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Rhine Christmas Markets with Bruges & Switzerland 2027 - 15 Days (from Zurich to Bruges)

15 days
From Zurich to Bruges
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Festival & Events
Celebrate culture, music, and traditions around the world
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 50
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Zurich

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  2. Day 2

    Lucerne - Bern

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Zurich with local guide
    • Guided tour of Lucerne with waterfront promenades
    • Guided tour of Bern
    • Visit Bear Park

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lucerne Christmas Markets during free time
    Landmarks
    Bear Park
    River Aare
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  3. Day 3

    Gstaad - Montreux

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Brief orientation tour of Gstaad

    Optional Activities

    • Relax and enjoy lunch in Gstaad at your own pace
    • Explore jazz culture in Montreux
    Landmarks
    Lake Geneva
  4. Day 4

    Montreux

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Fondue lunch with traditional cheese-making demonstration)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic train ride to Château-d'Oex
    • Traditional cheese-making demonstration at Restaurant Le Chalet
    • Fondue lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Montreux on your own in the morning
    • Relax in hotel and enjoy amenities
    • Explore Montreux Christmas Markets during free afternoon
    Landmarks
    Château-d'Oex
  5. Day 5

    Basel

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Basel
    • View Rhine and Basel Minster
    • View City Hall

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Basel Christmas Markets during free time
    Landmarks
    Basel Minster
    City Hall (Basel)
    Rhine River
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  6. Day 6

    Breisach

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast in Crystal Dining

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Colmar with Christmas Markets
    • Guided tour of Freiburg with Christmas Markets and 13th Century Freiburg Cathedral
    Landmarks
    Freiburg Cathedral
  7. Day 7

    Strasbourg

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Strasbourg with local guide

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Strasbourg Christmas Markets during free time
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg
  8. Day 8

    Mannheim

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Private classical concert at Bruchsal Palace with welcome drink)

    Included Activities

    • Private classical concert at Bruchsal Palace with welcome drink

    Optional Activities

    • Orientation tour of Heidelberg with brief walking tour and free exploration
    • Historical tour of Heidelberg including Heidelberg Castle, courtyard, balcony views, and the Heidelberg Tun wine barrel
    Landmarks
    Heidelberg Castle
    Bruchsal Palace
  9. Day 9

    Rüdesheim

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Mini-train from pier to Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
    • Visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Wander through Rüdesheim town
    Landmarks
    Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum
  10. Day 10

    Cologne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Rhine Gorge
    • Walking tour of Cologne
    • Visit Cologne Cathedral

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cologne Christmas Markets during free time
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Rhine Gorge
  11. Day 11

    Düsseldorf

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Düsseldorf with local guide

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Düsseldorf Christmas markets during free time
    Landmarks
    Königsallee
  12. Day 12

    Bruges

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Bruges
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  13. Day 13

    Bruges

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Flemish cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bruges medieval centre with local guide
    • Visit Belfry of Bruges
    • Dinner featuring Flemish cuisine
    Landmarks
    Belfry of Bruges
  14. Day 14

    Bruges

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Canal Cruise through Bruges canals
    • Beer & Chocolate tasting with local guide
    Landmarks
    Belfry Tower
  15. Day 15

    Brussels

    Meals
    Breakfast
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