Visit and wine tasting in charming villages along the Alsace Wine Route. Depart for a half-day tour along the Alsace wine route to discover some of the most fascinating wines of France. Renowned for its aromatic white wines, the Alsace wine region is ideally suited with its dry and sunny climate, complex geology, favorable soils, and excellent exposure. During this half-day tour from Strasbourg, you will taste wine in 2 different wineries. As you experience a tasting session, learn about the 7 different types of Alsace wines. This small group half-day trip departs from Strasbourg for the lovely town of Obernai located on the Alsace “Wine Route”. Upon arrival around Obernai, enjoy your first wine-tasting session in one of our selected wineries of this Alsace wine tour. Your tour will then continue along the breathtaking Alsace wine route to admire the stunning landscape. On your way, enjoy a second wine-tasting session in a typical Alsace “caveau”. Return to Strasbourg.

Head south departing from Strasbourg where the first stop will be in Bergheim, a superb village on the wine route that contains many hidden wonders within its medieval walls. You will then have the opportunity to visit the charming town of Ribeauvillé, the ancient fief of the Lords of Ribeaupierre. History will call out to you on every one of its pedestrian streets.  After a visit to Hunawihr and a photo stop in front of its famous fountain, you will head to a local winemaker to taste traditional Alsatian wines. Enjoy the lunch break in the village of Riquewihr, one of the best-known in the region —  particularly renowned because of its idyllic location in the heart of the vineyard. The tour will continue to two villages that are equally famous for their historical character: Kaysersberg and Eguisheim. These two medieval villages have been elected “Favorite Villages of the French", a famous French program celebrating the year of the French’s favorite villages. Kaysersberg won the edition in 2017 and Eguisheim in 2013. Head back to Strasbourg at the end of the afternoon, after a day filled with great memories and beautiful images.

Be introduced to typical Alsatian food as well as Alsatian wine and beer with this foodie walking tour of Strasbourg. See the most central parts of the city and stop for food and a drink at 5 of your host's favorite eateries.  Try a selection of Charcuterie (cold meat), with soft bretzels. Enjoy a cheese-tasting in a local shop. Follow this with the gastronomical symbol of the region, a hearty dish made with smoked ham hocks, sausages, potatoes, and choucroute garnie. Try some Alsatian wine and beer, to understand why the region is famous for its numerous breweries and vineyards. Eat some Alsatian ginger bread, the traditional "Pain d’épices”. Learn more about the food culture and the dishes you eat from your local guide.

Begin your full-day wine tour in the Mittelbergheim wine region, home to the Zotzenberg, Kastelberg, and Wiebelsberg Grand Crus. The soils here are particularly favorable for Riesling. Experience your first tasting with a selection that includes Pinot Blanc, Sylvaner, and Riesling. Continue on to the Dambach La Ville wine area. The village lies in the heart of the Alsace wine region and is home to the Grand Cru Frankstein. After some free time for lunch you’ll depart for the Ribeauvillé/Riquewihr wine area that is home to 5 Grand Crus appellations: Geisberg, Kirchberg, Osterberg, Schoenenbourg, and Sporen. Riesling is without a doubt the king of grapes in this area, but Pinot Gris, Muscat, and Gewürztraminer also produce some excellent area wines. Top wine growers include the Trimbach family that have been making wine since 1626 and the Hugel family, who started a bit later, in 1639. Admire the beauty of the medieval villages of Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr, and enjoy 2 afternoon tasting sessions at highly selected wineries, completing your Alsace wine tasting experience.

Stroll the cosmopolitan streets of Strasbourg on the market days of Wednesday and Friday to experience the city's everyday vibe, and visit many of the historical landmarks as you taste the produce of the Alsace. Set off from the monumental Strasbourg Cathedral and make your way through the pedestrian districts of the historical city center. Arrive at a central food market to sample local cheese, traditional bread, cold meat, Alsatian brioche “kouglopf”, and delicious French wine. See major landmarks such as the striking stained glass windows of the Maison Kammerzell hotel and the bronze statue on Place Gutenberg of the man who introduced printing to Europe with his printing press. Explore the historic Petite France quarter at the western end of the Grande Île and much more.

What could be better than a Beer Tour at the end of the day in Strasbourg? Because yes, in Alsace, good beers are made! What makes the difference? A region that brews hops, an ancient brewing culture and a recent passion for craft. I’m taking you on a late-afternoon aperitif tour to sample some of our region’s finest craft beers. On the program: 1 brewpub, 1 microbrewery and 1 bar from a major Alsatian brewery = 3 beers 25cl. This tour will also allow you to showcase our beautiful city by discovering the must-sees between our 3 stops. The choice of beers tasted will of course be conditioned by the seasons and the recipes of our brewers, which change regularly. I’m not going to offer you a Christmas beer in the middle of August! You’ll also discover one of our flagship dishes: tarte flambée. Please note: in our region, tarte flambée is eaten with the fingers, shared and preferably accompanied by a cold beer. If you’d like to continue the evening, I’ll give you the best tips for finding a good restaurant or bar.