Discover the holiday spirit throughout Germany, France, and Switzerland on a festive tour of Christmas markets. Experience the 600-year-old tradition of the Christkindesmarkt in Germany among Christmas stalls in Regensburg. Be enchanted at the German Christmas Museum in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, and visit Strasbourg, known as the “Capital of Christmas,” to sample its joyful atmosphere and Alsace cuisine. Step into a fairy-tale winter wonderland during a day in Colmar. And Lucerne, the “City of Lights,” shines at Christmastime, the perfect bow on top of a festive journey. Immerse yourself in the traditions and joys of the season across the region’s most enchanting destinations.

9 Days / 8 Nights

11 Meals

7 Breakfasts

4 Dinners

The overall activity level of this tour is a level 3. This means you’re an on-the-go traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced two-and-a-half-hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem for you. Walking four miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days with early mornings or late nights balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.

While on tour, even if there is little or no snow, frost and ice are to be expected. Please make sure you wear suitable footwear.

Our air travelers will arrive into Munich, Germany airport and depart from Zürich, Switzerland airport.

*Regensburg Old Town will typically have several Christmas markets within a 30-minute walking distance radius.

**German Christmas Museum is in a historic building, and the rooms and corridors are small and narrow. There are 50 steps to enter the museum with no handrails available. The museum is not suitable for mobility assistance device use.

***The Freiburg streetcar stop is approximately 4 minutes walking distance from your hotel.

Our transfers will depart from Munich airport for Regensburg; approximate travel time is 1.5 hours (64 miles/103 kilometers) depending on traffic. Our transfers will depart Lucerne for Zürich airport; approximate travel time is 1 hour (36 miles/58 kilometers) depending on traffic.

The journey from Regensburg to Freiburg covers 200 miles/322 kilometers and takes approximately 6.5 hours via coach. This travel time includes a couple of hours spent in Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motor coaches, especially when visiting Strasbourg. Your coach will be parked in a designated area requiring a walk on cobblestones while exploring Strasbourg Old Town.

During the festive season, Colmar town center is closed to cars and coaches so that you can stroll around the town in complete peace and safety. Colmar transport authorities provide shuttle buses to facilitate access to shops and Christmas markets.

Passports are required for this tour at your expense. Certain countries require that your passport be valid at least 6 months beyond the dates of your travel. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.

IMPORTANT: We recommend that travelers take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.

Due to annual fluctuations on the opening dates of some Christmas Markets and tour scheduling, if one is unavailable on a specific departure, other regional Christmas Markets may be substituted.

Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Single rate subject to change based on availability. Triple rooms are not available.

To complete your tour, we include round-trip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.

Deposit $349 per person/double occupancy