8.50 am - Meeting at the Statue on Gutenberg Square in Strasbourg
We will come and pick you up at the dedicated meeting point.
9.00 am - Departure from Strasbourg
10.00 am - Arrive in Colmar and enjoy free time to visit the Christmas market
12.00 pm - Discover the Alsatian Wine Route
12.30 pm - Free time for lunch (at own expense) in one of the beautiful Alsace villages
2.00 pm - Visit of a Christmas markets in one of the villages (depending on program and day of travel)
4.00 pm - Drop off in Strasbourg
The arrival of the little wooden huts in the town squares of Alsace’s towns and villages is a major event. The Christmas markets mark the return of time-honored festivities. A world of delicious fragrances, delightful craft goods and lights quickly takes shape along the rows, where some surprising and mouthwatering discoveries await the markets’ visitors.
This morning depart from Strasbourg and head toward Colmar. Christmas in Colmar’s Historical town center means an historic setting made magical by amazing Christmas illuminations that blend perfectly with the wonderful lighting designed to enhance the town’s heritage. The pedestrian city center with its major architectural treasures that stretch from the Middle Ages to the 19th century is decorated like in a dream, a veritable open-air theatre where the warm Christmas mood envelops the heart of the town. Here, enjoy some free time in the city to discover one or several Christmas Markets on your own, as the town holds 5 different markets.
Then, depart along the famous Alsace Wine Route to pass through some of the most beautiful villages of Alsace. The afternoon program will depend on the date of your tour. Eguisheim, Riquewihr (Medieval market), Colmar and Strasbourg cities host a market every single day. On the 6th, 7th and 8th of December, your stop will certainly include the Christmas Market of Bergheim, on the 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th of December you will have the opportunity to discover Ribeauvillé market, and almost every single day of this festive season, the market of Kaysersberg will be ready to show you all it has to offer. After the visits return to Strasbourg.
Guide: English