Bern Small-Group Day Trip from Zurich Including Cheese Tasting

Itinerary
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Pass By: Zurich, Zurich

Depart Zurich (Sihlquai Bus Station) by comfortable minivan and journey into the idyllic countryside. As you travel, listen to your guide share information about the region.

Pass By: Biosphaere Entlebuch, The Foot of the Alps, Lucerne 6170 Switzerland

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.

Stop At: Kambly Erlebnis, Mühlestrasse 8, 3555 Trubschachen, Switzerland

Cross over into Trubschachen in the Upper Emmental Valley, which is noted for its lush green landscapes, clear streams, and snow-capped mountains. Stop at the Kambly Experience, home to Switzerland’s premier biscuit producer. Discover how the sweet treats are made and taste several different biscuit varieties.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Bern, Bern, Bern Mittelland District, Canton of 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.

Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

Stop At: Emmentaler Schaukäserei, Schaukäsereistrasse 6, 3416 Affoltern im Emmental, Switzerland

Then it’s back to the bus for another drive into the heart of the Emmental, a patchwork of green pastures dotted with an occasional farmhouse. Visit an Emmental show dairy to learn more about the region’s famous cheese. Peer into the production hall 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 Zurich 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.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Zurich, Zurich

After an exciting day, your tour guide will bring you back to Zurich, where your tour started in the morning.

• Transportation in minibus with AC and free Wi-Fi
• Full guided tour by professional multilingual driver-guide
• Visit to Kambly Experience with biscuit tasting incl. drink and biscuit samples
• Guided Old Town walk in Bern
• Emmentaler show dairy incl. cheese tasting
• Goodie bag with regional products (worth CHF 30.-)
• Visit of dairy farm with picture stop
• Small group of max. 16 guests
• Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
• Entry/Admission - Kambly Erlebnis
• Entry/Admission - Emmentaler Schaukäserei

• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Personal expenses

• Not suitable for infants under 6 years, exceptions only on request.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Infant seats available
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability

Best of Switzerland Tours AG, Sihlquai Coach Parking, Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

08:30 AM

Returns to original departure point

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

10 hours 30 minutes