Christmas markets in Alsace

Total distance : 140 miles | Average daily distance : 35 miles

Start city : Mulhouse | Ending city : Strasbourg

Alsace is the french region of the Christmas markets and this is an itenerary that will allows you to discover different aspects from them : Illuminations, street performances and live cribs. Come and enjoy this unique atmosphere with a hot wine around the shops ! Moreover, you 'll discover the charm of the region trought ists typical villages and by crossing landscapes under the snow ! These Christmas markets, intimate or crowded, are a wonderful opportunity to discover the heritage through these traditions.

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700€ per person

500€ without car rental

The price includes

 

  • 5 days car rental + assurances.
  • 4nights shared room + breakfast.
  • 24h hotline (english, french, spanish)
  • FranceTriptailor’s phone app.
  • Carbon offest and ecodriving guide.
  • Itinerary planning + tour road map.
  • Travel document: roadbook + vouchers + city maps.

 

The price does not include

 

  • Transport to startpoint(optional).
  • Museums and seesights fee.
  • Car gas, tool fee and additional driver.
  • Cancellation insurance.
  • Lunches and dinners.
  • Tips and personal expenses.

 

Seesights

  • Eguisheim
  • Colmar
  • Kayserberg
  • Riquewihr
  • Hunawihr
  • Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
  • Mont-Saint-Odile
  • Obernai
  • Rosheim
  • Strasbourg

Hotels included

  • Hôtel 4* Colmar
  • Hôtel 3* Ottrot
  • Hôtel 4* Strasbourg
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tour full description

Departure on december 8 or 15 2011 :

Jour 1 : Mulhouse, Eguisheim and Colmar

City tour of Mulhouse : historical center with its christmas market in front of the city hall then dricve to the charming village of Eguisheim. Here ‘s an authentic christmas market. Overnight in Colmar near by.

Jour 2 : Around Colmar.
Colmar, Kaysersberg, Riquewihr Hunawihr and Ribeauvillé.

Then, you will discover some of the most beautiful towns in Alsace: Hunawhir, Riquewhir and Kayserberg. You will admire the exquisite architecture in the towns with christmas decoration.  Each village has is own christmas market, far from the crowd of the main cities and with a real intimate ambience. Overnight in Colmar.

Jour 3 : from Colmar to Ottrot.
Castle of Haut Koenigsbourg, Saint-Odile mount and Obernai.

Traveling on, you will visit the most famous castle in Alsace: Haut-Koenigsbourg (High Royal Castle). Perched on a hill dominating the valley, it is one of the most outstanding examples of military architecture in the region. You will drive north and  travel across the countryside to Mont Saint Odile. At an altitude of 763 meters, it offers a magnificent panoramic view of Alsace and is a favorite of hikers. There are various vantage points along the roads winding around the mountain that offer exceptional views of the countryside. Visit of the nice town of Obernai and its christmas market. You spend the night in Ottrot at Hotel L’Ami Fritz !

Jour 4 : from Ottrot to Strasbourg.
Rosheim, Strasbourg.

Today you reach Strasbourg with a visit of Rosheim, charing village with its christmas market. On the evening, you will visit Strasbourg illuminated by its famous christmas market around the majestuous Cathedral.

Jour 5 : Strasbourg.

Visit of Strasbourg : The Cathedral and The Petite France district. Departure at your convenience.

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Checklist for your tour
Don't leave home without...
  • Your passport + 6 months validity.
  • Your international driving licence.
  • Your medical insurance..
  • Your repatriation insurance.
  • Your mobile phone and a french sim card.
  • Your credit card and 200€ cash.

 

Don't come back without...

 

  • A baeckeoffe dish.
  • Some Lalique glasses and crystals.
  • A bottle of Riesling.
  • A Kougelhopf.
  • A box of candy from the Vosges.
  • Having tested the Flammekueche.
  • A foie gras from the farm.

 

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