French Christmas Magic

in Colmar & Equisheim

Experience the combined old-world magic and romance of Christmas that is often lost in our busy lives, but truly preserved and waiting for you to savor in the Alsace region of France. We’ll start the day with a visit to the Gingerbread factory of Fortwenger, well known beyond French borders and famous for artisan Gingerbread and other traditional Alsatian snacks like Bredele and Nougatine. Based in Gertwiller, the company has been around for over 200 years and selling most delicious French sweats fit for the season.

Our first Christmas Market will be the Marchè Noel in Colmar, where the illuminated town center is decorated like a Christmas fairy tale, creating a festive atmosphere simply unmatched anywhere else in France. It is time to live in the moment, so let’s take it slow and immerse into a world of delicious treats, handcrafted treasures, and streets filled with wooden chalets surrounded by aromas found only at Christmas time.

Our final destination is the medieval town of Equisheim, considered to be one of the top ten most beautiful towns in the French Alsace region. Encircled by the most famous vineyards that give the “vin chaud” (hot mulled wine) its most exquisite taste. All light up in Christmas glow, this town is the perfect destination for a fairytale Christmas. If you’re looking for an extra dose of Christmas joy, don’t miss this trip.

Booking Details

Prices

€109 Adults & Youths
€89 Childen ages 3 - 11 years
€69 Infant ages 0 - 2 years

Departures Dates

14 Dec 2025	Sold Out Tour Booking & Departure Status Color Codes Grey = Not Yet Open to Book Grey indicates the tour is not yet accepting reservations. Tours will open to book 3-4 weeks prior to departure date. Yellow = Open to Book Yellow indicates tour currently accepting reservations but minimum participation is not yet met. Green = Confirmed Departure Green indicates minimum participation has been met and departure is confirmed. Red = Sold Out / Waitlist Only Red indicates tour is currently full, with waitlist only. Grey = Cancelled Grey can also indicate a tour was cancelled.
27 Dec 2025	Confirmed Tour Booking & Departure Status Color Codes Grey = Not Yet Open to Book Grey indicates the tour is not yet accepting reservations. Tours will open to book 3-4 weeks prior to departure date. Yellow = Open to Book Yellow indicates tour currently accepting reservations but minimum participation is not yet met. Green = Confirmed Departure Green indicates minimum participation has been met and departure is confirmed. Red = Sold Out / Waitlist Only Red indicates tour is currently full, with waitlist only. Grey = Cancelled Grey can also indicate a tour was cancelled.	Book It !

Pick Up Time & Place

Departs 0700
Returns 2130
Main Chapel Parking Lot, Ramstein AFB. Please park toward center of the lot.

Included

Round Trip Deluxe Coach
Marchè Noel Christmas Market (Colmar)
Equisheim Christmas Market
RTT Tour Guide

Not Included

Meals, beverages, entrance fees not specifically mentioned as “included" and items of a personal nature.

Cancellation Policy

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Required Documents

All participants must be in possession of a valid US tourist passport during the tour.

Child Safety

German law requires ALL child passengers, regardless of size or age, to have a seat on a bus and use an approved safety seat provided by the customer.

Additional Info

Christmas Markets are NOT stroller friendly environments, for this reason we advise parents to not bring children under 3 years of age on these trips.
This tour requires a moderate amount of walking on cobblestone streets.

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