along the water & vineyards
ALSATIAN GETAWAY
BETWEEN STARSBOURG & COLMAR
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
Take a light-hearted journey through Alsace. Renowned for its unique charm with its wine route lined with amazing wine estates, its gentle rivers and flowering canals, its colourful half-timbered houses and its gourmet cuisine. Between Strasbourg and Colmar, you will be immersed in this beautiful region and will adore its naturally warm atmosphere.
WHAT TO EXPECT ?
2 nights in a 4* hotel in Strasbourg with breakfast
Sightseeing cruise in Strasbourg (1h)
Guided walking tour of the iconic districts of Strasbourg with local specialties tasting (3h)
Tickets to visit the Haut-Kœnigsbourg Castle in Orschwiller
2 nights in a 4* hotel in Colmar with breakfast
Commented boat ride on the Little Venice in Colmar (1h)
Guided bike tour to discover the vineyards and surrounding villages, wine tastings (3h).
OPTIONAL SUGGESTIONS
Dinners in typical restaurants
Guide for your visits
Transfers or driver at disposal half/full days (car or bus)
Or any other specific request.
WHAT IS FLEXIBLE ?
Absolutely everything !
100% of the program above is flexible, from the hotel category to the various services mentioned.
Your trip starts in Strasbourg – free day.
We recommend starting your getaway with a stroll in a district worthy of a postcard, La Petite France. This picturesque neighborhood on the Grande île with its half-timbered houses, is classified as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.
Option: Guided night tour of Strasbourg on a horse-drawn carriage, accompanied by a glass of Alsatian wine.
Night in a 4* hotel in Strasbourg.
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and then set out to discover the most beautiful neighborhoods and monuments of Strasbourg, such as the Palais du Rhin and the European Quarter, all while cruising along the waterways. Sightseeing cruise in Strasbourg (1h).
In the afternoon, prepare your taste buds for a journey through the local cuisine during a guided tour of Strasbourg through its charming and colorful streets. Guided walking tour of the iconic districts of Strasbourg with local specialties tasting (3h).
After breakfast, head towards Colmar.
We recommend stopping for lunch in the beautiful town of Obernai.
On the way, make a stop in Orschwiller for a self-guided visit of a stunning fortified castle at 757 meters altitude, offering an exceptional panoramic view of the Alsace plain, the Vosges and the Black Forest. Tickets for the visit of the Haut-Kœnigsbourg Castle included.
Arrive in the capital of Alsace wines: Colmar. Renowned for the charm of its canals and its atypical architectural style, we recommend getting lost in its cobbled streets and enjoying the beauty of its small houses with surprising facades of colors.
Option: Visit the cellars of a large family winery and taste 3 wines on its panoramic terrace, near Colmar.
Overnight in a 4* hotel in Colmar.
Enjoy a gentle wake-up and savor your delicious breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, let yourself be carried away along the Lauch river, lined with charming typical houses and lush vegetation. Guided boat tour of Petite Venise (1h).
In the early afternoon, we offer you a unique off-the-beaten-path experience to discover the region’s rich wine heritage: medieval villages, family-owned wineries, and exceptional wines.
Guided bike tour to discover the vineyards and surrounding villages, wine tastings (3h).
Night in a 4* hotel in Colmar.
After your breakfast, enjoy the city and its surroundings a little more and then leave for your return journey. You can also extend your stay on request!
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