(KTG353) - Winter Tour: Gruyeres, chocolate tour from Geneva
8 hours
Group 1+
English
8 hours
What you'll do
Gruyères lies to the north east of Geneva, and makes a wonderful day trip from the city. On this tour, visit Gruyères with round-trip travel from central Geneva included. Sample the delicious cheeses and chocolate for which the region is famous, with free time to explore the medieval streets at your leisure. Stop in UNESCO–listed Lavaux and admire uninterrupted views over the Swiss Alps scenery.
Highlights
Visit medieval Gruyères with your guide from Geneva
Sample locally made cheeses and chocolate
Spend time in UNESCO–listed Lavaux
Hassle-free round-trip travel from central Geneva
Itinerary
- 1We meet at Place Dorcièrein Geneva.
- 2
Start your day with a tour in the chocolate world of Cailler, understand the history of chocolate, how they make it and enjoy tasting as much as you like.
- 3
Visit the the cheese factory: Le Gruyeres AOP is a cheese with a long tradition and its making has been handed down over many generations of cheesemakers both in the alpine and village cheese dairies. You will be guided through a modern world of the senses and the cow Cerise. (Cherry) Furthermore, the exhibition features : panels giving of general information on the cheese dairy, the Gruyeres AOP.
For your lunch, spend some free time wondering and admire the breathtaking landscapes of the Gruyeres village. At the foot of the pre-Alps, you will be enchanted by the charm and picturesque architecture of the medieval town. Breathe pure mountain air and hear cowbells in the pasturelands which surrounded the small suburb. Explore the little town, that has been unaffected by the passanger of time, it also has been elected most beautiful village in 2014.
- 4
In the afternoon, you will have a photo stop in the region of Lavaux, famous vineyards slopes, a situated by the Leman lake, region classified by UNESCO.
What's Included
Tasting and visit of the chocolate factory
Feel the atmosphere of the Medieval village of Gruyères
Driver guide
Bus ride
Visit of the cheese museum
Photo stop in Lavaux, world heritage site by UNESCO
View on the Swiss Alps
What's not included
Lunch
Notes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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