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A yellow train on tracks with houses and trees in the background. 1
A person stirring a large copper pot filled with a white, foamy substance. 3
A man and two children looking at a display of desserts behind a glass case. 4
A mountainous landscape with green fields, scattered houses, and dense forests. 5
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Overview

    • Tour of traditional Maison Cailler chocolate factory
    • Tasting at La Maison du Gruyère cheese factory
    • Plenty of free time to explore the charming Gruyères village
    • Lavaux Vineyard Terraces—a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Panoramic views on a scenic ride aboard the Golden Express

Activity location

  • Gruyères
    • Gruyère District
    • Gruyères, Fribourg, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Gare Routière de Genève
    • Place Dorcière
    • 1201, Genève, Genève, Switzerland

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of Gruyères
  • Inclusions
    Golden Express train tickets from Montbovon to Montreux
  • Inclusions
    Visit the cheese museum
  • Inclusions
    Fondue tasting
  • Inclusions
    Chocolate factory
  • Inclusions
    Free time in the medieval village of Gruyères
  • Exclusions
    Lunch and drinks

Know before you book

    • Check-in is 10 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.

What you can expect

  • Capture the essence of Switzerland on a tour dedicated to Swiss delicacies. Taste 2 famous Swiss exports, chocolate and cheese, in the traditional village of Gruyères. Later, hop on board the Golden Express, where you can enjoy breathtaking lake and mountain views from your panoramic windows.

    Your day starts as you head into the hills on your way to the tiny cheese-making village of Gruyères, with a stop en route at Broc. Here you visit the famous chocolate factory, Maison Cailler, where you can sample some of the finest Swiss chocolate and learn how it is made.

    Breathe in the fresh mountain air and listen for the sound of cowbells tinkling in the distance. While in Gruyères, a visit to a cheese museum is an absolute must. Taste Switzerland's best-known main dish: La Fondue

    In the afternoon, hop aboard the Golden Express and admire Switzerland's rolling hills and sparkling lakes as you make your way to Montreux. Enjoy a free time in this spectacular town before take the bus back to Geneva.

Location

Activity location

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    Gruyères
    • Gruyère District
    • Gruyères, Fribourg, Switzerland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Gare Routière de Genève
    • Place Dorcière
    • 1201, Genève, Genève, Switzerland