Swiss Cheese & Chocolate Discovery: Private 2-Day Trip to Gruyères & Emmental from Basel

Basel - Gruyères - Bern – Emmental - Basel

Cheese tasting

Emmental cheese selection

Emmental Show Dairy Restaurant

Family at Emmental Show Dairy

Guided tour of the Emmental show dairy

Main building of the Emmental show dairy

Tour info

Basel Gruyères Bern Emmental Basel
2 days

Highlights

Experience the flavours, traditions, and landscapes of Switzerland on a private two-day journey from Basel to Gruyères, Bern, and the Emmental Valley. From the medieval charm of Gruyères and its renowned cheese and chocolate traditions to the historic streets of Bern and the rolling countryside of Emmental, the journey offers an authentic taste of Switzerland, with an overnight stay in Bern.

Hotels

Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa or similar.

Hotel check-in is available from 15:00.

Early check-in is subject to availability and must be requested in advance.

Scenic journey from Basel to Gruyères with village discovery and castle visit
Cheesemaking introduction and tasting showcasing Gruyère AOP traditions
Chocolate experience at Maison Cailler
Overnight stay in Bern with a guided visit of the UNESCO-listed Old Town
Emmental farm visit with countryside views and traditional cheese tasting

What is included / not included

Experience Includes

Meet & greet with hotel pick-up & drop-off

Private driver with local expertise

Modern vehicle with onboard Wi-Fi

Swiss alpine mineral water onboard

Audio-guided tour of La Maison du Gruyère

Private guided tour of Gruyères Castle and medieval town

Self-guided tour of Maison Cailler

Guided walking tour in Bern

Visit to the Emmentaler Cheese Village

Guided tour of Emmentaler Cheese Village

Overnight in Bern hotel

Available Upon Request

Dining at Buvette d’alpage Chez Boudji

Cheese making workshops in Emmental

Visit to the Einstein House Museum

18-minute helicopter tour over Bern

Description

Day 1 – Basel – Gruyères – Bern

Depart from Basel with your private driver and journey through the Swiss countryside towards Gruyères, a charming medieval village set on a hilltop in the Fribourg region. Begin with an introduction to traditional cheesemaking and a tasting of local specialties before taking some time to explore the village and visit the impressive Gruyères Castle.
Continue to Maison Cailler for a guided visit and chocolate experience at Maison Cailler, discovering Switzerland’s long-standing chocolate-making traditions. From there, continue to Bern for the evening and check in to your hotel.

Overnight in Bern.

Day 2 – Bern – Emmental – Basel

Begin the morning with a guided walking tour through Bern’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, exploring its historic streets, fountains, and landmarks while discovering the character and history of Switzerland’s capital.
From Bern, continue into the rolling countryside of the Emmental Valley, where a visit to a traditional AOP cheese farm offers an insight into local cheesemaking and the traditions behind one of Switzerland’s best-known cheeses. Enjoy a tasting before your private transfer back to Basel, bringing your Swiss culinary journey to a close.

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