Highlights of Alsace From Mulhouse (private)

Summary Description

The Essential One Day Experience of Alsace. From Mulhouse, follow a small group private day trip to visit charming Colmar and the Alsace villages such as Riquewihr. Follow the Alsace wine route and visit mighty Haut Koenigsbourg castle.

Highlights
  • Visit the enchanting small town of Colmar with your Guide
  • Explore the stunning villages along the Wine Route
  • Guided Visit of Haut Koenigsbourg Castle
  • English speaking Guides, local Experts of Alsace
  • Tour can be customized to suit your interests
Description

Private Sightseeing Excursion through the Alsace region

This highly recommended full day tour has been carefully designed for travelers that wish to get the most out of their stay here in Alsace. The Pearls of Alsace tour combines what we believe are the most essential visits that one must make while in the region. It includes the visits of towns, monuments, small traditional villages and historical landmarks.

In the morning we will come and pick you up at your centrally located accommodation in Mulhouse. Meet your English speaking driver/guide who will go over the program and itinerary of the day with you. Then board your air conditioned vehicle and depart for a full day tour that includes the highlights of the Alsace region.

Discover exquisite Colmar

First, make your way to the beautiful town of Colmar. Upon arrival, follow your guide on a walking tour of one of the most beautiful small towns of France. Discover the charm of the old town, its prestigious monuments, the Pfister house, the Koïfhus, Saint Martin collegiate church, and the picturesque neighborhoods of small Venice or of the tanners.

Visit Eguisheim village

Then depart for the most beautiful village of Eguisheim, located on the Alsace wine route. Surrounded by vineyards, the narrow and concentric streets highlight the architectural merits of its half-timbered houses, lovingly decorated with flowers. After a walk in the village your tour then continues on to the beautiful town of Riquewihr. 

Visit Riquewihr and time for lunch

Surrounded by ramparts, the village has been very fortunate to survive war and destruction. Its tiny streets, fortified walls and old houses have preserved their 16C splendor virtually intact, making for remarkable architectural harmony. Free time for personal discovery and lunch.

Enjoy great Panoramic Views along the Alsace Wine Route

Located between the Rhine valley and the Vosges mountain range, the 60 year old route winds across the slopes for more than 170 kms. The itinerary leads across rows of undulating, vine covered hills, and through quaint villages with narrow streets and charming flower decked houses clustered around the local church steeple.

Visit the Mighty Castle of Haut Koenigsbourg

Finally, reach Haut Koenigsbourg castle. Here, follow your excellent guide for a tour of this mighty fortress that overlooks the valley. Built in the 12th century, the Castle occupied a strategic position controlling the wine and wheat routes to the North and the salt route that came from the East. After the visit, return to Mulhouse.

Please note that as this is a private tour, it is possible for your guide to organize a wine tasting session during the day if you would like to taste some of the local Alsace white wines.

Included / Excluded
  • Visit of Colmar, Eguisheim & Riquewih
  • Follow the Alsace Wine Route
  • Visit of Haut Koenigsbourg castle
  • English-speaking driver & guide
  • Travel in recent, comfortable & fully equipped minivan
  • Entrance fees to Haut Koenigsbourg Castle
  • Personal insurance and expenses
  • Meals, drinks & wine tasting fees
  • Gratuities for the driver/guide
  • Entrance fees to monuments & attractions unless specified in program
Start / End Locations

Start Location: Mulhouse, France

Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • This product is on request.
  • Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate.
  • Tour is not recommended for persons with reduced mobility.
  • Prices are per minivan (not per person)
  • Tour is operated in English, other languages on request.
Know Before You Go
  • Please be ready 10 minutes before arrival time
  • Tour involves some walking, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
  • Currency is in Euros.
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 48 hours

Cancellation Notes: Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 48 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Options and Pricing

Price of the tour is of 720€ per group of minimum 2 to maximum 8 passengers. Price is not per person.

Per group pricing RETAIL PRICE
Adult (0 - 99 years) €720.00
Terms and Conditions

All our terms & conditions can be found here: https://www.ophorus.com/terms-sales

Additional Information

This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
Tour is in English. Other languages on request.
Available during High Season from 01/04 to 31/10 upon request.

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...

Basic Information
  • Duration: 8 hours
  • Trip difficulty: Challenging
  • Max Group Size: 8
  • Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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