On the Alsace wine route
Overview
Day 1
Departure at 8:00 a.m. towards Ostheim . Arrival around 5:00 p.m. Installation at the hotel. Free time to enjoy the hotel facilities. Dinner and night.
Sauerkraut garnished with Alsatian style
Munster plate
Frozen Kougelhopf
Day 2
Breakfast then departure at 9:00 a.m. towards Eguisheim . Arrival around 9:30 a.m. Departure for a guided tour of Eguisheim, cradle of the Alsatian vineyard and classified by mis “The most beautiful villages in France”, you will discover the medieval city built around its castle. Return of the bus at 11:00 a.m. towards Colmar . Arrival around 11:15 a.m. Lunch and free time in the picturesque town, essential passages through the Little Venice and Tanners district, the fishmonger's quay, the Pfister house, the House of the Heads. Return of the bus at 4:00 p.m. towards Bergheim . Arrival around 4:30 p.m. Discovery of the small medieval town located in the heart of the Wine Route. You can take the rampart promenade to discover the village. Return of the bus at 6:00 p.m. towards the hotel. Arrival around 6:15 p.m. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Onion tart or quiche
Smoked parmentier and green salad palette
Floating island
Day 3
Breakfast then departure at 10:00 a.m. towards Ribeauvillé , the city of minstrels. Arrival around 10:15 a.m. Free time to explore the medieval village considered one of the most beautiful villages in the region. Ribeauvillé extends in length along the Strengbach, at the foot of the three castles overlooking the valley, Saint Ulrich, Girsberg and Haut-Ribeaupierre. Typical Alsatian lunch. Return to the bus in the early afternoon towards Riquewihr . Free time to explore the pearl of the Alsatian vineyard, classified among the most beautiful villages in France. Take the bus back to a wine estate, discovery of the estate, the production of wines and tasting . At the end of the day, take the bus back to the hotel.
Winegrower salad
Salmon Escalope with Riesling Creole Rice
Caramel cream
Day 4
Breakfast then departure at 9:30 a.m. towards Mont-Sainte-Odile .
Arrival around 10:30 a.m. Visit to the high place of pilgrimage. Do you know the legend of Sainte-Odile? You will discover it through your visit. Then, return to the bus for a free lunch in Obernai, you can stroll through the historic town center, between picturesque streets and small half-timbered houses. This lunch stop will also be an opportunity to taste the famous Obernai wines. Return of the bus at 1:30 p.m. towards Paris. Arrival around 9:30 p.m.
Itinerary
What is included in this trek package?
- RETURN BY COACH
- The guided tour of Eguisheim
- Discovery of a wine estate and tasting
- The guided tour of Mont-Sainte-Odile
- 3 nights half-board in a 3* hotel at Au Nid des Cigognes (the hotel is equipped with a Wellness area: indoor swimming pool, sauna, hammam)
