A Tale of Christmas – Zurich, Lucerne & Black Forest (Private) from US$3,561

price per person From

US$3,561

Based on 2 adults

(US$7,121 Total Price )

Created: Friday, September 4, 2026 - Departure: Tuesday, December 1, 2026

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Nature Cultural Heritage Winter Packages Private Journeys Winter Festivals & Events Historic Towns Private Packages

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Trip Overview

Experience the festive magic of Zurich and its surrounding regions on this 5-night Christmas getaway. Stay in the heart of Zurich and enjoy private excursions to Rhine Falls, Stein am Rhein, Lucerne and Germany’s Black Forest, along with Zurich’s charming Christmas markets. With private airport transfers, comfortable accommodation and carefully planned festive experiences, this package offers a wonderful blend of sightseeing, Christmas celebrations and leisure time.

Day-Wise Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Zurich & Christmas Market Tour

Arrive at Zurich Airport and enjoy a private transfer to Hotel. In the evening, experience a 2-hour Zurich Christmas Market Tour, exploring beautifully decorated festive streets, Christmas stalls and the magical holiday atmosphere of Zurich.

Day 2 – Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein – Private Tour

Enjoy a full-day private tour to Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein. Witness the spectacular Rhine Falls and continue to the charming medieval town of Stein am Rhein, famous for its colourful frescoed buildings and historic old town.

Day 3 – Christmas in Zurich & Lucerne – Private Tour

Discover the festive charm of Zurich and Lucerne on a full-day private tour. Explore beautifully illuminated streets, seasonal decorations and Christmas markets while experiencing two of Switzerland’s most picturesque cities.

Day 4 – Zurich at Leisure

Spend the day at your own pace. Explore Zurich’s Old Town, Bahnhofstrasse, Lake Zurich, cafés and shopping areas, or simply enjoy the festive atmosphere of the city.

Day 5 – Black Forest Christmas Market – Private Tour

Travel by private vehicle to Germany’s beautiful Black Forest region for a full-day Christmas experience. Enjoy picturesque winter scenery and soak up the traditional festive atmosphere of a Black Forest Christmas market.

Day 6 – Departure from Zurich

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and take your private transfer to Zurich Airport for your onward journey, concluding your Christmas holiday in Switzerland.

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About the destination

Zurich labours under the misconception that it is nothing more than a sterile banking city – don't believe a word of it. True, Zurich plays home to one of the largest stock exchanges in the world and is the financial motor of Switzerland itself, but step back from the markets and share prices and you'll find an arty, trend-conscious and vibrant city. Just hang in Zurich West for a while. Its former warehouses, viaducts and ship building caverns have been converted into art centres, funky bars and quirky boutiques. Along Langstrasse, the city’s notorious red light district, you’re now as likely to take home a chic handbag crafted by an emerging designer as you are a piece of skirt. Zurich’s character booms from the speakers of the annual Street Parade, a mammoth techno festival that weaves through the city with DJs and minimally-clad dancers on floats. There isn’t a banker’s tie in sight. If there is in the pretty east bank quarter of Niederdorf, it’s loosened. These medieval streets are abuzz with cafés on corners, trendy taprooms and world-class restaurants. It’s easy to while away an afternoon just absorbing its laidback atmosphere, especially in summer when the riverside take on a beach vibe. Winter is special too. Under the spell of snow, the cobbled alleyways, fountains, lakeside promenades and stunning architecture of the Old Town were made for the stroke of an artist’s brush. This is when one of Europe’s best Christmas markets rolls into town and the warming citruses and cinnamons of the glühwein (mulled wine) stalls fill the air. Shoppers will be in their element here at any time of year. Zurich’s flashy side is evident in the upmarket designer boutiques of Bahnhofstrasse, the city’s main shopping drag. But this is no longer a city for the smart set alone; there are plenty of unusual shops to be discovered down hidden streets. Sitting astride the River Limmat and the northern tip of Lake Zurich, Mother Nature certainly smiles down on Switzerland’s biggest city. Architects were courteous in their additions too - just check out the Fraumünster and Grossmünster churches, which face each other across the river. Then, when you’ve had enough of the city’s diverse array of restaurants, first-rate museums and pulsing nightlife, there’s always the nearby Uetliberg mountain or a boat trip on Lake Zurich to enjoy – if only to catch your breath before diving back into the city’s delights again.

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01 Dec

Transfer

Transfer - Private: Economy Private Economy Transfer (Car)

Zurich (ZRH)

citizenM Zürich

Pick-up time: Pending to be confirmed

Maximum waiting time: 60 minutes

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Accommodation

5 Nights

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citizenM Zürich

8.6

Very good

4842

Zürich - At 0.5 km from the centreBREAKFAST FOR 2 Talacker 42, Zürich 8001

Room, 1 King Bed

Free cancellation

CitizenM Zürich is centrally located in Zürich, a 3-minute walk from Bahnhofstrasse and 6 minutes by foot from Paradeplatz. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Fraumuenster and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Helmhaus.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a communal living room.

Make yourself at home in one of the 160 guestrooms featuring iPads and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

Satisfy your appetite at canteenM, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. This hotel has 5 meeting rooms available for events.

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