France and Switzerland with Alsace and Black Forest
European Tour Package
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9 Days Tour Plan
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- Day 8
- Day 9
Welcome to your tour with Europamundo!Today, we’ll journey to the heart of FRANCE, passing through the Bourgogne region, renowned for its picturesque vineyards and world-class wines. Our first stop will be Beaune, a charming town in the center of Burgundy known for its flower-filled streets, hospice, and wine museum. After some free time for lunch and a walk, we’ll continue to LYON, the former capital of Roman Gaul, located on the banks of the Rhône River. Lyon´s historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage site. We’ll take a cable car up to Notre-Dame de Fourvière, where we can enjoy a stunning view of the city. You’ll have some free time to explore at your leisure.Note: In some cases, part of the group will stay in Chambéry, a city near Lyon. In these instances, we’ll travel to Chambéry in the evening for an overnight stay. In the morning, you’ll have time to visit this medieval-style city, the capital de la Saboya, known for its beautiful historic center and impressive castle.
Today, we’ll travel to Switzerland. In Geneva, we’ll pass by the Palace of Nations (the European headquarters of the United Nations) and stop at the beautiful English Garden with its flower clock before admiring the Jet d’Eau, the tallest fountain in Europe. You’ll then have free time to explore and enjoy lunch. We’ll continue along the shores of Lake Geneva, passing vineyard-covered hills and snow-capped mountains, until we reach Lausanne, a city in western Switzerland that is home to the International Olympic Committee. We’ll stop at the Olympic Park, a lakeside landmark dedicated to sports and Olympic culture. Afterward, we’ll head to the walled town of Gruyeres, world-renowned for its cheese. Nearby, we’ll find some of Switzerland’s top chocolate producers, including Nestlé. We’ll visit the Cailler Chocolate Factory, with a tasting included! We’ll then continue to Fribourg, a bilingual French-German city with a charming old town.Note: Occasionally, accommodation may be arranged in a nearby city.
We’ll depart along a small, scenic road through the Bern canton, passing hills, forests, and green fields. We’ll make a photo stop along the way, either at Schwarzenburg Castle or, depending on accommodation, at a viewpoint overlooking Lake Thun or Lake Brienz. We’ll then continue to Interlaken, a tourist town nestled between two lakes. Afterwards, we’ll head to the Aare Gorge, where we’ll explore its impressive ravines (tickets included), followed by lunch (included). Next, we’ll journey toward one of Switzerland’s most spectacular mountain passes—the Susten Pass—with eternal snow and glaciers. We’ll stop en route to enjoy the majestic glacier scenery. We’ll continue toward the Italian-speaking region of Switzerland, passing through the famous Gotthard Tunnel. Once in Lugano, we’ll take a boat trip on the lake (ickets included), surrounded by alpine landscape and beautiful villages. Free time to stroll through this elegant city known for its lakeside promenade and mild weather. Finally, we’ll head to Chiasso, arriving in the late afternoon.Note: -From late May to early October, the Susten Pass may be closed due to snow; in this case, we’ll travel through the equally stunning Brünig Pass.-Sometimes, we will take The boat from Gandria and Lugano.-Occasionally, accommodation will be in the Como metropolitan area.
After breakfast, we’ll depart for Bellinzona, the capital of Italian-speaking Switzerland, renowned for its three medieval castles, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll have time to stroll through the picturesque streets of the town center. After, we’ll return to the German-speaking region of Switzerland, crossing the Gotthard Pass, where we’ll stop for a photo at a breathtaking viewpoint. Next, we’ll arrive in Altdorf, the capital of the Uri canton, known as the birthplace of William Tell and one of the founding cantons of independent Switzerland. You’ll have free time for lunch before we head to Lucerne, where you can visit the famous Kapellbrücke, the Lion Monument, the impressive cathedral, the Jesuit Church, and the charming old town. Lucerne is considered the country’s tourism capital. By evening, we’ll arrive in Zurich.
We’ll depart from Zurich and travel to Basel, a key city on the banks of the Rhine at the intersection of Germany and France. Here, you’ll have the chance to explore the old town, with its standout Town Hall Square and the impressive Cathedral that overlooks the Rhine River. Next, we’ll continue to Alsace, a French region historically contested between France and Germany. Alsace preserves its own German dialect, Alsatian, and features architecture and traditions with strong Germanic roots. We’ll stop in Colmar, a city renowned for its unique architecture, with colorful wooden houses and charming canals. Colmar is also famous for its white wine and excellent cuisine. You’ll have time for lunch and a leisurely walk through the city. In the afternoon, we’ll visit one of Alsace’s most beautiful villages: Riquewihr, a medieval town with cobblestone streets and colorful houses that look like they’re straight out of a fairy tale—and were, in fact, the inspiration for scenes in Beauty and the Beast. We’ll arrive in Strasbourg in the evening. We suggest taking a walk through the Cathedral and Petite France areas, both filled with charming spots and cozy restaurants.
We’ll start our day in Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace and home to the European Parliament. The city’s historic center is a true gem, with its charming medieval streets, a stunning Gothic cathedral, and picturesque canals lined with flowers. We’ll include a boat trip through the canals of Petite France to fully appreciate this beautiful area. Afterward, we’ll cross into Germany, passing through the scenic mountain landscapes and towns of the Black Forest. In Freiburg, you’ll have time for lunch and a walk through this lively university city, known for its medieval center and impressive cathedral. We’ll then continue through the Black Forest to Triberg, one of the most picturesque towns in the region, famous for its cuckoo clocks. We’ll include admission to the Triberg Waterfalls, Germany’s highest waterfalls, which we´ll reach via a lovely walking path. Next, we’ll make a quick stop so you can take some pictures of Gengenbach, a charming town with a beautiful central square, before heading to Baden-Baden for the night. This spa town, once a favorite retreat for European nobility and the upper bourgeoisie, still exudes an air of elegance with its casinos, architecture, and parks.
A stop in BADEN-BADEN to stroll through its parks before departing for Rhineland-Palatinate.<br data-start="263" data-end="266"><strong data-start="266" data-end="276">SPEYER, on the banks of the Rhine, is home to a magnificent Romanesque cathedral that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will be able to visit it and walk through the old town, where the Alte Münze tower stands out.We then continue our route to <strong data-start="521" data-end="535">HEIDELBERG, where we will take the funicular (ticket included) up to its impressive castle (access to the castle’s exterior grounds, the wine cellars, and the pharmacy museum included), offering wonderful views over the city. Afterward, you’ll have time for lunch and to stroll through the old town and its Marktplatz.By late afternoon we will arrive in <strong data-start="885" data-end="898">FRANKFURT, a major financial hub with modern skyscrapers, an old town, beautiful views of the Rhine River, and a vibrant nightlife. You’ll have free time to walk around and dine in the Römerberg Square area before heading to the hotel.
We’ll journey to France, beginning with a visit to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, a small country where both German (Luxembourgish dialect) and French are spoken. We’ll arrive in Luxembourg, a cosmopolitan city that seamlessly blends its rich history with the modernity of being a financial hub and a key location for European institutions. Some of its highlights include the old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as the city’s fortifications, the Grand Ducal Palace, and the Notre-Dame Cathedral. After lunch, we’ll continue our journey into France. In the heart of the Champagne-producing region, we’ll stop in Reims, where you can marvel at its stunning Gothic cathedral, the historic site of numerous French royal coronations. We’ll arrive in Paris by the end of the day.
After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.
Planned Hotels or similar
H4 WYNDHAM PLEYEL PARIS
180609666
Aayushi.Sharma@h-hotels.com;kevin.gafurovic@naoshotel.com
149 bd anatole france, 93200 saint-denis, francia,93200
Paris,France
CAMPANILE CENTRE LYON BERGES DU RHONE
478600309
lyon.bergesdurhone@campanile.fr
4-6, rue mortier cp 69003 lyon,69003
Lyon,France
HOLIDAY INN LYON VAISE
478646869
reception@Hotel-Lyon-Vaise.fr
13 avenue victor hugo, tassin-la-demi-lune,69160
Lyon,France
APPARTCITY LYON CITE INTERNATIONALE
472001360
Reservation-groups@appartcity.com
157, grande rue de saint clair - 69 300 caluire-et-cuire - france,69 300
Lyon,France
IBIS BULLE - LA GRUYERE
269130303
h8142@accor.com
Chem. des mosseires 81, bulle,1630
Fribourg,Switzerland
BB LULLY 3 LAKES
266648686
bb_7603@hotelbb.com
Restoroute, rose de la broye 3, lully ,1470
Fribourg,Switzerland
MOVENPICK ALBERGO TOURING
916825331
albergo.touring@moevenpick.com
Piazza indipendenza 1,6830
Chiasso,Switzerland
CRUISE
031478301
Via carducci, 3, 22070, montano lucino, italia,22070
Chiasso,Switzerland
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS LUZERN-KRIENS
415456900
sales@hiex-luzern.ch
Am mattenhof 16 kriens - cp 6010 luzern,6010
Lucerne,Switzerland
MOVENPICK AIRPORT
448088589
Siham.BENTALHA@movenpick.com;Hotel.zurich.airport@movenpick.com
Walter mittelholzerstrasse 8,8152
Zurich,Switzerland
HARRYS HOME WALLISELLEN
447982800
Stefan.Donner@harrys-home.com
Seidenplatz 3, wallisellen,8304
Zurich,Switzerland
RADISSON HOTEL & SUITES ZURICH
445616050
reservations.zrhda@radisson.com
Thurgauerstrasse 116, opfikon,8152
Zurich,Switzerland
APPARTCITY CONFORT STRASBOURG CENTRE
360825282
Reservation-groups@appartcity.com
11 rue de molsheim, 67000 strasbourg, francia,67000
Strasbourg,France
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS BADEN DADEN
4972219735
info@express-baden-baden.de
Lange str. 93,76530
Baden-Baden,Germany
IBIS STYLES RASTATT BADEN BADEN
722293470
smile@ibisstyles-rastatt.com
At, am schlosspl. 1, 76437 rastatt,76437
Baden-Baden,Germany
NOVOTEL FRANKFURT CITY
69793030
h1049-fo@accor.com
Lise-meitner strasse 2,60486
Frankfurt,Germany
LEONARDO ESCHBORN FRANKFURT
619620720
groups.frankfurt@leonardo-hotels.com;vadim.pirgari@leonardo-hotels.com
Klner strasse 6 - eschborn, alemania,65760
Frankfurt,Germany
CROWNE PLAZA FRANKFURT CONGRESS
40600808120
group@cp-frankfurt.com
Lyoner str. 44 -48,60528
Frankfurt,Germany
MERCURE PARIS PORTE DE VERSAILLES EXPO
146485555
Amelie.EVANO@accor.com
36 38 rue du moulin 92170 vanves pars,92170
Paris,France
MERCURE IVRY QUAI DE SEINE
146701717
h6357@accor.com
5 allee de la seine,94200
Paris,France
MERCURE PARIS LA DEFENSE 5
825802727
H1546@accor.com
18-30 rue baudin place charras courbevoie,92400
Paris,France
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