Cheese, Chocolate and Wine in the Bern Region from Luzern

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9 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This tour from Luzern will take you to the places where Swiss delicacies are made and in many cases take you on a interactive on self guided tours in cheese and chocolate factories as well as vineyards in some stunning locations. This particular cheese chocolate and wine tour is located in the Bern region.

Visit the Cailler chocolate factory in Broc and then journey 15 mins to the Gruyere cheese dairy. The Lavaux Vineyards on the banks of lake Geneva are amazing to visit. A city tour of the nations capital Bern is also possible taking in the Bear enclosure, the Rosegarden, the Clock Tower and the Parliament buildings.

In all cases there will either be a self guided tour or a demonstration so guests or a chance to see the products be produced on site and naturally there will be a chance to sample the delicious products and buy some. Your guide will be with you at all times.

This all adds up to a delicious and interesting Tour !!

What's Included

Water
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Visit one of the most famous cheese dairies in Switzerland and see how this centuries old cheese is produced using local milk. It`s a self guided tour where you can see the production on most days. You are given some varieties of Gruyere to sample and check out the shop and the cafe for some cheesy dishes. Small admission fee 7chf.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Visit the Maison Cailler (Nestle) chocolate factory in Broc, 10 minutes from Gruyere. This is one of the premier chocolate experiences in Switzerland and will take you on a journey showing you the history of chocolate and how Cailler chocolate is produced. Naturally you will have the chance to sample some creations and buy some edible creations in the shop. 15chf Admission fee.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Just a 10 minute walk up the hill from the Gruyere cheese factory is the walled medieval village of Gruyere itself. From here, check out the stunning views over the lush fields with cows grazing. Visit the HR Giger (Alien film designer) the castle itself and have lunch in one of the many delicious restaurants and naturally try a cheese product or another local tradition - meringues .

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Bern

    Spend an hour or two in the nations capital Bern and visit some of it`s treasures such as the Rosegarden, giving amazing views of the city. Drop down to view the symbol of Bern, the 3 bears in their enclosure. Cross the bridge and walk into town, pass Einsteins House on route to the 14th Century Cathedral, the Clock Tower before arriving at the Parliament buildings.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Drive above Montreux and Vevey to the Lavaux vineyards overlooking Lake Geneva. Visit a local vineyard and sample reds, whites and sparkling varieties and see how these underrated wines are produced.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Chocolate Tours
Wine Tours
Food & Drink
Spring Break
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Cancellation Policy

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