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Swiss Gourmet Tour

Day 1 | Arrival in Geneva (-/-/D) more attractions of Freiburg on our guided tour. Af- local guide. The old town is dominated by the cat-
Arrival in Geneva, meet your tour escort and transfer terwards we drive to picturesque Aigle for a lunch at hedral which is regarded as Switzerland’s most im-
to your hotel in the heart of the city. Remainder of a Gourmet restaurant. In the afternoon we visit the pressive piece of early Gothic architecture. Rest of
the day is at your leisure. Welcome dinner at local Château d’Aigle, a historic castle with medieval ori- the day is at your leisure. Dinner and overnight in
restaurant. Overnight in Geneva. gins and strong roots in the local wine industry. Enjoy Lausanne.
the wine museum and the tasting of local wines. Din-
Day 2 | Geneva (B/-/-) ner and overnight in Freiburg. Day 8 | Lausanne – Gruyeres – Lausanne
After breakfast meet our local city guide for a short (B/-/D)
walking tour of Geneva, the “world’s smallest met- Day 5 | Freiburg (B/-/-) Excursion to the Gruyeres. The peaceful scenery of
ropolis”. See the old town, the heart of Geneva with Full day excursion to the UNESCO protected capital the Gruyeres region, with the Lake of Gruyeres is
the shopping and business quarter. Geneva is Swit- of Switzerland, Bern. Guided city walking tour sho- home to the black and white Freiburg cows which
zerland’s most international city, as it is where the wing highlights of Bern followed by time on your own. provide the milk for the strongly flavoured Gruyeres
European seat of the UNO is based. Then visit Stett- The old town of Bern is a UNESCO World Heritage cheese. In the middle of this picture postcard scene-
ler Chocolaterie including a tour of the laboratories, Site and thanks to its 6 kilometres of arcades - the ry, rises the medieval, traffic-free little town of Gruye-
explanation and presentation, Chocolate tasting and locals refer to them as “Lauben” – boasts one of the res, with its castle, surrounded by a fortified wall.
people will create their own truffles. In the afternoon longest weather-sheltered shopping promenades in After a visit of Gruyeres cheese factory stroll through
enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Geneva. Overnight in Ge- Europe. Overnight in Freiburg. the charming village and visit 13th century Gruye-
neva. res Castle. Later visit the Cailler chocolate factory,
Day 6 | Freiburg – Murten – Freiburg (B/L/-) the Swiss chocolate brand with the longest history.
Day 3 | Geneva (B/L/-) Drive to the little medieval town of Murten. Located Farewell dinner at Gourmet restaurant. Overnight in
This morning we will visit Prangins Castle set in a on the south-east bank of the lake of the same name Lausanne.
romantic park with the largest traditional kitchen gar- Murten has preserved its original appearance, with
den in Switzerland. This national historic monument, the picturesque alleyways of the old town and the Day 9 | Lausanne – Vevey – Lausanne (B/-/-)
standing on an elevated position above Lake Geneva pleasant shady arcades. Our local guide will show Late morning departure to Vevey for a cooking class
is now a historical museum, presenting the history of you the old town encircled by a wall. The walking at the “Atelier Cuisine” located in the unique inner
Switzerland. Lunch at an gourmet restaurant. In the tour will be followed by a cruise on the lake to Praz. court of the old town. The group will be split in 2.
afternoon drive to Anières for a guided tour of a well Enjoy lunch with local specialties at fine restaurant. The first one starts with the wine tasting, while the
known winery with wine tasting. Overnight in Geneva. Afterwards wine tasting and walk in the vineyards. others learn the cooking part. Then we inverse them.
Overnight in Freiburg And we all cook together. Each class begins with the
Day 4 | Geneva – Freiburg (B/L/D) making of a meal to which everyone contributes. This
Enjoy a scenic ride along Lake Geneva to Freiburg. Day 7 | Freiburg – Lausanne (B/-/D) is followed by a communal celebration of the food,
Nestled on a rock promontory, Freiburg is surroun- After breakfast coach ride to Lausanne. The setting accompanied by a nice glass of wine. Overnight in
ded on three sides by the Saane River. It is one of of Lausanne is extremely picturesque. The town is Lausanne.
the largest medieval towns in Üechtland. Over 200 built on three hills, surrounded by vineyard-covered
unique Gothic facades from the 15th century impart slopes, with Lake Geneva at its feet. Experience the Day 10 | Lausanne – Geneva airport (B/-/-)
incomparable medieval charm to the old town. See attractive old town which is largely car-free with our Transfer to Geneva airport.
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