Alsace 2027

Bon Voyage!!

Travel by luxury coach from Zurich to our hotel in Colmar. After checking in at the hotel, you will discover Colmar through a panoramic ride on the little tourist train, accompanied by your guide. This gentle first discovery will also help you find your way around and enjoy the rest of your stay.
Early Dinner together and a good night’s sleep!

Breakfast at the hotel.

Discover the heart of Colmar on a guided tour of the old town. Its historic center feels like an open-air museum, with half-timbered houses, Renaissance buildings, cobbled streets and canals.

Lunch at leisure. Then board one of the Sweet Narcisse, traditional flat-bottomed boats.  Glide peacefully along the canals of Little Venice, close to old houses and gardens. Return to the hotel and dinner together.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Your day begins in Eguisheim, listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France. Its cobbled streets form circles around the old center, while colorful houses and flower-filled facades.   Eguisheim regularly receives Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice awards and ranks among the top 10% of attractions worldwide.

At lunchtime, get ready for one of the great food experiences of your trip: Auberge de l’Ill, currently awarded 2 Michelin stars. Led by chef Marc Haeberlin and his family. It is also regularly recognized in major international restaurant rankings, including TripAdvisor and La Liste.

In the afternoon, enjoy a peaceful walk at NaturOparC, where you can see storks, the symbol of Alsace, and discover some of the region’s wildlife. Return to the hotel with an evening free to enjoy Alsace at your own pace.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Your morning begins in Gertwiller, the historic capital of gingerbread. Visit Maison Lips, a living museum and certified Living Heritage Company since 1806. Then continue to Obernai, a beautiful Renaissance town. Discover half-timbered houses, elegant historic homes, flower-filled streets and beautifully preserved heritage.

Lunch at La Halle aux Bles, located in a magnificent building dating from 1554.  In the afternoon visit to the Mémorial Alsace-Moselle in Schirmeck facing the mountains where the Struthof camp is located. Return to the hotel with dinner together.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Strasbourg, a cosmopolitan city rich in history and a European capital. Board a Batorama for a sightseeing cruise with an audio guide. The Grande Ile, Petite France, the former Imperial Quarter and the European institutions will mark your route.

At lunchtime, you will be welcomed at the famous Maison Kammerzell, whose history goes back to 1427.The restaurant describes itself as “the most beautiful brasserie in the world”. Behind its 75 windows, bottle-bottom glass panes and remarkable carved woodwork, you will enjoy traditional Strasbourg choucroute served on large sharing platters in a setting filled with centuries of history.

In the afternoon, you have two choices:  enjoy free time to stroll, do some shopping and admire the magnificent Notre-Dame Cathedral at your own pace, or continue with your guide to the famous Petite France district. Return to the hotel with an evening on your own to explore.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Leave the Alsace plain behind and travel into the unspoiled landscapes of the Vosges Mountains to Maison Haxaire, where you will see how the famous Munster cheese is made. A tasting of Munster and Bargkass cheese will be offered with a glass of Alsace wine.

Continue to Glasborn for a traditional marcaire lunch in the warm atmosphere of a mountain farm inn. Vosges specialties and blueberry tart make up a lunch deeply rooted in mountain traditions.

At end of the day, visit the Rene de Miscault Distillery in Lapoutroie to discover their fruit brandies and liqueurs. Return to hotel with dinner together.

Breakfast at the hotel.

This morning, the doors of Domaine Stoecklé open for a special experience.

In the heart of the vineyards, enjoy a premium lunch served directly among the vines, in a exceptional natural setting. In case of rain, lunch will take place in the Cremant cellar.

The winemaker will join you and introduce several wines, paired with sweet and savory flavors.

In the afternoon, the setting changes completely in Mulhouse with a visit to the Cite de l’Automobile – Schlumpf Collection.

Walk among one of the world’s most important car collections. Luxury cars, historic models and racing cars tell more than a century of automobile history. Return to the hotel and enjoy an evening on your own.

Breakfast at the hotel.

The morning is dedicated to the memory of the Second World War at the Colmar Pocket Memorial Museum in Turckheim.

Located in an old cellar that was used as a shelter during the righting, the museum tells the story of the terrible battles of winter 1944-1945 and the role of the Allied forces, especially the Americans, in the liberation of Alsace.

At lunchtime, your table will be reserved at Le Chambard in Kaysersberg, with chef Olivier Nasti, a Meilleur Ouvrier de France and currently award 2 Michelin stars.

The afternoon will be more peaceful, with a panoramic ride on a tourist train between Ribeauvillé and Hunawihr, through the vineyards.

Ribeauvillé and Hunawihr both hold the 4 Flowers label  from Villes et Villages Fleuris, while Hunawihr is also a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France. Return to the hotel and dinner together

Breakfast at the hotel.

Your day begins with a treat for the senses at Chocolaterie Daniel Stoffel in Ribeauvillé, a family business dedicated to fine chocolate and high-quality cocoa.

You will then travel through the vineyards of the Alsace Wine Route to Riquewihr, listed among the most beautiful villages of France. In this picture-postcard setting, you will enjoy lunch a La Grenouille with two typical Alsatian dishes:  Tarte Flambée to share and Baeckeoffa.

The afternoon will be dedicated to Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle, whose origins date back to the 12^th century.

Restored at the beginning of the 20^th century under Emperor Wilhelm II, this spectacular pink sandstone fortress offers a real journey into the medieval world. Return to the hotel for our last evening together – reception style, sharing our favorites of the trip.

Breakfast at the hotel with departure via luxury bus.

Until we meet again…