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

Informations	48 heures Private driver with local expertise Free cancellation - 1 week in advance Langue - Anglais (autres langues sur demande : ES, PT, IT, FR, DE) Advance booking period: 2 Jours 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.
Points forts	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	Accueil et prise en charge à l’hôtel Chauffeur privé avec expertise locale Véhicule moderne avec Wi-Fi à bord Eau minérale des Alpes suisses à bord Billets d’entrée à la chocolaterie de Gruyères Private guided tour of Gruyères Castle and medieval town Visite de la Maison Cailler Guided walking tour in Bern Entrée au Village du Fromage Emmentaler Visite Guidée Privée du Village du Fromage Emmentaler Overnight in Bern hotel
Optional Enhancements	Repas à la buvette d’alpage Chez Boudji Cheese making workshops in Emmental Visite de la Maison-musée d'Einstein Survol en Hélicoptère de 20 minutes au-dessus de Berne