Day 1 Geneva - Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory - Maison du Gruyère Cheese Factory - Gruyeres - Geneva
Trip Overview
Depart from Geneva/Lausanne in the morning for a sweet and delicious day, from Swiss chocolate to legendary cheese—enjoy it all in Gruyères!
Your journey begins at the renowned chocolate house [MaisonCaier Chocolate Factory], where you can uncover the secrets behind Switzerland's most beloved delicacy. Discover the history of chocolate making, from ancient techniques to modern innovations. This is the perfect start to your Swiss adventure!
Next, arrive at Maison du Gruyère Cheese Factory. This is a local dairy that has been producing the famous Gruyeres cheese for centuries. You can watch skilled artisans craft this renowned cheese from fresh milk and learn the secrets behind its unique flavor.
After indulging in the culinary journey, take a leisurely stroll to explore this medieval village nestled in the mountains—Gruyeres. The winding cobblestone paths guide you through a corridor of time, flanked by charming boutique shops exuding rustic elegance. Visit the majestic Gruyères Castle, standing silently as it recounts eight centuries of historical vicissitudes.
You can take the GoldenPass Panoramic Express to Montreux at your own expense (approximately 45 min) and enjoy Switzerland's enchanting lakes and mountains.
Then take the bus back, arriving in Lausanne around 17:15 and returning to Geneva by 18:00, marking the end of the trip.
1. All our driver-guides speak at least three languages, with English being the primary language.
2. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time. Late arrivals will not be accommodated.
Note: The times indicated on this webpage are for reference only. Actual arrival times may be delayed due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather, traffic congestion, accidents, holidays, events, riots, or strikes. We appreciate your understanding. If you have connecting travel arrangements requiring other transportation to another city, we strongly recommend allowing at least 3 hours of buffer time to avoid inconvenience caused by delays. Our company will not be responsible for any losses incurred due to insufficient buffer time in your self-arranged itinerary. Thank you for your understanding.
Inclusions:
1. Round-trip Bus;
2. English-speaking guide service;
3. Visit the chocolate factory including admission ticket;
4. Visit to the cheese factory includes admission ticket;
5. Free time in the medieval village of Gruyeres;
6. Bottled water
Exclusions:
1. Personal Travel Insurance: When traveling abroad, be sure to purchase insurance to protect your rights in case of personal accidents such as illness or lost belongings, with coverage provided by the insurance company.
2. Economic losses and liabilities caused by time delays or itinerary changes due to force majeure factors such as weather or strikes, or malfunctions of transportation vehicles including aircraft, cars, or ships.
3. All personal expenses and fees not mentioned in the inclusions;
