Spend 4 days seeing all that Alsace has to offer as you embark down the Route du Vin; explore the city of Strasbourg, visit the village of Riquewihr and taste over 20 wines at a number of wineries along the route.
Return Eurotunnel travel
Indulge in local wines and perfectly matched Alsatian specialties in a boutique wine bar
3 nights and 4 days staying in the delightful city of Strasbourg, exploring the very best of the Alsace wine region
2 days of chauffeured tours; visiting 6 different wineries and tasting more than 20 wines
Rest your head in a centrally located 3* hotel. We also have 4* and 5* options available
This is a guide price based on 2 people travelling together and sharing a room.
This package is based on self drive Eurotunnel travel. Please ask for flight options
Drive at leisure to the stunning region of Alsace where you will discover the beautiful city of Strasbourg with a great deal of architectural and historical heritage to admire. Stay three nights in a central 3* hotel. Your Alsace wine tour begins with a pre-dinner tasting, offering a range of the region’s four of the most prestigious wines along with cheeses and local delicacies.
Your first full day begins with a visit to the Mittelbergheim region, famous for the Zotzenberg, Katelberg and Wiebelsberg Grand Crus. Here you will sample a variety of different grape varieties including Pinot Blanc, Sylvaner and Riesling. This is followed by a visit to Dambach la ville which is considered to be the heart of the Alsace wine region and home of the Grand Cru ‘Frankenstein’ as well as the world famous Riesling and Gewurztraminer. This includes a wine tasting in a ‘caveau’ – the name given to local wineries. You’ll be able to enjoy free time for lunch and to explore at your leisure before moving on to the medieval town of Riquewihr region where Riesling is the dominant grape variety in addition to Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer and Muscat.
Your third day includes a visit to the chocolate box town of Obernai; enjoy a walking tour, explore the winding streets, old houses with multi coloured tiles for which is so typical of this region. Stop for a wine tasting session in a local winery here before continuing along the wine route to a second caveau. This evening, perhaps visit one of the restaurants on our recommended dining list?
On your final day in the city, stroll though the historical centre of Strasbourg- a classified UNESCO World Heritage Site, the first city in France to be so honoured. If you have not done it yet, visit the sandstone Gothic Cathedral with its famous astronomical clock.
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