A Bountiful Christmas in Alsace and the Black Forest

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River Cruise
Cruise along the Rhine and explore the black forest, a land where Christmas traditions are deeply rooted in history. Stroll through the aisles of the Christmas markets, beautifully illuminated and brimming with the gourmet fragrances of mulled wine and gingerbread. You will also be seduced by the heart-warming atmosphere in Colmar, a city of art and history w...
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS EXCURSIONS INCLUDED: The Christmas Market in Freiburg, one of the most beautiful in Germany Explore Colmar and its magical Christmas market in the heart of the old town Christmas Spirit and traditions at the Ecomuseum of Alsace

What's this trip about?

    Cruise along the Rhine and explore the black forest, a land where Christmas traditions are deeply rooted in history. Stroll through the aisles of the Christmas markets, beautifully illuminated and brimming with the gourmet fragrances of mulled wine and gingerbread. You will also be seduced by the heart-warming atmosphere in Colmar, a city of art and history with an exceptional heritage: join us for a memorable journey full of magical discoveries!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityStrasbourg
End CityStrasbourg

Travel Themes

  • Family Friendly
  • 50 Plus
  • Small Ship Cruise
  • Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

Destinations

Attractions

  • Strasbourg

Activities

  • River Cruise

Trip includes

    • Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day -Drinks included on board (excluding special cards) and a drinks package for meals taken outside the ship (1/4 wine or 1 mineral water and 1 coffee per person and per meal) - welcome cocktail - the excursions mentioned in the program (including transportation and guide) - lunch on D2 and D3 - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.

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Day 1 STRASBOURG

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Dinner tonight will be followed by an evening of entertainment.

Day 2 STRASBOURG - BREISACH - Freiburg (Germany) - BREISACH

This morning will be spent cruising. We'll reach Breisach late this morning enjoy lunch on board. We'll continue on to Freiburg to discover the city and its Christmas Market. You'll be amazed by the incredible diversity of traditional arts and crafts to be found in th...

Day 3 BREISACH - Ecomuseum of Alsace - Colmar - BREISACH

We'll leave with our hostess towards Ungersheim. You'll get a sense of how Alsatians used to celebrate Christmas in the past at the ecomuseum of Alsace, all adorned for this very special time of year. After lunch in a restaurant, we'll continue on to Colmar where Chri...

Day 4 STRASBOURG

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,013
Price per day$253
Last Updated: 2/27/2025
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Finish Date
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29 Nov 2025
03 Dec 2025
$1,013
02 Dec 2025
06 Dec 2025
$1,013
05 Dec 2025
09 Dec 2025
$972
08 Dec 2025
12 Dec 2025
$925
11 Dec 2025
15 Dec 2025
$925
14 Dec 2025
18 Dec 2025
$925
15 Dec 2025
19 Dec 2025
$925
17 Dec 2025
21 Dec 2025
$925

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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What's excluded

    • Cancellation and baggage insurance - transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points - personal expenses - drinks on special menus, drinks taken during transfers

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Requirements
Valid national identity card or passport required. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate.,
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