Itinerary
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Stop At: Zurich, Zurich
Depart from central Zurich (Sihlquai Coach Terminal) in an air-conditioned minivan and set out on a scenic drive along beautiful Lake Zürich via the City of Rapperswil with its medieval castle to the gently rolling hills of the Appenzellerland with photo stops en route.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Stein, Stein, Canton of Appenzell
Discover a typically Swiss farm and taste a glass of fresh cow milk.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Appenzeller Schaukaserei, Dorf 711, Stein 9063 Switzerland
Find out how natural Swiss milk and herbs are turned into Switzerland's tangiest cheese at the Appenzeller show dairy in Stein AR. Marvel at the imposing cellar storing up to 12,500 wheels of cheese and try to guess the top secret ingredients of the world-famous Appenzeller cheese during a cheese tasting.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Hoher Kasten, Dorf 22, Bruelisau 9058 Switzerland
Your tour continues to the village of Brulisau where you'll board the aerial cable car to the panoramic Mt. Hoher Kasten. At 6,000 feet (1,800 meters), enjoy breathtaking views over the Rhine Valley and Austria's Voralberg region. Go for a walk through the Alpine Garden or enjoy lunch at the spectacular revolving mountain restaurant (not included).
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Appenzellerland Tourismus AI, Hauptgasse 4, 9050 Appenzell, Switzerland
Follow your tour guide on a walk through the quaint village of Appenzell and learn about the ancient traditions and customs of this region while browsing local specialty shops in the pedestrian zone with its decoratively painted wooden facades.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Appenzell, Appenzell, Canton of Appenzell
Visit a boutique chocolate manufacture and follow the Maître Chocolatier's explanation of the artisan craft of chocolate making before indulging your senses during a chocolate tasting.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Appenzell, Appenzell, Canton of Appenzell
Stroll through the town with your tour guide and learn about local customs and women's voting rights in Switzerland for around 15 minutes. Enjoy the remaining time to continue exploring the charming village of Appenzell at your own pace.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Zurich, Zurich
After a great day, we will drop you off again in Zurich, where the tour started.