Swiss Culinary Highlights by Rail: Montreux to Bern

Starts and Ends

Montreux to
Bern

Travel Periods

10 Jul 25 - 27 Oct 25 | 28 Apr 26 - 26 Oct 26

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Independent Holiday Packages

Highlights

Tour the historic Maison Cailler, Switzerland’s oldest chocolate factory

Explore the medieval Chillon Castle on the shores of Lake Geneva

Guided tasting tour of Lugano, sampling local specialties including white Merlot

Participate in a traditional Risotto Workshop by Lake Lugano

Visit to the Emmental region and interactive “Königsweg” cheese experience

Free time in Bern to shop or visit one of over 200 local breweries and microbreweries

7 days

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Overview

Explore the flavours of Switzerland on this 7-day journey through its diverse regions. Begin in Montreux with wine tasting in the UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyards and a visit to Chillon Castle. In Gruyères and Broc, indulge in iconic cheese and chocolate experiences at La Maison Gruyères and Cailler.

Travel through scenic landscapes to Lugano, where you'll cook your own risotto at a traditional grotto. Discover Lucerne’s charm, learn about Emmental cheese production, and finish in Bern with a guided tour and time to enjoy the local beer scene. A perfect blend of food, culture, and Swiss hospitality.

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Inclusions

1-night in Lugano in a 4* hotel

1-night in Lucerne in a 4* hotel

2-nights in Bern in a 4* hotel

2-nights in Montreux in a 4* hotel

Daily Breakfast

Guided city tour in Lucerne

Guided city tour in Bern

Risotto Workshop in Lugano including Lake Cruise

Entrance to Chillon Castle

Entrance to Emmentaler Show Dairy

50% discount on additional rail tickets (local transport) and some mountain excursions

Swiss Travel Pass 8 days in 2nd class

Itinerary

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Day 1 Montreux

Travel individually to Montreux by public transport.

Upon arrival, visit the iconic Chillon Castle, one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval castles, dramatically set on a rock along the shores of Lake Geneva.

In the afternoon, enjoy an excursion to the UNESCO-listed Lavaux vineyards, where centuries-old wine-making traditions thrive on sun-drenched terraced hillsides. You can add an optional wine tasting (extra cost) surrounded by breathtaking views of the lake and the Alps.

Overnight in Montreux in a 4* hotel

Chillon Castle

Day 3 Montreux Centovalli Railway Lugano

After two nights in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, it’s time to explore the Italian-speaking region. Travel by train through the Valais to Domodossola in Italy, then board the panoramic Centovalli Railway to Locarno.

From there, take a short train ride to Lugano, Ticino’s largest city, where you’ll join a Risotto Workshop in a traditional Ticino grotto. A brief boat trip** across the lake brings you to Grotto San Rocco, where your host will guide you in preparing classic “Grotto Risotto,” paired with local wine.

Overnight in Lugano in a 4* hotel.

**Please note that from September to December, the workshop is held in Lugano’s city centre without the lake cruise.

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Day 4 Lugano Lucerne

After breakfast, enjoy a guided city tour of Lugano with tasting stops featuring local specialties, including the famous white Merlot.

Following the tour, travel by train to Lucerne where you’ll have the afternoon at leisure.

Overnight in Lucerne in a 4* hotel.

Breakfast

Chapel Bridge, Lucerne

Day 5 Lucerne Emmental region Bern

After breakfast, start your day with a guided walking tour of Lucerne to learn about the city’s history and daily life.

Then, travel to the Emmental region to Affoltern im Emmental for the interactive "Königsweg" experience, where you’ll see how famous Swiss Emmentaler cheese is made and have the chance to taste it.

After the tour, continue to Bern for your overnight stay.

Overnight in Bern in a 4* hotel.

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Emmental region

Day 6 Bern

After breakfast, take a guided walking tour of Bern’s old town, exploring its historic landmarks and charming streets.

The afternoon is at your leisure, use this time to shop for souvenirs in the famous od town or visit one of Bern’s many breweries and microbreweries to experience the local beer culture.

Overnight in Bern in a 4* hotel.

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Bern

Day 7 Bern

After breakfast, individual return journey to your ending point in Switzerland.

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Day 2 Montreux Gruyères Montreux

After breakfast, embark on a delicious journey into Switzerland’s most iconic flavours. Travel from Montreux to Gruyères, where you'll visit La Maison du Gruyère and discover the secrets behind the country’s famous cheese at a traditional show dairy. In the afternoon, satisfy your sweet tooth with a visit to Maison Cailler, Switzerland’s oldest chocolate factory, where the rich history of Swiss chocolate comes to life.

Overnight in Montreux in a 4* hotel.

Breakfast

Town of Gruyères

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Additional information

We work with a selection of hotels in each location. All bookings are subject to availability, which means our team will confirm your specific hotels upon confirmation and payment of deposit.

Montreux Jazz Festival July 2026 can be booked upon request, subject to availability, rate changes, and minimum stay requirements.

Itinerary can be booked in reverse. Package is based on a TAM ticket starting in Geneva and ending in Bern (other start/end points possible).

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