Walking the Alsace Wine Route in 9 days
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Alsace is one of the most beautiful regions in France. There you will find an incomparable tranquillity, and you can forget about the day to day routine while you experience some time to enjoy a unique combination of German and French culture.
Let yourself be surprised by the quality and taste of the wines that you will find in each of the beautiful villages throughout your holiday. All the walks are calm and very pleasant, with fascinating panoramas, medieval atmosphere and huge vineyards that will captivate you.
- Be sure to try the famous Alsatian white wine.
- Discover the fauna and flora offered by this wonderful region.
- Enjoy charming paths among vineyards and ancient forests.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Turckheim
You arrive in Turckheim, a quiet and cosy village with medieval walls still in good order.
Enjoy a wonderful dinner at any of the restaurants near your accommodation and get ready for your routes during the week.
Enjoy a wonderful dinner at any of the restaurants near your accommodation and get ready for your routes during the week.
Overnight in Turckheim
Hotel des Deux Clefs
This beautiful property was built in 1540 and declared a historical monument in 1930. It has its own Alsace-style decoration; It offers cosy and very comfortable rooms with Wi-Fi access.
Day 2 - Turckheim to Kaysersberg 8,0 miles | 13 km
Turckheim will offer you a dream tour of its quiet streets, half-timbered houses and colourful flowers. It also has its emblematic arched French door, which is almost 700 years old.
The reward for a walk on wonderful paths among vineyards could be nothing more than to taste the oldest wine appellation in the Alsace region, Kaefferkopf.
Afterwards you will head to your accommodation in Kaysersberg, one of the most beautiful villages in the Alsace region.
The reward for a walk on wonderful paths among vineyards could be nothing more than to taste the oldest wine appellation in the Alsace region, Kaefferkopf.
Afterwards you will head to your accommodation in Kaysersberg, one of the most beautiful villages in the Alsace region.
Overnight in Kaysersberg
Hotel Les Remparts
Les Remparts hotel is located on the outskirts of the historic town of Kaysersberg in Alsace, next to its extensive forests and vineyards. It offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, satellite TV and Wi-Fi.
Enjoy its eye-catching views.
Enjoy its eye-catching views.
Day 3 - Enjoy your day in Kaysersberg
Today's adventure will take you through magnificent and varied landscapes such as incredible canals, river panoramas and typical houses of this region.
You'll start by exploring the impressive ruins of what was Kaysersberg's imposing medieval castle. Once there, you will be able to contemplate the amazing views of the River Weiss and observe the houses that look like they have been taken from a fairy tale, which give a special touch to this attractive village.
Afterwards, you will have the option to know Colmar, the "Venice of Alsace", an idyllic village where you can enjoy its majestic and calm canals, with its unique architecture that will make you feel like you're in a postcard.
You'll start by exploring the impressive ruins of what was Kaysersberg's imposing medieval castle. Once there, you will be able to contemplate the amazing views of the River Weiss and observe the houses that look like they have been taken from a fairy tale, which give a special touch to this attractive village.
Afterwards, you will have the option to know Colmar, the "Venice of Alsace", an idyllic village where you can enjoy its majestic and calm canals, with its unique architecture that will make you feel like you're in a postcard.
Overnight in Kaysersberg
Hotel Les Remparts
Les Remparts hotel is located on the outskirts of the historic town of Kaysersberg in Alsace, next to its extensive forests and vineyards. It offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, satellite TV and Wi-Fi.
Enjoy its eye-catching views.
Enjoy its eye-catching views.
Day 4 - Kaysersberg to Riquewihr 7,0 miles | 11 km
Today will be a day to remember. It will be full of excitement and breath-taking views full of history. Your tour will begin with a slight ascent to the classic French cemetery; Once there, you will enjoy magical and stunning views over the endless Alsatian plains.
To finish your day, take a walk over majestic paths, surrounded by nature and the most common sight in the region: huge vineyards that will guide you until you recognize the unmistakable houses in Riquewihr, where you will spend the night.
To finish your day, take a walk over majestic paths, surrounded by nature and the most common sight in the region: huge vineyards that will guide you until you recognize the unmistakable houses in Riquewihr, where you will spend the night.
Overnight in Riquewihr
Hotel À L'oriel
This accommodation will be the ideal place to have a true Alsatian experience. You will recognize it for its vibrant and cheerful yellow colour and its excellent location in the heart of Riquewihr. It offers cosy rooms decorated in a traditional style.
Day 5 - Enjoy your day in Riquewihr
This will be a special day to relax and enjoy Riquewihr, a village that is part of the popular Wine Route. It's a place that you'll never forget.
Every step you take, you can admire its history-filled nooks and crannies. Once there, you can't miss out on visiting its eye-catching and incredible wineries, where you can taste and buy the best local wine.
Every step you take, you can admire its history-filled nooks and crannies. Once there, you can't miss out on visiting its eye-catching and incredible wineries, where you can taste and buy the best local wine.
Overnight in Riquewihr
Hotel À L'oriel
This accommodation will be the ideal place to have a true Alsatian experience. You will recognize it for its vibrant and cheerful yellow colour and its excellent location in the heart of Riquewihr. It offers cosy rooms decorated in a traditional style.
Day 6 - Riquewihr to Bergheim 6,5 miles | 10,5 km
Today your guide will be the vineyards that are located next to the mountain. As you delve into them, you will notice the aroma of the grapes and the medieval atmosphere that will transport you to another time. A unique mix, without doubt!
Along the way you will see many ancient buildings that you can admire such as the Hunawihr church, surrounded by walls that have been preserved over time.
As you follow the path that will take you to your accommodation in Bergheim, you can appreciate the ruins of what were once three imposing castles.
Along the way you will see many ancient buildings that you can admire such as the Hunawihr church, surrounded by walls that have been preserved over time.
As you follow the path that will take you to your accommodation in Bergheim, you can appreciate the ruins of what were once three imposing castles.
Overnight in Bergheim
Hotel La Cour Du Bailli
This family-friendly hotel is an old country house set amidst vineyards. The rooms feature satellite TV and Wi-Fi access.
After your day, the best way to relax is to enjoy its spa with an indoor pool and hot tub.
After your day, the best way to relax is to enjoy its spa with an indoor pool and hot tub.
Day 7 - Enjoy your day in Bergheim
Bergheim is situated in the middle of a pleasant and undulating landscape; it is magical and fascinating; it welcomes you with history, art and culture. Its medieval walls built approximately in 1311 are preserved almost entirely.
Every minute you spend in Bergheim is worth it, almost all of its streets are decorated with flowers and combine perfectly with their spectacular houses.
Before you finish your day, you can visit the imposing Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle. There you can reach on foot or in a short drive by local transport.
Every minute you spend in Bergheim is worth it, almost all of its streets are decorated with flowers and combine perfectly with their spectacular houses.
Before you finish your day, you can visit the imposing Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle. There you can reach on foot or in a short drive by local transport.
Overnight in Bergheim
Hotel La Cour Du Bailli
This family-friendly hotel is an old country house set amidst vineyards. The rooms feature satellite TV and Wi-Fi access.
After your day, the best way to relax is to enjoy its spa with an indoor pool and hot tub.
After your day, the best way to relax is to enjoy its spa with an indoor pool and hot tub.
Day 8 - Bergheim to Turckheim 7,7 miles | 12,5 km
This day will be full of emotions. From Bergheim to Chatenois you can walk along a quiet path where you can visit historical buildings such as the German military cemetery, the Gothic Church of Saint Hippolyte and Kintzheim Castle.
Once you finish your walk in Chatenois we will transfer you to Turckheim.
Once you finish your walk in Chatenois we will transfer you to Turckheim.
Overnight in Turckheim
Hotel des Deux Clefs
This beautiful property was built in 1540 and declared a historical monument in 1930. It has its own Alsace-style decoration; It offers cosy and very comfortable rooms with Wi-Fi access.
Day 9 - Turckheim
Enjoy your breakfast at the property and start your way back to Basel Airport and then take the flight to your place of origin.
End of our services.
End of our services.
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Services
Included
- Accommodation in en suite rooms in charming hotels
- Daily Breakfasts
- Luggage transfers between accommodations
- Information dossier with maps and routes
- 24-hour telephone support
- Sustainable travel, we compensate the CO2 emissions of your trip
- Taxes
Extras
- Travel insurance
- Cancellation insurance
- Additional nights
Accomodation
General information
The accommodations with which we collaborate have a private bathroom and all the necessary services to ensure the best comfort available.
Our team checks in situ the quality of all the accommodations offered, so that you have an unforgettable experience during your trip.
The accommodation that we will book for your trip will be selected taking into account our commitment to you: guaranteeing comfort, calm and enjoyment throughout your trip.
We work with quality hotels and country cottages with limited capacity, so we invite you to confirm your reservation as soon as possible.
The name of each accommodation will be provided to you a few weeks before your trip begins.
Room types
It is possible to book this journey in single, double or triple rooms.
All rooms have private bathrooms.
Travel & transfers
To start your trip, the best option is to get to Basel Airport. From there, you'll need to take a train to Colmar and then take a short transfer by public or private transport to your accommodation.
When you finish your trip, a short transfer will drop you off at Colmar train station, from where you'll need to head to Basel St Louis station, and then get to Basel Airport to catch your return flight home.
When you finish your trip, a short transfer will drop you off at Colmar train station, from where you'll need to head to Basel St Louis station, and then get to Basel Airport to catch your return flight home.
FAQs
Is luggage transfer included? What are the luggage requirements?
Absolutely! Each traveller has included 1 piece of luggage that we will transfer between your accommodations. It's important that this piece of luggage meets the following criterias:
- Maximum weight of 45 lbs (20 kg).
- Must be only 1 piece of luggage without any attachments or accessories.
- Should not contain valuables, fragile items, food or medications.
- Must be correctly identified (booking reference of your trip and the full name of the trip holder).
Will I have a different route every day?
For this holiday we will give you maps and suggestions of routes for each day. Depending on the kilometres that you want to walk and explore on each day, you can make the trip fit your needs and expectations.
How many hotels will I stay in?
This is a route where you will stay in several hotels; each will give you a different experience to make your holiday more enjoyable. However, depending on your preference, additional days can be scheduled at the hotels you want.
What is the level of difficulty on this trip?
The difficulty level on this route is very low. You don't need experience in walking. Most of the paths are easy to walk and are among vineyards, forests and forest pines.
What equipment do I need to bring?
Once you make your reservation we will send you all the detailed information about the specific equipment you need for this route, considering recommendations for shoes, boots, clothes and a day-to day backpack.
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