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The Black Forest, Alsace & Champagne
Switzerland, Germany & France in 8 Days, 6 Nights in Destination
From
$3,719
$2,599
/person
-30%
Isabel
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Find yourself in the heart of western Europe, touring through Switzerland, France, and Germany’s charming small towns and impressive cosmopolitan cities, with a champagne tasting included!
Trip Highlights
- Basel
- Zurich
- Baden Baden
- Black Forest
- Alsace
- Champagne Wine Region
- Colmar
- Mulhouse
- Paris
- Strasbourg
Included
All flights
Accommodation
Some transfers
Activities
Breakfast only
Availability
Departures available until October 2025
Available Group tours
Solo travelers from + $800
Add up to 3 nights to your stay
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Itinerary
Touch down in Zurich, ready to explore 3 countries. Head to Colmar, a charming Alsatian town crossed by canals, and Mulhouse. Continue to Freiburg im Breisgau in Germany’s Black Forest, then to chic Baden Baden. Check out Strasbourg and Metz before trying champagne in Reims. End your trip in magical Paris.
1st Day: Canada - Night on board
Ready to discover the spectacular towns and landscapes of Switzerland, France, and Germany? Arrive at your departure airport, ready to catch a flight to Zurich.* Night on board.
*If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
2nd Day: Zurich
Touch down in Zurich, famous for being a global center of finance on the north shore of a beautiful lake. Self-transfer* to your hotel**.
The rest of the day is free to enjoy at your leisure. Why not walk around the historic old town and enjoy a beverage in one of the many cafes, or sample an international array of gastronomic offerings from restaurants across the city? Overnight stay in Zurich.
*Airport transfers are not included. You will have the option to add a transfer from the airport to your hotel for an additional cost in the next step of the booking process.
**You will have the option to add early check-in on arrival in the next step of the booking process. To guarantee optional services, we recommend that you add them to your current booking, as they are subject to availability.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Mercure Zurich City or similar
172 Reviews
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3rd Day: Zurich - Colmar - Mulhouse - Basel
Breakfast at the hotel. Set off from your Zurich hotel and head to the French village of Colmar, known for its picturesque canals. Walk along the quai de la Poissonnerie and its colorful half-timbered houses. Continue on to Mulhouse, where the world's biggest car collection open to the public is located. Given its industrial past, Mulhouse has been nicknamed "the French Manchester" or the "city with a hundred chimneys.” Head next to Basel, crossing back into Switzerland for the evening. Enjoy the historic landmarks of the city including the large market square with its richly decorated red sandstone town hall and the late Romanesque-Gothic cathedral. Overnight stay in Basel.
Total distance covered: 225 km approximately.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Novotel Basel City or similar
671 Reviews
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Activities
Walking Tour in Mulhouse
Moderate
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Walking Tour in Colmar
Moderate
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Walking Tour in Basel
Moderate
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4th Day: Basel - Freiburg am Breisgau - Baden Baden - Strasbourg
Breakfast at the hotel. Start the day’s adventures in Freiburg Im Breisgau. Situated in Germany’s iconic Black Forest, charming Freiburg im Breisgau has a small but picturesque old town with the towering Freiburg Minster, historic town halls, and fantastic beer gardens. Enjoy the time to experience the loveliness of this historic university city. Head next to Baden Baden. It was once known as the summer town of Europe’s nobility, with lots of open space and Belle Époque homes, gentle rolling rivers, and lots of health and wellness resorts. Cross to Strasbourg, France for the evening through the stunning landscape of Black Forest. Overnight in Strasbourg.
Total distance covered: 225 km approximately.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Best Western Plus Monopol... or similar
1514 Reviews
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Activities
Walking Tour in Freiburg im Breisgau
Moderate
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Walking Tour in Baden Baden
Moderate
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5th Day: Strasbourg - Metz
Breakfast at the hotel. Stretch your legs with a walking tour around Strasbourg. Visit the Cathedral Notre Dame de Strasbourg and walk around the Petite-France area. Wander down whichever cobblestone alleyways strike your fancy, crossing over the bridges along the canals and popping into any interesting shops. In the afternoon, head to Metz. See the Temple Neuf, Centre Pompidou-Metz, the Cathédrale de Metz, the Porte des Allemands, Torii Japonais, the Maison de l’Éclusier, the Gare de Metz-Ville, and the Porte Serpenoise. Metz is also an amazing place to explore the world of street art! Overnight in Metz.
Total distance covered: 165 km approximately.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Mercure Metz Centre or similar
1012 Reviews
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Activities
Walking Tour in Strasbourg
Moderate
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6th Day: Metz - Reims - Paris
Breakfast at the hotel. Say goodbye to Metz and continue on to Reims, in the heart of France’s Champagne region. Visit GH Mumm Champagne and enjoy a guided tour of the cellars followed by a tasting of Mumm Cordon Rouge, an emblematic Mumm champagne. After the tasting, head to Paris, the emblematic capital of France. Overnight stay in Paris.
Total distance covered: 330 km approximately.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Mercure Paris Porte de Ve... or similar
130 Reviews
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Activities
Visit a Champagne Cellar with tasting
Light
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7th Day: Paris
Breakfast at the hotel. Get to know the City of Light on a panoramic sightseeing tour by bus with a professional English-speaking guide. See Paris's best-known sights, from Place Vendôme, Place de l’Opera, and the Pantheon to Place de la Concorde, the Champs-Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Eiffel Tower. As this is your last day in France, be sure to take full advantage! Try visiting the Louvre* or climbing the Eiffel Tower** on one of our optional excursions in the afternoon, or just bring a baguette and some cheese to a picturesque Parisian park. Overnight in Paris.
*Optional Louvre Museum & Cruise on the Seine: Get two fun activities all in one! Visit the Louvre to admire some great works of art, plus hop on a boat and cruise down the Seine, taking in the Parisian skyline from the water.
**Optional Eiffel Tower with Fast-Track Access & Guided Tour: Get your Eiffel Tower ticket in advance and secure minimal waiting and an expert guide to tell you more about this Parisian icon’s history, construction, and preservation. Visit floors 1, 2 & 3 and take in the views over the city!
Important note: you can only choose one optional activity, it is not possible to do both in a single day.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Mercure Paris Porte de Ve... or similar
130 Reviews
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Activities
Paris Seightseeing Tour
Moderate
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Fast-Track Access to Eiffel Tour with Guide
Light
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Louvre Museum and cruise on the Seine
Light
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8th Day: Paris - Canada
Breakfast at the hotel*. Bid farewell to the charming cultures and unforgettable landscapes of Switzerland, France, and Germany. At the indicated time, self-transfer** to the airport for your return flight back to Canada. Arrive in Canada and end your trip.
*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
**Airport transfers are not included. You will have the option to add a transfer from the airport to your hotel for an additional cost in the next step of the booking process.
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Categories Available:
superior
From $2,599
Selected
- Accommodation in Superior category hotels.
Accommodation: 6 Nights
Day 2 to 3
Mercure Zurich City
Location
Zurich
Category
Nights
1
Rating TripAdvisor travelers
The hotels we select comply with our high standards and requirements per category. The allocation is dependent on availability and seasonality, so you can be assigned any of our selection.
Included activities
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The price includes
- Departures from main Canadian airports.
- International flights: Canada - Zurich; Paris - Canada.
- 6 nights accommodation in Superior category hotels.See hotels included
- 6 breakfasts.
- Long-distance coach included between cities from day 3 to 7.
- Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.See itinerary
- Air taxes and fuel surcharge.
- Visit to a champagne cellar with tasting.
- A professional English-speaking tour manager will be traveling with the group from day 3 to day 7.
Not included
Tax*, meals, drinks, tips** and any other services not mentioned in what's included.
*Important: accommodation tax must be paid directly to the hotel (this amount can range from 2 EUR to 8 EUR approximately per person per night and it is subject to change).
**Tips are not included. Although tipping is not mandatory, we highly recommend an average of between 2 and 5 EUR per person per day for the guide as well as for the driver. Keep in mind that tipping is an important part of local culture and customary in this line of work.
Important: Airport transfers are not included. You will have the option to add a transfer from the airport to your hotel in the next step of the booking process.
Entry requirements
Valid passport required.
Visa
No visa is required to enter the country.
Currency
Swiss Franc.
Language
German, French and Italian.
Electricity
220 V. Adapter required.
Health
There are no mandatory vaccinations.
Time zone
UTC +1
Other useful information
The Swiss drive on the right-hand side of the road.
Tourist Office website
www.myswitzerland.com/
Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline's website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.
Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.
In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or canceled without prior notice.
If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or you would prefer this tour to be a private experience for you and your group, you must contact our Experts at +1 778 807 9750 before booking to ensure that your needs can be met.
While on the road, it is highly unlikely that the vehicle will be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips. We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee internet connection.
Room allocation: We will do our best to accommodate your family in the same room. If availability doesn't permit this, we guarantee your family will be accommodated as close together as possible. Children will always be accomodated in a room with at least 1 adult.
Booster seats: Not available in all destinations. Feel free to take your own if you need one.
Pay in installments
60%
At time of booking
40%
60 days before departure
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