A private full-day cheese and wine tour from Zurich: Gruyère d'Alpage at Caves de la Tzintre above Charmey, lunch at Hôtel Cailler in Charmey and an owner-hosted tasting at Château de Praz in Praz-Vully on Lake Murten. Pickup is at your Zurich hotel or an arranged meeting point at 08:00, in a chauffeured luxury car for two guests, a premium van for larger groups.

Alpine Grapes & Golden Milk, Full-Day Private Tour from Zurich

A journey through flavor, craftsmanship, and alpine beauty, where every moment feels authentically Swiss.

08:00 – Pickup in Zurich (hotel or arranged location) Begin your day in comfort as your private luxury vehicle arrives at your hotel or arranged meeting point. Enjoy a warm welcome, fresh coffee, and bottled water on board as you leave the city behind. The road leads via Thun and the Simmental, through shimmering lakes and alpine foothills, a taste of the landscapes to come.

Late morning – Alpine cheese at Caves de la Tzintre, Charmey (cooperative; Gruyère d’Alpage), by arrangement — Request availability Step into the cool, fragrant air of Caves de la Tzintre — the Fribourg alpine cheese producers cooperative — nestled above Charmey. Standard visits are for groups; a private visit is by arrangement — Request availability. Surrounded by wheels of Gruyère d’Alpage maturing on wooden shelves, join a guided tasting of cheeses aged 6, 12, and 18 months. Each bite tells a story of the mountain pastures, the craftsmanship, and the seasons that shaped it. Rustic bread, honey, and local cider complete this rare glimpse into a centuries-old tradition.

12:30 – Lunch at Hôtel Cailler, Charmey: Le Bistro (open daily) or L’Alpage (Wednesday to Sunday); included Lunch stays in Charmey at Hôtel Cailler — Le Bistro, open daily, or L’Alpage, Wednesday to Sunday. The menu follows local ingredients and the season.

About 15:15 – Private owner-hosted tasting at Château de Praz, Praz-Vully — Request availability Arrive at Château de Praz in Praz-Vully, on the shore of Lake Murten, for a private tasting hosted by the owner. Tastings are on reservation, Monday to Saturday (closed Sunday); from October to December each date needs confirmation — Request availability.

Return drive to Zurich Settle back in your private vehicle as the sun softens across the alpine valleys. The route home traces through serene countryside, winding past lakes and meadows aglow in the golden hour.

About 17:45 – Drop-off in Zurich Arrive back at your hotel or preferred location in Zurich relaxed, fulfilled, and carrying a few treasures from your alpine journey, the perfect close to a day steeped in flavor, tradition, and quiet luxury.