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Swiss Gourmet Tour

PREMIUM
TOUR
10 DAYS | 9 NIGHTS

Day 1: Arrival in Geneva (-/-/D) Cailler chocolate factory, the Swiss chocolate brand with the longest history. Fare-
Arrival in Geneva, meet your tour escort and transfer to your hotel in the heart of well dinner at Gourmet restaurant. Overnight in Lausanne.
the city. Remainder of the day is at your leisure. Welcome dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight in Geneva. Day 9: Lausanne – Vevey – Lausanne (B/-/-)
Late morning departure to Vevey for a cooking class at the “Atelier Cuisine” located
Day 2: Geneva (B/-/-) in the unique inner court of the old town. The group will be split in 2. The first one
After breakfast meet our local city guide for a short walking tour of Geneva, the starts with the wine tasting, while the others learn the cooking part. Then we inverse
“world’s smallest metropolis”. See the old town, the heart of Geneva with the shop- them. And we all cook together. Each class begins with the making of a meal to
ping and business quarter. Geneva is Switzerland’s most international city, as it is which everyone contributes. This is followed by a communal celebration of the food,
where the European seat of the UNO is based. Then visit Stettler Chocolaterie inclu- accompanied by a nice glass of wine. Overnight in Lausanne.
ding a tour of the laboratories, explanation and presentation, Chocolate tasting and
people will create their own truffles. In the afternoon enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Day 10: Lausanne – Geneva airport (B/-/-)
Geneva. Overnight in Geneva. Transfer to Geneva airport.
Day 3: Geneva (B/L/-) Our prices include
This morning we will visit Prangins Castle set in a romantic park with the largest • Deluxe motor coach as per itinerary
traditional kitchen garden in Switzerland. This national historic monument, standing • English speaking tour escort throughout
on an elevated position above Lake Geneva is now a historical museum, presenting • Welcome drink during the arrival transfer
the history of Switzerland. Lunch at an gourmet restaurant. In the afternoon drive • Accommodation in centrally located 4 ★sup or 5 hotels in double/twin room
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to Anières for a guided tour of a well known winery with wine tasting. Overnight • 3 nights with bed & breakfast in Geneva
in Geneva. • 3 nights in Freiburg (1 x half board, 2 x bed & breakfast)
• 3 nights in Lausanne (1 x half board, 2 x bed & breakfast)
Day 4: Geneva – Freiburg (B/L/D) • Choice to take “half board” dinner either in the hotel or in a local restaurant
Enjoy a scenic ride along Lake Geneva to Freiburg. Nestled on a rock promontory, • Coffee/Tea and beverages included with dinner
Freiburg is surrounded on three sides by the Saane River. It is one of the largest • 3 Lunches in gourmet restaurants
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medieval towns in Üechtland. Over 200 unique Gothic facades from the 15 century • Visit of a Chocolaterie with tasting
impart incomparable medieval charm to the old town. See more attractions of Frei- • Boat cruises on Lake Geneva and Lake Murten
burg on our guided tour. Afterwards we drive to picturesque Aigle for a lunch at a • Cooking Event, incl. cooking class, all goods, recipes, wine tasting, water, coffee/tea
Gourmet restaurant. In the afternoon we visit the Château d’Aigle, a historic castle • Winery visits with professional tasting
with medieval origins and strong roots in the local wine industry. Enjoy the wine mu- • Guided visits: Geneva, Freiburg, Bern, Murten, Lausanne
seum and the tasting of local wines. Dinner and overnight in Freiburg. • Admission to the following sights:
∙ Prangins Castle
Day 5: Freiburg (B/-/-) ∙ Aígle Castle including wine tasting
Full day excursion to the UNESCO protected capital of Switzerland, Bern. Guided city ∙ Gruyeres Castle
walking tour showing highlights of Bern followed by time on your own. The old town ∙ Gruyeres Cheese factory
of Bern is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and thanks to its 6 kilometres of arcades - • Personal radio headsets
the locals refer to them as “Lauben” – boasts one of the longest weather-sheltered • Porterage at airport and hotels in / out
shopping promenades in Europe. Overnight in Freiburg. • All taxes and charges
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Day 6: Freiburg – Murten – Freiburg (B/L/-) IN DOUBLE ROOM FROM
Drive to the little medieval town of Murten. Located on the south-east bank of the lake
of the same name Murten has preserved its original appearance, with the picturesque 2,840 €
alleyways of the old town and the pleasant shady arcades. Our local guide will show
you the old town encircled by a wall. The walking tour will be followed by a cruise on
the lake to Praz. Enjoy lunch with local specialties at fine restaurant. Afterwards wine based on 20 persons
tasting and walk in the vineyards. Overnight in Freiburg
Day 7: Freiburg – Lausanne (B/-/D)
After breakfast coach ride to Lausanne. The setting of Lausanne is extremely pictu-
resque. The town is built on three hills, surrounded by vineyard-covered slopes, with
Lake Geneva at its feet. Experience the attractive old town which is largely car-free
with our local guide. The old town is dominated by the cathedral which is regarded as
Switzerland’s most impressive piece of early Gothic architecture. Rest of the day is at
your leisure. Dinner and overnight in Lausanne.
Day 8: Lausanne – Gruyeres – Lausanne(B/-/D)
Excursion to the Gruyeres. The peaceful scenery of the Gruyeres region, with the
Lake of Gruyeres is home to the black and white Freiburg cows which provide
the milk for the strongly flavoured Gruyeres cheese. In the middle of this picture
postcard scenery, rises the medieval, traffic-free little town of Gruyeres, with its
castle, surrounded by a fortified wall. After a visit of Gruyeres cheese factory stroll
through the charming village and visit 13 century Gruyeres Castle. Later visit the
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