Experience Switzerland with all your senses on this enjoyable journey. Discover the variety of regional specialities – from fine wines and the finest cheeses to traditional Ticino risotto. Culinary highlights and unforgettable flavour experiences await you as you explore Switzerland's most beautiful cities.
7 days / 6 nights
from £ 1,660
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, 3-star double room. Flights not included.
Price example calculated for travel on 18.08.2025.
Wine tasting in Lavaux, the largest wine-growing region in Switzerland
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Risotto workshop in an authentic grotto – with lake view and local wine
Exciting insights into Emmental cheese production with delicious tasting
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Itinerary
Overview
Day 1 Arrival in Montreux, visit Chillon Castle and Lavaux
Day 2 Visit to cheese factory in Gruyères
Day 3 Journey on the Centovalli-railway and risotto workshop
Day 4 Guided city tour in Lugano and journey to Lucerne
Day 5 Guided tour of Lucerne, visit to the Emmental cheese dairy and trip to Bern
Day 6 Bern city tour
Day 7 Return journey from Bern
Day 1
Arrival in Montreux, visit Chillon Castle and Lavaux
Itinerary
Travel to Montreux by public transport. Visit Chillon Castle in the morning and the Lavaux wine region in the afternoon.
Overnight stay in Montreux
Day 2
Visit to cheese factory in Gruyères
Itinerary
Today is all about Swiss cheese: you will visit the cheese factory in Gruyères.
Overnight stay in Montreux
Day 3
Journey on the Centovalli-railway and risotto workshop
Itinerary
After two nights in French-speaking Switzerland, travel by train through Valais to Domodossola (IT) and on to Lugano. Here you can put your cooking skills to the test at a risotto workshop.
Travel time: approx. 4h 50min
Overnight stay in Lugano
Day 4
Guided city tour in Lugano and journey to Lucerne
Itinerary
Take a guided city tour through Lugano. You can enjoy Ticino specialities at several stops before taking the train to Lucerne.
Trip time: approx. 1h 40min
Overnight stay in Lucerne
Day 5
Guided tour of Lucerne, visit to the Emmental cheese dairy and trip to Bern
Itinerary
In the morning, take a guided tour of Lucerne. In the afternoon, visit a cheese dairy in the Emmental. From there, travel on to Bern.
Journey time: approx. 1h 30min
Overnight stay in Bern
Day 6
Bern city tour
Itinerary
Explore Bern in the morning on a guided tour of the UNESCO Old Town. In the afternoon you have free time at your disposal.
Overnight stay in Bern
Day 7
Return journey from Bern
Itinerary
Travel by public transport from Bern to your final destination in Switzerland. Or extend your stay at a location of your choice.
When is the best time to travel?
Travel period
April to October
Recommended travel period
May to October
High season
June to September
Important information about the trip
What our Switzerland expert says
Workshop for foodies
The risotto workshop in Lugano is an unforgettable experience and our meal was absolutely delicious!
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7 days / 6 nights
from £ 1,660
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, 3-star double room. Flights not included.
Price example calculated for travel on 18.08.2025.
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