Bern Small-Group Day Trip from Lucerne With Emmental Dairy Visit

4.2
(14 reviews)

8 hours 45 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 1 more

Step back in time to medieval Switzerland and explore the country’s rural heartlands on this Bern day trip from Lucerne. Travel through the mountainous Entlebuch Valley — a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve — with your guide; visit the Kambly Experience to see how Switzerland’s finest biscuits are made; and explore Bern’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed Old Town. Then, gain insight into the ancient art of Emmental cheesemaking during a visit to a show dairy. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 16 people.

What's Included

Emmentaler show dairy incl. cheese tasting
Small group of max. 16 guests
Guided Old Town walk in Bern
Transportation in minibus with AC and free Wi-Fi
Visit of dairy farm with picture stop
Full guided tour by professional multilingual driver-guide
Goodie bag with regional products (worth CHF 30.-)
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Visit to Kambly Experience with biscuit tasting incl. drink and biscuit samples
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Tourist Bus Parking Landenberg

Please wait there on the sidewalk and look out for the tour guide of Best of Switzerland Tours.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours 45 minutes (approximately)
  • Lucerne (Pass by)

    Hop aboard your air-conditioned minivan in central Lucerne and journey out into the countryside to begin your tour.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Pass through Entlebuch Valley, a beautiful and scenic area that was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve for its moorlands and rich Alpine flora and fauna.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Head through Trubschachen in the Upper Emmental Valley and admire classic Swiss Alpine scenery such as crystal-clear streams and soaring, snow-capped mountains. Stop at the Kambly Experience — one of Switzerland’s biggest biscuit producers — and discover how the sweet treats are made. Enjoy a tasting session and sample several different biscuit varieties for yourself.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Bern

    Continue on to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bern, the medieval capital of Switzerland. With pretty, red-roofed buildings and cobbled streets, Bern is considered by many to be Switzerland’s most attractive city. Explore Bern’s ancient Old Town with your guide and discover picturesque local landmarks including the 328-foot (100-meter) spire of Bern Minster. Discover top city attractions such as the imposing parliament building and the clock tower, and enjoy beautiful views over the Aare River. Afterward, enjoy a little free time in Bern to eat lunch (own expense) or shop for souvenirs.

    2 hours 15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Back aboard your minivan, continue into the heart of Emmental, a patchwork of lush pastureland and traditional dairy farms nestled deep in the Swiss countryside. Visit an Emmental dairy with your guide and watch as the various ingredients are worked over by hand, and discover how Emmentaler AOP is made. At the end of your tour, sample some of the deliciously nutty cheese. Continue to a nearby dairy farm for a photo stop before returning to Lucerne to enjoy the spectacular view of the green alpine pastures of the Emmental to the triple peaks of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau on a clear day.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • Lucerne (Pass by)

    After an exciting day, your guide will drop you off in Lucerne, at the same place where you have joined the tour.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not suitable for infants under 6 years, exceptions only on request.
Supplied by Best of Switzerland Tours

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Cancellation Policy

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