Visit four of the most beautiful Christmas Markets in Germany, France and Switzerland in one weekend!
We are staying in an amazing 4star Hotel in the Black Forest Ravenna Gorge, a steep side valley of the Höllental. In walking distance of the Hotel, we are nearby of one of the most hidden and prettiest Christmas Markets of Germany. In a dreamlike ambience from a village of small wooden huts, immersed in a unique sea of lights, more than 40 suppliers inspire with the finest handicrafts, extraordinary gift ideas and regional products.
Program (subject to change):
Day 1:
Departure from Ramstein Shell Autohof (parking fee € 5 per day) at 09:00 am. From Kaiserslautern, Daennerplatz P&R parking lot (opposite Kleber Kaserne) at 09:30 am. From Wiesbaden, Hainerberg, J.F. Kennedy Str. corner Washington Str., buswaiting area (off post) at 09:00 am. Departure from Böblingen, Panzerkaserne PX parking lot at 11:30 am. In the afternoon, we arrive at the Ravenna Gorge and check in to our beautiful hotel in the Black Forest. Discover the private and romantic Christmas Market (entrance fee included) next the hotel. In the evening we will enjoy a delicious cheese fondue in the hotel restaurant (included).
Day 2:
After an extensive buffet breakfast at our hotel, we depart to visit the city of Colmar in France. After arriving by noon, be ready to enter a magical world. The second best European Christmas Market is illuminated and decorated like a fairy tale. The numerous architectural treasures of buildings dating from the Middle Ages are made magical with the wonderful lighting and lay a soothing aura over the centre of Colmar. Later in the afternoon, we depart for Basel in Switzerland. After a short orientation tour of the inner city of Basel, enjoy the beauty and the Swiss specialities of the largest Christmas Market of Switzerland, which attracts with around 160 stalls from Barfüsserplatz to Münsterplatz. In the rustic and Christmas-decorated wooden chalets, traders advertise their goods. From regional delicacies to handmade toys and trinkets, there is something for every generation. In the evening we drive back to our hotel in the Black Forest.
Day 3:
After a hearty breakfast and check-out, we depart for the last Christmas Market Highlight, Strasbourg, the so-called capital of Christmas. After a walking orientation tour of Strasbourg, you will have plenty of time to enjoy the more than 300 stalls, the majestic Great Christmas Tree and kilometres of fairy lights. You might like to try a typical Alsatian flame cake before we depart. Evening arrival at points of origin.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES: Guaranteed departures from Wiesbaden, Kaiserslautern, Ramstein and Boeblingen. Transportation by deluxe motor-coach with WC, AC, reclining seats, refrigerator, VCR, 2 x overnights with buffet breakfast in 4-star hotel in the Ravenna Gorge, all rooms with private facilities, 2 x tourist tax, 1 x cheese fondue dinner, entrance to the Ravenna Gorge Christmas Market, service of an Interra Reisen tour guide.
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: € 220 for 2 nights. Persons booked on share basis must pay single supplement if no share is available. Supplement will be charged after the tour. Share basis means double or triple occupancy.
SUPPLEMENTARY COSTS: Meals, personal expenses, tips.
CHILDREN’S PRICE: Children 3-11 pay € 100 less than adults. Children under 3 pay € 200, baby seat required for the bus.
CANCELLATION FEES for bus tours with hotel: Up to 30 days prior to departure, € 100; 29-15 days prior to departure, 50% of the tour price will be charged; 14-7 days prior to departure, 75% of the tour price will be charged; 6-3 days prior to departure, 90% of the tour price will be charged; 2 days prior to departure until the day of departure, 100% of the tour price will be charged! NO REFUND FOR NOSHOWS!
TRAVEL INSURANCES: please book with our Insurance partner USAA (see our website “Insurance”)
INTERRA REISEN is not responsible for lost and stolen articles. Liability: We are only acting as agents for various contractors (hotels, bus companies, airlines etc.) and are therefore in no way responsible for the fulfillment of their obligations, nor are we to be held liable for accidents, delays, losses etc. The liability of all these contractors, remains unprejudiced. Right is also reserved to program changes and alterations as well as substitution of services listed above, when and where necessary, without prior notice. INTERRA REISEN reserves the right to cancel the tour if minimum participation is not reached. Conditions accepted upon booking.
