The Black Forest, Alsace & Champagne

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off from your Zurich hotel and head to the French village of Colmar, known for its picturesque canals. Walk along the quai de la Poissonnerie and its colorful half-timbered houses. Continue on to Mulhouse, where you will visit the Place de la Réunion. Given its industrial past, Mulhouse has been nicknamed "the French Manchester" or the "city with a hundred chimneys.” Head next to Basel, crossing back into Switzerland for the evening. Enjoy the historic landmarks of the city including the large market square with its richly decorated red sandstone town hall and the late Romanesque-Gothic cathedral. Overnight stay in Basel.

Total distance covered: 225 km approximately.

Breakfast at the hotel. Start the day’s adventures in Freiburg Im Breisgau. Situated in Germany’s iconic Black Forest, charming Freiburg im Breisgau has a small but picturesque old town with the towering Freiburg Minster, historic town halls, and fantastic beer gardens. Enjoy the time to experience the loveliness of this historic university city. Head next to Baden Baden. It was once known as the summer town of Europe’s nobility, with lots of open space and Belle Époque homes, gentle rolling rivers, and lots of health and wellness resorts. We recommend that you try the delicious black forest cake in one of its traditional cafés. Cross to Strasbourg, France for the evening through the stunning landscape of Black Forest. Overnight in Strasbourg.

Total distance covered: 225 km approximately.

Breakfast at the hotel. Stretch your legs with a walking tour around Strasbourg. Visit the Cathedral Notre Dame de Strasbourg and walk around the Petite-France area. Wander down whichever cobblestone alleyways strike your fancy, crossing over the bridges along the canals and popping into any interesting shops. In the afternoon, head to Metz. Pass by the Temple Neuf, Centre Pompidou-Metz, the Cathédrale de Metz, the Porte des Allemands, Torii Japonais, the Maison de l’Éclusier, the Gare de Metz-Ville, and the Porte Serpenoise. Metz is also an amazing place to explore the world of street art! Overnight in Metz.

Total distance covered: 165 km approximately.

Breakfast at the hotel. Say goodbye to Metz and continue on to Reims, in the heart of France’s Champagne region. Visit GH Mumm Champagne and enjoy a guided tour of the cellars followed by a tasting of Mumm Cordon Rouge, an emblematic Mumm champagne. After the tasting, head to Paris, the emblematic capital of France. Overnight stay in Paris.

Total distance covered: 330 km approximately.

Breakfast at the hotel. Get to know the City of Light on a panoramic sightseeing tour by bus with a professional English-speaking guide. See Paris's best-known sights, from Place Vendôme, Place de l’Opera, and the Pantheon to Place de la Concorde, the Champs-Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Eiffel Tower. As this is your last day in France, be sure to take full advantage! We recommend joining a classic French experience with wine and cheese tasting*. Overnight in Paris.

*Optional Wine and Cheese Tasting in Paris: For a bit of curiosity and fun, put your wine and cheese connoisseur skills to the test—or start honing them—during this 1.5-hour experience led by experts. Located in a lively district, relax in a charming wine bar as you discover the perfect pairings of local gourmet cheeses and wines suited to your palate. You’ll learn about grape varieties, winemaking techniques, and more.

Breakfast at the hotel*. Bid farewell to the charming cultures and unforgettable landscapes of Switzerland, France, and Germany. At the indicated time, self-transfer** to the airport for your return flight back to the UK/Ireland. Arrive in the UK/Ireland and end your trip.

*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.

**Airport transfers are not included. You will have the option to add a transfer from the airport to your hotel for an additional cost in the next step of the booking process.