Saturday, December 6, 2025
Your holiday adventure begins as you depart the USA for a festive and unforgettable tour of France.
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Upon arrival in Paris, enjoy a welcome lunch stop before continuing your journey via high-speed TGV train to Strasbourg—the heart of Alsace and home to France’s oldest Christmas market. After checking into your Strasbourg hotel, unwind with a group dinner nearby and settle into the city’s festive charm.
Monday, December 8, 2025
Begin the day with a visit to the majestic Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle, a storybook fortress perched high above the Alsatian plain. Travel along the famed wine road for lunch, then stroll through the enchanting half-timbered village of Riquewihr and its colorful Christmas markets. Return to Strasbourg for a group dinner at Nidermoschwehr – Villa Morakopf.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Spend the morning in nearby Colmar, exploring cultural gems such as the Musée Bartholdi, Unterlinden Museum, and the Dominican Church. Enjoy festive shopping and culinary delights at the Colmar Christmas markets—especially Place des Dominicains. In the afternoon, enjoy a personalized wine tour hosted by Jean-Claude before returning to Strasbourg for an evening at leisure and dinner on your own.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
After breakfast, visit the whimsical Gingerbread Museum in Gertwiller before returning to Strasbourg. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour and festive time at the Christkindelsmärik, Strasbourg’s world-famous Christmas Market. Cap off the evening with a cozy group dinner in the heart of the old town.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Depart Strasbourg by private coach for Paris, with a delightful midday stop in Reims—the capital of Champagne. Visit the Cathedral of Notre Dame and enjoy a tasting at Champagne GH Martel & Co. Upon arrival in Paris, check into your Paris Hotel, perfectly situated for exploring the city. Gather for a group dinner to toast the beginning of your Parisian adventure.
Friday, December 12, 2025
This morning, visit the grand Palace of Versailles with self-guided audio tours. After lunch on your own, continue to Montmartre to visit the iconic Basilica of Sacré-Cœur. Ride the funicular to the top and explore the quaint Montmartre Christmas Village. Dinner will be enjoyed at the traditional La Bonne Franquette.
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Enjoy a highlights tour of Paris, including the Champs-Élysées and a scenic view of the Eiffel Tower from Trocadéro. Spend your afternoon exploring Parisian Christmas markets or wandering through the Musée d’Orsay. Celebrate your final night with an enchanting dinner cruise along the Seine River.
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Bid farewell to the magic of France as you transfer to the airport for your return flight home, filled with memories of music, friendship, and the wonder of European Christmas traditions.
**Please note that the group airfare is for an economy seat, that is not eligible for seat selection, seating upgrade nor online check-in.**
If you prefer more flexibility for your flight(s) or live in a location not convenient to the group flight airport, we recommend you choose the non-air package and book your own flight. Please also note that any flights booked outside of the tour package are not included in your travel protection, should you opt for that, so please be sure to consider what type of additional flight coverage you may feel you need. Details of the group flight will be provided as soon as the group bookings are completed, in order to provide you with as much time as possible to book your own airfare.
Itinerary subject to change—Airport confirmed after booking
