Transfer to a beautiful medieval wine making village of timbered houses and cobbled streets. Loop along the small roads of the Grand Cru vineyards to wine villages such as Westhalten and Soultzmatt as views of the Vosges & Black Forest Mountains serve as our backdrop.
Days 3-4: Wine Tasting & Papacy
From the picture perfect jewel Riquewihr we pedal along the vineyards and fortified villages to the impeccable Eguisheim , home to Pope Leon IX; en route an optional wine tasting is offered. We then pass the home of Albert Schweitwer during our ride to Colmar and its maze of cobbled streets depicting a bygone age.
Days 5-7: The Pagan Wall, Convents & Castles
Another scenic ride along the “Le Route du Vin” leads to the fortified villages of Bergheim and Dambach-la-Ville. Pine forest, vineyards, majestic castles and rolling meadows deliver you to the mysterious “Pagan Wall” surrounding the convent of Sainte Odile.
Inclusions:
- All 3-star accommodation with breakfast
- Five full course dinners and 1 lunch
- Winery Visits & tasting
- Private City Tour
- BIKE RENTAL of quality upright 27-speed touring bikes equipped with handlebar bags (your clipless pedals can be mounted; but remember to bring your shoes, bike gloves and shorts…) Quality road bikes are available upon request at an additional charge
- Route note, maps and marked routes
- All tour transfers including meet/depart, van support and luggage transfer
- Multi-lingual guide(s)
- All entrance fees mentioned in itinerary
Not included: Airfare, beverages, trip insurance (strongly recommended), personal items, guide tips.
