From Zurich: Thun Tour, Beatus Caves, Lake Cruise & Cheese

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Discover Thun, cruise Lake Thun, explore St. Beatus Caves, and enjoy a cheese or chocolate tasting in Interlaken on this scenic tour from Zurich

Highlights

  • Feel the magic of Thun, a fairy-tale town with a 12th-century castle
  • Cruise across Lake Thun, surrounded by majestic mountains and vineyards
  • Explore the mystical St. Beatus Caves, with illuminated stalactites
  • Visit Interlaken, a postcard-perfect village with a serene lakeside promenade
  • Savor a cheese or chocolate tasting, sampling artisanal Swiss delights

Description

Discover Thun, a fairy-tale town nestled at the gateway to the Bernese Oberland, where medieval charm meets breathtaking Alpine scenery. Stroll through its historic Old Town, crowned by a 12th-century hilltop castle offering panoramic views of Lake Thun and the surrounding peaks. Enjoy a scenic cruise across the deep-blue waters of the lake, fringed by majestic mountains, peaceful vineyards, and charming Swiss chalets. Continue your adventure at the mystical St. Beatus Caves, perched dramatically above the lake. These legendary caves—believed to have been once inhabited by a dragon-slaying monk—offer a magical underground journey through illuminated stalactites, waterfalls, and vast rock chambers shaped over millions of years. End your day in the postcard-perfect village of Interlaken known for its serene lakeside promenade. For a delicious finale, you can opt for a tasting experience session of cheese (cheese tasting happens from Monday to Friday, on Saturday/Sunday is changed by a chocolate tasting), where you’ll sample some of the region’s finest artisanal cheeses and learn about traditional Swiss cheesemaking methods and authentic & small producer of chocolates.

Includes

Train tickets (2nd class) Thun Boat trip ticket St. Beatus Caves ticket Private local guide Visit to St. Beatus Caves Visit to Thun & Interlaken village Cheese tasting (Monday to Friday) Chocolate tasting (Saturday/Sunday)

Important Information

  • Cheese tasting is available from Monday to Friday Chocolate tasting is available on Saturday and Sunday Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level (uphills)

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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