Day Trips

From Zurich: Basel and Alsace Christmas Markets Private Day Trip

- Make the most of the festive season on a private day trip from Zurich in an air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz, with all long-distance driving handled. - Your expert driver-guide shares local stories and tips in Basel and Alsace, then gives you free time to explore and shop independently. - In Basel, follow narrow lanes into the Old Town where the Christmas markets line the main squares, clustering around fountains and church facades. - Continue into Alsace to visit Colmar or Riquewihr, lingering at their Christmas market stalls and walking streets filled with lights and decorations. - Upgrade to add door-to-door hotel pickup in Zurich, so you simply step outside your lobby to start the tour without planning any transport.

- Door-to-door hotel pickup from Zurich- Visit Basel and Alsace region- Private transport with driver-guide- Mercedes-Benz luxury vehicle- Air-conditioned vehicle- Free time to explore and shop

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Celebrate the magic of the holiday season on an exclusive multi-country private day tour from Zurich to Switzerland’s top Christmas market in Basel and France’s legendary Alsace region. Travel in heated luxury private transport with a dedicated driver-guide for a seamless winter getaway.
Begin your tour in Basel, home to one of Europe’s most beautiful Christmas markets. Walk through Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz, illuminated by glowing fairy lights and decorated pine trees, as you sample Swiss gingerbread and hot Glühwein.
Cross the French border into Alsace to discover fairytale towns like Colmar or Riquewihr. Wander past half-timbered houses, cobblestone lanes, and canal-side stalls offering hand-crafted ornaments, Alsatian wines, and gourmet treats.
Enjoy flexible scheduling, expert local insights, and door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off from Zurich.
Two Countries in One Day: Visit festive Christmas markets in both Switzerland and France.
100% Private Winter Experience: Luxury, heated vehicle with dedicated driver-guide from Zurich.
Basel Christmas Market: Explore Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz Old Town stalls.
Fairytale Alsace Villages: Discover romantic holiday displays in Colmar or Riquewihr.
Festive Treats & Crafts: Sample hot Glühwein, gingerbread, and shop for hand-made artisan gifts.

Additional information

Public transport: There is no public transportation nearby at the pickup and drop-off points.

Infants: Infants must have their own seat and must not sit on laps during the drive.

Wheelchairs: Wheelchair accessible. Not wheelchair accessible.

Pickup location: If you select the hotel pickup option, you must share your exact pickup address in Zurich in advance.

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