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Basel & Strasbourg Christmas Markets by Rail

Basel & Strasbourg Christmas Markets by Rail, a rail journey with Tailor Made Rail

Get into the festive spirit with a wonderful twin-centre Christmas market break to Basel and Strasbourg. Take the Eurostar and high-speed TGV down to Basel, just over the Swiss border and then return via Strasbourg, with 2 nights to explore this wonderful setting for a Christmas market.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Basel

    London to Basel

    Eurostar to Paris, walk to Gare de l'Est for the onward connection to Basel via Strasbourg. Check in for a 3-night stay at Hotel GAIA.

  2. Day 2overnight: Basel

    Basel

    Explore Basel's museums and galleries and the Christmas market on Barfusserplatz and Munsterplatz. Optional day trip to another Christmas market such as Montreux, or an alpine setting like Wengen or Interlaken.

  3. Day 3overnight: Basel

    Basel

    Second free day in Basel, with the option of a day trip elsewhere.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Strasbourg

    Basel to Strasbourg

    Regional rail service back to Strasbourg; no seat reservations required, so timings are flexible. Check in at the Hotel des Vosges.

  5. Day 5overnight: Strasbourg

    Strasbourg

    Explore Strasbourg's half-timbered old quarter, its cathedral, and its Christmas markets, among the oldest in France.

  6. Day 6rail

    Strasbourg to London

    High-speed TGV back to the Gare de l'Est in Paris, then the Eurostar to the UK.

Included

  • Standard Class rail travel with seat reservations
  • 5 nights' handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • A free day of travel from Basel or Strasbourg
  • Comprehensive directions to your hotel
  • Easy-to-follow travel documentation
  • Despatch of tickets by email, post or collection

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