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9 Days / 8 Nights · Private · Max 30 Guests
Three countries, one river, and some of Europe's most quietly stunning landscapes.
Black Forest, Alsace & Switzerland
From $4,999 per person
★★★★★ 4.9 · 272 Reviews on TripAdvisor
At a Glance
A 9-day all-inclusive three-country private tour through castles, magnificent scenery, and wine country where Germany, France, and Switzerland meet along the Rhine — featuring Hohenzollern Castle, Strasbourg, Colmar, Lucerne, and Mount Pilatus.
This tour explores the fascinating junction where Germany, France, and Switzerland meet along the Rhine River, featuring castles in both countries, charming wine villages, Rhine cruising, and cultural landmarks that span three distinct cultures.
Three nights in Alsace immerse you in France's most picturesque wine country. You'll visit the 12th-century Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle perched high above the vineyards, wind through the Alsatian Wine Route's picture-perfect villages with wine tastings, and explore Strasbourg's old town with its Cathedral of Notre Dame and 142-meter spire, plus the enchanting La Petite France district. Colmar brings the Tanner's District, Little Venice, and the birthplace of the creator of the Statue of Liberty.
The German chapter features Freiburg's Gothic cathedral, Europe's largest wine cooperative with cellar exploration and tasting, and the dramatic castles of Hohenzollern and Lichtenstein perched on their hilltops. Two nights at Lake Titisee in the heart of the Black Forest provide a perfect base.
The Swiss finale brings Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen — where 600,000 liters of water crash down 23 meters every second — the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge of Lucerne, and an ascent of Mount Pilatus via the world's steepest cogwheel train with views across mountains, plains, and lakes. A Swiss Folklore Farewell Dinner with entertainment caps the journey.
Highlights
✦12th-century Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle with guided interior tour
✦Alsatian Wine Route villages with wine tasting
✦Strasbourg old town and Cathedral of Notre Dame
✦Colmar's Tanner's District and Little Venice
✦Hohenzollern Castle with Prussian imperial artifacts
✦Lichtenstein Castle with panoramic countryside views
✦Freiburg's Gothic cathedral and Europe's largest wine cooperative
✦Rhine Falls — Europe's largest waterfall
✦Lucerne's Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge
✦Mount Pilatus ascent via the world's steepest cogwheel train
✦Swiss Folklore Farewell Dinner with entertainment
Your Journey
Where Germany, France, and Switzerland meet along the Rhine, a region of astonishing variety unfolds. Alsatian villages with half-timbered houses and world-class wine, castles perched on wooded hilltops, the raw power of the Rhine Falls, and the crystalline beauty of Lake Lucerne — all connected by drives that are experiences in themselves. This tour moves through three cultures in nine days, and each one leaves its mark.
Day 1 · Departure
Day 2
Haut-Koenigsbourg & Alsatian Wine Route
Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle rises above the Rhine plain, a twelfth-century fortress restored to its medieval grandeur. Below it, the Alsatian Wine Route threads through villages where half-timbered houses lean over flower-filled lanes, and a wine tasting proves why this region has been producing some of Europe's finest vintages for centuries.
Orschwiller / Alsace
Hotel in Alsace
Breakfast, Dinner
✦Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle Tour
✦Alsatian Wine Route Villages
✦Wine Tasting
Day 3
Strasbourg & Colmar
Strasbourg's old town is a UNESCO treasure — the soaring spire of its cathedral, the canals of La Petite France reflecting pastel facades. Colmar follows with its own charms: the Tanner's District, Little Venice, and the Bartholdi Museum, where the man who created the Statue of Liberty was born.
Strasbourg / Colmar
Hotel in Alsace
Breakfast, Dinner
✦Strasbourg Old Town & Cathedral
✦La Petite France District
✦Colmar — Tanner's District & Little Venice
Day 4
Freiburg, Breisach & Black Forest
Freiburg's sunny old city and Gothic cathedral give way to Europe's largest wine cooperative, where underground cellars tell the story of Baden winemaking. The Rhine at Breisach marks the border, and the drive into the Black Forest leads to Lake Titisee, where the landscape shifts to dark forest and still water.
Freiburg / Lake Titisee
Hotel at Lake Titisee
Breakfast, Dinner
Alsace → Titisee: ~2h
✦Freiburg Old City Walk
✦Wine Cooperative Cellar Tour
Day 5
Hohenzollern & Lichtenstein Castles
Hohenzollern Castle commands its hilltop with imperial authority — Prussian crowns and German imperial artifacts fill its halls. Lichtenstein Castle, still privately owned, offers a more intimate experience with panoramic views across the Swabian countryside. Two castles, two personalities.
Hohenzollern / Lichtenstein
Hotel at Lake Titisee
Breakfast, Dinner
~1.5h each way
✦Hohenzollern Castle Interior Tour
✦Lichtenstein Castle Tour
Day 6
Rhine Falls & Lucerne
The Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen is Europe's largest waterfall — six hundred thousand liters per second in summer, a wall of mist and thunder. Switzerland opens beyond it: Lucerne's Lion Monument, the medieval Chapel Bridge, and an old town that invites wandering.
Schaffhausen / Lucerne
Hotel in Lucerne
Breakfast, Dinner
Titisee → Lucerne: ~2.5h
✦Rhine Falls Visit
✦Lucerne — Lion Monument & Chapel Bridge
✦Lucerne Old Town Stroll
Day 7
Mount Pilatus & Lucerne
Mount Pilatus demands the morning — the steepest cogwheel train in the world climbs to views that stretch across mountains, plains, and lakes. Swiss hot chocolate at the summit tastes different up here. The descent by cable car, a free afternoon in Lucerne, and a Swiss Folklore farewell dinner close the journey with warmth and spectacle.
Lucerne / Mount Pilatus
Hotel in Lucerne
Breakfast, Dinner
✦Mount Pilatus Cogwheel Train
✦Swiss Hot Chocolate Break
✦Swiss Folklore Farewell Dinner
Day 8 · Return
A final breakfast with Alpine views, and the transfer to Zurich Airport. Three countries, seven days of discovery, and a collection of moments that range from thundering waterfalls to quiet wine cellars.
Zurich
Breakfast
Lucerne → Zurich Airport: ~1h
✦Airport Transfer
What's Included
✓Door-to-door transportation throughout the tour
✓7 breakfast buffets
✓Welcome dinner and additional dinners with beverages
✓Swiss Folklore Farewell Dinner with entertainment
✓7 nights accommodation (Alsace 3 nights, Lake Titisee 2 nights, Lake Lucerne 2 nights)
✓All entrance fees, taxes, and local guide fees
✓Wine tasting sessions along the Alsatian Wine Route
✓Mount Pilatus cogwheel train and cable car
✓Inside visits at all castles (not drive-by tours)
✓Tour director services throughout
✓Airport transfers from/to Zurich Airport
✓Money-back satisfaction guarantee
✓Free cancellation up to 24h before departure
✗Air fare
✗Personal expenses
✗Lunches
✗Gratuities for driver and local guides
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Money-Back Guarantee
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Flexible Booking
Change dates up to 30 days before departure. Life happens — we get it.
No Hidden Costs
The price you see includes everything. Entrance fees, transport, guide — no surprise extras.
Secure your dates with just $500 deposit per person.
Your Guide
Alessandro & Team
Born in Füssen at the foot of Neuschwanstein, Alessandro grew up with castle stories as bedtime tales. A historian by training and a storyteller by nature, he and his carefully selected team of local guides have accompanied thousands of guests through Central Europe's most remarkable places.
Per Person Pricing
2 Guests
$4,999
4 Guests
$4,299
6 Guests
$3,949
All-inclusive — accommodation, private transport, guides & entrance fees
Your Next Step
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Tell us your preferred dates and group size. We'll craft a personalized itinerary — no payment required until you're completely satisfied.
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Peak season (June–September) books out 4–6 months ahead.
Common Questions
Door-to-door transportation throughout the tour, 7 breakfast buffets, Welcome dinner and additional dinners with beverages, Swiss Folklore Farewell Dinner with entertainment, 7 nights accommodation (Alsace 3 nights, Lake Titisee 2 nights, Lake Lucerne 2 nights), All entrance fees, taxes, and local guide fees, Wine tasting sessions along the Alsatian Wine Route, Mount Pilatus cogwheel train and cable car, Inside visits at all castles (not drive-by tours), Tour director services throughout, Airport transfers from/to Zurich Airport, Money-back satisfaction guarantee.
The Black Forest, Alsace & Switzerland is a 7-day private tour. Including arrival and departure days, plan for 9 days total.
Starting from $4999 per person (based on 2 travelers). Group discounts available for 4+ and 6+ travelers. Secure your dates with a $500 deposit per person.
