
Highlights
- Vibrant mix of French and German culture
- Fine Alsatian cuisine and wines
- Fascinating military history from both World Wars
- Vineyard covered hills
- Picturesque villages with half-timbered houses and cobbled streets
Alsace offers distinctive cultural and gastronomic experiences shaped from strong French and German influences. Over the centuries both countries have laid claim to it. Today, we find a region with unsurpassed richness and diversity. There are fairy-tale landscapes with pastel hued villages, Europe's highest concentration of feudal castles, and the distinctive Franco-German cuisine and wines for which the region is famous. And the gardens! We walk along part of the famous Alsace Wine Trail, stopping to visit medieval fortresses and more recent WWI and WWII memorials as we trek along forest tracks near Obernai and the Vosges Mountains, wining and dining on the area's fine local delicacies.
Sunday Overnight: Hotel a la Cour d'Alsace
Monday Overnight: Hotel a la Cour d'Alsace
Tuesday Overnight: Hotel Le Clos Saint Vincent
Wednesday Overnight: Hotel Le Clos Saint Vincent
Thursday Overnight: La Maison des Tetes
Friday Overnight: La Maison des Tetes
Saturday

TRIP DETAILS
(Single Supplement US $795.00)

Hotels - Where we stay

Hotel a la Cour d Alsace
This former manor house and wine cellar of the distinguished Baron De Gail family has been stylishly renovated to provide a cosy, intimate hotel with courtly character. The hotel is located in the centre of the meticulously restored old town and the historic character of the building, including original wooden-beamed ceilings and refurbished half-timbering, has been painstakingly preserved. Each room features a spacious bathroom, hairdryer, safe, minibar, cable TV and a phone. In the lovely vaulted-ceiling wine cellar of the Gail manor house, the chefs introduce guests to the exquisite (and hearty) Alsatian specialities which make dinner an occasion worth remembering.
Website: http://www.cour-alsace.com

Hotel Le Clos Saint Vincent
Perching on high ground with endless views of the Alsace vineyards, this hotel is inextricably linked with the world of wine. The well-furnished rooms at Le Clos Saint-Vincent are equipped with a telephone, hairdryer, flat-screen TV and private bathroom. The restaurant serves traditional French cuisine that varies with the seasons, either in the dining room with views of the countryside or on the terrace that overlooks the Vosges Mountains. Guests have access to Clos Saint-Vincents wellness centre, which has an indoor swimming pool, sauna and Jacuzzi. There is also a fitness centre and massage centre with Spa treatments available on request. Wi-Fi is available in the hotel.
Website: http://www.leclossaintvincent.com

La Maison des Tetes
In the heart of Colmar, this magnificent 17th century house is one of Colmar's most beautiful and emblematic buildings. Classed as an historical monument, it is full of local charm and conveniently located for guests to walk into the town. Each delightful bedroom has air-conditioning, TV, phone, miinibar, safe, WiFi internet access and ensuite bathroom with hairdryer. La Maison des Tetes has been a meeting place for over 100 years and the highly recommended restaurant is renowned for its gourmet food enriched with local flavors.
Website: http://www.la-maison-des-tetes.com
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What Is Included in the Price of My Vacation
- Full-time services of two staff - a Walk Leader and Walk Manager
- A backup vehicle for resting walkers and moving luggage
- Comprehensive Travel Information Package and Reading List
- Diverse itineraries with an emphasis on history, geography, culture, peoples, flora and fauna
- Demonstrations, wine tasting, admissions to museums and historic sites
- All ground transfers (ferries, cable cars, trains, etc.)
- Maps and unique souvenirs to commemorate your trip
- First-class accommodations with cultural and historical interest
- All meals - with choices - (Special dietary requirements? No problem!)
- Wine with dinner
- On-trail snacks and refreshments
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants