Lausanne: Gruyères Tour with Cheese and Chocolate Tastings

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ID: GYG86174-121679
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Country: Switzerland

Duration: 10:00 hours


Description

Visit the Swiss countryside and travel a culinary day filled with chocolate and cheese.
Gruyères is one of the most famous places situated in the Swiss countryside. Visiting it is like taking a great big breath of fresh air. Always invigorating, this is a real historic, exciting and attractive destination. You will see the real Switzerland, green fields, cows and mountains. Have the chance to have a culinary journey. Fall into the temptation of the best chocolate in the world. Taste the national cheese and wine: the most famous of Swiss delicacies. Start with the chocolate world of Cailler, understand the history of chocolate, how they make it and enjoy tasting it as much as you like.

At noon you will reach the top of Moléson Mountain and have a tasting in a typical Swiss chalet, a friendly handmade cheese factory. You will taste the famous Gruyères cheese and the “Vacherin Fribourgeois," two cheeses mixed for a typical dish of Swiss fondue. In the afternoon, spend some free time strolling the medieval village of Gruyères. Situated on a hill, you can admire a breathtaking landscape. Breathe in the pure mountain air and hear cowbells in the pasturelands surrounding the small suburb.

Afterwards, relax in a comfortable ride aboard the famous Golden Express train overlooking the magnificent Alps and enjoy the views over Leman Lake.  Experience a day full of tastes and unforgettable experiences.

Highlights

  • Try some of the best chocolate in the world at Cailler
  • Taste the famous Gruyères cheese and the “Vacherin Fribourgeois" at a friendly handmade cheese factory
  • Relax in a comfortable ride aboard the famous Golden Express train
  • See the magnificent Swiss countryside

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Lausanne Ouchy, Place du port, in front of the Lausanne Tourism Office.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.