Alsace tour in summer

Discover Alsace through a roadtrip between wines tasting in the best vineyards of the region, Alsatian specialities to appreciate and the visit the castle Haut-Koenisbourg and the most beautiful villages like Riquewhir and Kaysersberg. Enjoy also a walk in Strasbourg to discover this beautiful city and its Cathedral. Between spring and summer, take advantage of the sunny days in Alsace to enjoy the colorful villages in bloom.

Recommended duration
4 days

Average price / person
1500€

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Wines, gastronomy and heritage

Colorful half-timbered houses, vineyards as far as the eye can see, exceptional gastronomy, no doubt we are in Alsace. Follow the Alsace wine route and taste the 7 grape varieties of the region such as Riesling, Pinot Gris, and of course Gewurztraminer. The welcoming winegrowers offer many experiences to make you appreciate Alsatian wines: food and wine pairing, blind tasting, Alsatian dinner, etc.

The rich gastronomy of the Alsatian region is a real asset, taste the many typical dishes such as sauerkraut, tarte flambée, Spätzles,… but also biscuits and delicacies such as gingerbread, manneles, pretzels, Kougelhopf and so many others.

Discover the charming villages with colorful houses and alleys full of artisan shops and local products: Riquewihr, Colmar, Kaysesberg, Eguisheim and so many others will leave you speechless in the face of the charm and beauty they emanate. If you ead up you will see the storks in their nest perched on the roofs of the houses.

Also visit Strasbourg, its Cathedral and its historic center, must-see of Alsace.

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Day 1

Arriving in Strasbourg, a rental car awaits you and you can head to the Haut-Koenisbourg castle for a guided tour.

Have lunch in a typical Scherwiller restaurant and taste wines from the region’s Riesling and Pinot Gris vineyards.

You will then arrive in Colmar, where you will stay for 3 nights in a luxury hotel.

Day 2

In the morning, visit Colmar, with its cobbled streets surrounded by half-timbered houses and flower-bedecked bridges.

In the afternoon, stroll through the flower-filled villages of Kaysersberg and Riquewihr.

Visit the village of Riquewhir to sample local products such as pretzels, Riquewihr macaroons and gingerbread. You can also visit the famous Christmas store, open all year round.

Discover Kaysersberg and its Schlossberg castle. Taste the best Kougelhopf in Alsace and visit local artisan stores.

Day 3

In the morning, visit two Alsatian villages: Ribeauvillé and Eguisheim.

After lunch in Eguisheim, spend the afternoon tasting wines such as Gewurtztraminer and Pinot Noir in the village vineyards.

For dinner, take advantage of a private cooking class to learn how to prepare Alsatian dishes and enjoy them right afterwards.

Day 4

Discover Strasbourg with a local guide, including a visit to the historic center, the cathedral, a stroll along the canals, and lunch to discover new Alsatian dishes.

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(Experienced in July 2022)

Enjoy an early-morning stroll through the villages, where the light is magnificent and there are few crowds.
Take time to savor Alsatian gastronomy: tarts flambées, sauerkraut, pretzels, Kougelhopff, etc. And sample Alsace’s 7 varietals of wine.
Discover local craft stores: pottery, ceramics, glassware, gingerbread-making, etc.

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