picturesque medieval town – the real homeland for Swiss cheese. Discover the flowery town, admire the charming streets of Gruyères and take a stroll up to the castle, dating back to the 13th century. Here you will have a Gruyere cheese tasting in the local cheese factory and have the opportunity to sample the Swiss fondue.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
8

At the journey's end, the driver-guide will take you to the Montreux hotel on the shore of lake Leman – another natural marvel.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
Day 4

Montreux – Lavaux– Lausanne – Geneva – Montreux

Accommodations

Overnight at Tralala Hôtel Montreux.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Breakfast at Tralala Hôtel Montreux

1

After breakfast, we discover the famous Lavaux region, a natural world heritage since 2007. Winemakers have produced Chasselas wine grapes in Lavaux for 800 years, making the site traditional and totally unique. While discovering the region, a local winemaker will organize a wine tasting where you will have an opportunity to learn about the history of the wine types and try several of them

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
2

Lausanne

Visiting the city and sightseeing

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
3

Geneva

Upon reaching Geneva, the local guide will begin a walking tour in the old city through the narrow ancient streets, picturesque squares, and most elegant cafes and restaurants. At the end of the tour, you will visit the awe-inspiring international district, well known for its impressive UN European headquarters.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 5

Montreux – Interlaken

Accommodations

Overnight at The Hey 4* hotel

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Breakfast at Tralala Hôtel Montreux

1

Interlaken

After some exciting days of new sights and experiences, a relaxing day is ahead. After breakfast, you will leave the hotel to reach the train: the Golden Pass Express. From Montreux to Interlaken, the train passes through Prealps offering magnificent views and scenery. Enjoy your day on the train, discovering the beautiful views of the alpine landscape. Snacks and local drinks will be available during your trip. Arriving at Interlaken train station, your driver will welcome you and take you to the hotel, where you will have the chance to drop your luggage and spend your day strolling around the alpine town, taking in one of the local restaurants.

4 hours 10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Harder Kulm

Suggested activities are Harder Kulm and Heimwehfluh – mountain train to the top to enjoy the panoramic view of the Alpine lakes and peaks. Harder Kulm will transfer you to a quiet Alpine landscape in 8-10 minutes. It is a perspective at 1,321 meters in the Berner Oberland region of Switzerland. Heimwehfluh Interlaken is a nostalgic funicular experience available in the spring and summer seasons, which transfers you to the romantic lookout tower while enjoying the exclusive views of Interlaken, Thun, and Brienz lakes as well as the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks. Then get ready for the next day's adventure: reaching the Top of Europe – Jungfrau.

2 hours • Admission Included
Day 6

Interlaken – Grindelwald - Jungfraujoch – Lauterbrunnen – Interlaken

Accommodations

Overnight at The Hey 4* hotel.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Breakfast at The Hey 4* hotel

1

Grindelwald

The day begins in magical Grindelwald, just a 30-minute ride from Interlaken. Grindelwald is among the most famous Swiss ski destinations, a charming town at the foot of the Eiger and Wetterhorn mountains.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Jungfraujoch

, take the Eiger Express tricable gondola from Grindelwald to the Eiger Glacier station. This will take you to the Jungfraujoch – the Top of Europe and the slopes 47 minutes faster than the regular train journey. This panoramic cable car ride and train trip take a combined 33 and 18 minutes, allowing you more time to enjoy the top. Jungfraujoch is the highest railway station in Europe, and UNESCO lists it as a "World Heritage Site." Upon arrival at the top, you will have the choice of numerous activities including the Alpine sensation Ice Palace, which includes several sculptures, the Sphinx Observation Deck with spectacular mountain views, a Lindt chocolate shop, several restaurants, and other entertainment opportunities.

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
3

Wengen

While journeying back to the valley, you will take the train passing by the car-free village, Wengen, to reach Lauterbrunnen.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
4

Lauterbrunnen

. Here is another small Swiss village with the finest scenery one can expect to see. Lauterbrunnen offers mountain peaks with 72 breathtaking waterfalls and fresh Alpine meadows. At the end of the journey, you will return to your hotel in Interlaken for a well-earned rest, ready for your next exciting adventure.

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
Day 7

Interlaken – Lucerne – Zurich

Accommodations

Overnight at Züri by Fassbind 4* hotel.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Breakfast at The Hey 4* hotel.

1

Lucerne

After enjoying the hotel's delicious breakfast, you will meet your driver-guide and leave Interlaken to take the Brünig pass – a scenic mountain route. At the top, you will enjoy the view of Lungern lake and the surrounding Alps, a pure wonder in Central Switzerland. Reaching Lucerne city, your knowledgeable, local guide will welcome you to the beautiful old city and help you to explore its wonders.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable
2

Chapel Bridge

Sightseeing with a local professional guide.

30 minutes • Admission Included
3

Sightseeing with a local professional guide.

30 minutes • Admission Included
4

Lake Lucerne

Sightseeing with a local professional guide

30 minutes • Admission Included
5

Sightseeing with a local professional guide

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
6

Lion Monument

Sightseeing with a local professional guide.

30 minutes • Admission Included
7

Zurich

Your day will end with a drop-off at the hotel in Zurich.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
Day 8

Zurich departure

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Breakfast at Züri by Fassbind 4* hotel.

1

Zurich

It's time to get back to reality. Enjoy your breakfast and get ready for a transfer to Zurich Airport. We hope to see you in Switzerland again to explore more hidden gems and enjoy our fabulous culture and beautiful scenery.

Admission Not Applicable

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