Set off and discover traditional produce while taking in Switzerland's landscapes on a full day combined coach and train trip from Geneva. Soak up the enchanting atmosphere at Gruyeres and admire the rolling hills and meadows as you descend the hills to Montreux, overlooking Lake Geneva and the towering Alps. In between, you'll savor chocolate, cheese and wine tastings to round out your full day trip.
Highlights
- Full-day trip to Gruyere from Geneva
- Travel by air-conditioned coach to Gruyere, then enjoy a ride on the Panoramic Golden Express train
- Visit the Broc chocolate factory en route to Gruyere
- Spend time at leisure in Gruyere village
- Pass by the Lavaux Vineyard Terraces – listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Day Trip to Gruyères including Golden Panoramic Express Train
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Lavaux Vineyards on Lake ...Lavaux Vineyards on Lake Geneva, Gruyeres-Montreux day tripPhoto by: Anonymous11 2011 -
Golden Panaromic express tripNice way to gaze at nature's beautyPhoto by: naythen8209 2012 -
Beautiful landscape - ...Treat for eyesPhoto by: naythen8209 2012 -
Beautiful landscapeIdeal family destination - GruyeresPhoto by: naythen8209 2012 -
Cheese Fondue makingFriendly people - Fondue restaurantPhoto by: naythen8209 2012 -
Geneva LakeGeneva Lake.Photo by: Krishnachandran CUnited Kingdom, 06 2008 -
GreeneriesGreeneries.Photo by: Krishnachandran CUnited Kingdom, 06 2008 -
Wow...Greeneries.Photo by: Krishnachandran CUnited Kingdom, 06 2008 -
GruyereThe village of Gruyere.Photo by: Lina BUSA, 11 2007 -
Gruyere CastleAround the castle of Gruyere.Photo by: Lina BUSA, 11 2007 -
Cheese farmCheese farm where we had our cheese fondue.Photo by: Lina BUSA, 11 2007 -
View of vineyardsView of vineyards and Swiss Riviera.Photo by: Lina BUSA, 11 2007 -
Useful Information
Gruyeres and the famous Golden Express (from Geneva)
We will first visit the chocolate factory of Broc (Nestlé - Cailler) where you can taste his famous chocolate. Will then continue our gastronomic discovery in a cheese-dairy where you will sample some local manufactured cheese.
Then you will have some free time in the village of Gruyeres to relax or visit his castle overhanging the entire Gruyere region. Next we will catch the Panoramic Golden Express, this train passes above the Lake Leman and permits to enjoy the panoramic view on the beautiful countryside around the lake.
After that, we will take the bus again to cover the Lavaux vineyards road, classified like one of the most beautiful place of this world by the Unesco, to reach the village of Epaisse.
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