Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers
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
Transportation in a comfortable minibus with AC and free Wi-Fi
Emmentaler show dairy, including cheese tasting
Guided Old Town walk in Bern
Visit of a dairy farm with photo opportunities
Visit to Kambly Experience, including biscuit tasting with drink and biscuit samples
Full guided tour by a professional English speaking driver-guide
Small group experience (maximum 16 guests)
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Personal expenses
What to expect
Lucerne
Pass by
Hop aboard your air-conditioned minivan in central Lucerne and journey out into the countryside to begin your tour.
UNESCO Biosphare Entlebuch
Pass 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.
45m · Admission ticket 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.
Bern
2h 15m
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.
Emmentaler Schaukaeserei
1h · Admission ticket 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.
Lucerne
Pass by
After an exciting day, your guide will drop you off in Lucerne, at the same place where you have joined the tour.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Please wait there on the sidewalk. Your tour guide will be holding a red flag with “Best of Switzerland Tours” on it.
End point
Please wait there on the sidewalk. Your tour guide will be holding a red flag with “Best of Switzerland Tours” on it.
Additional information
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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
