 Swiss Christmas markets cruise, Strasbourg & the Black Forest itineraryDay 1 Breisach Selected early morning pick-ups and journey to Dover/Folkestone for the 7.00am ferry/Eurotunnel crossing to Calais. Alternatively, join at port or at the Holiday Inn Ashford North. We will then journey through France, Belgium and Germany to Breisach, where you will join the vessel in time for a welcome drink. Evening at leisure in Breisach. Those taking the air option will fly direct from the UK and transfer to the vessel. Passengers taking the overnight crossing from the north of England or Scotland, will depart the previous day and join the vessel on day 1 for dinner. Day 2 Breisach - Basle During breakfast, we cruise to the vibrant Swiss city of Basle, Switzerland’s gateway to the sea. In the afternoon, you will be at leisure to explore Basle’s bustling Christmas markets, boasting over 100 decorated stalls overflowing with gift ideas. The evening is yours at leisure in Basle. Day 3 Basle - Breisach This morning we cruise back to Breisach, arriving around lunchtime. In the afternoon, you can enjoy an optional tour of the Black Forest. This fantastic tour through the enchanting valleys includes a tour of a cuckoo clock factory, where you can see the largest cuckoo clock in the world. Day 4 Breisach - Strasbourg Before you wake, we make our way to Strasbourg, where you’ll be able to explore one of France’s oldest Christmas markets, located within the cobbled streets of ‘Petite France’. In the evening, enjoy an optional evening meal on board or head into Strasbourg, the wine capital of the Alsace. Day 5 Strasbourg After breakfast, journey through France to Calais and the 5.30pm ferry/Eurotunnel crossing to Dover/Folkestone before transferring to your original point of departure. Those taking the air option will transfer directly to the airport for the return flight to the UK. Passengers returning on the overnight crossing to the north of England or Scotland, will transfer to the departure port and arrive in the UK the next day. Timings are correct at time of publish but may be subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed with your joining instructions. 
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