Christmas Across Borders – Swiss, France & Germany

price per person From

US$3,890

Based on 2 adults

(US$7,781 Total Price )

Created: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - Departure: Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Destinations: Basel, Switzerland , Zurich, Switzerland

Themes

Switzerland Winter Experiences Private Packages Christmas

About

Trip Overview

Celebrate the festive season on a 7-night journey through Switzerland, France and Germany, combining some of Europe’s most atmospheric Christmas destinations. Begin in Basel, venture across the border on private excursions to the Christmas markets of Colmar and Freiburg, and discover Basel with a professional guide. Continue by train to Zurich for its sparkling Christmas markets before enjoying a private festive excursion combining Zurich and Lucerne. A wonderful blend of Christmas markets, historic cities, cross-border experiences and private touring.

Short Day-Wise Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Basel

Arrive in Basel and check in at your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure to settle in and explore the city’s festive atmosphere at your own pace.

Day 2 – Colmar Christmas Market – Private Tour

Set out on a full-day private excursion with driver guide to Colmar, France, renowned for its fairy-tale Old Town and enchanting Christmas markets. Enjoy festive decorations, charming stalls and the magical Alsatian Christmas atmosphere.

Day 3 – Discover Basel with a Professional Guide

Discover Basel on a private guided walking tour, exploring its historic Old Town, architectural highlights and local character. The remainder of the day is at leisure for Christmas market exploration..

Day 4 – Freiburg Christmas Market – Private Tour

Travel on a full-day private excursion to Freiburg, Germany. Explore its historic centre and traditional Christmas market, filled with festive stalls, seasonal treats and handcrafted gifts.

Day 5 - Basel to Zurich by Train & Christmas Market Tour

After breakfast, take a private transfer to Basel SBB and board the 11:33 direct train to Zurich, arriving at 12:26. Continue by private transfer to your hotel. At 16:00, enjoy Zurich’s Enchanted Christmas Private Walk with Glühwein Mug, discovering the city’s festive lights, markets and Christmas atmosphere.

Day 6 – Christmas in Zurich & Lucerne – Private Tour

Enjoy a full-day private Christmas tour of Zurich and Lucerne. Discover festive streets, seasonal decorations and the Christmas atmosphere of two of Switzerland’s most beautiful cities.

Day 7 – Lindt Chocholate Musem, Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein – Private Tour

Depart at 09:00 for a full-day private excursion to the Lindt Chocholate Museum and spectacular Rhine Falls and the beautifully preserved medieval town of Stein am Rhein, renowned for its frescoed façades and historic charm. Evening at leisure to explore Christmas Market and shopping at your own pace.

Day 8 – Departure from Zurich

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed for your onward journey, taking home wonderful memories of a three-country European Christmas escape.

Your day to day

01 Dec

1. Basel

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About the destination: Basel is Switzerland's third most populous city. Located where the Swiss, French and German borders meet. Located in northwest Switzerland on the river Rhine, Basel functions as a major industrial centre for the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. The Basel region, culturally extending into German Baden-Württemberg and French Alsace, reflects the heritage of its three states in the modern Latin name: ""Regio TriRhena"". It has the oldest university of the Swiss Confederation (1460). Basel is among the most important cultural centres of Switzerland. The city comprises a large number of theatres and many museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts, the world's oldest art collection accessible to the public. In addition, the Theater Basel was chosen in 1999 as the best stage for German-language performances. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • The Gates to the Walled City. A (third) ring of fortifications around the whole old city was constructed after the great earthquake of 1356. • Marktplatz, Market square. Fresh fruits and vegetables, breads and pastries, flowers are available each working day. • Rathaus (Town Hall) Right on Marktplatz, this beautifully renovated Renaissance palace is still in official use, but you can enter the courtyard on your own, or join a guided tour.

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01 Dec

Transfer

Transfer - Private: Standard (Minivan)

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)

Essential by Dorint Basel City

Pick-up time: 12:00

Maximum waiting time: 45 minutes

01 Dec

Accommodation

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Essential by Dorint Basel City

Basel - Show on map > 0.1 km from Center

8.6

Very good

6149

Casino

Fitness centre

Restaurant

Superior Double room (full double bed)

WITH BREAKFAST

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02 Dec

Tickets

Christmas Market in the Colmar (Private Tour)

2 Dec 2026

2 Entrances

( Activity price: 2 )

10 hours

English

Christmas Market in the Colmar (Private Tour)

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03 Dec

Tickets

Basel : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

3 Dec 2026

10:00

2 Entrances

( Adults from 1 to 99 years old: 2 )

2 hours - 8 hours

2 Hours Walking Tour

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04 Dec

Tickets

Christmas Market in the Freibourg (Private Tour)

4 Dec 2026

2 Entrances

( Activity price: 2 )

10 hours

English

Christmas Market in the Freibourg (Private Tour)

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05 Dec

Transfer

Transfer - Private: Premium Executive Minivan (Minivan)

Essential by Dorint Basel City

Basel SBB

Pick-up time: 10:03

05 Dec

Transport from Basel to Zurich

11:33

Basel SBB

53m

12:26

Zürich

STANDARD

STANDARD Standard (Non Flex)

Cabin Class: STANDARD

05 Dec

2. Zurich

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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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05 Dec

Transfer