Alsace & Burgundy Christmas Holiday

Your journey begins with arrival at Frankfurt or Paris, where your driver greets you for a private transfer to Strasbourg. Settle into your hotel in the heart of the Petite France district, a picturesque quarter of half-timbered houses lining tranquil canals.

That afternoon, meet your private guide for a walking tour of Strasbourg's historic center. You'll explore the Grande-Île, the island encircled by the Ill River that forms the city's UNESCO-listed core. Marvel at the Gothic cathedral—over a millennium old—and hear the legends that surround its soaring façade. Wander through the German Quarter, crossing centuries of Franco-German history with each cobblestone street. As evening falls, the Christmas markets come alive with twinkling lights and the aroma of mulled wine.

Christmas Day is yours to spend as you wish. Enjoy a leisurely morning at the hotel, take advantage of the spa facilities, or venture out for a quiet stroll through Strasbourg's festive streets. The city takes on a contemplative beauty on this day, with fewer crowds and a peaceful atmosphere perfect for reflection and family time. Optional: arrange a special Christmas lunch at one of Strasbourg's celebrated restaurants.

A full day in Burgundy's most prestigious wine region awaits. Your expert guide leads you through the Côte de Nuits, passing through villages whose names read like a sommelier's dream: Nuits-Saint-Georges, Vosne-Romanée, Morey-Saint-Denis, Gevrey-Chambertin.

The morning begins with your first tasting of approximately five wines, followed by lunch at a winery where the connection between table and terroir is impossible to miss. In the afternoon, continue along the celebrated Route des Grands Crus, stopping to understand the unique climat system—Burgundy's patchwork of precisely defined vineyard parcels—before a second tasting that includes a grand cru. Return to your hotel by late afternoon, with the evening free for dinner at one of Beaune's acclaimed restaurants.

A private transfer takes you from the hotel to Dijon station, where you board the first-class TGV to Paris Gare de Lyon. The journey takes under two hours, arriving in the early afternoon. Continue onward to your international departure, or extend your journey with additional nights in the capital.