Pick up in Colmar and depart for the 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 walk in the village participate in a wine tasting session to discover the world renowned Alsace wines in a typical winery.
Your 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 16th century splendor virtually intact, making for remarkable architectural harmony. Free time for personal discovery and lunch.
After lunch you will follow the breathtaking 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 106 miles (170km). 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 Haut Koenigsbourg castle. Here, follow your guide for a tour of this mighty fortress that overlooks the valley. Built in 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 Colmar.
Alsace's Gems Small Group Day Tour From Colmar
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 8 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
09:30 AM
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Departure Details :
1 Pl. Scheurer Kestner, 68000 Colmar, France
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Return Details :
Returns to original departure point
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Alsace is certainly one of the most beautiful regions of France. This tour was designed to give visitors the opportunity to discover some of the most relevant sights of the region. The visits include Haut-Koenigsbourg castle, thrilling Riquewihr, small villages that line the wine route and a wine tasting session in a local winery.Highlights
- Pickup from a centrally located meeting point
- Small group ensures personal service
- All entrance fees included
- Informative, friendly and professional guide
- Small-group tour by minibus
Know More about this tour
Inclusions
Bottled water
Commented wine tasting
English speaking qualified driver guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Free wifi access on board
Entrances to Haut Koenigsbourg Castle
Entry/Admission - Route des Vins d'Alsace
Entry/Admission - Chateau du Haut Koenigsbourg
Exclusions
Lunch
Drinks
Gratuities
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Children under 4 years old are not allowed on the tour
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Please note that the infant seats are available upon request, please inform us at the moment of the booking (number and age of the children)
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If its canceled because the minimum isnt met, youll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Traveler Reviews
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Bellissima esperienza con una guida, Miryam, molto gentile, pratica e affabile e sempre disponibile. Il percorso mostra le bellezze rappresentative dell'Alsazia. Ottima scelta il castello da far visitare, molto rappresentativo del mondo franco-germanico. Consigliatissimo...
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Beautiful villages and countryside and wonderful guide. Amelie was personable, very knowledgeable and made the whole experience very enjoyable.
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Fantastic day Miriam was lovely and very informative, small friendly group. Beautiful castle and villages.
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We enjoyed our trip “Gems of Alsace Shared Full Day Trip From Colmar” so much! Our guide Myriam is so knowledgable towards the region & wine as well! Lots of good information was given during the trip. And we especially love this tour as this one includes different elements in just a single day - beautiful Alsace villages (we have free time to explore Riquewihr), wine tasting & castle visit! Highly recommend!
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Our guide Ameliee was very knowledgeable about the tour facts and made them interesting. The towns we visited were all lovely, the wine tour very good and the castle on top of the hill amazing. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Tour guide’s outstanding knowledge of history and familiarity with back roads. Comfortable vehicle. Sufficient time to experience each place.
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This tour was truly one of the highlights of our trip! We were able to see villages that would have been difficult for us to visit, since we weren’t driving. But more than that, Jean-Yves was so informative, entertaining and just plain fun - he gave us a day that we couldn’t possibly have had on our own. His knowledge of the villages and general area, as well
as history and, of course wine (!), made our day with him a delight. We would highly recommend this tour and guide. -
This tour was truly one of the highlights of our trip! We were able to see villages that would have been difficult for us to visit, since we weren’t driving. But more than that, Jean-Yves was so informative, entertaining and just plain fun - he gave us a day that we couldn’t possibly have had on our own. His knowledge of the villages and general area, as well as history and, of course wine (!), made our day with him a delight. We would highly recommend this tour and guide.
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Enjoyed the castle, the sightseeing, and the wine tasting. The tour guide did a good job. Would highly recommend this tour.
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一人で英語ツアーに参加。参加者はアメリカ 人夫婦×2、ドイツ人3名。 エギスハイム、カイゼルベルグ、リクヴィル 、ユナヴィルを廻る、コルマール9時発、13時 戻りの半日ツアー。 エギスハイムは自由時間無し、ガイドさんに 付いて観光。 家のスタイルの説明は分かりやすい。私が英 語は少ししか分からないと言ったから、いつ もよりゆっくり話してくれてるかも。(ドイ 人も英語堪能) 他の村は、それぞれ30~50分の自由時間あり 待合せ場所が、観光案内所か村役場の前で、 分かりやすかった。 自由時間の長さは、すこし見学して買い物す るには丁度よかった。 ツアー申し込み前のメールのやりとりも迅速 。 他のフランスの都市でも、このエージェント のグループツアーに参加してみたい。 余談として、このツアーを13時に終えた後、 ルマール駅発14時のバスで、リヴォービレ 行き、お目当てのeau de vieを蔵元で購入。 バスでも、2日あれば、村4~5つ廻れます 、私としては、説明を聞けて、車で連れて てもらえて、ツアー参加は大正解でした。 ただし、最小催行2名なので、注意が必要で す。