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Enchanting Christmas Markets of Germany, France and Switzerland (Munich to Lucerne) (2027)

9 days
From Regensburg to Lucerne
4.6
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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
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 (Novotel Regensburg Zentrum)
  2. Day 2

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Regensburg Zentrum)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Regensburg independently
    Landmarks
    Regensburg
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  3. Day 3

    Regensburg

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Elements Pure)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Regensburg with local guide
    • Visit Old Stone Bridge
    • Visit Porta Praetoria
    • Bavarian staples tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Old Town Christmas markets independently
    • Optional excursion to Romantic Christmas Market at Thurn and Taxis Palace
    Landmarks
    Old Stone Bridge
    Porta Praetoria
    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
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  5. Day 5

    Freiburg

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Elements Pure)

    Included Activities

    • Streetcar ride to Freiburg's Old Town
    • Locally guided historic city tour OR locally guided festive Christmas tour

    Optional Activities

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

    Freiburg - Strasbourg, France - Freiburg

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

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Strasbourg 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)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Colmar Christmas markets and streets
    Landmarks
    Colmar
    Lucerne
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  8. Day 8

    Lucerne

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner featuring Swiss cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Lucerne's Old Town with local guide
    • Cruise on Lake Lucerne
    • Farewell dinner featuring Swiss cuisine

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Lucerne independently during the afternoon
    Landmarks
    Lucerne Old Town
    Lake Lucerne
  9. Day 9

    Lucerne - Tour Ends

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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.
  • Visa
    • 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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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 4th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 4th, 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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