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A wonderful snapshot of the Alsace wine region
Push your senses to the limits - sample wines and learn to describe them
Enjoy 3 guided tastings at specially selected wineries
What to expect
Enjoy a full day wine tour in the Alsace vineyards. The Alsace Wine Route winds its way from north to south, for more than 170 kilometers (106 miles) along the eastern foothills of the Vosges. You will discover its exceptional natural beauty across rows of undulating, vine-covered hills, and through quaint villages.
You will begin the day with a stop in the Mittelbergheim / Barr wine producing regions. The area is home to the Zotzenberg, Kastelberg, Wiebelsberg and Kirchberg Grand Crus and the soils found here are particularly favorable for Riesling. Here, experience your first Alsace wine discovery by tasting a selection of different wines including Pinot Blanc, Sylvaner and Riesling.
You will then go to Dambach-la-Ville wine area. The village itself is considered to be located at the heart of the Alsace wine region and the place for the Grand Cru Frankstein. Riesling and Gewurztraminer are particularly well adapted to the well-drained granite-mica scree which filters water and retains heat well. You will enjoy a second wine tasting session in a typical “caveau”, the name given to the local wineries.
After some free time for lunch, you will be driven at the Ribeauvillé/Riquewihr wine producing area that is surrounded by 5 Grand Crus appellations: Geisberg, Kirchberg, Osterberg, Schoenenbourg and Sporen. You will you be amazed by the beauty of these two Medieval towns, and you will experience your afternoon tasting in one of the most highly selected wineries so as to complete your Alsace wine tasting experience.
During the afternoon, you will also learn about wine & food pairing. The excursion will also include some stops in stunning locations for photography enthusiasts.
COVID-19 information
The following health and safety measures are in place, so you can relax and enjoy your experience.Visitor numbers are limited to reduce crowds
The experience complies with government regulations
Social distancing is enforced
Areas frequented by visitors are regularly disinfected
Hand sanitizers are provided for staff and visitors
All gear/equipment is sanitised between use
Visitors are required to bring and wear masks
Guides and all other staff are required to wear masks
Visitors over 18 must show their ID and proof of one of the following: a full vaccination or first vaccination (this requirement varies depending on the country) received at least 15 days prior, recovery from a COVID-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative result from a PCR or antigen test taken no more than 48 hours before the experience starts. This may also apply to those aged 12 and above
What’s included
Wine tasting in 3 typical wineries
English speaking driver guide
Travel in comfortable & fully equipped minivans
Roundtrip transportation from Strasbourg
Bottles of water in the minivan
Free Wifi access on board
What’s not included
Personal insurance & expenses
Entrance fees to monuments or attractions
Gratuities for the driver/guide
Food
Location
17 Place de la Cathédrale, Strasbourg
Meeting point:
- You will meet your guide in front of Strasbourg Tourism Board, 17 Place de la Cathédrale, Strasbourg
- Please be sure to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure
Provider
Ophorus Excursions & Tours in France
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the activity begins.
Important to know
- Tour requires minimum of 2 passengers (adults) to operate. In case minimum numbers are not reached we will offer to reschedule or refund your tour
- Adults only tour.
- Tour is operated in English.
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
