Castles & Christmas Markets of Alsace

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When you were little did you ever dream of a true winter wonderland, a Christmas fantasy where elves were busy working on your toys? Now you are grown up and all that is forgotten but there is a place where that sense of Christmas magic can still be found. That place is the Alsace region of France, home of Castles, Rieslings, the Vosges mountains and charming...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visiting a huge medieval castle all decorated up for Christmas
    • Sipping on vin chaud (hot mulled wine) in the Christmas markets
    • Shopping for authentic artisanal stocking stuffers
    • Pampering in a gorgeous design spa
    • Having a traditional swiss fondue
    • Wandering through old towns decorated in lights
    • Discovering the world-famous vineyards of Alsace

What's this trip about?

    When you were little did you ever dream of a true winter wonderland, a Christmas fantasy where elves were busy working on your toys? Now you are grown up and all that is forgotten but there is a place where that sense of Christmas magic can still be found. That place is the Alsace region of France, home of Castles, Rieslings, the Vosges mountains and charming Christmas markets. During this festive adventure we'll also get to experience the seasonal wonderland of Basil Switzerland just across the border. Medieval castles, storybook villages, twinkly lights and hearty meals will inspire and transport you and set you in the mood of the season. Nothing quite equals the Christmas mood as what you find in the Alsace and Switzerland, with its lights, markets, mulled wine and music. We will plunge into this special atmosphere in style, mixing historic visits of castles, luxury accommodation and authentic cuisine off the beaten track. While Paris boasts of its brasseries, and Provence its cafes, Alsace has its winstubes which are cozy wine bars, with tiled stoves, carved chairs and hearty fare.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityStrasbourg
End CityStrasbourg

Travel Themes

  • Women Only
  • Festivals & Special Events

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Switzerland
  • France

Attractions

  • Strasbourg

Activities

  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Festivals & Special Events
  • History
  • Photography

Trip includes

    • Everything stated in the itinerary including all meals plus wine or beer with dinner plus
    • All guides and experts including a chocolate experience.
    • Your stay at three unique highly rated luxury resorts or hotels
    • All Museum or other entry fees
    • All in-country transport including airport or train transfers in Strasbourg

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Itinerary

Day 1 – December 2nd, Wednesday

Accommodation: Le Parc Hotel

Arrive in Strasbourg, either via train (under two hours from Paris) or by plane (easy connections via Paris).

Our first stay will be at a stunning 4 star spa hotel in the charming town of Obernai located just 20 minutes from ...

Day 2 – December 3rd, Thursday

Accommodation: Le Parc Hotel

What better place to start our day than with a medieval castle? We’ll visit Haut-Koenigsbourg which dates back to 1147 and boasts turrets from which one can look out as far as the black forest. Each room has some element that is dre...

Day 3 – December 4th, Friday

Accommodation: Krafft Hotel

Today we’ll check-out of the hotel and head to the mountains to visit one of the most picturesque villages in France, Kaysersberg. Here, we’ll stroll through the paved winding streets lined with charming half-timbered buildings and t...

Day 4 – December 5th, Saturday

Accommodation: Krafft Hotel

Today we’ll explore this enchanting cosmopolitan city with its incredible chocolatiers, charming streets and world-famous museums.

In the morning we’ll take a little boat to the other side of the river, amble up the streets to...

Day 5 – December 6th, Sunday

Accommodation: Hotel Du Dragon

We’ll check-out this morning and head back to France. Our first stop will be Mulhouse, a former factory town that has been re-imagined by artists and artisans. Every year, a special Christmas fabric is made that is unique to that ...

Day 6 – December 7th, Monday

Accommodation: Hotel Du Dragon

We’ll start our day with a two-hour boat trip of Strasbourg where you’ll learn a little bit of history starting from the middle ages to the Neustadt to the modern European institutions.

After a hearty Alsatian lunch, we’ll ...

Day 7 – December 8th, Tuesday

Sadly, it’s time to head home, or onwards, either by train or by plane, but first we’ll have a hearty breakfast together!

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Price per day$614
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Roundtrip airfare to France
    • Train travel RT to Strasbourg
    • Any spa treatment desired
    • Any personal souvenirs or purchases
    • Additional wine, beer or spirits beyond what is offered at meals.
    • Travel insurance (highly recommended) and trip medical coverage (required for travelers over 50 years of age).
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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