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Essential Zurich Discovery

Essential Zurich Discovery

Zurich’s authenticity is one of its greatest draws. Amidst its historic charm lie the hallmarks of a modern city, with all the comforts and advancements you’d expect. Visitors can enjoy cultural experiences, from world-class museums to avant-garde galleries, fantastic Michelin-starred restaurants, a vibrant social scene, and the beauty of Lake Zurich. What truly sets Zurich apart from a typical European city is its ability to retain an authentic lifestyle that isn’t crafted for travelers but for the pleasure of its inhabitants. The city’s very central location offers endless possibilities for day trips –  for example, Basel, the Rhine Falls, or Appenzell are just an hour away. We have crafted a four day sample itinerary to inspire you to stay in Zurich for longer. Everything is fully customizable and this is for guideline only. 

Itinerary Highlights:
  • Discover one of Europe’s top art museums with a curator.
  • Make your taste-buds pop during an artisanal chocolate tasting.
  • Taste your way around Zurich Old Town with our uniquely created private food tour that combines the history of the city with some culinary highlights.
  • Get hands-on and learn the art of cheese-making!
Pricing:

5-Star accommodation based on two (2) guests traveling together: From $7,300 per person.

Museum Zurich-Kunsthaus

Private Tour of Kunsthaus with a Curator

Upon touchdown at Zurich Airport, your chauffeur will be waiting for you in the baggage claim area of the arrivals hall and will take you to your hotel. Later after you check in and freshen up, meet your driver at the hotel lobby and transfer to the Kunsthaus for your curated tour with a top art historian.

Kunsthaus Zurich comprises artworks from the Old Masters to modern art. In fact, this museum houses the largest collection of modern art in Zurich. It features works by Monet, Munch, and Picasso, the New York School including Pollock, as well as Pop Art from America and Europe. Swiss contemporary artists are also well-represented here. Additionally, the collection also includes prints and drawings, sculptures, and temporary exhibitions. Kunsthaus Zurich is not to be missed by art lovers!

Tonight. have dinner at one of Zurich’s most historic restaurants, well known for its fantastic atmosphere and gourmet regional Swiss cuisine.

Hotel: Mandarin Oriental Zurich

Chocolate Tasting & A Taste of Old Town Zurich

Today special arrangements have been made for you to meet Zurich’s top artisanal chocolate makers. Founded by a small group of serious chocolate connoisseurs, this house of chocolate takes the art of fine chocolate making to another level. The chocolate makers travel to the far corners of the earth to meet the cacao growers to assure not just flavor profiles but also the sustainability and growing ethics they require. The experience will follow a type of tastings that you might enjoy while in a fine wine class. You will discover different flavor profiles of cocoa from around the world, different terroirs and varietals that produce surprisingly different flavors. The visit will be very hands-on, as get to go behind the scenes and watch the process of taking roasted cacao in small batches to a chocolate paste and finally into hand-poured chocolates, which is rarely seen.

Exeter Extraordinary Experience

Later today you will meet your guide for your Taste of Old Town Zurich Tour. This unique experience was created exclusively by Exeter International and is available only to Exeter travelers. Bring your appetite for knowledge and food!

Hotel: Mandarin Oriental Zurich

Chocolate Zurich
Artisanal Cheese Making Workshop Zurich

Artisanal Cheese Making Workshop

Today, special arrangements have been made for you to participate in a hands-on cheese-making workshop in the heart of Zurich. Here, traditional cheesemaking craftsmanship is combined with urban creativity. The intimate setting of this cheese dairy allows you to witness the step-by-step process of cheesemaking up close, which is a very rare opportunity. You will benefit from your cheese master’s background knowledge and experience the alchemy of how milk is turned into cheese. At the end, you can take a piece of cheese home with you. End the experience with a cheese tasting or even a raclette lunch at their onsite restaurant.

Hotel: Mandarin Oriental Zurich

Depart Zurich

This morning, meet your driver for your transfer to the Zurich Airport.

Old town Zurich
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