Emmental Countryside & Cheese Experience - Private trip from Grindelwald

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Information	8 hours Private driver with local expertise Free cancellation up to 48 hours Language - English (other languages upon request SP, PT, IT, FR, DE) Advance booking period: 2 days Seasonal availability: Year-round
Overview	Private full-day excursion from Grindelwald into the Emmental region, blending local culture with traditional Swiss cheesemaking. The itinerary features a guided Emmentaler AOP visit, a curated cheese tasting, and a practical artisanal cheese workshop.
Highlights	Private guided visit showcasing the heritage of Emmentaler AOP Insights into historic dairies and centuries of cheesemaking tradition Tasting of Emmentaler cheeses across different stages of maturation Hands-on creation of an artisanal cream cheese with a local cheesemaker Sweeping views over the Emmental countryside
Itinerary Details	Departure from Grindelwald with a private driver into the Emmental region, characterised by gentle rolling hills, timbered farmhouses and a longstanding cheesemaking tradition. Privately guided Emmentaler AOP heritage experience, featuring a 1741 herdsman’s cottage, a 1900 cheese dairy, the King’s Way interactive exhibition and a tasting of Emmentaler AOP at different stages of maturation. Cream-cheese workshop with an expert cheesemaker, culminating in a handcrafted heart-shaped cheese to take home, followed by free time at the Grand Tour of Switzerland photo point, the cheese shop and terrace. Return to Grindelwald by private transfer.
Experience Includes	Meet & greet with hotel pick-up & drop-off Private driver with local expertise Modern vehicle with onboard Wi-Fi Swiss alpine mineral water onboard Visit to the Emmentaler Cheese Village Private Guided tour of Emmentaler Cheese Village Cream cheese workshop
Optional Enhancements	Optional meal Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride