Highlights of Alsace From Riquewihr (private)
About this activity
Embark on the Alsace wine route, including a visit to the impressive Haut Koenigsbourg castle.
Highlights
- Visit the enchanting small town of Colmar with your Guide
- Explore the stunning villages along the Wine Route
- Guided Visit of Haut Koenigsbourg Castle
- English speaking Guides, local Experts of Alsace
- Tour can be customized to suit your interests
Full description
This highly recommended full day tour has been carefully designed for travelers that wish to get the most out of their stay here in Alsace. The Pearls of Alsace tour combines what we believe are the most essential visits that one must make while in the region. It includes the visits of towns, monuments, small traditional villages and historical landmarks.
In the morning we will come and pick you up at your accommodation in Riquewihr, Ribeauvillé or surrounding area. Meet your English speaking driver/guide who will go over the program and itinerary of the day with you. Then board your air conditioned vehicle and depart for a full day tour that includes the highlights of the Alsace region.
First, make your way to the beautiful town of Colmar. Upon arrival, follow your guide on a walking tour of one of the most beautiful small towns of France. 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.
Visit Eguisheim village
Then depart for the most beautiful village of Eguisheim, located on the Alsace wine route. 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 your tour then continues on to the beautiful town of Riquewihr.
Visit Kaysersberg and time for lunch
In Kaysersberg the patrimonial treasures are numerous such as the military edifices which are the last remains of a heavy and bloody past in Alsace. In contrast to this, there are the colored half-timbered houses, mixed along with the ancient Roman churches. Free time for personal discovery and lunch.
Enjoy great Panoramic Views along 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.
Visit the Mighty Castle of Haut Koenigsbourg
Finally, reach Haut Koenigsbourg castle. Here, follow your excellent 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 Riquewihr.
Please note that as this is a private tour, it is possible for your guide to organize a wine tasting session during the day if you would like to taste some of the local Alsace white wines.
Included / Excluded
- Visit of Colmar & Eguisheim
- Follow the Alsace Wine Route
- Visit of Haut Koenigsbourg castle
- English-speaking driver & guide
- Travel in recent, comfortable & fully equipped minivan
- Entrance fees to Haut Koenigsbourg Castle
- Personal insurance and expenses
- Meals, drinks & wine tasting fees
- Gratuities for the driver/guide
- Entrance fees to monuments & attractions unless specified in program
Meeting point
Start Location
Riquewihr, France
Important information
Know before you book
- This product is on request.
- Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate.
- Tour is not recommended for persons with reduced mobility.
- Prices are per minivan (not per person)
- Tour is operated in English, other languages on request.
Know before you go
- Please be ready 10 minutes before arrival time
- Tour involves some walking, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- Currency is in Euros.
Cancellation policy
Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 48 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
We had a very fun day with Matt to Mont Saint-Mitchel. Matt is an excellent tour guide & he cared for his clients very much. He's an on time person. We learned a lot about the history of Saint-Mitchel via Matt. He made sure we have enough time browsing this beautiful UNESCO. We definitely recommend friends & family this tour. Thank you Matt
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Our Normandy D-Day tour was well worth it and we so enjoyed our tour guide Matt. He made the tour engaging, entertaining and informative. The tour was just the right size and a half day was perfect for us. It would have been much harder to get around to the sites and understand each without the information that Matt was constantly sharing. There was hardly a time that Matt was not telling us what/how/when of what we were looking at. Thanks Matt!
Additional information
Tour is in English. Other languages on request.
Available during High Season from 01/04 to 31/10 upon request.