7 Cheese Day Trips Worth the Early Start

1.Krakow: Zakopane, Funicular, Cheese, and Highland Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,489 reviews · 9 hours · from $22Our pick

Travel from Krakow to the Tatras in a comfortable van with hotel pickup, stopping at Chochołów, Jaszczurówka Chapel, Wielka Krokiew, and a traditional cheese hut. Your English-speaking guide handles the Gubałówka funicular, while you enjoy oscypek, local alcohol, Krupówki Street, and free time in Zakopane.

“booking was so easy & we were kept fully informed & updated prior to the event and kn the day itself. We were collected perfectly on time & the transport was both clean & comfortable. Our guide Lucas was very friendly and polite & shared good knowledge”

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2.Amsterdam: Giethoorn Tour Scenic Cruise, Cheese & Free Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,461 reviews · 8 hours · from $75

Travel from Amsterdam to Giethoorn by air-conditioned coach, with English commentary from drivers such as Gilbert or Peter. A local skipper leads the one-hour canal cruise, followed by cheese tasting and about three hours to walk, eat, shop, or rent a boat on your own.

“We were only in Amsterdam for a couple of days and we found this tour was an excellent way to learn about the things that make the Netherlands so special - canals, windmills, water management, land reclamation, farming and culture. Our bus driver was very polite, informative, clear with his instructions and great fun to be around. Our local guide on the canals and lake was very good - had a great knowledge of the area. I would highly recommend the tour.”

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3.From Brussels: Cheese, Clogs & Windmills Amsterdam Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 365 reviews · 12 hours · from $71

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Brussels to Amsterdam, stopping at Rembrandt Hoeve for cheese tasting and clog-making. Guides such as Bruno and Miguel add history and humor, then you get free time for Amsterdam sights, shopping, and an optional canal cruise.

“It was fantastic. Tour guide Bruno was very nice. The tour was informative. We had the best time at the cheese factory. When we got to Amsterdam, we were on our own for 4 hrs. Due to time constraints, we were not able to exple everything. It is a good idea to go on the hop on hop off bus to see the city of you don’t want to walk.”

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4.Bern Small-Group Day Trip from Zurich Including Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $245

Spend 10.5 hours traveling from Zurich to Bern in a small, air-conditioned minibus. You will visit Kambly for biscuit samples, walk Bern’s medieval center with an English-speaking guide, and taste Emmentaler cheese. Guides have included Gallus, Thomas, Monika, and Brigitte.

“The guide was great. The cookie company and cheese company products were not what anyone should eat. On the list of killer, habit forming things that should not be eaten. Full of sugar, carbohydrates, highly processed grain, saturated fat and cholesterol. The views from the bus were great. Bern was great except for the bear habitat. Would have been nice if there was time for lunch in Bern. Great photo opportunities in Bern.”

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5.Zurich: Appenzell Day Trip with Farm Visit & Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 11 hours · from $233

Spend 11 hours exploring Appenzell with a small group of up to 15 people. Visit a working farm, taste Appenzeller cheese and artisan chocolate, ride the cable car to Hoher Kasten, and stroll through Appenzell with an English-speaking guide such as Konrad, Martin, Gallus, or Tomas.

“Thank you to our guide Martin. Lovely trip to Appenzell and Hoher kasten. So many treats to take home. The region is gorgeous and Martin was very informative and patient with our group.”

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6.“Discover Hahndorf: Wine, Cheese, Beer, Shops & Lunch Day Trip”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · from $135Top rated

Spend six relaxed hours in the Adelaide Hills with guides such as Jerry, Amanda, Ashley, or Hermet. Visit Mount Lofty, taste local cheese, browse Melba’s chocolates, enjoy German lunch with wine or beer, and stop at Beerenberg Farm. Pickup is available within 10 km of Adelaide CBD.

“A great day out, love the small group and the guide Amanda was amazing, very knowledgeable and made everyone feel comfortable! Lots of food and time to talk to the other people on the tour. The day ran very smoothly”

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7.From Geneva: Gruyére Chocolate and Cheese Tasting Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews · 8 hours · from $411

From Geneva, travel in a private vehicle with guide Gabor or another English, French, or Hungarian-speaking guide. Tour La Maison du Gruyère, eat fondue near the medieval castle, wander Gruyères, and taste Cailler chocolate in Broc. The group is limited to six.

“Our tour guide, Gabor, was excellent. He was informative and so pleasant. He offered options that made our trip even better. He identified sights along the way and provided excellent context for each part of the experience. We loved the chocolate tour. Great day!”

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