Itinerary
- Day 1
Overnight Flight
You'll board an overnight flight heading to Germany, giving you time to settle in and get ready for what's ahead. This is where your Christmas market tour across Germany, Switzerland, and France kicks off.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Regensburg Zentrum)
- Day 2
Regensburg
You arrive in Regensburg, a charming medieval city in Bavaria that transforms into a festive setting during the holidays. After checking in, you'll join the group for a welcome dinner that gets everyone in the holiday mood.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Novotel Regensburg Zentrum)
Landmarks Regensburg - Day 3
Regensburg
A local guide takes you through Regensburg's well-preserved medieval streets, showing you the Old Stone Bridge and the Roman Porta Praetoria. The rest of the day is yours to wander the Old Town's Christmas markets, or you can join an optional trip to the Romantic Christmas Market at Thurn and Taxis Palace if that interests you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Elements Pure)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Old Stone Bridge (first stone bridge over the Danube)
- Visit Porta Praetoria (Roman gate built A.D. 179)
- Stroll through Old Town
- Bavarian staples tasting
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Town Christmas markets
- Optional excursion to Romantic Christmas Market at Thurn and Taxis Palace
Landmarks Old Stone Bridge (Steinerne Brücke) Porta Praetoria Thurn and Taxis Palace - Day 4
Regensburg - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Freiburg
You'll head through Franconia to Rothenburg ob der Tauber and visit the German Christmas Museum with its displays of holiday traditions. From there, continue on to Freiburg at the edge of the Black Forest where you'll stay three nights. Dinner at your hotel restaurant wraps up the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Cozy dinner at hotel restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Elements Pure)
Included Activities
- Visit German Christmas Museum in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Landmarks Rothenburg ob der Tauber German Christmas Museum Freiburg - Day 5
Freiburg
Take a streetcar into Freiburg's Old Town and choose between a historic city tour through medieval streets or one that focuses on the city's Christmas heritage. Spend the afternoon checking out the Christmas markets and soaking in how French and Swiss influences shape the local culture here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Elements Pure)
Included Activities
- Streetcar ride to Freiburg Old Town
- Choice of locally guided tours: historic city tour OR Christmas heritage tour
Optional Activities
- Explore Freiburg Christmas markets
- Discover local culture influenced by France and Switzerland
Landmarks Freiburg Old Town - Day 6
Freiburg - Strasbourg - Freiburg
Travel to Strasbourg where you'll see how Roman, French, and German cultures overlap. A guided tour shows you the Old Quarter and the Cathedral of Notre Dame, then you have the afternoon free in what locals call the 'Capital of Christmas.' Head back to Freiburg for dinner featuring Alsace specialties.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Famous Alsace cuisine at local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Astoria)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Strasbourg Old Quarter (Petite France)
- Visit Cathedral of Notre Dame in Strasbourg
Optional Activities
- Explore Strasbourg Christmas markets
Landmarks Strasbourg Petite France (Old Quarter) Cathedral of Notre Dame de Strasbourg 
- Day 7
Freiburg - Colmar - Lucerne
Start in Colmar with its decorated half-timbered houses, festive lights, and lively markets creating a storybook feeling. Later, continue to Lucerne, Switzerland, where mountains surround the city and a lake adds to the scenic backdrop. The 'City of Lights' is waiting for you to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Astoria)
Included Activities
- Visit Colmar Christmas markets and festive attractions
Landmarks Colmar Lucerne 
- Day 8
Lucerne
A local guide walks you through Lucerne's Old Town where mulled wine and cinnamon scents fill the air. Spend your afternoon wandering the Christmas markets at your own pace, then take a scenic cruise across Lake Lucerne with winter landscapes all around you. End with a farewell dinner featuring Swiss cuisine shared with your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner featuring Swiss cuisine)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Lucerne Old Town
- Lake Lucerne scenic cruise
Optional Activities
- Explore Lucerne Christmas attractions
Landmarks Lucerne Old Town Lake Lucerne - Day 9
Lucerne
Your Christmas markets tour comes to an end today. Time to head home with holiday memories from Germany, Switzerland, and France.
