ALSACE REVEALED
Vineyard Walks Through France’s Distinctive East
June 14–22, 2027 · 8 NIGHTS
TRAVEL STYLE & IDEAL FOR: Designed for travelers who enjoy exploring on foot, this wine-country journey combines scenic vineyard walks with charming villages, local wines and cultural discoveries. Days on the trail are balanced by guided visits, tastings and time to slow down and enjoy Alsace at an easy pace.
ALSACE REVEALED TOUR OVERVIEW
Paris frames a journey into Alsace, where vineyard paths connect half-timbered villages and centuries of French and German influence shape the architecture, food and wine. Walk sections of the celebrated Route des Vins, taste Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris, visit Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg and a traditional cooperage, and explore Colmar, Eguisheim, Ribeauvillé and Strasbourg. It is a short but richly layered escape through vine-covered hills, medieval streets and one of France’s most distinctive wine regions.
Tour Price: €5,980
Tour price includes:
- Group airport transfers between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and the Paris hotels on arrival and departure days
- 8 nights in selected 3- and 4-star hotels: Paris (2), Kaysersberg (3), Colmar (2), Strasbourg (1)
- All breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners, including a welcome dinner cruise on the Seine and a farewell dinner at Madame Brasserie on the Eiffel Tower (both to be reconfirmed)
- Professional English-speaking Tour Leader throughout the journey, accommodated at the same hotels as the group
- Standard Class high-speed train travel from Paris to Strasbourg and return, with included transfers between the Paris hotels and railway stations
- Private coach transportation in Alsace from Day 2 to Day 8, plus evening transportation in Paris on Days 1 and 8
- Professional English-speaking local guides in Paris, Colmar, Eguisheim, Ribeauvillé and Strasbourg, with audio headsets for the included visits
- Guided visit to Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg and entrance to the Bartholdi Museum in Colmar
- Three vineyard walks along the Alsace Wine Route, including routes from Turckheim to Kaysersberg, Kaysersberg to Riquewihr, and around Eguisheim
- Two Alsatian winery experiences, including a guided winery visit, tasting and vineyard lunch, plus a second wine tasting in Riquewihr
- Visit to a traditional cooperage to discover the craft of wooden barrel making and its role in wine ageing
- Porterage, VAT, city taxes, and gratuities for the included guides, tour managers, hotel staff, servers and drivers
Tour price is per person based on a minimum of 6 participants and double occupancy. A single supplement of EUR 1,330 is available for those traveling alone who would like their own room.
*International airfare is not included, but Olde Ipswich Tours can assist with booking flights.
BEGINS: Paris, France | ENDS: Paris, France *
DAYS 1-2, PARIS, HAUT-KOENIGSBOURG & KAYSERSBERG: Arrive in Paris and explore the République district and Le Marais on a guided walk before a welcome dinner cruise on the Seine (to be reconfirmed). The next morning, travel by high-speed train to Strasbourg and continue by private coach into Alsace, stopping for lunch and a guided visit to Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg before settling into Kaysersberg.
DAYS 3-4, TURCKHEIM, KAYSERSBERG & RIQUEWIHR: Walk from Turckheim through rolling vineyards and wine villages back to Kaysersberg, pausing for a winery visit, tasting and lunch among the vines (approximately 12 km / 7.5 miles; 350 m / 1,150 ft elevation gain). The following day, hike from Kaysersberg to Riquewihr (approximately 6.5 km / 4 miles; 450 m / 1,475 ft elevation gain), explore its medieval streets, taste Alsatian wines and visit a traditional cooperage.
DAYS 5-6, COLMAR & EGUISHEIM: Discover Colmar on a guided walk through its half-timbered streets and Petite Venise, followed by a visit to the Bartholdi Museum and free time to explore. The next day, visit the wine village of Eguisheim with a local guide, enjoy lunch and take a gentle circular walk through the surrounding vineyards (approximately 4 km / 2.5 miles; 70 m / 230 ft elevation gain).
DAYS 7-8, RIBEAUVILLÉ, STRASBOURG & PARIS: Stop in Ribeauvillé for a guided introduction to its medieval center and winemaking heritage before continuing to Strasbourg. The following morning, explore Strasbourg with a local guide, including its celebrated Gothic cathedral, and visit the historic wine cellar of the Hospices de Strasbourg. Return to Paris by high-speed train and celebrate the journey with a farewell dinner at Madame Brasserie on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower (to be reconfirmed).
DAY 9: Transfer as a group to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for your flight home.
*Transfers to other airports can be arranged at an additional cost.
