Discovering Alsace

Discovering Alsace

8 days from only £599

A chance to discover one of France's most beautiful regions, the scenic Alsace, and experience the many picutre-postcard villages, lush green countryside and the famous Route des Vins, where there are opportunities for wine tasting aplenty.

Holiday highlights
• Scenery of the Route des Vins
• Wine cellar and tasting
• Historic Strasbourg
• Charming Colmar

Optional excursions
• Mulhouse
• Guided walking tour of Strasbourg

Holiday itinerary
Day 1 - Dover, Calais, then to our overnight hotel
Day 2 - Travelling to the pretty village of Kayersburg for our five-night stay
Days 3 to 6 - You'll feel instantly transported to another world as you settle into your base in the heart of the Alsace region, rich wiht timeless beauty and a charm all of its own
Day 7 Returning north we pay a visit to Epernay before arriving at our overnight hotel in time for dinner
Day 8 - Calais, Dover, then home

Included Excursions
Strasbourg - Today's first port of call is the historic city of Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace region and home to the 12th century cathedral that was once the world's tallest building and is famed for its astronomical clock.  For a comparitabely small city there is also a large number and variety of museums, as well as several beautiful parks.
Along the Alsace Wine Route - A real holiday highlight, this scenic drive along the famous Route des Vins passes through picturesque villages of narrow streets and half-timbered houses, includes visits to Gertwiller, Ribeauville and Zellenburg and a chance to tour a local cellar with tasting afterwards.
Colmar - A chance to explore the well-preserved old city of Colmar, the capital of Alsatian wine, with its pretty houses, churches and museums.

Hotel Les Remparts, Kayesersberg
Benefitting from a great location on the edge of the picturesque town of Kayesersberg the Hotel Les Remparts pffers a warm friendly welcome. The hotel is typical of the Alsace region and is comfortably furnished to ensure you have a relaxing stay.
• All bedrooms have private facilities including telephones and televisions
• Bar area
• Breakfast room
• Dinner is taken in a close by location restaurant with a choice of menu including local dishes
No. of rooms: 64 Lifts: 1 Official rating: 4 stars

Whats included
• 7 nights room & breakfast, 6 dinners
• 3 included excursions
• Shearings Tour Driver