The Best Of Alsace | Day 1

Paris / Strasbourg

Departure from Paris in a deluxe coach with your Carol Voyages’ guide for a drive to the Alsace region and Strasbourg. Visit of the Notre Dame Cathedral and its famous astronomical clock followed by a pedestrian tour in the charming district of “La Petite France”, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dinner in a local restaurant for a delicious sauerkraut. Overnight in a 3-star hotel near Strasbourg.

The Best Of Alsace | Day 2

Strasbourg / Obernai / Mont Sainte Odile / Gertwiller

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, embark from Strasbourg for a discovery  cruise to visit the ‘inside’ of the European Capital. Continuation by the visit of the Alsatian museum, an atypical way to discover the habits and customs of this region. Free time for lunch in the center of Strasbourg. In the afternoon, visit of the medieval city of Obernai, legendary cradle of Ste Odile, then a stop at the Mont Sainte Odile, spiritual place and one of the most important of the historical and religious heritage of Alsace. Drive to Gertwiller to visit a gingerbread artisanal factory. Free time for dinner and night in a 3-star hotel in the surroundings.

The Best Of Alsace | Day 3

Gertwiller / Haut Koenigsbourg / Ribeauvillé / Riquewihr / Kaysersberg

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning drive to the regional natural park “Ballons desVosges” to visit the fantastic castle of “Haut Koenigsbourg”, one of the most visited monuments in Alsace. Continuation to the charming village of Ribeauvillé and free time for lunch. Pursuit to Riquewihr classified among the most beautiful villages of France. Then visit of an Alsace wine cellar with tasting. Coach drive to Kaysersberg known for its Witches tower but also to be the birthplace of Dr. Schweitzer. Free time for dinner and night in a 3-star hotel in the surroundings

The Best Of Alsace | Day 4

Kaysersberg / Eguisheim / Colmar

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning visit of Eguisheim, one of the most beautiful and typical village of Alsace with its half-timbered houses, ramparts and castle. Continuation to Colmar and free time for lunch. Visit of the city with the Pfister house (historical monument) and the Koifhus (former customs), the famous district of the Little Venice and the Unterlinden museum which offers a tour from the Prehistoric period to the 20th century. Free time for dinner and night in a 3-star hotel in the surroundings.

The Best Of Alsace | Day 5

Colmar/ Metz / Paris

Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning drive to Metz. Visit of the city center and its cathedral St Etienne before a free time for lunch. Return to Paris with an arrival at the end of the day.

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