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

Information	48 hours Private driver with local expertise Free cancellation - 1 week in advance Language - English (other languages upon request SP, PT, IT, FR, DE) Advance booking period: 2 days Seasonal availability: Year-round
Overview	Private two-day tour from Basel to Gruyères, Bern and Emmental, combining Swiss culinary traditions and medieval village charm with cultural countryside experiences. The itinerary is anchored by an overnight stay in Bern and is designed as a distinctive pre- or post-cruise experience for guests starting or ending a river cruise in Basel. Hotels 4/5-star Hotel experience in Bern.
Highlights	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 guided visit of the UNESCO-listed Old Town Emmental farm visit with countryside views and AOP cheese tasting
Itinerary Details	Day 1 – Basel – Gruyères – Bern Departure from Basel with a private driver toward Gruyères, traveling through rural landscapes to the medieval hilltop village. Introduction to cheesemaking, a tasting of local specialities, a walk through the village and a visit to Gruyères Castle are followed by a tour and chocolate experience at Maison Cailler, Switzerland’s first chocolate brand. Then onward travel to Bern. Overnight in Bern. Day 2 – Bern – Emmental – Basel The second day features a guided walking tour of Bern’s UNESCO-listed Old Town. Then onward travel to the Emmental countryside for an AOP cheese farm experience with tasting and insight into traditional production. Return to Basel by private transfer.
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 Private Guided tour of Emmentaler Cheese Village Overnight in Bern hotel
Optional Enhancements	Dining at Buvette d’alpage Chez Boudji Cheese making workshops in Emmental Visit to the Einstein House Museum 20-minute Helicopter Tour over Bern