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Spend the holidays with us in Paris & Alsace

DATES: November 30th – December 7th, 2024

Illuminated view of a decorated Paris shopping mall interior during the holiday season.

Why travel with us?

Our team has spent countless hours planning trips, traveling, and experiencing new cultures. Our travel expertise and our passion to build a community of travel girls is what led us to start Scout Escapes. We love that traveling can create life-long friendships through experiences you’ll never forget. Here’s what our group trips can offer you:

  • Expert team to research & plan every trip detail
  • Bespoke itineraries with a balance of activities & free time
  • Small-group environment to forge true connections
  • Private bucket-list experiences with trusted guides, drivers & vendors
  • Top-notch boutique & luxury hotel selection

How it works

REGISTER

Register online to receive confirmation information & book a call with our team to go over group trip details

CONFIRM

Confirm your spot with our trip deposit & booking agreement. Set up your payment plan or financing with Affirm

PREPARE

Prepare for your trip by filling out our detailed questionnaires, joining our group trip chat & pre-trip welcome call

HOTEL SELECTION

Where are we staying?

We have chosen two of our favorite 4* properties in Paris and Strasbourg in central locations with amazing amenities and breakfast included daily!

The Pulitzer Paris is a charming boutique hotel nearby some of Paris’s best sightseeing in a neighborhood where you can experience true Parisian life! With a cozy bar, excellent breakfast &  spacious rooms – it’s the perfect hotel to call home while we explore Paris!

The LĂ©onor Strasbourg is perfectly located near the center of Strasbourg, just a quick walk to all of the adorable Christmas Markets and festive sightseeing. 

ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS

What are we doing?

We have crafted a balanced itinerary in order for you to get the most of your trip with us while having plenty of free time to explore on your own! 

Being a holiday trip, we have chosen festive experiences in each destination and will be visiting the world renowned Christmas Markets as well as the charming fairytale village of Colmar!

Sample Itinerary:

  • Day 1: Arrival day & après ski-themed welcome dinner
  • Day 2: Paris Museum Day, La Magie de Noel Christmas market, Christmas lights walking tour
  • Day 3: Paris foodie tour, explore Montmartre and the Abbesses Christmas market, Eiffel Tower sparkle
  • Day 4: Galeries Lafayette Christmas shopping, Festive high tea at the Ritz
  • Day 5: Train from Paris to Strasbourg, explore the the Strasbourg Christmas markets 
  • Day 6: Day trip to the fairytale village of Colmar
  • Day 7: Free time to explore Strasbourg or optional day trip to Riquewihr, festive farewell dinner 
  • Day 8: Departure day

FESTIVE France

Pricing & Inclusions

What’s included

€5500 euros

  • 4-star hotels & daily breakfast in Paris and Strasbourg (based on double occupancy)
  • Private airport transport
  • Internal transfers & train tickets
  • Festive afternoon tea in at The Ritz Paris
  • Walking tours of the Christmas markets, Christmas lights and the best Christmas shopping
  • Exploring our favorite neighborhoods of Paris
  • Paris Museum tickets 
  • Day trip to the fairytale village of Colmar 
  • Private Paris foodie tour 
  • Welcome and farewell dinners
  • Other surprises!

What’s not included

  • Flights
  • Meals not mentioned
  • Taxis/transit on personal time
  • Travel insurance (required)

Payment information

  • €750 non-refundable deposit required to confirm your spot
  • Scheduled payments are due upon receipt. There is a $30 fee for late payments made after 15 days
Beautifully decorated half-timbered house in Colmar, France, adorned with Christmas decorations.

Who is this trip for?

This trip is perfect for open-minded travel lovers looking to make genuine connections and partake in amazing experiences! Our goal is to organize a trip filled with positive and easy-going girls who are up for anything.

Unlike many other group trips, we want our group sizes to feel comfortable and intimate. We want to create an environment where everyone is able to get to know each other and make friends for life.

unique considerations

  • This trip starts in Paris and ends in Strasbourg, but we will provide you with high-speed train tickets straight from Strasbourg to CDG airport for departure
  • We will be prioritizing festive experiences in these destinations with a mix of cultural experiences
Stephanie

Meet your host

travel photographer and blogger

Stephanie is a photographer and travel blogger who loves capturing beautiful destinations (and food!). She is fluent in ASL and her love languages are perfect travel itineraries and Mezcal cocktails. She has been to over 20 countries and 6 continents and is always itching to explore. Her favorite destinations are Iceland and Australia!

Sit back & relax, you’re in good hands

Questions about our group trips? We have answers.

Our trips are open to anyone aged 21+. We offer segmented trips for specific age ranges: Scout Escapes for our Gen Z and Millennial travelers -or- Scout Escapes+ for our mother/daughter and Gen X and beyond travelers. We offer different itineraries tailored to each age group to foster friendship and exploration!

All attendees are required to submit an extensive questionnaire that helps us get to know you and pair roommates. We take into account sleeping habits, travel preferences, tidiness, personality, hobbies and interests to choose your roommate. We also open our Instagram group chat if you prefer to find a roommate with someone you vibe with on your own. If you prefer to be solo, single rooms are an additional fee & subject to availability.

Our group trips are bespoke itineraries, curated with luxury hotels and private experiences. We exclusively select 4 and 5-star hotels and prioritize private guided activities and luxury transportation with trusted travel partners in the industry to provide you with an exceptional trip that is worth the price tag. 

Yes, you can absolutely do things on your own. We have scheduled free time in every destination and provide you with a list of suggestions for activities. You’re welcome to explore on your own or opt in with the group for an optional free time activity. 

Absolutely! Our trips are open to first-time travelers and travel veterans alike. We craft our trips in detail and can assist you every step of the way. You’ll be given an abundance of information, including destination info, travel tips, packing list, and restaurant and free-time recommendations. As always, you will also have your expert host and local guides with you during the entire trip!

With the ever-changing foreign exchange rate,  it’s easier for us to price our trips in Euros as this is how we pay our vendors. But don’t worry – we do the exchange rate for you when sending invoices so you will be charged in USD at a flat 1.10 exchange rate.

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