STRASBOURG AND ENCHANTED VILLAGES OF ALSACE

Early morning departure from the chosen location to Riquewihr, charming and fairy-tale-like, has inspired artists from all over the world. Riquewihr is a charming French village. Along with Eguisheim, it has received recognition as the "Most Beautiful Village in France." Free lunch. Free walk through the narrow streets of the center where you can admire the many houses included in the list of Riquewihr Historical Monuments while being guided by the colors and fairy-tale atmosphere. It is transformed during Advent into an enchanted place: its decorated and illuminated half-timbered houses, the scent of spiced sweets and elegant Christmas decorations will take you into a magical world. Don't miss Käthe Wohlfahrt's store, a true "Christmas village" set up inside a colombage house, and the Witches and Goblins store. We will continue to Eguisheim, enclosed in the Alsatian vineyard, with winegrowers' houses leaning against the walls and wrapped in concentric circles around the castle of the Counts of Eguisheim. Picturesque narrow streets, colorful facades and traditional trellises make up the charm of this town on the Alsace Wine Route. In this enchanted setting, the charm of the Christmas market is incomparable. In the chalets, artisans and makers give ample space to local specialties and local flavors. Upon completion continue to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast. Depart for Strasbourg, capital of Alsace. Its historic center is a treasure chest of small proportions with an incredible number of artistic masterpieces. The tourist hub of this monumental island is the Cathedral Square dominated by the immense bulk of Notre Dame and its unique 142-meter tower. This very square has been home to the ancient Christmas market since 1570. Free visit and free lunch. Time at leisure to browse the stalls full of traditional products and items, sweets, hot wine, pancakes, tree and crib decorations. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast. Depart for Colmar referred to as the "Little Venice of Alsace" and one of the most beautiful villages in Europe. Its old town, one of the best preserved in France, looks like a painting with its narrow, picturesque streets, medieval-style wooden houses and canals. Here you will find one of the most typical and atmospheric markets in Alsace with troubadours and minstrels playing the flute, wooden toys, decorated glassware, traditional choirs and concerts, living nativity scenes, ice skating rinks and the big letterbox for Santa Claus. Free lunch. In the early afternoon continuation of the return journey with arrival expected in the evening.