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Switzerland Mountains and Chocolates Tour from Zurich
Duration:
8 hours Starts from:
Zurich,
Switzerland
price: from 72 EUR
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TOUR DESCRIPTION
Delight in tasting several kinds of Swiss chocolate after being introduced to the art of chocolate making. Explore the mesmerizing Appenzellerland famous for its cheese and tradition. Catch an aerial cable car to Hoher Kasten and admire unforgettable views over the Alpine peaks.
This tour is seasonal and operates from May through to October only.
Unforgettable excursion to the beautiful, still Heidi-like region of Eastern Switzerland.
Coach drive on the Panorama-Highway to Rapperswil with its famous medieval castle. Continuation to Stein where you will visit to the cheese factory, where the famous Appenzeller cheese is made. Then you will drive on to the picturesque village of Appenzell. You will experience a guided walk through the village with its lovely old painted houses followed by short drive to Brülisau.
The aerial cable car takes you to the peak of the panorama mountain, Hoher Kasten (1800 m / 6000 ft) with fascinating views over the green and hilly Appenzellerland, the Rhine Valley and the Vorarlberg (Austria). Visit the new revolving Restaurant and you will then we drive back to Appenzell where you enjoy about one hour at leisure. The pedestrian zone with its beautiful facades invites you for strolling and shopping or take an optional visit to the local museum.
Finally you will visit the Chocolate Factory MAESTRANI where you will be introduced to the secrets and art of chocolate making and get to taste one of the world famous, fine Swiss chocolates. Shopping opportunity is given in the factory shop where you could pick up a bargain.
ROUTE DETAILS
Start from: Zurich,
Switzerland
Visited cities:
Zurich
Finish point: Zurich,
Switzerland
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Access for disabled: no
Guidance type: guided tour
Tour languages: English
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