Six nights in December: two in Colmar for the markets and wine villages, one at the Hôtel-Dieu in Lyon with dinner at Paul Bocuse, three in Val d'Isère with two full ski days. First-class train, 4- and 5-star hotels.
Route6 nights · 3 stops
Day 1
Private transfer from the airport to Colmar in a luxury vehicle.
Colmar Christmas Market.
The magic of Christmas spreads throughout the old town with a succession of wooden chalets, enchanting decorations and light displays.
Night in Colmar.
Day 2
Kayserberg, Riquewhir and Eguisheim.
Spend a day discovering some of the charming villages of Alsace with a private guide. Start with Eguisheim with a network of ancient streets where time seems to have stood still. Wine tasting in a fine wine cellar open for Christmas. Continue to Riquewihr, one of the most beautiful villages of Alsace. And finish with Kaysersberg and its farmers' Christmas market.
Night in Colmar.
Day 3
Private transfer to the Strasbourg station. First-class train ride to Lyon, followed by a transfer to the historic Hôtel-Dieu in Lyon, now a luxury hotel.
Private guided tour of Old Lyon.
Near the majestic Gothic cathedral of Fourvière, you will push open the doors to a maze of stunning courtyards and passageways known as "traboules". You will have the pleasure of tasting Lyon's pralines, Cerdon wine, and receive a handcrafted silk square made in Lyon ! You will en the day with a dinner at the gourmet restaurant of Paul Bocuse, Tête d'Oie.
Night in Lyon.
Day 4
Private transfer from Lyon to Val d'Isère.
Val d'Isère embodies alpine luxury and adventure, offering an unforgettable skiing experience in one of France's most iconic resorts. Nestled in the stunning Tarentaise Valley, this ski resort boasts over 300 km of slopes. But beyond skiing, the picturesque village of Val d'Isère captivates with its luxury hotels, gourmet cuisine, and vibrant atmosphere, featuring cobblestone streets and Savoyard authenticity. Val d'Isère promises you an unforgettable experience in the heart of the French Alps.
Night in Val d'Isère.
Day 5
A day of skiing.
You will enjoy a full day of skiing with exceptional snow conditions. In Val d'Isère, a team of expert groomers works tirelessly every evening to ensure the slopes are in flawless condition.
Night in Val d'Isère.
Day 6
Another day of skiing.
Night in Val d'Isère.
Day 7
Transfer to Geneva or Lyon airport for your flight.
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From the last weekend of November to December 24, when the Alsace markets are open; Val d'Isère's season starts in late November, so early to mid-December combines both with fewer people than the holiday weeks. Christmas week itself is possible but the slopes and hotels are at peak rates. Book by September.
Reviews from travelers who booked with us, in France.
Barcelona to Nice along the Mediterranean
We had a wonderful time making the journey along the Mediterranean coast. Starting in Barcelona we were able to visit the newly opened Sagrada de Familia with a wonderful guide - one of the highlights our trip. We had an early entry so the crowds were easily managed and we were able to enjoy both inside and out. The next day we had another great guide who showed us the Jewish history and historical presence in Barcel…
We had a wonderful time making the journey along the Mediterranean coast. Starting in Barcelona we were able to visit the newly opened Sagrada de Familia with a wonderful guide - one of the highlights our trip. We had an early entry so the crowds were easily managed and we were able to enjoy both inside and out. The next day we had another great guide who showed us the Jewish history and historical presence in Barcelona. After Barcelona, we went to Girona, which was a wonderful surprise. We stayed at a lovely hotel in the old town that was a converted palace. Our tour here of the old town focusing on Jewish history was incredible. The next day we had an all day small group tour of Dali's house and museum - both well worth the travel including the incredible views along the Costa Brava. Travelling by car along the southern coast of France was relatively easily finding great things to see - Pone du Gard, Baux de Provence town and castle, St. Paul de Vence and finally Nice. An electric bike ride in Nice was also wonderful.
A very good overall experience
My overall experience with Mobee International was very good. My specialist was Emilie and she made all my wishes to happen within my budget. All the services that she booked for my family and I worked out smoothly, and the communication was good. The only problem was one of the hotels that she booked, it was a bad one called Kaliope in Lavandou. It was clear to me that she didn’t have any better understanding of tha…
My overall experience with Mobee International was very good. My specialist was Emilie and she made all my wishes to happen within my budget. All the services that she booked for my family and I worked out smoothly, and the communication was good. The only problem was one of the hotels that she booked, it was a bad one called Kaliope in Lavandou. It was clear to me that she didn’t have any better understanding of that place than I had looking at their website. They should have a better way to get someone local to visit the places before booking it to their clients. Luckily it was just a brief part of a much bigger trip.
Family of four, London to Paris
Did 8 day London to Paris trip with family of 4. Agency had arranged pick up from airport to hotel, which was nice that I did not have to worry about taxis scams. Hotels chosen were the Cumberland in London and Paris art hotel in Paris. Both were in the busy parts of town, which was what we asked for. Our activities were tailored to what we wanted. We did Tea bus tour, London eye, Tower London, Webmeister Abby and Ma…
Did 8 day London to Paris trip with family of 4. Agency had arranged pick up from airport to hotel, which was nice that I did not have to worry about taxis scams. Hotels chosen were the Cumberland in London and Paris art hotel in Paris. Both were in the busy parts of town, which was what we asked for. Our activities were tailored to what we wanted. We did Tea bus tour, London eye, Tower London, Webmeister Abby and Madame Tussauds wax museum. It was nice to not to worry about getting ticket, making sure they are not sold out, how to buy, etc, as this was all taken care of for us. Eurostar train to Paris was great and highly recommend, easier than plane. In Paris we did Disneyland, Eiffel Tower, Cruise on Seine river, Louvre, and Notre dame. Had Sebastian as a tour guide for family friendly guided tour of Louvre was great, highly recommended if bringing young children. Again, didn't stress over tickets or times as Caroline, our travel agent, took care of this for us.
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Between the last weekend of November and December 24, when the Alsace markets are open. Val d'Isère's ski season starts in late November, so early to mid-December combines both with fewer people than the holiday weeks. Christmas week itself is possible, but slopes and hotels are at peak rates. We recommend booking by September.
No. Days 5 and 6 are free days on Val d'Isère's 300 km of slopes for those who ski, and since ski passes, equipment rental and lessons are not included, non-skiers simply use the time differently. The village, with its cobbled streets, Savoyard food and hotels, is pleasant for a slower couple of days. Half-board in Val d'Isère is available on request.
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