• Welcome dinner

• Accommodations in boutique hostels

• Daily Breakfast, 3 two course dinners

• Visit 3 countries

  • Munich (Germany), Strasbourg & Colmar (France), and Basel (Switzerland)

• Local Tour Guides

• Visit famous Christmas Markets

• World War II Tour

• Visit to Strasbourg Cathedral

• Neuschwanstein Castle Day Trip

• Private walking tours

• Train tickets between countries

• Cheese Tasting in Switzerland

• Christmas market food tour

• Day trip to Colmar (Christmas capital!)

• Chocolate Making Experience

• See the Changing of the Guards

• Fondue Dinner

• A stress free way to travel Germany, France, and Switzerland and make new friends

• Personal travel insurance

• International flights

• Intercity transport

• Airport pickup/drop off

• Personal expenses

• Visas (if applicable)

Shared rooms in highly rated hostels. The rooms will be shared between 4-6 travelers also on the trip.

Some rooms may have bathrooms located outside of the room, please bring shower shoes if you’d like.

The trip starts in Munich, Germany and ends in Basel, Switzerland.

This trip is perfect for people that love exploring new cities, walking through historic streets, and soaking up the best sights and Christmas magic. European cities are best explored on foot, and we’ll be averaging 15k-20k steps each day.

This trip is meant to be exploring Europe in a budget friendly way! That means staying in hostels (highly rated) and using public transport.

If this sounds okay to you, you’ll love this iconic trip!

If you’re from the U.S., Canada, Australia, or most of Europe, you don’t need a visa to visit the Germany, France, or Switzerland for short trips under 90 days, but you may need a quick online travel authorization.

Here’s the breakdown:

• ETIAS (the EU version of an entry authorization) is not required yet, but it might launch in 2026. If it does, it’ll be super easy to complete online and costs €7. We’ll keep you updated if that becomes necessary.

Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel dates!

We will be taking high-speed trains for a smooth and comfortable ride between Germany, France, and Switzerland.

We recommend packing light! A carry-on sized suitcase or backpack is ideal since we’ll be moving between cities via public transport and staying in shared hostel rooms.

We recommend arriving by 3:00PM on Day 1 to allow enough time to go through customs, get to the first accommodation, and settle in before our welcome dinner. The recommended airport is Munich Airport (MUC)

On Day 10 there are no scheduled activities, so you’re free to leave whenever works best for you. If you have a later flight, you can take the morning to explore a bit more before heading to the airport. The airport is EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL).