Day 1
Suvarnabhumi Airport – Departure
Check in at Suvarnabhumi Airport and depart for Europe with Thai Airways. Your tour leader is with you from the start and hands over the trip dossier and a three-country Christmas Market map.
Christmas Market9 Days 6 Nights
The journey, day by day
Day 2
Rhine Falls – Zurich Old Town – Christmas Market
Arrive in Switzerland and stop at Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall in Europe. Stroll Zurich's Old Town and the Christmas market along Bahnhofstrasse, with a first Glühwein among the festive lights.
Crowne Plaza Zurich (or equivalent)
Day 3
Lucerne – Mount Pilatus – Montreux Christmas Market
Explore Lucerne and ride up Mount Pilatus for Alpine views, then continue to Montreux for its Christmas market on the shore of Lake Geneva.
Grand Suisse Majestic (or equivalent)
Day 4
Bern – Colmar – Strasbourg (France)
Visit Bern, the UNESCO World Heritage capital, then cross into France to fairy-tale Colmar in Alsace before continuing to Strasbourg.
Mercure Strasbourg Centre (or equivalent)
Day 5
Riquewihr Village – Strasbourg, Capital of Christmas
Discover Riquewihr, a beautiful village set among the vineyards, then return to Strasbourg — the Capitale de Noël — and the oldest Christmas market in France.
Mercure Strasbourg Centre (or equivalent)
Day 6
Rothenburg – Plönlein Square – Nuremberg Christmas Market
Visit Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a medieval town famed for its Plönlein corner, then travel to Nuremberg for the Christkindlesmarkt, Germany's most celebrated Christmas market.
Hotel NH Nürnberg (or equivalent)
Day 7
Ingolstadt Village Outlet – Munich
Shop the brands at Ingolstadt Village outlet, then head to Munich for the Marienplatz Christmas market beneath the Neues Rathaus.
Hotel Mio Munich (or equivalent)
Day 8
Munich Airport – Return Flight
A free morning in Munich, then a private transfer to Munich Airport for the flight home.
Day 9
Arrive Suvarnabhumi Airport
Arrive safely at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, with your memories and a digital album from three countries of Christmas markets.
Signature stays
Hotels we'd return to
Destination Stays in each city, comfortable, in central locations, walking distance to each Christmas market. Never apartments or hostels.
- Crowne Plaza Zurich (or equivalent) · Zurich (1 night), central, walking distance to the Bahnhofstrasse Christmas market
- Grand Suisse Majestic (or equivalent) · Montreux (1 night), a classic stay on the shore of Lake Geneva
- Mercure Strasbourg Centre (or equivalent) · Strasbourg (2 nights), in the heart of the Capitale de Noël, steps from the historic markets
- Hotel NH Nürnberg (or equivalent) · Nuremberg (1 night), near the famous Christkindlesmarkt
- Hotel Mio Munich (or equivalent) · Munich (1 night), well placed for Marienplatz in the city centre
*Hotels listed are subject to change with similar or equivalent alternatives, Wanvela confirms hotels 60–90 days before departure.
What's included
- All Destination Stays
- private 9–13 seater vehicle & driver
- tour leader
- dedicated trip photographer
- Old Town & Christmas market walking tours in every city
- Ingolstadt Village outlet stop
- Schengen visa support
- comprehensive insurance
- daily breakfast
- 14-day photo album
- International flights (TG Economy THB 45,000–52,000 / Business THB 185,000–210,000 quoted separately)
- lunch & dinner (so you can pick what suits you, curated restaurant list provided)
Christmas Market reviews · 4.9 / 5
★★★★★
"Colmar in the evening was like stepping into a storybook, pastel half-timbered houses along the La Petite Venise canals, Christmas lights reflecting on the water. Our 8-year-old daughter said 'it's like a cartoon.' Wandering all six of Colmar's markets was the real highlight of the trip."
★★★★★
"Strasbourg really is the Capitale de Noël, the oldest Christmas market in France, wrapped around Notre-Dame cathedral, with the giant tree on Place Kléber. A warm vin chaud, a walk through the UNESCO Grande Île old town. A memory that will stay with us forever."
★★★★★
"Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt was better than expected, Germany's largest and most famous market, with proper Lebkuchen and Nürnberger Bratwurst. Three countries in 9 days never felt rushed. Comfortable vehicle, attentive team. Every kind of Christmas atmosphere in one trip."
Common questions
Why visit three countries in one trip?
Each country brings a different Christmas character. Switzerland opens the trip with Zurich Christmas Market, Montreux Noël on Lake Geneva, and Bern's UNESCO Old Town. France brings Alsace, fairy-tale Colmar and Strasbourg, the "Capitale de Noël" with the oldest Christmas market in France. Germany is the home of Glühwein and Lebkuchen, Stuttgart, medieval Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt, and Munich's Marienplatz. One trip, three Christmas perspectives.
How cold is it, and what should we pack?
December temperatures sit between -5 and 7°C (the Swiss Alps and the Bavarian medieval towns can drop below freezing with snow). Colmar, Rothenburg and Nuremberg typically have snowfall. We send a packing list 30 days before departure, long wind-resistant coat, non-slip boots, heat-pack gloves, woollen hat. All hotels have excellent indoor heating.
What if we don't drink alcohol, is there an alternative to Glühwein?
Yes. Every market sells Kinderpunsch (a hot spiced fruit drink, no alcohol), the main winter drink for European children, with the same warming spices as Glühwein (called vin chaud in France). Switzerland has Heisse Schoggi (Swiss hot chocolate) which is intensely rich. We'll point you to the best stall in each city.
Small group of 6–8, how does that work? Is it really private?
Genuinely private, Wanvela runs only one group per trip. 6–8 travelers fit comfortably in a 9–13 seater vehicle, no one cramped. A dedicated team of 2 (tour leader + photographer) lets us adjust pacing per group and add or drop activities every day. Not a 30–40 person mass tour where everyone waits.
Can the route be modified?
Yes, it's a Private Trip, fully customizable. Add Lucerne (Chapel Bridge + Lake Lucerne) along the Swiss leg, add a night in Colmar to explore the Alsace Wine Route, add a full-day stop at Heidelberg Castle, or reorder the cities to start/end with your flights. Just tell us.
How far ahead should we plan?
120–150 days, as December is peak season in Central Europe. Hotels in Colmar and Strasbourg Old Town sell out 4–6 months ahead. Schengen visa support is included but we need at least 60 days' lead time.
