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Swiss Cheese, Chocolates and Mountains Small-Group Tour from Zurich

Zurich, Switzerland
11 hours
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What You Will Do

Venture to the Heidi-like region of eastern Switzerland on this full day guided coach tour from Zurich. Discover the secrets behind Switzerland's famous cheese and chocolate! Trace the path of raw milk from grazing cows on lush meadows to the production at the Appenzeller show dairy and a boutique chocolate manufacture. Take in fascinating mountain views on an aerial cable car ride to the top of Hoher Kasten and learn about local customs on a guided stroll through the charming village of Appenzell, where old traditions are still alive. Even better, you'll travel in a personalized small group with a maximum of 16 people!

What's Included?

  • Full guided tour by professional multilingual guide
  • Small group of max. 16 guests
  • Visit to Appenzeller diary including museum and cheese tasting
  • Aerial cable car ride up to Mt. Hoher Kasten with its revolving restaurant and breath-taking views
  • Transportation in comfortable Mercedes minibus with AC and free WIFI
  • Guided walk through the charming and traditional village of Appenzell
  • Goodie bag with typical Swiss products from each visited attraction (worth CHF 40.-)
  • Visit of a typical Swiss dairy farm
  • Visit of a boutique Chocolate Manufacture, chocolate tasting included
  • Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate

What's Not Included?

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Personal expenses

Cancellation Policy

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

Itinerary

Meeting Point

The official departure point for all tours departing from Zürich is Sihlquai Coach Terminal, close to Zurich’s main train station (Zürich HB). Please check in at least 15 minutes prior to departure at the white ticket office marked with “Best of Switzerland Tours” or “City Tours & Excursions”.

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Zurich

2 hours

Depart from central Zurich (Sihlquai Coach Terminal) in an air-conditioned minivan and set out on a scenic drive along beautiful Lake Zürich via the City of Rapperswil with its medieval castle to the gently rolling hills of the Appenzellerland with photo stops en route.

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Additional Information

This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Best of Switzerland Tours.

Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
  • 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.

Guide Options

  • Guide - German
  • Guide - English

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