Discover an Alsace walking tour rich in medieval history and scenic sites combined with the most famous Alsatian vineyards. This walking tour will give you a great overall feeling for what the Alsace region is about: amazing medieval sites and chateaux, famous wines, gastronomy, and beautiful medieval villages. During this hike, you will be able to taste the different types of Alsace wine, that reflect the great geological diversity of the vineyard. You can also discover medieval cities, flowered streets, Romanesque and Gothic churches, houses and cordial “weinstubs”. A lively and merry walking vacation, full of colours! This tour is a more hands on supported tour with our local guide service and so is more full service.		"Just a note to say thanks to all of you for setting up a great tour in Alsace. All the connections worked out great, and it was exactly the type of tour arrangement we were looking for, at a very reasonable price." -R. Petrilli, Alsace

Day 1 You arrive at the beautiful wine village of Gueberschwihr, a medieval village with half timbered houses, cobbled streets and a beautiful Romanesque church. There will be a tour introduction followed by a walk through vineyards to nearby village of Voegtlinshoffen. Here we you will enjoy a crèmant and wine tasting before returning to Gueberschwihr. Overnight and dinner Gueberschwihr. (D)

Day 2: After breakfast you walk through vines and forest to the Chapel of Notre-Dame de Schauenberg. From here cross the Strangenberg hill, home of many protected rare species of flowers, to the wine village of Pfaffenheim. Passing through vineyards you arrive back at Gueberschwihr. Extra Mile Option : Discover Rouffach with its stork park and Witches’ Tower. Challenging Option : The “Cou Cou Rock” Challenge. Overnight and dinner Gueberschwihr. (B,D)

Day 3: You walk through Grand Cru vineyards and woodlands, with splendid views of the Vosges Mountains, the Plain of Alsace and the Black Forest Mountains. You can stroll through the gardens of the ancient Abbey of Marbach on to the wine village of Husseren-les-Châteaux. It is then downhill through the vines to the beautiful village of Eguisheim, home to Pope Leon IX in the 11th century. Challenging Option : The “Trois Châteaux” (3 Castle) loop. Overnight Gueberschwihr. Dinner on your own. (B)

Day 4: A wonderful walk along the River Lauch into the centre of Colmar, a small town that is full of beauty, culture and history. The maze of cobbled streets gives the impression that one is walking in a bygone age. Perfect picture postcard spots such as ‘La Petite Venise’ (Little Venice) must be seen! Here see the renowned Grunewald triptych, housed in the Unterlinden museum. We then transfer you by minibus to Riquewihr, one of the most beautiful villages in France. Overnight & dinner in Riquewihr. (B,D)

Day 5: Walk through the narrow cobblestone streets of Riquewihr, admiring the half timbered buildings. Exiting by the Dolder tower, vineyard and forest paths lead you by “Crow Rock” to the medieval city of Kaysersberg, home of Albert Schweitzer. Walking through Grand Cru vineyards we pass through the picturesque village of Kientzheim, with its wine museum, before arriving back at Riquewihr. Challenging Option : Kaysersberg Castle Challenge. Overnight Riquewihr. Dinner on your own. (B)

Day 6: Walk up through the famous Schoenenbourg Grand Cru vineyards for excellent views over the village. Then continue through forest and vineyards to Hunawihr with its unique fortified church dating from the 8th century. Walking on to the medieval town of Ribeauvillé we may visit the factory outlet of Beauvillé, renowned for its fabrics. On returning to Riquewihr you will enjoy an end of tour dinner at a famous 1* Michelin restaurant. Challenging Option : The Castles of Ribeauspierre Challenge. Haut-Koenigsbourg Excursion : A guided visit to this famous castle is possible with supplement. Overnight Riquewihr. Dinner Riquewhir at a Michelin star rated restaurant. (B,D)

Day 7: Departure after breakfast. Transfer to Strasbourg is possible. Extra nights in Colmar or Strasbourg possible. (B)

All hotels on tour are personally selected for the cleanliness, charm, and excellent service offered by the owners. Guests have thoroughly enjoyed their stays.

The trip includes: Take the Virtual Hotel Tour! 6 nights 2 star hotels, daily baggage transfer, maps and tour information, 3 tour briefings with our local guide, arrival orientation and aperetif, meals include breakfasts and 4 gourmet dinners, local emergency service and support. We also provide travel planning to add Paris hotels, car rentals, France hotels, trains, airport transfers, and more. Only available from 2 persons.

Additional Nights possible - please inquire

Optional Services:
Travel insurance, Paris museum & metro passes, Paris day tours, Lido shows, and other services. Cell phone rental and luggage storage services. Note: prices subject to change based upon currency fluctuations. See Booking Terms and Conditions.