From Geneva: Gruyére Chocolate and Cheese Tasting Day Trip
ID: GYG428016-1087285
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the secrets of cheese making in Gruyères, have a fromage fondue in a 15th-century castle, and discover 200 years of Cailler Swiss chocolate-making history on a private tour from Geneva.
Sample fine Swiss cheese and chocolate on this day trip to the mountain town of Gruyères. Visit La Maison du Gruyère for a guided tour of the cheese factory and stop for a fondu lunch at the restaurant. After head to the nearby Maison Cailler to tour the factory and taste fresh Swiss chocolate.
To begin the day trip, you’ll be picked up from your accommodation and driven out to the picturesque medieval town of Gruyéres, admiring magnificent views of the mountains as you go.
Your first stop will be at La Maison du Gruyère for a guided tour of the factory. You’ll learn about the history of the famous cheese and how it's made. At the end, you’ll have time to stop for lunch at the factory’s restaurant and enjoy a rich fondu and a glass of wine.
After lunch, head to the Maison Cailler in the neighboring town of Broc. Take a tour around the factory and learn how the luxurious chocolate is made, with plenty of time left for a tasting at the end.
Following a day sampling rich Swiss delicacies, you’ll be driven back to your accommodation in Geneva.
Highlights
- Indulge in luxurious Swiss chocolates and rich Gruyère cheese
- Visit the picturesque medieval castle and town of Gruyères
- Visit La Maison du Gruyère and learn all about how the Swiss cheese is made
- Sample freshly made Swiss chocolates straight from the source
- Enjoy sweeping views of the mountains and valleys outside Geneva
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- This tour will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Lactose free and gluten free food options are available in the area
- Activities are taking place mostly indoors, suitable for any weather conditions
- Tours with shared travel option will need a minimum of 4 participants to operate. In case of less participant numbers, travellers will be offered private option or alternative travel dates.
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
