Christmas Markets in France – Alsace Edition
Highlights
Featuring: STRASBOURG – COLMAR – MULHOUSE – FREIBURG
- Experience the exciting Christmas atmosphere
- Discover the local handicraft production
- Enjoy the best local gastronomic products
Included
- Individual / FIT & Groups suggested Tour
- Accommodation at Ignas Tour’s Selected Hotels
- Transportation by Private Bus/Minibus/Car *
- Official Tour Guides during the City Tours *
- Entrance Tickets and Food & Wine Tastings *
* (according to the program – if mentioned)
from € 270
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
| Day 1 | STRASBOURG |
| Arrival to your hotel for check in, optional dinner and overnight. ✓ INCLUDED • Accommodation in Ignas Tour’s Hotels – Treatment: BB • Transfer IN Airport – Hotel | |
| Day 2 | STRASBOURG – RIBEAUVILLÉ – RIQUEWIHR – KAYSERGERG – COLMAR |
| Breakfast and departure towards Ribeauvillé, a medieval Alsace village. With a local guide, admire the center of the city completely filled with Christmas trees, adorned with coats of arms and banners, in perfect harmony with the native animations. Visit the Place des Cloches (square of the bells), the Gouraud square, the Place de la 1ère Armée (square of the first Navy), the Municipality, among other things. After the visit, time to enjoy and stroll through the medieval themed Christmas markets. Move to Riquewihr and find a magical atmosphere that combines the spirit of Christmas with the charm of Alsace: streets with decorations, crafts and typical culinary specialties. Lunch on your to taste local food. Continue to Kaysersberg, city between the vignas at 800m above sea level. With a local guide, go through the city characterized by its green spaces, the fortified bridge, the church of Sainte Croix and the residence of Albert Schweitzer, the doctor and philanthropist, Nobel Peace Prize winner in 1952. Rest of the afternoon free to visit the Christmas market. Continue to Colmar and to your hotel. Dinner on your own and overnight. ✓ INCLUDED • Accommodation in Ignas Tour’s Hotels – Treatment: BB • Private Car, Minibus or Bus for Full Day Excursion • Half Day Tour Guide in Ribeauvillé & Riquewihr (3h) • Half Day Tour Guide in Kaysersberg (2h) | |
| Day 3 | COLMAR – MULHAUSE – COLMAR |
| Breakfast and explore Colmar, also known as the “Little Venice” with small houses along the Laucha river. Visit the historical center of the city, the Place des Dominicains, the Petite Venise, Place de l’Ancienne Douane, the Schwendi fountain. Lunch on your own to taste local food and enjoy the Christmas markets. In the afternoon continue to Mulhouse and tour with local guide of its historic center, the Place de la Réunion, the Renaissance Town Hall, the Temple of Saint-Etienne and the characteristic medieval houses. Afternoon free to go through the Christmas market and enjoy the charming magic of the landscape. Back to your hotel. Dinner on your own and overnight. ✓ INCLUDED • Accommodation in Ignas Tour’s Hotels – Treatment: BB • Private Car, Minibus or Bus for Full Day Excursion • Half Day Tour Guide in Colmar (2h) • Half Day Tour Guide in Mulhouse (2h) | |
| Day 4 | COLMAR – FREIBURG – STRASBOURG |
| Breakfast and departure to Freiburg, a village with small canals called the “Bächle”, typical of the city. Visit the historic center of the city, the cathedral, Augustinerplatz, among other things. Free time to stroll around the Christmas Markets and lunch on your own to taste local food. Continue to Strasbourg and explore the historic center and the famous “Christkindelsmärik”, the Christmas market. Passing through the Broglie palace, the Cathédrale Palace and Rue de la Comédie, the Place Klébler square where you can admire the big Christmas tree of Europe. Afternoon free to go through the Christmas market. Continue to your hotel. Dinner on your own and overnight. ✓ INCLUDED • Accommodation in Ignas Tour’s Hotels – Treatment: BB • Private Car, Minibus or Bus for Full Day Excursion • Half Day Tour Guide in Freiburg (2h) • Half Day Tour Guide in Strasbourg (2h) | |
| Day 5 | STRASBOURG |
| Buffet Breakfast and departure. ✓ INCLUDED •Transfer OUT Hotel – Airport |
* The itinerary is on request and rates are subject to the availability of the hotels at the time of booking.
Prices are subject to change if travel occur during trade shows, bank holidays or special events and supplements may be applied.
Included Features
- Individual / FIT & Groups suggested Tour
- Accommodation at Ignas Tour’s Selected Hotels
- Transportation by Private Bus/Minibus/Car *
- Official Tour Guides during the City Tours *
- Entrance Tickets and Food & Wine Tastings *
* (according to the program – if mentioned)
Not Included
- City Taxes – to be paid on spot
- Extra Tips
- Extra Expenses
- Everything not listed under “INCLUDED”
Ignas Tour Hotel Collection
| BUDGET | STANDARD | DELUXE | PREMIUM | |||
| 3* Hotels • City Area | 3* Hotels • City Center | 4* Hotels • City Area | 4* Hotels • City Center | |||
| Day 1 | Strasbourg | Hotel Origami *** | Le Grand Hotel *** | Holiday Inn – Strasbourg Nord **** | Hotel Athena Strasbourg **** | or Similar |
| Day 2 | Colmar | Hotel IBIS Colmar Est*** | Comfort Hotel Expo Colmar *** | Hotel Roir Soleil Prestige **** | Mercure Colmar Centre Unterlinden **** | or Similar |
| Day 3 | Colmar | Hotel IBIS Colmar Est*** | Comfort Hotel Expo Colmar *** | Hotel Roir Soleil Prestige **** | Mercure Colmar Centre Unterlinden **** | or Similar |
| Day 4 | Strasbourg | Hotel Origami *** | Le Grand Hotel *** | Holiday Inn – Strasbourg Nord **** | Hotel Athena Strasbourg **** | |
| Day 5 | / | / | / | / | / |
Prices
| Unique Season | 40 pax | 30 pax | 20 pax | 10 pax | Suppl. SGL (*) | Suppl. HB (*) | Suppl. FB (*) |
| BUDGET 3* Hotels • Area | € 270,00 | € 310,00 | € 370,00 | € 580,00 | + € 105,00 | + € 70,00 | + € 150,00 |
| STANDARD 3* Hotels • Center | € 310,00 | € 350,00 | € 410,00 | € 620,00 | + € 120,00 | + € 70,00 | + € 150,00 |
| DELUXE 4* Hotels • Area | € 340,00 | € 375,00 | € 435,00 | € 650,00 | + € 130,00 | + € 80,00 | + € 185,00 |
| PREMIUM 4* Hotels • Center | € 385,00 | € 420,00 | € 480,00 | € 695,00 | + € 155,00 | + € 80,00 | + € 185,00 |
Rates are Commissionable to Travel Agencies & Tour Operators
Rates Per Person / Per Package in 1/2 DBL Room / BB
Upgrades & Supplements on the BASIS PACKAGE rates – Rates Per Person / Per Package
Free Of Charge 1/21 Paying Pax (1st in SGL, 2nd in ½ DBL)
(*) Suppl. HB & FB – 3-Course Menu(s) – Drinks are not included
** also available “without Transportation” option