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  • 2024-01-01, 2024-05-01, 2024-12-25

Version 28 – April 03, 2023 10:37

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Know Before You Book
  • price is per group, from 2 to maximum 8 persons., this product is on request., tour begins nov. 28 and through dec. 23. , tour is not recommended for persons with reduced mobility., tour requires minimum 2 passengers to operate.
  • price is per group, from 2 to maximum 8 persons., this product is on request. we will confirm availability within the shortest possible time after we receive your order., tour begins nov. 28 and through dec. 23. , tour is not recommended for persons with reduced mobility., tour requires minimum 2 passengers to operate.
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  • Address: Ophorus Day Trips & Wine Tours in Alsace, Rue Alfred Kastler, Strasbourg, France,

  • Address: Strasbourg, France,

Version 27 – April 03, 2023 10:37

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  • currency is in euros., tour involves some walking, comfortable walking shoes are recommended., tour is operated in english, other languages on request.
  • tour involves some walking, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Know Before You Book
  • price is per group, from 2 to maximum 8 persons., this product is on request. we will confirm availability within the shortest possible time after we receive your order., tour begins nov. 28 and through dec. 23. , tour is not recommended for persons with reduced mobility., tour requires minimum 2 passengers to operate.
  • currency is in euros., price is per group, from 2 to maximum 8 persons., this product is on request. we will confirm availability within the shortest possible time after we receive your order., tour begins nov. 28 and through dec. 23. , tour is not recommended for persons with reduced mobility., tour is operated in english, other languages on request., tour requires minimum 2 passengers to operate.

Version 26 – April 03, 2023 10:37

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Highlights
  • admire the largest advent calendar in gengenbach, english-speaking, hand-picked, local expert guides, german christmas in freiburg
  • admire the largest advent calendar in gengenbach, english-speaking, hand-picked, local expert guides, immerse yourself in the wonder of a german christmas in freiburg

Version 25 – April 03, 2023 10:36

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Description
  • Depart to Germany to Experience the Famous Christmas Markets
  • Discover the German Christmas Markets on this full day private tour departing from Strasbourg. Today we will come and pick you up at your accommodation in Strasbourg. First, meet your English speaking driver/guide who will begin by presenting the days itinerary to your group.
  • 10:00 AM
  • Pick up at your hotel or accommodation in Strasbourg
  • 11:30 AM
  • Arrive in Freiburg and walk through the Christmas Markets
  • 12:30 PM
  • Free time for personal discovery and lunch (not included) in Freiburg
  • 03:30 PM
  • Departure for the village of Gengenbach
  • 04:30 PM
  • Arrival in Gengenbach, guided visit of the Old Town & Christmas Markets
  • 06:00 PM
  • Advent Calendar New Window lights
  • 07:00 PM
  • Drop off in Strasbourg
  • Depart to Germany to Experience the Famous Christmas Markets
  • 10:00 AM
  • Pick up at your hotel or accommodation in Strasbourg
  • 11:30 AM
  • Arrive in Freiburg and walk through the Christmas Markets
  • 12:30 PM
  • Free time for personal discovery and lunch (not included) in Freiburg
  • 03:30 PM
  • Departure for the village of Gengenbach
  • 04:30 PM
  • Arrival in Gengenbach, guided visit of the Old Town & Christmas Markets
  • 06:00 PM
  • Advent Calendar New Window lights
  • 07:00 PM
  • Drop off in Strasbourg
Full Description
  • You will then board your recent and comfortable A/C minivan and drive a short time before reaching the German border.
  • Take Some Time As You Visit One Of The Most Beautiful Christmas Markets Of Germany
  • Considered to be one of the most beautiful of Germany, the Freiburg Christmas Market is on your program today. The town of Freiburg in Breisgau is located just over an hour away from Strasbourg. The town is known for its ancient university and its medieval minster (Cathedral), for its high standard of living and advanced environmental practices. The city is situated in the heart of a major wine-growing region and is the primary entry point to the scenic beauty of the Black Forest. The town has more to offer than friendly faces alone, including one of Germany’s prettiest old quarters, with its characteristic Bächle – the narrow channels of water that run alongside the pavements. Add to that a wealth of culture and history, lots of cafés and cosy bars, delicious regional food and scenic surroundings.
  • It is the heart of Freiburg, close to the town hall square and St Martins, that you will enjoy your first stop of the day to admire one of the most elegant and authentic Christmas Markets of Germany. The Freiburg Christmas market is very much part of a tradition of Black Forest Christmas markets. Stroll through the market and see woodcarvers, gem cutters, glass blowers, potters, candlestick makers and straw artists in the narrow market streets. Shop for Christmas specials, arts and crafts or local wooden toys. All this will be coupled with the inimitable aroma of gingerbread, mulled wine, spices, roasted almonds, hot chestnuts, potato noodles, Black Forest ham and bacon sauerkraut.
  • Experience Gengenbach Christmas Market And Witness The Opening Of The Advent Calendar Window
  • After your visit and some free time for lunch, depart for the small village of Gengenbach. For over 15 years the quaint town of Gengenbach in Baden-Württemberg has transformed its entire Rathaus (Town Hall) into the world’s largest Advent Calendar House also known as “Das weltgrößte Adventskalenderhaus”. The 24 windows (two rows of 11 plus 2 in the roof) are each decorated with a festive Christmas scene with a new window revealed every night until Christmas. After months of preparation, the soft pink town hall is warmly lit and lies in wait like a package waiting to be opened. An enormous Christmas tree sparkles in front of the town hall as crowds gather in the darkness. Eager watchers show up before 6.00pm each night to catch the show. The senses are awakened – first by scent as a spicy fragrance of Glühwein wafts its way through the frosty air; then by sight as the 200-year-old town hall baroque façade is lit up and comes to life.
  • After the opening of the days window, it will be time to return to Strasbourg.
  • Discover the German Christmas Markets on this full day private tour departing from Strasbourg. Today we will come and pick you up at your accommodation in Strasbourg. First, meet your English speaking driver/guide who will begin by presenting the days itinerary to your group. You will then board your recent and comfortable A/C minivan and drive a short time before reaching the German border.
  • Take Some Time As You Visit One Of The Most Beautiful Christmas Markets Of Germany
  • Considered to be one of the most beautiful of Germany, the Freiburg Christmas Market is on your program today. The town of Freiburg in Breisgau is located just over an hour away from Strasbourg. The town is known for its ancient university and its medieval minster (Cathedral), for its high standard of living and advanced environmental practices. The city is situated in the heart of a major wine-growing region and is the primary entry point to the scenic beauty of the Black Forest. The town has more to offer than friendly faces alone, including one of Germany’s prettiest old quarters, with its characteristic Bächle – the narrow channels of water that run alongside the pavements. Add to that a wealth of culture and history, lots of cafés and cosy bars, delicious regional food and scenic surroundings.
  • It is the heart of Freiburg, close to the town hall square and St Martins, that you will enjoy your first stop of the day to admire one of the most elegant and authentic Christmas Markets of Germany. The Freiburg Christmas market is very much part of a tradition of Black Forest Christmas markets. Stroll through the market and see woodcarvers, gem cutters, glass blowers, potters, candlestick makers and straw artists in the narrow market streets. Shop for Christmas specials, arts and crafts or local wooden toys. All this will be coupled with the inimitable aroma of gingerbread, mulled wine, spices, roasted almonds, hot chestnuts, potato noodles, Black Forest ham and bacon sauerkraut.
  • Experience Gengenbach Christmas Market And Witness The Opening Of The Advent Calendar Window
  • After your visit and some free time for lunch, depart for the small village of Gengenbach. For over 15 years the quaint town of Gengenbach in Baden-Württemberg has transformed its entire Rathaus (Town Hall) into the world’s largest Advent Calendar House also known as “Das weltgrößte Adventskalenderhaus”. The 24 windows (two rows of 11 plus 2 in the roof) are each decorated with a festive Christmas scene with a new window revealed every night until Christmas. After months of preparation, the soft pink town hall is warmly lit and lies in wait like a package waiting to be opened. An enormous Christmas tree sparkles in front of the town hall as crowds gather in the darkness. Eager watchers show up before 6.00pm each night to catch the show. The senses are awakened – first by scent as a spicy fragrance of Glühwein wafts its way through the frosty air; then by sight as the 200-year-old town hall baroque façade is lit up and comes to life.
  • After the opening of the days window, it will be time to return to Strasbourg.
Included
  • english speaking driver guide, other languages available on request, travel in recent, comfortable and fully equipped minivans, visit of christmas market in freiburg, visit of christmas market in gengenbach , witness the opening of the advent calendar window
  • english speaking driver guide, other languages available on request, free wifi access on board, private tour, travel in recent, comfortable and fully equipped minivans, visit of christmas market in freiburg, visit of christmas market in gengenbach , witness the opening of the advent calendar window

Version 24 – April 03, 2023 10:36

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Description
  • Depart to Germany to Experience the Famous Christmas Markets
  • 10:00 AM
  • Pick up at your hotel or accommodation in Strasbourg
  • 11:30 AM
  • Arrive in Freiburg and walk through the Christmas Markets
  • 12:30 PM
  • Free time for personal discovery and lunch (not included) in Freiburg
  • 03:30 PM
  • Departure for the village of Gengenbach
  • 04:30 PM
  • Arrival in Gengenbach, guided visit of the Old Town & Christmas Markets
  • 06:00 PM
  • Advent Calendar New Window lights
  • 07:00 PM
  • Drop off in Strasbourg
  • Depart to Germany to Experience the Famous Christmas Markets

Version 23 – April 03, 2023 10:35

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Description Summary
  • Immerse yourself in the German Christmas Markets on this private day trip from Strasbourg. Visit the Freiburg Christmas market and shop for Christmas presents and traditional decorations. Then, reach the village of Gengenbach.
  • Discover the German Christmas Markets on this guided full day private tour departing from Strasbourg. 
  • Immerse yourself in the wonder of a German Christmas in Freiburg, considered to be one of the most beautiful of Germany. 
  • After your visit and some free time for lunch (not included), depart for the small village of Gengenbach and admire the largest Advent Calendar. After the opening of the days window, return to Strasbourg.

Version 22 – March 06, 2023 10:02

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Booking cutoff
  • 14
  • 24
Valid_for
  • 8
  • 9

Version 18 – August 11, 2020 16:37

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Version 16 – June 15, 2020 14:14

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Description
  • Depart to Germany to Experience the Famous Christmas Markets
  • Depart to Germany to Experience the Famous Christmas Markets
Additional Info
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
  • Tour is in English. Other languages on request. 
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
  • Infant or child seats available.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
  • Infant or child seats available.

Version 14 – June 15, 2020 12:49

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Product Name
  • German Christmas Markets from Strasbourg (Private)
  • German Christmas Markets from Strasbourg

Version 12 – June 15, 2020 12:42

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Additional Info
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
  • Infant or child seats available.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
  • Infant seats available.

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  • from: '18'
  • to: '99'
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  • adult:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '120'

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Available tiers
  • adult
  • adult, child
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  • from: '0'
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  • from: '5'
  • to: '11'

Version 8 – June 15, 2020 12:32

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Guide type
  • Tour Guide
Redemption type
  • voucher
Trip difficulty
  • Easy
Duration from
  • 9
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  • hours
  • minutes

Version 7 – June 15, 2020 12:28

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Pickup
  • flexible
  • none
Location
  • Name: Strasbourg
  • Search name: Strasbourg, France
Starts notes
  • Tour begins at hotel or dedicated pick-up point TBC.

Version 6 – June 15, 2020 12:27

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Booking cutoff
  • 24
Valid type
  • only_date_reservation
Valid_for
  • 9
Know Before You Go
  • tour involves some walking, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Know Before You Book
  • currency is in euros., price is per group, from 2 to maximum 8 persons., this product is on request. we will confirm availability within the shortest possible time after we receive your order., tour begins nov. 28 and through dec. 23. , tour is not recommended for persons with reduced mobility., tour is operated in english, other languages on request., tour requires minimum 2 passengers to operate.
Cancellation notes
  • Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 48 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Cancellation cutoff
  • 48
  • 24

Version 5 – June 15, 2020 12:20

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Description Summary
  • Discover the German Christmas Markets on this guided full day private tour departing from Strasbourg. 
  • Immerse yourself in the wonder of a German Christmas in Freiburg, considered to be one of the most beautiful of Germany. 
  • After your visit and some free time for lunch (not included), depart for the small village of Gengenbach and admire the largest Advent Calendar. After the opening of the days window, return to Strasbourg.
Description
  • Depart to Germany to Experience the Famous Christmas Markets
  • Discover the German Christmas Markets on this guided full day private tour departing from Strasbourg.
  • Immerse yourself in the wonder of a German Christmas in Freiburg, considered to be one of the most beautiful of Germany.
  • After your visit and some free time for lunch (not included), depart for the small village of Gengenbach and admire the largest Advent Calendar. After the opening of the days window, return to Strasbourg.
Full Description
  • Discover the German Christmas Markets on this full day private tour departing from Strasbourg. Today we will come and pick you up at your accommodation in Strasbourg. First, meet your English speaking driver/guide who will begin by presenting the days itinerary to your group. You will then board your recent and comfortable A/C minivan and drive a short time before reaching the German border.
  • Take Some Time As You Visit One Of The Most Beautiful Christmas Markets Of Germany
  • Considered to be one of the most beautiful of Germany, the Freiburg Christmas Market is on your program today. The town of Freiburg in Breisgau is located just over an hour away from Strasbourg. The town is known for its ancient university and its medieval minster (Cathedral), for its high standard of living and advanced environmental practices. The city is situated in the heart of a major wine-growing region and is the primary entry point to the scenic beauty of the Black Forest. The town has more to offer than friendly faces alone, including one of Germany’s prettiest old quarters, with its characteristic Bächle – the narrow channels of water that run alongside the pavements. Add to that a wealth of culture and history, lots of cafés and cosy bars, delicious regional food and scenic surroundings.
  • It is the heart of Freiburg, close to the town hall square and St Martins, that you will enjoy your first stop of the day to admire one of the most elegant and authentic Christmas Markets of Germany. The Freiburg Christmas market is very much part of a tradition of Black Forest Christmas markets. Stroll through the market and see woodcarvers, gem cutters, glass blowers, potters, candlestick makers and straw artists in the narrow market streets. Shop for Christmas specials, arts and crafts or local wooden toys. All this will be coupled with the inimitable aroma of gingerbread, mulled wine, spices, roasted almonds, hot chestnuts, potato noodles, Black Forest ham and bacon sauerkraut.
  • Experience Gengenbach Christmas Market And Witness The Opening Of The Advent Calendar Window
  • After your visit and some free time for lunch, depart for the small village of Gengenbach. For over 15 years the quaint town of Gengenbach in Baden-Württemberg has transformed its entire Rathaus (Town Hall) into the world’s largest Advent Calendar House also known as “Das weltgrößte Adventskalenderhaus”. The 24 windows (two rows of 11 plus 2 in the roof) are each decorated with a festive Christmas scene with a new window revealed every night until Christmas. After months of preparation, the soft pink town hall is warmly lit and lies in wait like a package waiting to be opened. An enormous Christmas tree sparkles in front of the town hall as crowds gather in the darkness. Eager watchers show up before 6.00pm each night to catch the show. The senses are awakened – first by scent as a spicy fragrance of Glühwein wafts its way through the frosty air; then by sight as the 200-year-old town hall baroque façade is lit up and comes to life.
  • After the opening of the days window, it will be time to return to Strasbourg.
Highlights
  • admire the largest advent calendar in gengenbach, english-speaking, hand-picked, local expert guides, immerse yourself in the wonder of a german christmas in freiburg
Additional Info
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
  • Infant seats available.
  • Not wheelchair accessible, A maximum of 8 people per tour, Tour operated in English unless otherwise stated, Other languages on request, This tour requires minimum 2 adults to operate, Please note that the infant seats are available upon request, please inform us at the moment of the booking (number and age of the children)
Tier labels
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  • adult: ''
  • child: ''
  • ---
  • adult: ''
  • child: ''
  • youth: ''
  • infant: ''
  • senior: ''
  • student: ''
Tier ages
  • ---
  • adult:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '120'
  • child:
  • from: '5'
  • to: '11'
  • ---
  • adult:
  • from: '0'
  • to: '120'
Cancellation notes
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Duration unit
  • minutes

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Group info
  • We can handle any group size (from 8 people) ranging from small groups to large groups of hundreds of people. Transportation options include private vehicles, mini-vans, mini-buses and large buses.
  • Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: [email protected] (groups from 8 people)
  • For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/

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Terms and conditions
  • Please contact us for all our terms & conditions
  • WINE TOURS
  • Ophorus reserves the right (and delegates to its drivers the right) to refuse to carry any person who is thought to be under the influence
  • of alcohol or drugs and/or whose behavior is considered to pose a threat to the chauffeur, the vehicle or the other passenger(s). Customers who soil the interior of a van are liable to an on the spot fine of 50 €. This fine is payable immediately to Ophorus driver. If the customer refuses to pay, or has no money with which to pay, then a 50.00 € valet cleaning fee will be taken on their credit card. Parents, or minders (or friends over 18 years old) of children and adolescents under the age of 18 years old, are responsible for the conduct of these minors while in the vehicles, and will be held responsible for any damage caused by the aforementioned minors.
  • Legal drinking age in France is 18 years old and therefore parents or minders will be responsible for minors during the wine tours as to alcohol consumption. Any damage caused to an Ophorus vehicle by a customer must be paid for immediately. If payment cannot, or will not be made then Ophorus will be forced to take legal action against the customer(s) in question. Passengers are not allowed to take onto our vehicles any alcoholic drinks for the purpose of consuming them, or to drink such drinks on our vehicles. Smoking is not permitted in Ophorus vehicles.
  • OPERATOR CANCELLATION OR SUBSTITUTION
  • Ophorus may cancel any Tour at any time before departure for any reason, including without limitation, if Operator deems the number of Guests signed up for a given Tour to be insufficient to operate such Tour. Operator may in its’ sole discretion substitute a service or good of similar quality for any service or good stated in a Tour itinerary without notice. Operator shall attempt to notify Guest of the cancellation of a Tour for which Guest has paid a deposit or Tour Fee as soon as possible after Operator’s final decision to cancel such Tour. If a Tour is cancelled, Operator’s liability is limited to a full refund of affected Guest’s Tour deposits and Tour Fees, and Operator will not be liable for any other costs, damages, or refunds of any kind for any loss, delay, inconvenience, disappointment, or expense whatsoever in such circumstances. Operator is not responsible for any loss incurred on account of non-refundable or non-transferable air, train or any other transport tickets. Operator Itineraries are subject to change. Due to circumstances beyond its control, Operator may make partial changes to the stated itinerary. Every effort is made to keep changes to a minimum, and its high quality is always maintained. If Guest encounters any problem during the delivery of a Tour, Guest is requested and responsible to bring the problem to the lead guide’s attention immediately in order to give the guide and Tour team the chance to correct the problem. Uncompleted or unused portions of any tour itinerary are not cause for complaint or refund. If for reasons beyond Operator’s control, a Tour in progress must be interrupted or cancelled, Operator will in good faith refund a portion of the Tour Fees depending on Operator’s actual costs incurred compared to the Tour as originally contemplated.
  • PRICES/FEES
  • Prices are subject to change without notice. Once Operator receives Guest’s completed Credit Card booking form and Tour deposit payment, Guest’s Tour price is guaranteed and the Tour price will NOT increase. Operator reserves the right to charge an administrative fee to process Tour balance payments made by credit card or wire transfer. Operator promotions are valid per person or per minivan only during the stated promotional dates, are applicable towards one Tour, and are subject to change without notice.
  • RESPONSIBILITY
  • Operator expressly limits its’ performance to the delivery of a Tour with accompanying food (when applicable), lodging and ground transportation from site to site. Operator and its’ agents expressly exclude all other guarantees and warranties including but not limited to, the warranty of workmanlike performance of Operator and its’ agents. Furthermore, Operator and its’ agents will not be responsible for any direct or indirect consequential damages or injury that may result from a Tour. The Guest is completely responsible for all actions and agrees to hold harmless Operator and its’ agents for any accident, damages or injury. Operator and its’ agents are not responsible for Acts of God or acts of war/terrorism, and Guest agrees to hold Operator and its’ agents harmless for any incident or injury resulting from the same, or as a result of any force majeure. Only Operator may finalize an order or Tour booking and make it a binding contract to provide the services of Operator to Guest. Responsibilities of Guest include, but are not limited to the adherence of all local laws, respecting customs, culture, guides and local professionals, assessing abilities, respecting other Guests’ privacy and following the suggestions and advice of the Operator and Tour guide during a Tour. Operator reserves the right to decline, accept or retain at any time, any Guest, as a participant of a Tour, if Operator deems that Guest behavior is disruptive to the group or Tour, is inappropriate and offensive to the Group or interferes with the delivery of services of the Tour. Operator reserves the right to remove any Guest from a Tour should Operator determine that the Guest cannot meet the physical requirements of the Tour, as stated in the Tour itinerary, or is disruptive to the Tour time schedule, or is adversely affecting the overall group dynamics. In the event that a Guest is removed from a Tour, Operator will not refund any monies to the Guest. Transportation costs to return home, airline penalties and any other expenses will be the responsibility of the Guest. In the event that a Guest voluntarily chooses to leave a Tour, Operator will require a written signed statement of the Guest’s intent to depart from the Tour. In the event that a Guest voluntarily departs from a Tour, Operator will not refund any monies to the Guest. Transportation costs to return home, airline penalties and any other expenses will be the responsibility of the Guest. During a Tour, Guest participates in as many or as few activities of interest to Guest and at Guest’s discretion. No refunds for unused services, activities, tastings, excursions, workshops or portions of a Tour for any reason will be made to Guest.
  • CHILD POLICY
  • Infants aged 0 to 4 years old are not accepted on any of our shared semi-private tours. Our private tours can be adapted to all families with infant friendly activities on request. Adultes travelling with children over 4 years old have the obligation to inform operator of age and weight of child so that we may provide the adequate child or booster seat. Without this information, operator will not accept the child on the tour and no refund will be possible for child and accompanying adult(s). Children aged from 4 to 12 years old will benefit of a 50% reduction on adult price.
  • HEALTH
  • By completing either an online booking form or a print/fax booking form and by sending a deposit toward your trip purchase, Guest certifies that he/she does not have any physical condition or disability that would create a hazard for him/her or other travelers, certifies that he/she is physically able to participate in the Tour and certifies that he/she is aware of all Tour walking and standing disclosures and requirements of the Tour.
  • INSURANCE
  • Trip cancellation/interruption insurance is highly recommended, but not required to participate in a Tour. Trip cancellation/interruption
  • insurance will protect Guest should he or she need to cancel for certain necessary reasons such as illness, unemployment, death, and provides Guest refunds for air and Tour. Additional insurance for baggage, health/accident is also strongly recommended and available through most major travel insurance providers. Operator is not responsible for additional expenses that may occur, as a result of Guest not purchasing travel insurance.
  • USE OF GUEST IMAGES/FEEDBACK
  • In Operator’s Promotional Materials: Photographs and video taken by Operator’s Tour leaders and other Operator representatives during a Tour are the property of Operator, and may be used in promotional materials. Feedback, both verbal and/or written, provided by Guest to Operator about a Tour is also the property of Operator, and may be used in promotional materials, including Operator’s website and social medias.
  • ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
  • Acceptance of the initial services to be provided on the Tour shall constitute an acceptance by the Guest of these Terms and Conditions recited above. Guest understands that this is a legally binding and enforceable contract. By paying the deposit to Operator, the depositor, also known and referred to herein as Guest, therefore agrees to be bound by the above-recited Operator Terms and Conditions.

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Terms and conditions
  • WINE TOURS
  • Ophorus reserves the right (and delegates to its drivers the right) to refuse to carry any person who is thought to be under the influence
  • of alcohol or drugs and/or whose behavior is considered to pose a threat to the chauffeur, the vehicle or the other passenger(s). Customers who soil the interior of a van are liable to an on the spot fine of 50 €. This fine is payable immediately to Ophorus driver. If the customer refuses to pay, or has no money with which to pay, then a 50.00 € valet cleaning fee will be taken on their credit card. Parents, or minders (or friends over 18 years old) of children and adolescents under the age of 18 years old, are responsible for the conduct of these minors while in the vehicles, and will be held responsible for any damage caused by the aforementioned minors.
  • Legal drinking age in France is 18 years old and therefore parents or minders will be responsible for minors during the wine tours as to alcohol consumption. Any damage caused to an Ophorus vehicle by a customer must be paid for immediately. If payment cannot, or will not be made then Ophorus will be forced to take legal action against the customer(s) in question. Passengers are not allowed to take onto our vehicles any alcoholic drinks for the purpose of consuming them, or to drink such drinks on our vehicles. Smoking is not permitted in Ophorus vehicles.
  • OPERATOR CANCELLATION OR SUBSTITUTION
  • Ophorus may cancel any Tour at any time before departure for any reason, including without limitation, if Operator deems the number of Guests signed up for a given Tour to be insufficient to operate such Tour. Operator may in its’ sole discretion substitute a service or good of similar quality for any service or good stated in a Tour itinerary without notice. Operator shall attempt to notify Guest of the cancellation of a Tour for which Guest has paid a deposit or Tour Fee as soon as possible after Operator’s final decision to cancel such Tour. If a Tour is cancelled, Operator’s liability is limited to a full refund of affected Guest’s Tour deposits and Tour Fees, and Operator will not be liable for any other costs, damages, or refunds of any kind for any loss, delay, inconvenience, disappointment, or expense whatsoever in such circumstances. Operator is not responsible for any loss incurred on account of non-refundable or non-transferable air, train or any other transport tickets. Operator Itineraries are subject to change. Due to circumstances beyond its control, Operator may make partial changes to the stated itinerary. Every effort is made to keep changes to a minimum, and its high quality is always maintained. If Guest encounters any problem during the delivery of a Tour, Guest is requested and responsible to bring the problem to the lead guide’s attention immediately in order to give the guide and Tour team the chance to correct the problem. Uncompleted or unused portions of any tour itinerary are not cause for complaint or refund. If for reasons beyond Operator’s control, a Tour in progress must be interrupted or cancelled, Operator will in good faith refund a portion of the Tour Fees depending on Operator’s actual costs incurred compared to the Tour as originally contemplated.
  • PRICES/FEES
  • Prices are subject to change without notice. Once Operator receives Guest’s completed Credit Card booking form and Tour deposit payment, Guest’s Tour price is guaranteed and the Tour price will NOT increase. Operator reserves the right to charge an administrative fee to process Tour balance payments made by credit card or wire transfer. Operator promotions are valid per person or per minivan only during the stated promotional dates, are applicable towards one Tour, and are subject to change without notice.
  • RESPONSIBILITY
  • Operator expressly limits its’ performance to the delivery of a Tour with accompanying food (when applicable), lodging and ground transportation from site to site. Operator and its’ agents expressly exclude all other guarantees and warranties including but not limited to, the warranty of workmanlike performance of Operator and its’ agents. Furthermore, Operator and its’ agents will not be responsible for any direct or indirect consequential damages or injury that may result from a Tour. The Guest is completely responsible for all actions and agrees to hold harmless Operator and its’ agents for any accident, damages or injury. Operator and its’ agents are not responsible for Acts of God or acts of war/terrorism, and Guest agrees to hold Operator and its’ agents harmless for any incident or injury resulting from the same, or as a result of any force majeure. Only Operator may finalize an order or Tour booking and make it a binding contract to provide the services of Operator to Guest. Responsibilities of Guest include, but are not limited to the adherence of all local laws, respecting customs, culture, guides and local professionals, assessing abilities, respecting other Guests’ privacy and following the suggestions and advice of the Operator and Tour guide during a Tour. Operator reserves the right to decline, accept or retain at any time, any Guest, as a participant of a Tour, if Operator deems that Guest behavior is disruptive to the group or Tour, is inappropriate and offensive to the Group or interferes with the delivery of services of the Tour. Operator reserves the right to remove any Guest from a Tour should Operator determine that the Guest cannot meet the physical requirements of the Tour, as stated in the Tour itinerary, or is disruptive to the Tour time schedule, or is adversely affecting the overall group dynamics. In the event that a Guest is removed from a Tour, Operator will not refund any monies to the Guest. Transportation costs to return home, airline penalties and any other expenses will be the responsibility of the Guest. In the event that a Guest voluntarily chooses to leave a Tour, Operator will require a written signed statement of the Guest’s intent to depart from the Tour. In the event that a Guest voluntarily departs from a Tour, Operator will not refund any monies to the Guest. Transportation costs to return home, airline penalties and any other expenses will be the responsibility of the Guest. During a Tour, Guest participates in as many or as few activities of interest to Guest and at Guest’s discretion. No refunds for unused services, activities, tastings, excursions, workshops or portions of a Tour for any reason will be made to Guest.
  • CHILD POLICY
  • Infants aged 0 to 4 years old are not accepted on any of our shared semi-private tours. Our private tours can be adapted to all families with infant friendly activities on request. Adultes travelling with children over 4 years old have the obligation to inform operator of age and weight of child so that we may provide the adequate child or booster seat. Without this information, operator will not accept the child on the tour and no refund will be possible for child and accompanying adult(s). Children aged from 4 to 12 years old will benefit of a 50% reduction on adult price.
  • HEALTH
  • By completing either an online booking form or a print/fax booking form and by sending a deposit toward your trip purchase, Guest certifies that he/she does not have any physical condition or disability that would create a hazard for him/her or other travelers, certifies that he/she is physically able to participate in the Tour and certifies that he/she is aware of all Tour walking and standing disclosures and requirements of the Tour.
  • INSURANCE
  • Trip cancellation/interruption insurance is highly recommended, but not required to participate in a Tour. Trip cancellation/interruption
  • insurance will protect Guest should he or she need to cancel for certain necessary reasons such as illness, unemployment, death, and provides Guest refunds for air and Tour. Additional insurance for baggage, health/accident is also strongly recommended and available through most major travel insurance providers. Operator is not responsible for additional expenses that may occur, as a result of Guest not purchasing travel insurance.
  • USE OF GUEST IMAGES/FEEDBACK
  • In Operator’s Promotional Materials: Photographs and video taken by Operator’s Tour leaders and other Operator representatives during a Tour are the property of Operator, and may be used in promotional materials. Feedback, both verbal and/or written, provided by Guest to Operator about a Tour is also the property of Operator, and may be used in promotional materials, including Operator’s website and social medias.
  • ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
  • Acceptance of the initial services to be provided on the Tour shall constitute an acceptance by the Guest of these Terms and Conditions recited above. Guest understands that this is a legally binding and enforceable contract. By paying the deposit to Operator, the depositor, also known and referred to herein as Guest, therefore agrees to be bound by the above-recited Operator Terms and Conditions.