A great taste of the old imperial city. The southern Alsace region offers a wealth of choices for short-term vacationers. It abounds with opportunities to learn about culture and discover diverse landscapes as well as visit important sites of historic and technological significance. Why not an all-in-one trip?
Duration:
4 days, 3 nights
Included services:
- 3 overnight stays with half-board at a bed and breakfast along the famous Wine Route (Sunday/ Monday) or Mulhouse (Thursday/Friday/Saturday)
- Breakfast buffet and 3-course meal
- City tour of Strasbourg
- City tour of Colmar
- Entrance to the house where Albert Schweitzer was born
- Wine tasting with traditional Kouglof (Bundt cake)
- Entrance to the Cultural Heritage Museum in Ungersheim
- Entrance to the Automobile Museum
Price:
Starting at 199 EUR per person.
Detailed trip description:
Day 1: Strasbourg – Colmar
After arrival in Colmar via Strasbourg, you will get to enjoy a tour of the old European city, followed by dinner and an overnight stay. Your accommodation will be located at the center of Colmar or on the southern arm of the Wine Route in a beautiful 2- or 3-star hotel.
Day 2: Colmar – Riquewihr
Sightseeing in Colmar: the Maison Pfister, the 1438 Customs House, the “Little Tuscany“ of the historic city center with its canals, and the Unterlinden Museum with the famous Isenheim alter of Matthias Grünewald. After taking in the sights, you will be treated to an afternoon daytrip to Kaysersberg, the birthplace of Albert Schweitzer, as well as the walled wine village of Riquewhir. Wine tasting and a piece of Kouglof (Bundt cake) along with a tour with our favorite winemaker round off the trip. The day draws to a close with dinner at the hotel.
Day 3: Upper Rhine Valley
The beautiful wine villages of the Upper Alsace region lead to Ungersheim and the Cultural Heritage Museum. On your stroll through the region’s culture, take a look over the shoulder of a skilled artisan. Afterwards, you’re off to Mulhouse to visit the world’s largest collection of classic cars – the Automobile Museum of the Schlumpf brothers. All this is followed by dinner at the hotel.
Day 4: Trip Home
Details, Prices + Conditions:
* Christmas market from November 29 – December 23. Arrival Sundays or Mondays – all other days subject to additional fees, arrival Thursdays in Mulhouse.Travel Number
181aFR12Jan. 1 - Mar. 31
Nov. 1 - Nov. 26Apr. 1 - Oct. 31 Christmas Market
Nov. 27 - Dec. 23*Single Room **/***-Hotel on
the Wine Route199 EUR 209 EUR 219 EUR starting at
75 EUR
Visitor’s tax: 1.50 EUR – 2.00 EUR per person per night
1 free single room for groups with more than 18 participants
1 double room for groups with more than 40 participants
Contact + Booking
Touren Service Schweda GmbH
Hafenstraße 20
77694 Kehl am Rhein
Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 7851 99280
Fax: +49 (0) 7851 992830
info@touren-service.de
