The Black Forest and Christmas Markets of Strasbourg & Freiburg
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The Black Forest and Christmas Markets of Strasbourg & Freiburg
6 Days Starting and ending in Northern France
Visiting: France, Metz, Freiburg im Breisgau, Colmar, Strasbourg
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Tour code:
mgf
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
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Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Embark on a festive journey through the enchanting landscapes of France and Germany with "The Black Forest and Christmas Markets of Strasbourg & Freiburg" tour. Experience the magic of Strasbourg's historic Christmas Market, one of Europe's oldest, and immerse yourself in the Alsatian spirit of the 'Capital of Christmas'. Venture into Germany's Black Forest, renowned for its stunning natural beauty and famous gâteau, and explore the charming university city of Freiburg, with its Gothic architecture and vibrant Christmas Market. Enjoy a leisurely day in Colmar, a picturesque town along the Alsatian Wine Route, before heading to Strasbourg, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where the Christkindelsmarik comes alive with festive cheer. This tour offers a delightful blend of sightseeing, shopping, and cultural experiences, all while staying in comfortable 3-star accommodations. Join us for a memorable holiday season adventure!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: France
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Local departure by coach, then to northern France for an overnight stay.
Day 2 : Metz
Location: Metz
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Baren or 3-star Hotel Restaurant Lindenhof or Kurgarten Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning, we leave our hotel after breakfast and commence our journey to Germany. We pause in the town of Metz where you will have time to explore the Christmas Markets.
Later this afternoon, we continue to the Black Forest and our hotel for the next three-nights.
Day 3 : Black Forest & Freiburg
Location: Freiburg im Breisgau
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Baren or 3-star Hotel Restaurant Lindenhof or Kurgarten Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The Black Forest is one of the most visited and best-known holiday regions of Germany. People are attracted by the outstanding natural beauty of its varied landscapes; from deep forests, rolling hills, lush meadows and pretty villages with decorated wooden houses. On our included excursion we have a short visit to the lakeside resort of Titisee, home to the largest natural lake in the Black Forest, stretching for over 1 mile. Its crystal clear waters attract thousands of visitors every year.
Later, we continue to the university city of Freiburg im Breisgau, one of the most attractive of South Germany and generally regarded as being the “unofficial capital” of the Black Forest. The charming old town is dominated by its Gothic Munster the towering spire of which is the landmark of the city. The town centre is noted for its pretty squares and romantic lanes and alongside some of the cobbled streets run a series of narrow streams called the Bachle.
The Freiburg Christmas Market is held in the very heart of its beautiful historical quarter. Shop for traditional arts and crafts from the Black Forest region, including straw shoes and colourful wooden toys.
Day 4 : Colmar
Location: Colmar
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Baren or 3-star Hotel Restaurant Lindenhof or Kurgarten Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A day at leisure today or why not join our optional excursion to the pretty French town of Colmar, which is all the more beguiling at this time of year. Situated along the Alsatian Wine Route, the town considers itself to be the ‘capital of Alsatian wine’.
Colmar town centre is essentially pedestrianised and comprises of numerous monuments, churches, museums and alleys, full of imposing buildings dating from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. At this time of year the Christmas magic takes over as the Old Town is illuminated and decorated. Explore the Christmas markets in the Old Town where a procession of decorations lead you to stalls selling a variety of festive goods.
Day 5 : Strasbourg
Location: Strasbourg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast
We say goodbye to the Black Forest and head into France to our overnight hotel. En route we pause at the beautiful city of Strasbourg.
Strasbourg is a vibrant multicultural city and capital of the Alsace region. Strasbourg is also the official seat of the European Parliament and its historic city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site. During the festive season, the Christkindelsmarik (market of the Child Jesus), comes alive. There will be time here for you to stroll through the Marché de Noël, absorbing the sights and smells of seasonal treats.
This afternoon we continue to our hotel in northern France. (Suitable refreshment stops will be made en-route).
Day 6
Location: France
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation is included as detailed in the itinerary.
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point.
What's Not Included
Insurance
Insurance is not included.
Accommodation
Silver Service departures will stay for three nights at a 3-star Hotel Restaurant Lindenhof or Kurgarten Hotel.Luxuria departures will stay for three nights at the 3-star Hotel Schwarzwald Freudenstadt.
Overnight stays in northern France are in city-style hotels.
Mode of Transport
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price. This trip includes comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach travel from/to a local UK joining point.Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes three nights at a 3-star standard hotel, such as the Hotel Baren in Oberhamersbach for Silver Service departures, or the 3-star Hotel Restaurant Lindenhof or Kurgarten Hotel for Luxuria departures. Overnight stays in northern France are in city-style hotels.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Meals are included as detailed in the itinerary, which typically includes breakfast and dinner on most days.
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What kind of transport is used during the tour?
The tour uses a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach for transportation.
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Is there an optional excursion available during the tour?
Yes, there is an optional excursion to the pretty French town of Colmar, which is especially charming during the festive season.
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What can I expect to see at the Freiburg Christmas Market?
At the Freiburg Christmas Market, you can shop for traditional arts and crafts from the Black Forest region, including straw shoes and colorful wooden toys, in the heart of its beautiful historical quarter.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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