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Tour Code: 423-9947

1-Day Bern - Capital & Countryside Tour from Zurich

Our Price: from
US$284
￥1927
€250
C$403
Rs.27189
(Price per person) Duration: 1 day Language: English; German Visit Zurich, Bern (Bern Minster, Old City of Bern, Zytglogge), Entlebuch Biosphere.
Highlights:
  • Scenic drive through stunning countryside
  • Visit Entlebuch valley (UNESCO Biosphere)
  • Visit Kambly Experience (includes premium biscuit tasting)
  • Small group for a more personal experience: max. 16 pax

Itinerary

Day 1:Zurich, Switzerland - Entlebuch Biosphere, Switzerland - Bern, Switzerland(200 km)

Meals: Meal: Excluded
We will start this exclusive small group tour through the unspoilt moorlands and idyllic alpine pastures of the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch and crossing the border to the Emmental valley to the Kambly Experience. We will learn about the origins of Switzerland's best-known premium biscuit. Then we will continue to Bern for an informative walk through the Old Town. We will marvel at the Gothic Cathedral (Munster), stroll under the characteristic arcades to the clock tower (Zytglogge) and visit the Parliament building. After lunch we will continue through fascinating rural landscape, viewing typical Emmental farmhouses, grazing cows on green hills. Next we will stop at the Emmentaler cheese village, learn more about the history of the most famous chese in the world during the cheese tasting and the digital "King's Way" tour. Finally drive back with many great memories and a goodie bag full of Swiss delicacies collected at the visited attractions throughout the day.
  • Zurich, Switzerland
    Sitting on the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich, this city is the largest in Switzerland. The Bahnhofstrasse ("Station Street") is an important landmark as one of the world's most expensive shopping areas.
  • Entlebuch Biosphere, Switzerland
    A natural reserve at the foot of the Alps which includes the 395 km² valley of the Little Emme River between Bern and Lucerne in the Swiss Canton of Lucerne.The region became the second UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Switzerland in 2001, after the Swiss National Park.
  • Bern, Switzerland
    The official language of Bern is (the Swiss variety of Standard) German, but the main spoken language is the Alemannic Swiss German dialect called Bernese German.In 1983 the historic old town in the centre of Bern became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Bern Minster
    A Swiss Reformed cathedral (or minster) in the old city of Bern in Gothic style. Its construction started in 1421 and its tower with a height of 100.6 m was only completed in 1893. It is the tallest cathedral in Switzerland.
  • Old City of Bern
    This medieval city center has remained unchanged since its construction between the 12th and 15th centuries. It is home to a number of historic buildings, including the tallest cathedral in the country.
  • Zytglogge
    This medieval tower is a major landmark in Bern. Originally built in 1218, it has undergone several renovations to ensure that it remains a central component of the city's architecture.

Departure & Return

LocationAddressDepartureReturn
Zurich
Limmatstrasse 2, Zurich 8005, SZ (Sihlquai Bus Station - Zurich)
8:30am7:00pm

*Return time is an estimate and varies based on traffic and weather conditions.

  • It's advised to arrive departure location at least 15 minutes earlier

Includes & Excludes

Price Includes

Fully guided by experienced driver-guide
Transportation in minibus with AC and free Wi-Fi (max. 16 passengers)
Visit of Kambly Experience, incl. biscuit tasting + drink
Guided city walk in Bern
Visit of Emmental show dairy, including cheese tasting
Visit of dairy farm with picture stop
Goodie bag with regional products (worth CHF 30.-)

Price Excludes

Meals
Beverages
Personal expenses
Optional activities

Additional Notes

Operation of a tour requires at least 5 passengers.