Black Forest and Alsace Christmas Markets
Black Forest and Alsace Christmas Markets
$973
Black Forest and Alsace Christmas Markets
7 Days Starting and ending in France
Visiting: France, Metz, Black Forest, Freiburg im Breisgau, Triberg, Strasbourg, Gengenbach, Baden-Baden, Colmar
Tour operator:
Tour code:
w7mgbf
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
8-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Discover the iconic Black Forest with us, famous for its pretty towns and villages, delicious gateaux and amazing scenery. The setting for countless fairytales, we’ll spend time exploring this fantastic destination, with trips to Strasbourg, Gengenbach and Baden Baden to look forward to, as well as en route trips to Metz and Colmar.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In France
Location: France
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: No Meals
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to northern France for an overnight stay.
Day 2 : Metz
Location: Metz, Black Forest
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star standard Kurgarten Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We’ll travel to pretty Metz, a lovely French town, set at the confluence of the Seille and Moselle rivers. This charming town is the perfect place to enjoy a short stop to explore the surrounding area and attractions, such as the opulent Saint-Stephen Cathedral, the Opera House, and Saint-Jacques square. We continue to our hotel in the Black Forest for four nights.
Day 3 : Freiburg And Triberg
Location: Freiburg im Breisgau, Triberg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star standard Kurgarten Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Included excursion, as we take in the seasonal landscapes as we explore the Black Forest, a truly picture-book corner of Germany. We’ll call at Freiburg, with a wealth of culture and history as well as inviting traditional taverns.
We also call at Triberg, a town home to the Black Forest Museum and an extensive variety of the famous local cuckoo clocks.
Day 4 : Strasbourg And Gengenbach
Location: Strasbourg, Gengenbach
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star standard Kurgarten Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We visit the historical city of Strasbourg, with its quaint timber framed houses and famous pink cathedral. With time to explore this beautiful old town at leisure, you're sure to fall in love with the festive atmosphere, decorative Christmas stalls and elegant architecture here.
It will then be time to make our way to the pretty town of Gengenbach, located on the western edge of the Black Forest and known for its medieval town centre. the town hall is transformed into a magical advent calendar.
Day 5 : Baden-Baden
Location: Baden-Baden
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star standard Kurgarten Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join our optional excursion to Baden-Baden, famous for its picturesque setting and quaint narrow streets with cobblestones and brightly coloured shops and houses. Discover the traditional Christmas stalls set in the beautiful old town.
Day 6 : Colmar
Location: Colmar
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star standard Kurgarten Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
We leave the Black Forest and head into France. Making a stop in Colmar. The town is located on the Alsatian Wine Route and boasts a beautifully preserved Old Town with many architectural delights. Browse the festive stalls, before we continue to our overnight hotel.
Day 7 : Return Home
Location: France
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
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Porterage at Hotels
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star standard Kurgarten Hotel in Wolfach.
Overnight stays in Belgium will be in city-style hotels.
Check out our Q&As
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 8 years or above
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.
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Monday - Sunday
Nov 25, 2024 - Dec 01, 2024Monday - Sunday
Nov 24, 2025 - Nov 30, 2025Monday - Sunday
Dec 01, 2025 - Dec 07, 2025Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.