Day 11 – Colmar
Today, enjoy a guided walking tour of the picturesque city of Colmar. Walk through its pretty cobbled street lined with half-timbered buildings and learn about its history and its deep connection with the wine trade.
After free time for lunch visit the ‘Musée des Vins d’Alsace’, a brand new and innovative museum dedicated to the wines of Alsace. End the day with a boat trip to discover the Petite Venise area right in the heart of Colmar’s historic centre - so-called for its network of mini canals.
Day 12 – Free day
Day 13 – A trip to the Munster Valley
Today the emphasis is on cheese, rather than wines and Munster is famous for its strong cheeses. You will visit the ‘maison du fromage’ and here you will partake in a cheese-tasting of the freshest produce, accompanied of course by a glass of wine!
Afterwards, you will be treated to lunch at a farm inn higher up in the valley. Lunch is a traditional ‘marcaire’ (cattle herders) meal, made up of specialities produced at the farm.
In the afternoon, stop off at Wihr-au-Val for a wine tasting at a local vineyard.
Day 14 – Free day and farewell meal
Spend the last day at your leisure.
In the evening, visit the ‘Brotherhood of St Etienne’ at the Château de Kientzheim. One of the oldest in France, this brotherhood was originally created to safeguard the quality of wines in the city. It now serves as a place where people can get together to appreciate Alsatian wines and gastronomy. Join in one last ‘dégustation’ with the ‘Grand Counsellors’ dressed in their ceremonial robes and silver chains! Visit the underground ‘œnothèque’ – a huge reserve of over 60,000 vintage bottles dating from 1834 to present day.
End this truly unique experience with an evening meal to say farewell to your hosts and fellow tourers.
Day 15 – Depart from campsite
Please note this itinerary is subject to change.