Splendours Of Alsace & Strasbourg

Itinerary

Splendours of Alsace & Strasbourg

Tour Info

Somewhere between France and Germany lies a region that feels entirely its own. Welcome to Alsace, where vineyard-covered hills lead to storybook villages, grand cities and centuries-old traditions. From our base in Munster, explore the colourful streets of Riquewihr and Ribeauvillé, discover the elegant squares of Strasbourg and wander the charming streets of Obernai. There's time to see more with an optional excursion to Colmar, plus a local wine tasting at Bott Frères Winery and a delicious Munster cheese fondue to savour. Add en-route stops in Metz and Nancy, and you've got a getaway packed with new places, local flavours and plenty to enjoy.

Splendours of Alsace & Strasbourg

Day 1

LeShuttle to Calais and overnight stay in France on a bed and breakfast basis.

Splendours of Alsace & Strasbourg

Day 2

Our journey through France includes a stop in the beautiful city of Metz, where impressive architecture, grand squares and winding streets are waiting to be explored. Admire the striking Gothic cathedral, browse the shops or find a café for lunch as you discover this characterful city at your own pace. Afterwards, we continue towards our base in Munster, in the heart of France's Alsace region – not to be confused with Munster in Germany!

Splendours of Alsace & Strasbourg

Day 3

Enjoy a leisurely morning in Munster, with time to explore the local market or simply soak up the atmosphere. Alternatively, join your tour manager on a gentle countryside walk to the Versant du Soleil cheese farm, around 2km each way, for a taste of rural Alsace.

This afternoon, why not join our optional excursion to Colmar? Travel by local train with your tour manager and discover the colourful streets, canals and distinctive architecture of this much-loved Alsatian town, often known as 'Little Venice'. There's time to explore at your own pace before returning to Munster.

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Splendours of Alsace & Strasbourg

Day 4

Strasbourg awaits today, where French and German influences meet in a captivating mix of grand squares, historic streets and riverside scenery. Enjoy free time to explore at your own pace, or join our optional guided walking tour to discover more of the city's fascinating history and famous sights. Later, we continue to the pretty town of Obernai, where there's time to wander its atmospheric streets, admire the traditional architecture and soak up the Alsatian charm.

Splendours of Alsace & Strasbourg

Day 5

Today is all about the storybook villages of Alsace. First, we visit Riquewihr, where colourful half-timbered houses and cobbled lanes create one of the region's most enchanting scenes. We continue to Ribeauvillé, another beautiful town surrounded by vineyards and overlooked by the ruins of three hilltop castles. Our final stop is Bott Frères Winery, where we discover the flavours of Alsace with a local wine tasting.

Back at the hotel this evening, we round off our stay with a special farewell dinner featuring a traditional Munster cheese fondue – a delicious taste of the region.

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Splendours of Alsace & Strasbourg

Day 6

As we begin our journey home, we stop in the elegant city of Nancy. Discover the beautiful historic centre at your own pace, perhaps finding a spot for lunch or admiring the magnificent Place Stanislas, one of France's most impressive squares. With time to explore before we continue our journey, it's the perfect final taste of French culture and character.

Splendours of Alsace & Strasbourg

Day 7

We check out of the hotel and head to Calais for our journey home on LeShuttle. 

Splendours of Alsace & Strasbourg

Highlights

• Return coach travel & LeShuttle crossings
• First & last night on a bed & breakfast basis in France (last night with a light evening meal)
• 4 nights at Brit Grand Hotel, Munster (JG3 rating) with dinner & breakfast
  • -Welcome Drink
• Excursions to Strasbourg & Obernai & the Alsace villages of Riquewihr & Ribeauvillé 
• Visit to Bott Frères Winery with wine tasting
• Munster cheese fondue farewell dinner 
• En-route visits to Metz & Nancy

Optional excursion by train to Colmar (£9pp) 
Optional guided walking tour of Strasbourg (£19pp)

Splendours of Alsace & Strasbourg

• Excursions to Alsace Villages (Ribeauvillé & Riquewihr), Strasbourg (includes guided tour) & Obernai
• Visit to Bott Frères winery
• Free time in Klingenthal, Bas-Rhin

Hotel accessibility information

Your en-route overnight hotels will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotels will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility. Back to top

Accommodation

Brit Grand Hotel Munster, Munster JG3

Set in the heart of the Alsace region, the Brit Grand Hotel Munster provides a comfortable base for exploring the area's picturesque villages and historic cities. All rooms are en suite and feature a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, minibar and tea & coffee-making facilities. Guests looking for a little extra comfort may wish to upgrade to a room in the hotel's premium annexe wing (supplement applies). Hotel facilities include a restaurant serving local and international cuisine, a lounge bar, fitness centre, spa with sauna and jacuzzi, plus a seasonal outdoor swimming pool (typically open June to September).

Hotel Rating

Hotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.

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