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Christmas Roadtrip – Alsace & Romantic Road
Alsace, Black Forest and the fairytale villages of the Romantic Road
Destination / Description
A Christmas roadtrip that looks like a fairy tale: markets and lights in Strasbourg and Colmar, the villages of Alsace, the Black Forest and the Romantic Road of Germany.
1st Day: Athens – Frankfurt – Heidelberg
Fly to Frankfurt, pick up van and transfer to Heidelberg. Free time in the old town and the Christmas markets with a view of the castle.
Day 2: Heidelberg – Baden-Baden – Strasbourg
Departure for the spa town of Baden-Baden, with an optional visit to the thermal baths. Continue to Strasbourg and the Christmas markets.
Day 3: Strasbourg
Free time to get to know the medieval capital of Alsace, with its French finesse and German tradition.
Day 4: Strasbourg – Alsace villages – Freiburg
Visit to Obernai, Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr, with optional tasting and visit to cellars. Overnight in Freiburg.
Day 5: Colmar & Wine Route
Get to know Colmar, the "Little Venice" of Alsace, and visit villages of the wine route, depending on the time.
Day 6: Black Forest – Triberg – Augsburg
March on the cuckoo road, stop at the Triberg waterfalls and continue to Augsburg.
Day 7: Romantic Road – Würzburg
Stops in Dinkelsbühl and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, two of the most picturesque spots on the Romantic Road. Overnight in Würzburg.
8th Day: Würzburg – Frankfurt – Athens
Transfer to Frankfurt and return flight to Athens.
What's included
- Lufthansa airline tickets with direct flights to and from Athens.
- One checked bag up to 23 kg and one backpack per person.
- Accommodation with breakfast in 3* and 4* hotels.
- Transportation by van.
- Fuel and parking.
- Travel insurance and liability insurance.
- Leaders/attendants.
- Taxes.
What is NOT included
- Optional activities.
- Personal expenses.
- Museums and attractions.
- Tasting and winery tour.
- Spas in Baden-Baden.
- Anything not expressly stated in the inclusions.
General Information
Departure: 20/12/2026 from Athens. Return: 27/12/2026.
Hotels: Athena Hotel Spa (Strasbourg), Premier Inn Würzburg, Premier Inn Heidelberg City Centre, Premier Inn Freiburg City Süd and City Hotel Ost am Kö (Augsburg), or equivalent/better.
Rooms: All rooms are doubles; singles are not available.
Payment: €500 advance payment with booking, second installment by 30/08/2026 and third installment by 27/11/2026.
Package Tables
| Flight | Route | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|
| LH 1285 | Athens - Frankfurt | 20/12/2026 06:40 | 20/12/2026 08:40 |
| LH 1282 | Frankfurt - Athens | 27/12/2026 12:45 | 27/12/2026 16:35 |
