Following the wine route On the borders of the Latin and Germanic civilizations, Alsace, a region very proud of its identity, offers astonishing cultural wealth. A great winemaking region, its white wines are delicious accompanied with one of the numerous local specialties. A delight for the taste buds in the evening in the charming hotels which we shall reserve for you. A delight for the cyclist who will discover, as he travels along trails suitable for cycling and numerous purpose-built cycle tracks, the villages bedecked with flowers along the wine route which is overlooked by imposing medieval castles. You will also have lots of time to visit Strasbourg and Colmar. Click to See: Tour Price - Departure Days - What's Included - Reserve this tour
Arrival in Strasbourg, settling into the hotel and free time to explore the town. Day 2 - Strasbourg to Sand (45 km/28mi) You will leave Strasbourg along the Rhône-Rhine canal which will lead you along its very pretty cycle track into the heart of the Ried. Day 3 - Sand to Colmar (42 km26mi)You will travel through the landscapes and villages of the Alsatian Ried. which is rich in aquatic flora and fauna. You will have time to visit the very beautiful Baroque church at Ebersmunster before finally returning to Colmar.
Passing through pretty sleepy and flower-bedecked villages you will come to Ottmarsheim where you will visit the Romanesque church built on a centered plan as a replica to the basilica of Aachen and dating from the 12th Century. Day 5 - Ottmarsheim to Guebwiller (45 km/28mi) You will leave the banks of the Rhine and the villages of the Sundgau to go to Guebwiller which nestles in the foothills of the Vosges. No doubt you will have the time to go as far as Muchbach and visit the remains of its abbey which is one of the oldest in Alsace.
At the foot of the Vosges nestle the winemaking villages responsible for the reputation of the Alsatian Grand Crus: Eguisheim, Turkheim, Kaysersberg. Day 7 - Riquewhir to Obernai (50 km/31mi)Along the wine route you
will discover the villages of Boersch, Barr, Andlau and
Day 8 - Obernai to Strasbourg (40 km/25mi)Country roads and cycle tracks will take you from Rosheim (11th Century Romanesque church) to Avolsheim. From there, along the cycle track on the banks of the Bruche canal, you will reach the capital of Europe. The tour ends upon arrival in Strasbourg. If you wish to spend another night here you must book an extra night.
Overnight Itinerary : Strasbourg, Sand, Colmar, Ottmarsheim, Guebwiller, Riquewhir, Obermei, TOUR # FRB-13018 8 DAYS - $825 Single supplement - $275 Includes breakfast everyday Half board supplement - $275 Bicycle Rental - $110 Extra night in Strasbourg - $95 Single Supplement $50 Return to Top
Departure: Every day except Sundays from March 1 to October 31. No departure on Saturday July 26. The persons who finish their trip this day must take an additional night in Strasbourg Tours starting on Wednesday or Thursday will be in Ottmarsheim on Saturday or Sunday and the restaurant will be closed - people with the half board option will have the following menu:
Bread and Breakfast Facilities includes:
Road Book including: Route description and directions, Travel documentation, Map 1/250,000th Transfer of luggage between each overnight hotel The Bicycles - Provision of 21-speed bikes, equipped with luggage carrier, rear panniers, pump, anti-theft device and repair kit with rental supplement In Case of Breakdown - We do not intervene for flat tires. However, should any breakdown occur that prevents the completion of the days journey we will make repairs on the road. A phone number will be provided. All other types of necessary repairs that do not make cycling impossible will be repaired at the hotel each night.
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