Romance of the Alsace, Strasbourg and Wine Villages
Romance of the Alsace, Strasbourg and Wine Villages
Romance of the Alsace, Strasbourg and Wine Villages
7 Days Starting and ending in France
Visiting: France, Metz, Klingenthal, Strasbourg, Colmar, Obernai
Tour operator:
Tour code:
raswv
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
8-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Discover the magnificent historical region of Alsace, a mix of French and German culture. This is reflected in the culture of the region, which is a unique blend of the two. Strasbourg probably best typifies this blend and the surrounding countryside is home to a number of ‘Route des Vins’ which dot the area with carefully nurtured vineyards and picture-postcard villages. See half-timbered medieval buildings, canals and pretty squares as we explore this stunning corner of France.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : France
Location: France
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The 3-star Des Vosges
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to our overnight hotel in northern France.
Day 2 : Metz
Location: Metz, Klingenthal
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The 3-star Des Vosges
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We head to Metz with its wonderful Old Town and Gothic Saint Etienne cathedral, said to be one of the highest Gothic structures in Europe. Continue to Klingenthal for four nights.
Day 3 : Strasbourg
Location: Strasbourg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The 3-star Des Vosges
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We include a full-day excursion to Strasbourg, a charming city situated in the Alsace region. The city of Strasbourg is chiefly known for its sandstone Gothic Cathedral, with its famous astronomical clock, and for its medieval cityscape of Rhineland black and white timber-framed buildings. 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 : Alsace And Wine Route
Location: Klingenthal
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The 3-star Des Vosges
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We take an optional excursion along the Alsace wine route today. Sit back and relax as we travel through stunning scenery, with famous vineyards on all sides. Calling at picturesque Riquewihr, in France's lovely Alsace region, famous for the Riesling and other great wines produced here. This romantic village medieval village looks today exactly as it did in the 16th century and enjoys a scenic location, among the Vosges Mountains.
Day 5 : Colmar
Location: Colmar
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The 3-star Des Vosges
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We enjoy an included excursion to Colmar, the regional capital, and ‘Capital of Alsatian Wine’. Colmar retains a ‘country town’ atmosphere and has been wonderfully preserved, with its pretty streets, charming squares and canals lined with half-timbered houses. Colmar is often regarded as the quintessential Alsace town.
This afternoon we enjoy an included visit to a wine cellar, plus tasting of local wines, before we return to our hotel.
Day 6 : Obernai
Location: Obernai, France
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: Breakfast
We leave Klingenthal and head to Obernai, an attractive town on the Alsace wine Route. Encircled by ramparts, the old town has a beautiful architectural heritage with its central market square surrounded by period buildings, such as the 13th-century belfry and the town hall, and also with the Renaissance well and the Saints-Pierre-et-Paul church of neo-Gothic architecture. We continue to our overnight hotel in northern France.
Day 7 : Return Home
Location: France
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
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Porterage at Hotels
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Des Vosges in Klingenthal. The hotel is situated only a few miles from the pretty Alsace town of Obernai, and stands in pleasant parkland, ideal for an evening stroll.
Overnight stays in northern France will be in city-style hotels.
Check out our Q&As
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 6 years or above
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings 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.
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