7-Day France and Germany Tour Packages
Seven days in France and Germany allows you to cover the border regions properly, and you’ll see Arles Roman history everywhere. Head to Les Baux Carrières de Lumières, Avignon Palais des Papes, Lyon Notre-Dame cable car, and take a Strasbourg historic center boat tour. You could also visit the Alsace-Burgundy-Black Forest region. The border areas are stunning, with wine, mountains, and layers of history.
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7 Day France & Germany Itinerary, incl. Marseille and Paris
From French Provence to German Black Forest, this 7-day route reveals Arles' Roman sites, Burgundy's wine regions, and Baden-Baden's elegant spas. Alsace's Germanic towns and Frankfurt's modern cityscape lead to a Paris finale.
- Day 1
Provence to Lyon
Get an early start in Marseille to avoid traffic. Visit the Roman amphitheater and Van Gogh sites in Arles during the morning. Visit Carrières de Lumières in Les Baux before 11 AM when tour buses start arriving. Stop in Avignon for a 2-hour lunch break near the Palais des Papes. Drive to Lyon and take the funicular to Notre-Dame de Fourvière to watch the sunset over the city.
- Day 2
Burgundy Wine Route
Drive 1.5 hours north from Lyon to Tournus. Visit the abbey then continue to Beaune, the wine capital. Enjoy lunch in the historic center and tour the 15th-century Savigny Castle with its vehicle museums. Reach Dijon by late afternoon to see the Palace of the Dukes before dinner time at 7 PM.
- Day 3
Alsace Region
Begin in Besançon at the citadel. Drive 2.5 hours to the colorful town of Colmar. Walk through the Little Venice quarter and try traditional tarte flambée. Stop in medieval Riquewihr for wine tasting. The local Riesling goes perfectly with Alsatian dishes. End your day in Strasbourg. As one visitor said, "The cathedral area is magical at night when all the tourists leave - grab dinner at a winstub in Petite France."
- Day 4
Black Forest
Take a morning boat tour through Strasbourg's canals before crossing into Germany. Visit Freiburg's medieval center and drive the scenic Black Forest roads to Triberg. Plan to see the waterfalls in mid-afternoon when the lighting is best for photos. End your day in Baden-Baden. Bring swimwear if you want to try the thermal baths.
- Day 5
Rhine Valley
Visit Speyer's Romanesque cathedral first. Take the cable car to Heidelberg Castle before 10 AM to avoid parking issues. Drive 1.5 hours to Frankfurt for lunch at a traditional beer garden in Römerberg Square. Try the local "Handkäse mit Musik" cheese served with onions and dark bread.
- Day 6
Luxembourg to Champagne
Drive 2 hours to Luxembourg City and explore the old town fortifications before lunch. Head to Reims (2.5 hours) to see the Gothic cathedral where French kings were crowned. Continue to Paris. If you arrive during rush hour (4-7 PM), take the A4 instead of A3 to avoid heavy traffic.
- Day 7
Paris Departure
Your tour ends after breakfast in Paris. If your flight is later, spend the morning exploring the Marais district or Canal Saint-Martin.
6 Day France & Germany Itinerary, incl. Paris and Black Forest
Wine and wilderness define this 6-day tour from Burgundy to Black Forest. Beaune's medieval hospital, Strasbourg's canals, and Heidelberg Castle feature alongside stays at selected hotels including Holiday Inn Express Baden-Baden.
- Day 1
Paris to Burgundy
Leave Paris early for a 3-hour drive to Burgundy. Visit Noyers-sur-Serein by 10 AM to see its half-timbered houses before the crowds arrive. After lunch, spend 2-3 hours at the Hospices in Beaune (€15 entry) when lines are shorter. Finish your day in Dijon and try the local beef bourguignon. Book accommodation near Place de la Libération for easy access to nightlife and morning markets.
- Day 2
Alsace Wine Route
Begin in Besançon at the hilltop Citadel when it opens at 9 AM for the best morning photos. Plan at least 3 hours to explore Colmar's Old Town. Remember that many restaurants close between lunch and dinner service. Stop in Riquewihr for wine tasting (€15-20) and sample excellent local Riesling and Gewürztraminer. End your day in Strasbourg's Petite France district.
- Day 3
Black Forest Journey
Take Strasbourg's first canal tour at 9:30 AM to avoid crowds (45 minutes). Drive 1.5 hours to the Black Forest. Visit Triberg Falls with sturdy shoes as paths can be slippery. Take the scenic 2-hour route through Gengenbach to Baden-Baden. Stop by the impressive Kurhaus casino in Baden-Baden, even if you don't plan to gamble.
- Day 4
Heidelberg & Frankfurt
Start at Baden-Baden's thermal baths at 8 AM. Visit Heidelberg Castle by 11 AM, using the cable car that runs every 10 minutes. In Frankfurt, head to the Römerberg beer gardens at sunset when locals gather. Try the local specialty Apfelwein with traditional sausages.
- Day 5
Luxembourg & Champagne
Start early from Frankfurt for the 4-hour drive. Spend at least 2 hours exploring Luxembourg City's old town and fortifications. Plan your Reims Cathedral visit carefully (closes 7:30 PM summer, 5:30 PM winter). It's a 2-hour drive to Paris. Consider dining near your hotel to avoid late-night Paris traffic.
- Day 6
Paris Departure
Your tour ends after breakfast. If flying internationally from Charles de Gaulle, allow 3 hours at the airport. Book afternoon flights to avoid morning traffic delays.
Paris, Strasbourg and Munich in a Week
This week-long trip connects Paris, Strasbourg, and Munich by train with Seine cruise, Eiffel Tower visit, time at the Louvre (the world's largest museum), and Neuschwanstein Castle tour. Hotels are 3-star properties rated 8.0+ like Hotel L'Interlude in Paris and Hotel Jedermann in Munich, with breakfast included.
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- 4 Rivers: The Moselle, Sarre, Romantic Rhine, and Neckar Valleys (port-to-port cruise)
The whole experience was amazing from start to finish. The ship was beautiful with clean, spacious cabins, lovely dining and lounge rooms, wonderful, friendly staff and plenty of excellent food and wines. We joined all the excursions, and they were amazing too. The only constructive feedback I have is that clearer instructions on where to board the ship in Luxembourg, need to be provided as no one seemed to know where we should be going. The misunderstanding seems to have come from the fact that many of the passengers were transported by coach from Strasbourg to board the ship in Luxembourg, whereas we flew to Luxembourg. We later discovered that there were other passengers who had flown into Luxembourg to board the ship, who experienced the same issue. For us, it resulted in additional costs for telephone calls and taxi charges of almost 300 Euros to find the location of the ship. I think it would make more sense to let people know the name of the place and the restaurant that the ship was moored alongside as we were only given the instructions of Remich (not very accurate) and opposite the swimming pool.
- Rhine Enchanting Christmas Markets 2027
The crew went above and beyond to make my cruise enjoyable. Especially Stephanie, who made sure I was kept informed of all pertinent information as I was the only non German speaking person on the cruise. The food was top rate and plentiful the cabins clean and well maintained and hand sanitizer stations at each entrance and entering the lounge and dining areas. I would book with A- Rosa again. I literally cannot say anything negative about my trip. It was amazing from start to finish.
