Bern Small Group Day Trip from Lucerne With Emmental Dairy Visit

Overview

Step back in time to medieval Switzerland and explore the country’s rural heartlands on this Bern day trip from Lucerne. Travel through the mountainous Entlebuch Valley — a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve — with your guide; visit the Kambly Experience to see how Switzerland’s finest biscuits are made; and explore Bern’s UNESCO World Heritage–listed Old Town. Then, gain insight into the ancient art of Emmental cheesemaking during a visit to a show dairy. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 16 people.

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Lucerne

   Passing by

   Hop aboard your air-conditioned minivan in central Lucerne and journey out into the countryside to begin your tour.

2. 2

   UNESCO Biosphare Entlebuch

   Passing by

   Pass through Entlebuch Valley, a beautiful and scenic area that was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve for its moorlands and rich Alpine flora and fauna.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   45 minAdmission included

   Head through Trubschachen in the Upper Emmental Valley and admire classic Swiss Alpine scenery such as crystal-clear streams and soaring, snow-capped mountains. Stop at the Kambly Experience — one of Switzerland’s biggest biscuit producers — and discover how the sweet treats are made. Enjoy a tasting session and sample several different biscuit varieties for yourself.

4. 4

   Bern

   2 hr 15 min

   Continue on to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bern, the medieval capital of Switzerland. With pretty, red-roofed buildings and cobbled streets, Bern is considered by many to be Switzerland’s most attractive city. Explore Bern’s ancient Old Town with your guide and discover picturesque local landmarks including the 328-foot (100-meter) spire of Bern Minster. Discover top city attractions such as the imposing parliament building and the clock tower, and enjoy beautiful views over the Aare River. Afterward, enjoy a little free time in Bern to eat lunch (own expense) or shop for souvenirs.

5. 5

   Emmentaler Schaukaeserei

   1 hrAdmission included

   Back aboard your minivan, continue into the heart of Emmental, a patchwork of lush pastureland and traditional dairy farms nestled deep in the Swiss countryside. Visit an Emmental dairy with your guide and watch as the various ingredients are worked over by hand, and discover how Emmentaler AOP is made. At the end of your tour, sample some of the deliciously nutty cheese. Continue to a nearby dairy farm for a photo stop before returning to Lucerne to enjoy the spectacular view of the green alpine pastures of the Emmental to the triple peaks of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau on a clear day.

6. 6

   Lucerne

   Passing by

   After an exciting day, your guide will drop you off in Lucerne, at the same place where you have joined the tour.

Meeting point and pickup

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Not suitable for infants under 6 years, exceptions only on request.
• We kindly ask you to arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to departure and to wait on the sidewalk, where your tour guide will pick you up. Please have your confirmation details and proof of identification (ID) ready. You may present your tour voucher either printed or electronically on your smartphone or tablet. If you are not familiar with the location, please allow extra time for your arrival. If you have any difficulties finding your way, please call us as early as possible at +41 (0)44 710 50 50.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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