Fly to Basel and travel to Freudenstadt - Touch down in Basel this morning, and meet your friendly, experienced tour manager at the airport, before travelling through the region's enchanting winter scenery to your hotel, nestled on the edge of the Black Forest National Park.  Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed with a drink, and will then have the rest of the day at leisure to settle in, mingle with your fellow travellers or explore the local area. Later this evening, settle into the hotel’s restaurant for a welcome dinner.  

Included visits to Freiburg and Colmar - Kick off your Christmas celebrations with breakfast at the hotel ahead of an excursion to two nearby towns, Freiburg and Colmar, popular for festivities and Christmas markets at this time of year.   The first stop will be Freiburg, home to a reconstructed medieval old town, historic town halls, and lively beer halls, all illuminated with lights and decorations. Accompanied by your tour manager, set out into the city and take in its most famous landmarks including Freiburg Minster to the historic Rathausplatz, one of the city’s prettiest squares. You’ll then come to Freiburg’s delightful Christmas market, which has been around since 1973 and features over 120 stalls. Embrace local traditions with a steaming glass of Glühwein as you browse the hand-crafted trinkets and try some festive fare, like raclette and roasted almonds. At the heart of the market, an antique, wooden Ferris Wheel can also be found and presents the perfect way to take in the city from above.   This afternoon, continue into Alsace to Colmar, a town renowned for its storybook charm. Join a friendly local guide for an exploration of the town’s memorable highlights as you pass the colourful half-timbered houses of ‘La Petite Venise’ (Little Venice). You’ll stop at the Unterlinden Museum, which is housed in a stunning Dominican convent, before spending time browsing Colmar’s magical Christmas markets for the perfect blend of tradition and holiday spirit.   In the evening, you’ll return to the hotel for dinner with the other travellers.