Taste of Swiss Cheese, Chocolate and Wine: Private 2-Day Trip 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, the Swiss Riviera and the Bernese Oberland, offering a relaxed introduction to western and central Switzerland. The itinerary blends culinary heritage and lakeside elegance with panoramic rail and cruise experiences, anchored by an overnight stay in Montreux. Hotels 4/5-star Hotel experience in Montreux.
Highlights	Scenic journey from Basel to Gruyères for village walk, cheese discovery and lunch Chocolate experience at Maison Cailler Overnight stay in Montreux on Lake Geneva’s shoreline GoldenPass panoramic train journey from Montreux toward Spiez Private Lake Thun cruise to Interlaken and leisure time in the resort town
Itinerary Details	Day 1 – Basel – Gruyères – Montreux Departure from Basel with a private driver to Gruyères for an introduction to Swiss cheese traditions, including a visit to a local cheesemaking site, village walk and castle visit, and lunch with regional Swiss specialities. Continuation to Maison Cailler, Switzerland’s first chocolate brand, for a chocolate experience, followed by onward travel to the Swiss Riviera. Overnight in Montreux. Day 2 – Montreux – Spiez – Interlaken – Basel The following day features the GoldenPass panoramic train journey from Montreux toward Spiez, offering views of changing alpine and lakeside scenery. A private cruise on Lake Thun from Spiez to Interlaken and leisure time in Interlaken complete the lakeside component, before returning 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 GoldenPass Express train ride (Montreux - Spiez) Lake Thun boat cruise Overnight in Montreux hotel
Optional Enhancements	Dining at Buvette d’alpage Chez Boudji Tandem paragliding experience Private guided tour of Chillon Castle Lake Geneva boat cruise