Alsace Wine Tour Half Day Trip From Colmar (Shared)

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Highlights

  • Admire views of vineyards, villages, churches, and castles.

  • Visit 2 carefully selected wineries and taste local wines.

  • Expand your wine knowledge .

  • All tasting fees included!

Summary

Discover the flavors of the Alsatian wine route during a half-day tour departing from Colmar. See vineyards, historic castles, and charming villages during this scenic tour that includes two tastings at local wineries.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
8
Pricing (From)
Adult: (18-99 years)
€98.00
Commentary
English
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

8.50 am or 1.50 pm - Meeting Point at Place Scheurer Kestner - In front of CGR Cinema
We will come and pick you up at the dedicated meeting point in Colmar.

9.00 am or 2.00 pm    Departure 
9.20 am or 2.200 pm arrival in Eguisheim, visit of the village with your guide
10.15 am or 3.15pm  Wine tasting session at 1st winery, including a large range of varietal white wines
11.30 am or 4.30pm Wine tasting at 2nd winery, discover another wine producing area of Alsace
1.00 pm or 6.00 pm  return to Colmar

1.00 pm or 6.00 pm -  Drop off in Colmar


Experience the Best Wines of the Colmar Wine Region

At first sight, the Alsace Wine Route offers a true picture-postcard image; fresh vines climbing to the forests of the Vosges, ruins of castles dating back to the Middle Ages, villages with old ramparts that only protect the happiness of the flowered lanes, hospitable wine stubs, and lively cellars. But, it also pictures ancient abodes, Romanesque churches or fountains generously left by the Renaissance.

Renowned for its aromatic white wines, this region of France is ideally suited with a dry and sunny climate, complex geology, favorable soils and excellent exposure. During this half day tour you will wine taste in 2 wineries so as to find out all there is to know about the 7 different types of Alsace wines.

On this small group half day wine tour departing Colmar, we will first pick you up in a centrally located meeting point. This half day Alsace wine trip begins with a drive along the mythical alsatian wine route. During this small group tour you will cross / visit villages of the Alsace region recommended by your tour guide such as Eguisheim, Pfaffenheim, Rouffach or Turckheim that are considered to be some of the most beautiful of the alsace region.

This is where we will stop so that you may experience tastings of a large range of wines produced in Alsace including Grands Cru. Wine Tastings in local wine cellars include Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Rieslings, Sylvaner and many more. During the day tour, all tastings are commented by someone of the family or by the cellar master. This insures you get the best explanations on the expertise and know how that has been transmitted through centuries of wine-making.

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What’s included?

  • 2 wine tasting sessions.

  • Travel in modern, comfortable & fully equipped minivan.

  • Bottled water in the vehicle.

  • Free WiFi access on board.

  • English speaking local expert guide.

  • Personal insurance and expenses.

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.

  • Meals and drinks.

  • Gratuities for the driver/guide.

Things to know

Before you book

  • Instant booking confirmation.

  • Tour is not wheelchair accessible.

  • Adult only tour, minimum age to participate and drink alcohol is 18 years old.

  • Prices are per person.

  • Currency is in Euros.

Before you go

  • Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your departure time.

  • Winery visits are not private

  • Tour is operated in English

  • Tour is not wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

    Operator strictly adheres to its cancellation policy and will make no exceptions to the policy. If Guest chooses to cancel his or her reservation, Operator must receive written notice of said cancellation in writing via certified mail, fax or e-mail sent to [email protected] (with confirmation of receipt from Operator), and Guest shall be subject to the following cancellation fee schedule: Ophorus requires full payment by credit card, internet payment (through our website) or wire transfer (Wire transfer fees at the charge of the Guest) to make a reservation. We accept payment by AMEX, Visa and Master Card. There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments except with American Express +3%. For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund: > Up to 24 hours prior to departure: no cancellation fees except the booking fees. > 24 hours prior to departure and less > no refund All semi private tours depart on time. Clients should present themselves at the allocated meeting point at least 10 minutes before the beginning of the tour. Driver/guide will not wait unless Ophorus has been previously informed that the client will be late with a maximum waiting time of 10 minutes. Beyond that waiting time, tours will depart and Ophorus cannot be held responsible for clients missing their tour.

Redemption information

    Please meet 10 minutes prior to your departure time at In front of CGR cinema 1 Place Scheurer Kestner.
    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
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About operator:

Ophorus Tours is both a licensed Tour Operator, member of Atout France and ETOA, and a Transportation company with headquarters in Bordeaux. We operate since 2005 and conduct Walking Tours, Day Trips, Private Tours, Shore Excursions and multi-regional Tours throughout France. 

Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world. 

Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...

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