Christmas Across Borders – Switzerland, France & Germany (Semi-Private)

price per person From

US$2,373

Based on 2 adults

(US$4,745 Total Price )

Created: Thursday, October 8, 2026 - Departure: Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Destinations: Basel, Switzerland , Zurich, Switzerland

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Festivals & Events Experiences Private Packages Christmas Christmas Packages

About

Trip Overview

Celebrate Christmas across Switzerland, France and Germany on this 6-night journey featuring private touring and transfers. Explore Colmar and Strasbourg with a dedicated car and driver, discover Basel’s historic Old Town on a 2-hour guided walk, and experience Rhine Falls and Freiburg’s Christmas markets. Continue to Zurich for a city experience featuring a Lake Zurich cruise, Lindt Home of Chocolate and FIFA Museum, followed by a scenic Lucerne and Mount Rigi day trip. A festive escape combining three countries, Christmas markets, Swiss heritage and Alpine scenery.

Day-Wise Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival Zurich → Basel | Private Transfer

Arrive at Zurich Airport and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel in Basel. Check in and spend the evening at leisure exploring Basel’s illuminated Old Town and festive Christmas markets.

Day 2 – Colmar & Strasbourg | Private Full-Day Christmas Tour

Travel by private car with driver to Colmar, France, and explore its charming Old Town, colourful half-timbered houses and festive streets. Enjoy an optional visit to Musée Bartholdi before continuing to Strasbourg, famous for its spectacular Christmas markets and beautifully decorated historic centre. Return to Basel after your festive excursion.

Day 3 – Basel Heritage & Christmas Markets | Private Guided Tour

Discover Basel on a 2-hour small guided walking tour, exploring its historic Old Town, architectural landmarks and charming streets. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure enjoying Basel’s traditional Christmas markets and seasonal atmosphere.

Day 4 – Rhine Falls & Freiburg Christmas Market | Private Full-Day Tour

Set out by private car with driver around 11:00 am to visit the magnificent Rhine Falls, Europe's most powerful waterfall. Continue across the border into Germany to explore Freiburg’s Christmas Market, with its festive stalls, traditional crafts and seasonal treats, before returning to Basel.

Day 5 – Basel → Zurich | City Tour, Lake Cruise, Lindt Chocolate & FIFA Museum

Check out and travel by private transfer from Basel to Zurich for your 2-night stay. Enjoy the Zurich City Tour with Lake Cruise, Lindt Home of Chocolate and FIFA Museum, combining city sightseeing, scenic lake views, Swiss chocolate heritage and football history.

Day 6 – Lucerne & Mount Rigi | Alpine Day Trip

Enjoy a full-day excursion to Lucerne and Mount Rigi. Discover Lucerne’s picturesque Old Town and iconic Chapel Bridge before continuing to Mount Rigi with Cruise for panoramic views of the Swiss Alps and surrounding lakes. Return to Zurich in the evening.

Day 7 – Departure from Zurich

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and continue your onward journey, concluding your memorable Christmas journey across Switzerland, France and Germany..

Your day to day

01 Dec

Transport from Zurich to Basel

Departure

Your driver will meet you at the agreed time and place and won’t be contacting you before, unless necessary. You’ll be able to check all information about your booking as your driver’s name, mobile number, and vehicle details with the next link.Click here

Zurich City Center

1h 9m

Basel City Center

Private

Private Sedan

Cabin Class: Private

Fare Name: Sedan

Schedule will be confirmed as the departure date approaches

01 Dec

1. Basel

Stay

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

Accommodation

4 Nights

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Essential by Dorint Basel City

Basel - Show on map > 0.1 km from Center

8.6

Very good

6094

Casino

Fitness centre

Restaurant

Superior Double Room

WITH BREAKFAST

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02 Dec

Tickets

Full day vehicle at disposal

2 Dec 2026

2 Entrances

( Activity price: 2 )

9 hours

full day Sedan at disposal

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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

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

Stay

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

Accommodation

2 Nights

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