Pearls of Alsace Full DayTrip from Strasbourg (Private)

This highly recommended full day tour has been carefully designed for travelers that wish to get the most out of their stay in Alsace. The Pearls of Alsace tour combines what we believe are the most essential visits that make while in the region. 

• Visit the enchanting town of Colmar
• Explore the villages along the Wine Route to Riquewihr
• Visit Haut Koenigsbourg Castle
• Carefully Selected English-Speaking Guides; Local Experts.

Pick-up in Strasbourg and depart for the beautiful town of Colmar. 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.

Then depart for the most beautiful village of Eguisheim. Surrounded by vineyards, the narrow and concentric streets highlight the architectural merits of its half-timbered houses, lovingly decorated with flowers. After a walking tour in the village your small group tour then continues on to the beautiful town of Riquewihr. 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. You can also ask your guide for suggestions if you would like to participate in a wine tasting.

During your Alsace day trip, you will follow 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.
Finally, reach Chateau du Haut Koenigsbourg Castle. Here, follow your 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 Strasbourg.

• St Martin's Church, Place de la Cathédrale, Colmar, France
• Haut-Koenigsbourg Selestat Tourism, Route de Sélestat, Kintzheim, France
• Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg, D159, Orschwiller, France
• Tower Museum of Thieves, Rue des Juifs, Riquewihr, France
• Maison "HUGEL", Rue de la 1E Armée, Riquewihr, France
• La Maison des Têtes - Relais & Châteaux - Hôtel Colmar & Restaurants, Rue des Têtes, Colmar, France
• Dominican Church, Place des Dominicains, Colmar, France
• La Petite Venise, Quai de la Poissonnerie, Colmar, France
• Ancienne Douane, Rue du Conseil Souverain, Colmar, France

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

• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.

• Tour is in English. Other languages on request.

• Available all year-round upon request.

• Not available: May 1, December 24 & 25, January 1.