Day trips
From Geneva: Day trip wine tour and Chillon Castle
Duration: 10 hours
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On this day trip, you will travel by minibus to the medieval town of Gruyères with its famous castle. You will also visit the Gruyère cheese dairy and the Cailler chocolate factory.
From Geneva: day trip to Gruyères, show dairy and chocolate factory
Activity provider: Helvetica ItineranturOn this day trip, you will travel by minibus to the medieval town of Gruyères with its famous castle. You will also visit the Gruyère cheese dairy and the Cailler chocolate factory.
Free cancellationUp to 24 hours before the start time
Duration
10 hours
Mobile ticket accepted
Use your phone or print out the voucher
Meeting point
Geneva Airport, Route des Batailleux 3, 1215 Le Grand-Saconnex
Languages
English
from CHF 210
from CHF 210
- Includes
- Highlights
- Description
- Swiss Activities Tip
- Traveling with a wheelchair
- Important Information
- Meeting Points
Includes
Day trip in a minibus
Driver Guide
Leisure in Gruyères
Visit Château de Gruyères
Visit Gruyère Cheese Factory
Visit Maison Cailler
Catering
Highlights
- Ride along Lake Geneva to Gruyères
- Walk through Gruyères Castle, which dates back to the 13th century
- Visit the Maison du Gruyère show dairy
- Experience a tasting at the Maison Cailler chocolate factory
Description
You’ll enjoy a comfortable minibus ride along Lake Geneva all the way to Gruyères. At the start of the trip, you’ll visit the medieval town’s castle. Later, you’ll discover how the famous Gruyère cheese is made at a nearby cheese dairy.
You’ll also get to know the Maison Cailler chocolate factory and have the chance to sample as much chocolate as you like. In Gruyères itself, you’ll have plenty of free time to explore the town and enjoy a lunch.
The return trip concludes back at the meeting point.
Swiss Activities Tip
In Gruyères, the restaurant "les Remparts" on Rue du Bourg is very popular. It is open continuously every day and offers lovely outdoor seating in the summer.
Traveling with a wheelchair
- Gruyère Cheese Factory (La Maison du Gruyère): The exhibition is wheelchair accessible.
- Chocolate Factory (Maison Cailler): The tour is fully accessible.
- Gruyères Old Town: The streets are cobblestone but wheelchair friendly. People with disabilities can be dropped off near the entrance to the old town.
Important Information
- Minimum age: 12 years
- Maximum weight: 120 kg
Meeting Points
Geneva Airport, Route des Batailleux 3, 1215 Le Grand-Saconnex
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