France, Germany and Switzerland Full Day Tour from Colmar
Description
Experience this extraordinary day crossing France, Germany, and Switzerland in a minivan with a your very own guide. You will depart at 9am from Colmar and head to the fortified village of Neuf-Brisach. You will also visit Alsace and discover the charm of the little villages, and explore their architecture which is magical, colorful, and unique. Crossing the borders you will visit Fribourg and Basel, where urban style meets traditional. You will also have an opportunity to do a great deal of shopping in these cities. This full-day tour has a maximum of 7 people.
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Itinerary
Departing at 9am from the historical center of Colmar, you will pass by the fortified village of Neuf-Brisach, a very unique site.
You will then drive to Germany and visit Freiburg, a city which has more to offer than just shopping. The city one of Germany's prettiest old quarters, with its characteristic narrow channels of water that run alongside the pavements.
Afterwards, you will pass another border and go to Basel in Switzerland. Basel is a city with many facets such as its old town. The Rhine curves through the city and divides the town into two parts. Situated on the south and west bank is Great Basel with the medieval old town at its center. Little Basel, featuring much of the nightlife, is on the north bank.
But to end in beauty and charm, you will travel straight to Eguisheim, one of the most beautiful villages in France. Eguisheim, cradle of the Alsatian vineyard, is wrapped in concentric circles and multicolored around his castle. After this extraordinary day, your driver will bring you safely back to Colmar.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Si votre hébergement est trop éloigné d'un lieu de pick-up, nous contacter
Reviews(115)
We couldn’t be happier with our experience. Our tour guide, Didier, texted us the afternoon before our trip with the pickup location, which was a two minute walk from our hotel. Didier was great! He was knowledgeable, funny, attentive, and a very good driver. He kept checking in with us to make sure we were having a good time and that he was providing the right amount of information. From Colmar, we rode in his comfortable, 7-seater van (there were three other people on the tour) about 15 minutes to the small village of Eguisheim. We got there nice and early, which was great because it was quiet and we felt like we had the village to ourselves. Didier walked us around town for about 1/2 hour or so, pointing out some very interesting sights and answering our questions, and then we were off to Freiberg (about 45 minutes away). Didier walked us to the public market/cathedral and gave us some information about the area before letting us wander around on our own for 2 hours. My wife and I walked around the market, went inside the cathedral, and stopped for lunch at a restaurant nearby. Then, we were off to Basel (another 45 minutes or so). Didier parked and walked us around the old part of the city. He even recommended a good place to get chocolate. We were in Basel for about an hour and a half before we were on the road again. The whole tour was about 7 hours, and we felt like each leg was the perfect amount of time. Didier spoke English very well and made us feel comfortable and safe the whole time. He provided just enough background information about where we were (he didn’t inundate us, which can be exhausting, but we felt well informed the whole time). If you’re in the Alsace region, this activity is a must-do! This has been the absolute highlight of our trip!
This 3-country day tour was absolutely magical! Experiencing France, Germany, and Switzerland in a single day is an unforgettable whirlwind. Our guide Didier was incredibly patient, accommodating, and knowledgeable, making the entire day flow seamlessly. I highly recommend this tour. Didier went above and beyond, pointing out historical landmarks and graciously snapping photos. Visiting three distinct countries in one day was an adventure we will never forget!
We had a wonderful time. Our guide was fantastic and everything was so perfect. We would highly recommend our guide and the tour
Great full day tour. Laura was our tour guide and she was fantastic. Very cool and interesting to be able to visit 3 x countries in one day. Would recommend!
Great experience!!! We really enjoyed in this tour and warmly recommend. Our tour guide Didier was really helpful and full of knowledge.
Good tour, but one of the stops in the script, Neuf-Brisach, was completely ignored and no explanation was given.
Hello, Thank you for your feedback. I’m very sorry that the stop in Neuf-Brisach was not included or explained during the tour. This stop is normally part of the itinerary and should not have been missed. I truly appreciate your comment, as it helps us improve our service. I hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again for a better experience. Kind regards
Our driver and tour guide was terrific. He was kind of understanding and had plenty of information about each of our locations. Unfortunately, the weather prohibited us from exploring things outside. It was exceedingly cold and exceedingly rainy, and this trip really needed to be postponed for another day. This was not tour guides fault.
Hi, Thank you very much for your kind words, I truly appreciate it. I’m really glad you enjoyed the guidance and the information shared during the tour. I’m sorry the weather didn’t allow you to fully enjoy the experience. Unfortunately, it’s something we can’t control, but I completely understand your disappointment. I hope you keep fond memories of Alsace despite the weather. Kind regards
Great seeing 3 countries in just a of few hours. Scenic ride. Monseiur Didier was our excellent knowledgeable guide and chauffeur.
Our tour guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable and personable. We enjoyed each town we visited however it felt very rushed as we only had about 1.5 hours at each. We would’ve preferred a longer tour to have more time. Overall, we’re glad we did it.
Very good day with Didier our guide for this excursion. Many explanations from him, it is very courteous and pleasant. Picking us up and taking us back to our hotel is really a plus! If we had to improve this tour a little more free time in Freiburg and especially in Eguisheim would be desirable (especially since there was time instead of finishing at 5 pm we could do 5:30 pm or even 6 pm).
