Gourmet Delights in the Heart of Alsace

Gourmet Delights in the Heart of Alsace

5 Days | History & Culture, Wine & Food

Explore Alsace's culinary delights and history on a 5-day gourmet journey in Strasbourg.

Luxury | From $4,799 pp

Indulge in the charm and flavors of Alsace with our 5-day gourmet getaway. Begin your stay by immersing yourself in the Alsatian specialties with a gourmet walking tour of Strasbourg. Later that day, experience the city's historic and architectural treasures on an enchanting 2-hour private cruise. Over the course of the next few days, you will discover the beauty of Alsace via a private driving tour, leading you to Colmar's charming streets, exclusive wine and cheese lunch, the fortified city of La Petite Pierre, the ruins of Lichtenberg Castle, the Lalique museum, wine tastings and meeting with wine makers, and a tasting at a local Alsatian craft beers brewery.

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Day 1: Strasbourg

Transfer to Strasbourg

A chauffeur will pick you up in Strasbourg and drive you safely to your hotel.

Welcome to Strasbourg!

Walking the tightrope between France and Germany, Strasbourg Grande-Île was the first urban center in France to be listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. You will discover the delightfully twisting alleyways lined with half-timbered houses and a Gothic masterpiece of a cathedral, described by Victor Hugo as “a gigantic and delicate marvel” and visible from miles around with its 142-meter spire.

You can also explore the ‘Petite France’ which is a picture-postcard quarter once home to tanners, fishermen, and millers, now a haven of peace at the city’s heart. Strasbourg has also become renowned for its cuisine.

Day 2: Strasbourg

A unique gourmet morning in Strasbourg

A tasty tour for gourmets and food lovers!

During the tour, you will get to meet with a winemaker, a cheesemaker, a brewer, a distiller, and masters of flavors from Alsace to share with you their know-how with passion.

You will discover all the secrets of the local specialties of Alsace through its food, wine, and beer treasures such as gingerbread, traditional sauerkraut, wine and Alsatian pastries. You will enjoy these tastes of Alsace during several gourmet and exclusive stops at iconic places.

Aperitive cruise with a bottle of Champagne and snacks

Embark on an urban cruise in the heart of Strasbourg, and experience the historic and heritage treasures in the European capital.

Relax and enjoy the view over the buildings representative of different architecture eras and movements. As you navigate through the districts of Petite France and the European quarter, this is a full-scale architecture history lesson that unroll right before your eyes.

Day 3: Colmar - Strasbourg

Full-day private guided driving tour on the Alsace Wine Route

On this tour, you will explore the Alsace wine route with your guide. Firstly, you will go through the colorful and narrow streets of Colmar also known as the wine capital of Alsace. It boasts a unique historical and cultural heritage where you can wander around the charming quarter of Little Venice.

You will savor some local wines and cheeses during an exclusive wine and cheese lunch which is uniquely prepared for you by a wine grower and a master cheesemaker.

Afterward, you will get to see the marvelous beauty of Eguisheim. It is a medieval village which is ranked among the most beautiful villages in France. You can let yourself be charmed by its picturesque streets, its half-timbered houses, its castle, and its surrounding vineyards.

Finally, you will head to an Alsace winery which will open its doors to you for an exclusive visit to its cellar. There, you get to taste some great Alsace wines from Alsace’s terroir.

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Day 4: Strasbourg

Full-day private guided tour to discover the treasures of Northern Alsace

In this private guided tour, you can wander through the fortified city of La Petite-Pierre and enjoy breathtaking views of the Northern Vosges Regional Park and gigantic mountains. Then, you can also discover the legendary world of Lalique by visiting the Lalique museum at your own pace.

After this, you will visit the ruins of the Lichtenberg Castle, a majestic fortress with a tumultuous history, and meet the potters who are well-versed in the tradition of Alsatian pottery.

For a remarkable experience, as Alsace is one of the leading brewing regions in France, you can also visit a craft brewery and taste local Alsatian beers.

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Day 5: Strasbourg

Transfer to Strasbourg train station

A chauffeur will pick you up at your hotel and drive you safely to the train station.

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    • This itinerary includes transport, activities, guides, accommodations with breakfasts, and other listed services
    • Price is in USD per person, assuming double occupancy. Note that prices and availability are subject to change.

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