Splendours of Alsace & Strasbourg

LeShuttle to Calais and overnight stay in France on a bed and breakfast basis.

Splendours of Alsace & Strasbourg

Our journey through France includes a stop in the beautiful city of Metz, where impressive architecture, grand squares and winding streets are waiting to be explored. Admire the striking Gothic cathedral, browse the shops or find a café for lunch as you discover this characterful city at your own pace. Afterwards, we continue towards our base in Munster, in the heart of France’s Alsace region – not to be confused with Munster in Germany!

Splendours of Alsace & Strasbourg

Enjoy a leisurely morning in Munster, with time to explore the local market or simply soak up the atmosphere. Alternatively, join your tour manager on a gentle countryside walk to the Versant du Soleil cheese farm, around 2km each way, for a taste of rural Alsace.

This afternoon, why not join our optional excursion to Colmar? Travel by local train with your tour manager and discover the colourful streets, canals and distinctive architecture of this much-loved Alsatian town, often known as ‘Little Venice’. There’s time to explore at your own pace before returning to Munster.

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Splendours of Alsace & Strasbourg

Strasbourg awaits today, where French and German influences meet in a captivating mix of grand squares, historic streets and riverside scenery. Enjoy free time to explore at your own pace, or join our optional guided walking tour to discover more of the city’s fascinating history and famous sights. Later, we continue to the pretty town of Obernai, where there’s time to wander its atmospheric streets, admire the traditional architecture and soak up the Alsatian charm.

Splendours of Alsace & Strasbourg

Today is all about the storybook villages of Alsace. First, we visit Riquewihr, where colourful half-timbered houses and cobbled lanes create one of the region’s most enchanting scenes. We continue to Ribeauvillé, another beautiful town surrounded by vineyards and overlooked by the ruins of three hilltop castles. Our final stop is Bott Frères Winery, where we discover the flavours of Alsace with a local wine tasting.

Back at the hotel this evening, we round off our stay with a special farewell dinner featuring a traditional Munster cheese fondue – a delicious taste of the region.

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Splendours of Alsace & Strasbourg

As we begin our journey home, we stop in the elegant city of Nancy. Discover the beautiful historic centre at your own pace, perhaps finding a spot for lunch or admiring the magnificent Place Stanislas, one of France’s most impressive squares. With time to explore before we continue our journey, it’s the perfect final taste of French culture and character.

Splendours of Alsace & Strasbourg

We check out of the hotel and head to Calais for our journey home on LeShuttle. 

Celebrate with a convivial Munster cheese fondue farewell dinner, showcasing the region’s washed-rind AOP Munster—aromatic, supple, and savory. Dip crusty bread, potatoes, and charcuterie, and raise a glass to shared discoveries.

Rooted in monastic tradition, Munster’s characterful bite pairs beautifully with local whites. The evening’s easy warmth and regional flavours offer a flavoursome close to your Alsatian stay.

Join a guided walking tour of Strasbourg’s UNESCO-listed Grand Île, threading Petite France to the pink-sandstone Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg. Hear stories of merchant guilds, the astronomical clock, and a city shaped by two cultures.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. With expert commentary and savvy route-finding, you’ll decode facades and canal viewpoints, enriching exploration for the rest of your visit.

Visit Place Stanislas, a UNESCO World Heritage square defined by Jean Lamour’s gilded gates and the ceremonial Arc Héré. Its harmonious 18th-century architecture forms a radiant link between Nancy’s old town and newer quarters.

Stroll to Art Nouveau facades inspired by the École de Nancy, pause for bergamote candies, and admire elegant museums and gardens. It’s a graceful finale that captures Lorraine’s craft and culture.

Settle in as you meet your Tour Director over a relaxed Welcome Drink at your Munster hotel, ringed by the Vosges foothills. Share first impressions and get personalised tips for making the most of Alsace.

This warm introduction outlines key visits, optional add-ons, and dining suggestions, building confidence for flexible exploration. It’s an easygoing start that sets the tone for village charm and vineyard scenery ahead.

Join a gentle countryside walk from Munster to the Ferme Versant du Soleil, about 2km each way, along meadow paths with views to the Vosges. Hear cowbells across the valley and breathe pine-scented air.

At the farm, discover time-honoured dairying traditions; those who wish can taste farmhouse cheeses available to purchase. A relaxed window onto rural Alsace, this outing pairs fresh air with authentic local flavour.

Join your Tour Manager to travel by local train to Colmar, a kaleidoscope of half-timbered houses, canal bridges, and frescoed facades in Little Venice. Explore cobbled lanes at your own pace and capture waterside reflections.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour. Expect photogenic quarters like Quai de la Poissonnerie and the Unterlinden area, plus cafés perfect for a sweet kougelhopf pause.

Wander Obernai on the Route des Vins d’Alsace, where pastel facades ring the Place du Marché. Admire the slender Kappelturm belfry and traces of medieval ramparts as you browse artisan boutiques and flower-lined lanes.

Once a Free Imperial City, this wine town blends hearty taverns with Alpine-edge views to the Vosges. Look for stork nests atop roofs and bakeries perfumed with kougelhopf and spice.

Step into Riquewihr, its cobbles rising to the Dolder Tower amid gabled, geranium-bright houses. Pair with Ribeauvillé, embraced by vineyards and overlooked by the three hilltop castles—a blend of medieval drama and wine-country charm.

On Alsace’s wine route, facades glow in sun-washed pastels and wrought-iron signs creak above cozy winstubs. Expect irresistible photo stops and tempting stalls selling confitures, eaux-de-vie, and handmade keepsakes.

Visit the family-run Bott Frères Winery in Ribeauvillé, crafting wines since 1835. Join a cellar visit among cool oak foudres before you sample regional wines—Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and elegant Crémant d’Alsace—guided by the estate’s experts.

Learn how granite and limestone slopes shape Alsace’s aromatics and structure. Notes of citrus, blossom, and spice reveal classic food pairings—from choucroute garnie to Munster—making this a flavorful introduction to the region’s wine culture.

Discover Metz, its golden Jaumont-stone facades brightening riverside promenades. The Cathédrale Saint-Étienne de Metz impresses with a vast Gothic nave and shimmering Chagall windows, while arcaded squares lead toward the Imperial Quarter’s grand boulevards.

From Roman origins to modern reinvention, the city rewards wandering with leafy quays, museums, and cafes perfect for a midday pause. Expect varied architecture and easy walking between highlights.

Explore Strasbourg’s riverside heart, where French and German cultures meet. Stroll the UNESCO-listed Grand Île to Petite France, framed by Ill-river canals. Gaze up at the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg and its soaring spire.

Timber-framed guildhouses, mirror-still waterways, and lively winstubs set a distinctive mood. Seek viewpoints around Place de la Cathédrale and pause for photos and reflection before continuing your own discoveries during your time in Munster.