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Enchanting Christmas Markets of Germany, Switzerland and France (Munich to Lucerne)

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From Regensburg to Lucerne
4.6
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Group Tour
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Overnight Flight

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Hampton by Hilton)
  2. Day 2

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Hampton by Hilton)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Regensburg independently
    Landmarks
    Regensburg
  3. Day 3

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Elements Pure)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Regensburg (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    • Visit Old Stone Bridge (first stone bridge built over the Danube)
    • View Porta Praetoria (Roman gate built in A.D. 179)
    • Stroll through Old Town
    • Tasting of Bavarian staples

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Old Town Christmas markets independently
    • Romantic Christmas Market at Thurn and Taxis Palace - $45.00 per person
    Landmarks
    Old Stone Bridge
    Porta Praetoria
    Regensburg Old Town
    Thurn and Taxis Palace
  4. Day 4

    Regensburg - Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Freiburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Cozy dinner at hotel restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Elements Pure)

    Included Activities

    • Visit German Christmas Museum in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
    Landmarks
    Rothenburg ob der Tauber
    German Christmas Museum
  5. Day 5

    Freiburg

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Elements Pure)

    Included Activities

    • Streetcar transport to Old Town
    • Choice of guided tour: Historic city tour OR Christmas celebrations heritage tour

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Freiburg's Christmas markets independently
    Landmarks
    Freiburg Old Town
  6. Day 6

    Freiburg - Strasbourg - Freiburg

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Famous Alsace cuisine at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Astoria)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Strasbourg Old Quarter and Petite France
    • View Cathedral of Notre Dame

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Strasbourg's Christmas markets independently
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Old Quarter
    Petite France
    Cathedral of Notre Dame
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  7. Day 7

    Freiburg - Colmar - Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Astoria)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Colmar's Christmas markets and festive atmosphere
    Landmarks
    Colmar
    Lucerne
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  8. Day 8

    Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner featuring Swiss cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Lucerne Old Town
    • Lake Lucerne scenic cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lucerne's Christmas markets independently
    Landmarks
    Lucerne Old Town
    Lake Lucerne
  9. Day 9

    Lucerne - Tour Ends

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Where You'll Stay

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  • Plugs & Adapters

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Germany.Switzerland. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before June 18th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 18th, 2026, a minimum payment of $349 is required to confirm your booking with Collette. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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