Switzerland Gastronomy and Wines tour,

Switzerland Gastronomy and Wines a tour for all who should not be missed. If you decide to opt to join one of the many tours offered in Switzerland, take my advice. Make it the Switzerland Tour for Gastronomy and Wine. This Tour basically encircles all of Switzerland, right up to the borders with France, Italy, Austria, and Germany. Many parts of it can be done hiking/walking.

This particular Switzerland tour, that can be done by train, by car, or by bus tour, will start in Biel/Bienne (b.t.w City of Watch Making "par excellence") in Northwest Switzerland; head south along the Watch Valley and Lake Geneva Region. Then you’ll head south to Geneva before heading east toward Ticino. From Ticino, you’ll travel north through Graubuenden and then to Liechtenstein. From there you’ll travel north to Schaffhausen.

The beauty of this Switzerland Tour is that by travelling near the border of Switzerland, you’ll really get the best appreciation for the diverse culture that abounds. Switzerland’s inhabitants have three main cultures; each one reflected in the border that Switzerland shares with its neighbours. Switzerland gastronomy...

Along the French side of Switzerland’s eastern border, almost 20% of the Swiss population speak French, where you’ll enjoy local cuisine and wine in true French style.

Along the southern border of Switzerland, close to 9% of the population speak Italian. There you will enjoy typical northern Italian flare and sample Italian wines. Along the north east border of Switzerland, where Switzerland ends and Germany begins, you’ll be able to "enjoy" German tradition and more good wine. Almost 65% of the Swiss population speak some kind of German dialect.

You will sample exceptional French cuisine and wines along your Switzerland Tour. A traditional dish in Genava is the Filets de perche, the Longeole; raw sausage that is not completely matured, wild fennel, garlic, nutmeg and white wine flavoured pork. You might also enjoy Cardons; a stalky vegetable that tastes a bit like artichoke. Chasselas and Gamay wines are the varieties that are most comment in the region. Switzerland gastronomy...

Traditional Italian cuisine and wine can also be sampled during your Switzerland Tour. You might think that you already know all about Italian cuisine but this tour might surprise you. Most of what you eat in the states is most likely more inspired by Southern Italian cuisine. Here, you’ll discover Coniglio (rabbit) and cicitt (goat sausages) served with outstanding red wines. You’ll certainly want to buy a case of classic Merlot del Ticino to bring back home with you.

Not to be missed; the German cuisine and wines along your Switzerland Tour, the regional classics; Pizokel (a form of Spatzli – like pasta) and the Beinwurst (a pork ragout). Among the choices of wines can be found; Blauburgunder (a Pinot noir), one of many Chardonnays, and Riesling (not to be missed).

You can order or download a 72 page book published by the Switzerland Tourism bureau which includes more information about this particular tour. (Switzerland Gastronomy) It provides you with detailed information on restaurants, wine tasting events, and local products that might be of interest. It also gives you detailed information on a number of hotel choices.

A great resource and if you’re planning on taking this particular Switzerland Tour of Gastronomy and Wine, then you should certainly consider picking up this particular guide. Switzerland gastronomy...