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Rising steeply above the waters of Lake Geneva, the UNESCO-listed vineyards of Lavaux are one of the most stunning landscapes in Switzerland. With this driving tour, explore the “Wine Road” through this area from Geneva without the hassle of navigating on your own. Stop at a local cellar to stroll through the terraced vineyards and snap photos of the views over the lake before tasting the area’s famed dry white wine.

Switzerland is known for its chocolate, but knowing the best spots for insight into the traditional specialty can be difficult. Learn about the art of chocolatiering on a visit to Aeschbach Chocolatier in Lucerne, exploring with a private guide for intimate insight into the process. Enjoy samples and take the opportunity to craft your own bar, avoiding hidden costs with entrance fees and train tickets included in the price.

From 25th November to 29th December 2025 (afternoons only) embark on a private day trip to Colmar with a local guide and experience the magic of the town’s famous Christmas Market. Stroll through festive medieval streets, see landmarks like the colorful Little Venice district, and enjoy tastings from local producers, including traditional hot wine. Outside the Christmas Market season, your flexible tour includes Colmar’s highlights such as the Unterlinden Museum, followed by a wine tasting of Alsace wines like Riesling and Gewürztraminer at a local winery. Whether your passion is, our expert guide will tailor the experience to your interests. Discover Colmar’s beauty and Alsace’s finest flavors on this private, flexible day trip! • Explore Colmar’s medieval streets, Christmas Market, and landmarks • Enjoy local tastings in the festive season or a local wine producer visit outside the market dates • Tailor the tour to your interests, from culture to gastronomy

Get your adrenaline pumping with this tandem paragliding experience above the mountainous scenery of the Swiss Alps. After taking off from Beatenberg, soar through the air with your pilot behind you. Feeling like a daredevil? Let the pilot try some aerial tricks. Want to focus on the scenery? Just gaze ahead, and take in sights of Lake Thun and the alpine villages below. A full safety briefing is included.

It can be tricky to appreciate the sheer scale of the Swiss Alps on a ground tour. Take the skies on this private helicopter tour and discover sweeping panoramas of the Eiger, Monch, and Jungfrau peaks while learning more about the region from your professional pilot. Ideal for a honeymoon or small family group, this intimate sightseeing trip makes your Alpine adventure all the more memorable.

When in Switzerland, do as the Swiss do and indulge in Alpine delicacies. This private full-day tour ticks off some of the best dairies, chocolatiers, and vineyards near Lucerne and can be fully customized to suit your tastes and preferences, with plenty of tasters offered too. Round-trip transportation from your hotel ensures a hassle-free trip, leaving you free to tuck into the region’s specialty produce.

Escape from everyday life and experience the magic of Alsatian Christmas markets from Basel by bus! We will take you to two spectacular Christmas markets in Alsace over the weekend in December.

In recent years, Zurich has established itself as a true Christmas destination with its various Christmas markets. Our tour includes a romantic walk through Zurich's Christmas markets. Our guests learn a lot about customs and happenings around Christmas in Zurich. Especially for our tour, we designed a Christmas mug that is exclusively available only on the occasion of our tour. And a glass of mulled wine is also available.

Begin your day with a comfortable pickup at your Geneva hotel. Enjoy the scenic drive along Lake Geneva’s northern shore to Lavaux, where your first stop is the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage-listed vineyard terraces. Take a short walk through the vines, admire stunning lake and Alpine views, and relax with a coffee at a local café terrace (at your own expense). Join a wine tasting session led by a local winemaker and sample some of Lavaux’s renowned Chasselas white wines. Continue on to Gruyères, the charming alpine village, where you’ll learn about traditional cheese-making with a fresh tasting at the Gruyère AOP factory. Explore the medieval Gruyères Castle and stroll through cobblestoned streets. Enjoy free time to visit local shops or savor lunch at a village restaurant if you wish. End your journey at the Cailler Chocolate Factory in Broc, where an interactive tour and generous tasting await. After a full day of Swiss sights and flavors, relax on your drive back to Geneva.

Combining Swiss delicacies with captivating history and charming culture, our opulent curated tour will leave you feeling like royalty! You'll get to channel your inner Fromager as you learn how Gruyères cheese is crafted alongside a thoughtfully arranged sampling of various types of Gruyères cheeses. Our tour guide will escort you through Gruyères Village, where medieval culture and spectacular artwork harmoniously marry together. The third segment of this luxurious tour involves journeying to the extravagant Lavaux Region, a destination famed for its rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and delicious wine. The trip will be concluded by an exclusive tour of the Lavaux Vineyard — a true haven for wine lovers! Here, you get the privilege of tasting the best wines offered by the vineyard while being graced by the owner of the grand estate. Your curiosity will also be quenched as you're guided through Lavaux's intriguing cultural and culinary history.

Embark on a journey through the heart of Switzerland, where the country’s culinary heritage takes center stage. This tour offers an indulgent experience combining Switzerland’s most iconic exports: cheese, chocolate, and wine. **Cheese**: Begin your adventure in the Emmental or Gruyères region, famous for its artisanal cheese-making traditions. Witness the age-old process of crafting Swiss cheese. **Chocolate**:Tour Cailler an authentic Swiss chocolate factory, where master chocolatiers reveal the secrets behind Switzerland's chocolate making. **Wine**: Continue your gastronomic journey with a scenic tour through the Lavaux vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage site. These terraced vineyards overlook Lake Geneva, offering breathtaking views as you taste exquisite Swiss wines. From crisp Chasselas whites to bold reds, you’ll discover why Switzerland’s boutique wines are a well-kept secret among connoisseurs. This tour is an unforgettable way to experience the essence of Swiss culture

Soak up Basel’s rich beer history—and indulge in a number of tasters and samples—during this beer crawl. Meet your guide and small group to discover the city's hippest neighborhoods and hoppin' breweries and beer bars. Sample a range of beers from crisp lagers to old IPAS, plus local snacks. A great way to explore Basel through the lens of beer.

More than a traditional wine tasting, this experience invites guests into a hidden side of Zermatt — where Swiss wines, alpine snacks, sunset light, and Matterhorn views come together in a calm and cinematic atmosphere. As we walk through beautiful mountain scenery during golden hour, guests enjoy selected Swiss wines rarely found outside the country, paired with regional cheeses, artisan bread, seasonal fruits, and local alpine specialties. Along the way, I share stories about old Zermatt, mountain culture, Swiss traditions, and the unique atmosphere of life in the Alps. Designed for small groups and meaningful moments, this experience is perfect for travelers looking for something authentic, intimate, and unforgettable in Switzerland.

No visit to Lucerne is complete without a winery visit, and this weekend experience makes it easy with round-trip transport from the city and a prebooked tasting session at a lakeside Swiss winery. You'll sample cheese and bread along with the wine, and stroll along the shores of Lake Lucerne, where mountain vistas provide the backdrop.

Join me on an unforgettable journey by public transport through Eastern Switzerland. Your adventure begins in St. Gallen, visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Stiftsbezirk and the world-famous Abbey Library – a treasure of history and culture. From there, we glide up the hillside on a charming funicular, then continue by train into Appenzell’s rolling green hills. Along the way, we stop at a traditional cheese factory to see how the region’s world-renowned cheese is crafted – and taste it! In the afternoon, we stroll through Appenzell’s picture-perfect old town with its colorful painted houses. Highlights continue with a mountain railway and cogwheel train ride, offering spectacular views of the Alps and valleys. To round off the day Swiss-style, we enjoy a delightful meal aboard a train restaurant, combining local flavors with the magic of traveling on rails. This tour blends culture, tradition, and breathtaking landscapes – all accessible by public transport.

Foodies unite for Vines, Wines & Stories... Enjoy the true beauty of Lavaux in this unique food, wine & vineyards experience, traversing this exceptional UNESCO World Heritage region. Discover, taste and celebrate the many stories and people of this iconic region, where winemaking was born more than a thousand years ago. Revel in a sumptuous two-course lunch overlooking the vines and discover your "sommelier palate" experiencing stellar wines and pairings. Hosted by Marc, official UNESCO World Heritage Guide, journalist and sommelier, he will lead you along vineyard paths, share stories lesser-known and allow you to soak in all the sights, smells and tastes of Lavaux at every turn.

This private tour follows a fixed itinerary, but at the same time, it can be customised. Your local driver and guide is a Switzerland Travel Expert with a Master Degree, and a high sense of hospitality and service. The trip includes comfortable drives and beautiful views of the Swiss countryside, the local vineyards, Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps (on a clear day)! You will be travelling in a clean and modern SUV, equipped with a sunroof, access to WIFI, with comfort stops along the way.

Embark on an adventure through the Swiss countryside of Bernese Oberland, revealing charming villages, rolling hills, and majestic mountains! Start with a hotel pickup in Zurich, then a scenic drive to Grindelwald with a photo stop at Aussichtspunkt Chälrütirank for stunning views. Explore Grindelwald's quaint streets and cozy cafes. Discover the splendor of Lauterbrunnen's cascading waterfalls and tranquil lakes. Enjoy a delicious cheese tasting at a traditional farm. Experience the allure of Interlaken, stroll through Hohematte Park, and gaze at the majestic Alps. Visit vibrant Brienz town with its crystal-clear turquoise lake. Plus, enjoy a delightful picnic in one of the charming villages. Join us for an unforgettable journey back to Zurich, filled with scenic wonders and cherished memories!

Discover the delights of Swiss wine on this winery tour from Maienfeld. With an informative guide, learn about the secrets of Swiss wine, which is not as well known around the world as French or German varietals, and enjoy tastings of regional specialties. You’ll travel by comfortable vehicle for up to seven people, which allows you to sit back and relax while leaving the navigating to a driver.

Explore the breathtaking Swiss Alps on a full-day trip from Zürich. This adventure takes you to Gornergrat for stunning views of the Matterhorn and Klein Matterhorn, where you can ride the highest cable car in Europe. A special hidden gem awaits for those seeking a quieter spot to capture incredible photos and enjoy nature away from the crowds. Perfect for first-time visitors and photography enthusiasts, this tour combines comfort with breathtaking landscapes. - Full-day experience with no overnight stay required - Scenic train and cable car rides ensure comfort - Panoramic views ideal for photography and sightseeing - Includes a unique off-the-beaten-path location

This experience stands out through its combination of a unique setting in a historic vaulted cellar in Geneva and a fully private, curated approach. Guests can choose between a wine & cheese tasting, a champagne & blini tasting, or a whisky & Swiss chocolate tasting, allowing for a personalised experience tailored to their preferences. Led by an expert, the experience focuses on authentic products, a warm and intimate atmosphere, and natural interaction rather than a formal tasting. The combination of setting, flexibility, and human exchange creates a refined and memorable experience beyond traditional tastings.

Special memories, frozen in time. So you can always relive the moments of your Switzerland trip. The results will be authentic and feeling-filled photographs. I will walk with you around one of the most beautiful area of Swiss Alps and take a candid moments snaps as we go. I love the spontaneity of the movement. I plan the route of our photo session individually with each customer so you get exactly what you wish for.

Switzerland is known for its fine cheese and chocolate, yet many don't know about its fine wine, which the Swiss mostly keep for themselves. This tour from Lucerne showcases all three, visiting the Cailler Chocolate Factory, a Gruyere dairy, and the Lavaux Vineyards near Lake Geneva. Ideal for travelers without their own transport, the experience covers self-guided tours and demonstrations, with samples along the way. Note that entry fees are extra.

The one and only Lucerne Beer Tour! What to expect: - walking tour through the charming Old Town of Lucerne, starting at the Torbogen (arch monument) right in front of Lucerne's main train station - a knowledgeable local guide, entertaining you with stories about beer, Lucerne, and its beer scene - learn about the history of beer and how it is made - a minimum of eight 10cl tasters of totally unique beer styles - a cozy small-group tour of maximum 10 people