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Magical Escapes: the Black

Forest, Switzerland & Alsace

Day 1 | Arrival in Basel / Stuttgart (-/-/D) toric Alpirsbach Abbey, where you’ll tour the brewery Day 8 | Departure (B/-/-)
Welcome to your adventure! After arriving in Basel or and sample their delightful beer. Return to your hotel After a hearty breakfast, it’s time to check out and
Stuttgart, you’ll be greeted by your guide and whis- for dinner. say goodbye. We’ll transfer you to the airport, filled
ked away to your hotel. Enjoy a delightful welcome with memories of your journey through the enchan-
dinner, soaking in the atmosphere and flavours of the Day 5 | Wine and Wonders West (B/-/D) ting Black Forest, Switzerland, and Alsace.
region. Prepare for a delightful day crossing into France,
where rolling vineyards and charming villages await.
Day 2 | Excursion to the Enchanting Black We’ll start with a guided tour of Colmar, followed by
Forest (B/-/D) free time to enjoy lunch. Then, we’ll head to Rique-
Kick off your day with a visit to a renowned glass fac- wihr to taste locally produced wines, before exploring
tory in Wolfach, where you can explore the charming the majestic Haut-Koenigsbourg fortress—don’t for-
year-round Christmas village or browse the exquisite get to capture the breathtaking views! Return to the
glass creations. Next, we’ll journey to Triberg, home hotel for dinner.
to Germany’s highest waterfall—perfect for a leisure-
ly stroll and some shopping. Don't miss the largest Day 6 | A Swiss Sojourn (B/-/D)
cuckoo clock on your way! Our final stop is the open- Today, we’ll explore the southern Black Forest, cros-
air museum in Gutach, where history comes alive. sing over into Switzerland. Our journey begins in
Return to your hotel for a cozy dinner. Basel, where a guided tour will introduce you to this
cultural hub. Then, we’ll board a scenic boat along
Day 3 | Lakes & Freiburg Adventures (B/-/D) the Rhine to Rheinfelden, where we’ll visit the stun-
After breakfast, we’ll head to Freiburg, the Black ning Feldschlösschen brewery. After sampling their
Forest's capital. A local guide will share fascinating fine brews, we’ll continue to the breathtaking Rhine
stories about this vibrant city and its innovative rain- Falls in Schaffhausen before heading back to your
water system. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the pictu- hotel for dinner.
resque Titisee and Schluchsee lakes, where you can
savour a slice of the famous Schwarzwälder cake Day 7 | Discovering the Eastern Black Forest
with coffee. If the weather permits, take a leisurely (B/-/D)
stroll along the lakeside before returning for dinner. The adventure continues in the eastern Black Forest!
We’ll visit the source of the Danube before heading
Day 4 | Northern Treasures (B/-/D) to Villingen for some leisurely exploration. Our next
Today, we venture north! First, we’ll cross the border stop is Rottweil, famed for its historic old town and
into France for a guided exploration of Strasbourg, the highest viewing platform in Germany. Enjoy the
where you’ll uncover both famous landmarks and stunning vistas before we make our way back to the
hidden gems. Next, we’ll visit the charming spa town hotel for dinner.
of Baden-Baden, known for its stunning parks and
elegant architecture. Our day concludes at the his-
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