You'll begin your vacation by learning about the longtime holiday traditions found around Basel, Switzerland. We'll visit the Läckerli Huus—home of traditional spice cookies—and the largest Christmas market in the country. You'll then discover Alsace dressed up to the nines for the holidays! You'll visit the medieval village of Riquewihr, the magic of Little Venice in Colmar, and Strasbourg's Christmas market and its giant tree. Enticing smells and delicious flavors mix perfectly with the friendly atmosphere found under the festive lights.
Soak in as much of Central Europe’s fantastic cities and culture as possible in just two weeks. Snack on classic Dutch treats in the Netherlands, enjoy the fruits of Germany’s excellent vineyards, hop into neighboring Luxembourg for a quick course on World War II history, and walk the idyllic streets of Alsace. At the end, drive to the top of a Swiss mountaintop for a suitably monumental conclusion to this incredible journey.