Picturesque Alsace, Strasbourg, Colmar & Charming Villages
Picturesque Alsace, Strasbourg, Colmar & Charming Villages
This tour is no longer available, here are some similar tours:
Picturesque Alsace, Strasbourg, Colmar & Charming Villages
7 Days Starting and ending in France
Visiting: France, Metz, Strasbourg, Alsace, Colmar, Obernai
Tour operator:
Tour code:
fasv
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through the enchanting Alsace region of France with our "Picturesque Alsace, Strasbourg, Colmar & Charming Villages" tour. Discover the medieval allure of Alsace's towns, surrounded by rolling countryside and renowned vineyards. Begin your adventure in Metz, marveling at its Gothic Saint Etienne cathedral. Explore Strasbourg's charming streets, including the historic 'Petit France' district. Enjoy an optional excursion to the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France,' Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr, along the Alsace Wine Route. Delight in Colmar's preserved beauty, known as 'Little Venice,' and savor local wines at a nearby cellar. Conclude your journey in Obernai, nestled among the vineyards of the Vosges Mountains. Stay in comfort at the 3-star Des Vosges in Klingenthal, with convenient coach travel from the UK included. This cultural tour promises a blend of history, architecture, and the finest Alsatian wines.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1
Location: France
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: overnight hotel in northern France
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to our overnight hotel in northern France.
Day 2 : Metz
Location: Metz
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: hotel in Klingenthal
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
En route to our hotel in Klingenthal, where we stay for four nights, we visit Metz with its wonderful Old Town and Gothic Saint Etienne cathedral, said to be one of the highest Gothic structures in Europe, and nicknamed ‘The Good Lord’s Lantern’ due to its large number of stained glass windows.
Day 3 : Strasbourg
Location: Strasbourg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Des Vosges
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We include a full-day excursion to Strasbourg, a charming city situated in the Alsace region. Be sure to view the impressive Gothic cathedral and the numerous bridges crossing the Ill River, which formed part of the 17th century fortifications for the city. Wander the little streets of ‘Petit France’ – the former tanners quarter lined with charming inns and flower-bedecked timbered houses, and see the contemporary European district, or Imperial District with its German influences.
Day 4 : Free Time or Alsace Villages
Location: Alsace
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Des Vosges
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Why not join our optional ‘Alsace Villages’ excursion visiting two of the villages classified as being the ‘Most Beautiful Villages in France’. We travel along part of the famous Alsace Wine Route through lovely scenery and rambling vineyards with views across the Rhine plain to the Black Forest mountains. We call at Ribeauvillé, with its half-timbered buildings, three ruins of fortified castles and its 13th century Butchers Tower. We also visit the delightful, small walled village of Riquewihr with its pretty Alsatian half-timbered houses, and 13th century ‘Dolder’ or defensive gate.
Day 5 : Colmar
Location: Colmar
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Des Vosges
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Included excursion to Colmar, the regional capital. Colmar retains a ‘country town’ atmosphere and has been wonderfully preserved, with its pretty streets, charming squares and canals lined with half-timbered houses, an area known as ‘Little Venice’. Colmar is often regarded as the quintessential Alsace town. This afternoon we enjoy an included visit to a wine cellar with a tasting of local wines, before we return to our hotel.
Day 6 : Obernai
Location: Obernai
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast
We leave Klingenthal and head to Obernai. This delightful town is set amongst pretty vineyards on the slopes of the Vosges Mountains. Obernai was the birthplace of Alsace’s patron saint Odile. See the medieval streets and restored medieval half-timbered houses around the Old Town, the Six Buckets Well, and the inner wall which measures 1,400 metres and has 4 gates and around 20 towers. We continue to our overnight hotel in northern France.
Day 7
Location: France
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
-
Meals
6 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 4 dinners -
Accommodation
Accommodation is included as detailed in the itinerary.
-
Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement.
-
Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point.
-
Fully Guided
The tour is fully guided.
-
International Travel
International travel is included.
-
Transport
Transport is provided by a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach.
What's Not Included
Insurance
Insurance is not included.
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Des Vosges in Klingenthal. Overnight stays in northern France will be in city-style hotels.Mode of Transport
Travel is provided by a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach, with departures from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK.Check out our Q&As
-
What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Des Vosges in Klingenthal. Overnight stays in northern France will be in city-style hotels.
-
Is there an option for a door-to-door service at the start of the tour?
Yes, there is a local departure by coach or a Door-to-Door service available at the start of the tour.
-
What can I expect to see in Strasbourg during the tour?
In Strasbourg, you can expect to see the impressive Gothic cathedral, numerous bridges crossing the Ill River, the charming streets of 'Petit France', and the contemporary European district or Imperial District with its German influences.
-
Is there an opportunity to taste local wines during the tour?
Yes, there is an included visit to a wine cellar in Colmar with a tasting of local wines.
-
Are there any optional excursions available during the tour?
Yes, there is an optional 'Alsace Villages' excursion visiting two of the villages classified as the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France'.
-
What is unique about the town of Obernai that we will visit?
Obernai is set amongst pretty vineyards on the slopes of the Vosges Mountains and is known for its medieval streets, restored medieval half-timbered houses, the Six Buckets Well, and the inner wall with 4 gates and around 20 towers.
-
How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
-
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
-
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
-
Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
-
What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
Reviews of this operator
What are travellers saying about Tourhub
Book with Confidence
-
Low Deposit
Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
-
Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Why book with tourhub?
Safe & Secure
Your money is held in a dedicated client account until you travel.




The safest way to make overseas, multi-currency payments.
Guaranteed Best Value
Industry leading discounts, we won't be beaten on price.
No cancellation or amendment fees from tourhub.
(Operator terms may apply)
Expert Knowledge
Reliable & unbiased advice from travel experts.
Direct contact with the tour operator via our messaging service.
Inspiration & advice from a community of 6000+ real travellers, influencers & content creators.
Trusted Service
Official partners & licensed agents of 1000+ tour operators worldwide.
Don't just take our word for it...
"Tourhub: Friendliness, Professionalism & Integrity I would happily give tourhub a 6* review if I could..."