Strasbourg, Colmar & Alsace: 5 Days

The experience

25 March, Easter, May Day and Whit Monday in Strasbourg and the villages of Alsace! The most beautiful places of Alsace and Germany’s Romantic Road come together in an unforgettable journey. Unsurpassed towns of historical and cultural interest! We stay in doll-like Strasbourg, the fairy-tale city of France and seat of the European Parliament. We also visit the irresistible villages of Alsace! Our journey continues to Heidelberg, with its fragrant vineyards and its chocolate tradition. Travel with us and become nature lovers, photography enthusiasts and admirers of Central European culture too. We offer you a travel experience full of contrasts and ever-changing, distinctive landscapes in the most beautiful parts of France and Germany!
GIFT: The visit to Lake Titisee!

Departure

Departure and return point: Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”
Departure time: 11:15

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Day by day

Itinerary

01Day

ATHENS - FRANKFURT - HEIDELBERG - STRASBOURG

Meeting at the airport and flight to Frankfurt. On arrival, departure for Heidelberg, where we will have the chance to stroll through the pedestrianised historic centre, with the interesting Jesuit Church and Church of the Holy Spirit. The Hauptstrasse, the backbone of Heidelberg, is the longest pedestrian street in Europe, perhaps even in the world, at 1.6 kilometres long. It passes through the main square (with the wonderful Town Hall building and the famous Gothic Church of the Holy Spirit), the Hotel Ritter of 1592 (one of the finest examples of Renaissance architecture) and dozens of lovely little shops, from beer halls and cafés to patisseries, antique shops and stores selling original souvenirs. Free time, followed by transfer and check-in at our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight stay.

02Day

STRASBOURG

Breakfast at the hotel and a panoramic tour of the seat of the European Parliament, which is built on the west bank of the Rhine and crossed by the River Ill. We will head to the historic centre of the city, dominated by the imposing Cathedral, 142 m high and one of the 6 tallest in the world, with the Astronomical Clock inside. We will wander through the area of picturesque lanes known as “Little France”, with its half-timbered houses, countless bridges and flower-filled balconies. Overnight stay.

03Day

STRASBOURG - COLMAR & VILLAGES OF ALSACE (RIBEAUVILLE, RIQUEWIHR, EGUISHEIM)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today is dedicated to the beautiful villages of Alsace, such as Ribeauville, Riquewihr and Eguisheim, and of course Colmar, the jewel of Alsace, which lies on the Wine Route and is renowned for its wines. We will tour its historic centre, characterised by traditional houses built on the banks of the River Lauch. We will see the Town Hall, the Cathedral dedicated to St Martin, as well as small, beautiful squares with interesting open-air markets. Free time in the loveliest part of the old town, Little Venice, characterised by canals, ornate bridges, elegant cafés and restaurants. Don’t forget to have your photo taken in front of the Pfister House, built around 1537 and an example of German Renaissance architecture. Return late in the afternoon to our hotel in Strasbourg. Overnight stay.

04Day

STRASBOURG - FREIBURG - LAKE TITISEE

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast we depart by road for Germany and the region of the famous Black Forest. Our first stop will be the greenest city in Europe, Freiburg, Nikos Kazantzakis’ favourite city. After a guided tour to get to know this beautiful German city, we set off for the edge of the Black Forest and Lake Titisee, crossing the “Black Forest” and the “Clock Route” (numerous cuckoo-clock workshops). Return to Strasbourg. Overnight stay.

05Day

STRASBOURG - FRANKFURT - ATHENS

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Frankfurt and our return flight.

At a glance

What’s included

Included in the price

Air tickets Athens-Frankfurt-Athens with Sky Express.
One suitcase up to 20 kg and one piece of hand luggage up to 8 kg.
Accommodation at the 4* Hilton Strasbourg 4* hotel or similar (21/03 & 22/03: Hotel Origami 4* or similar), with buffet breakfast daily.
Transfers and transport by luxury air-conditioned coach.
Sightseeing, excursions and guided tours as described in the detailed itinerary.
Experienced Tour Leader - Escort.
Civil/professional liability insurance.
VAT.

Not included

Airport & hotel taxes (€245).
Optional Covid-19 insurance (€20).
Checkpoints (€25).
Entrance fees to museums, archaeological sites and wherever else required.
Anything described as optional or recommended.

Good to know

General notes

Outbound: Athens – Frankfurt Sky Express GQ860 11:15 – 13:25
Return: Frankfurt – Athens Sky Express GQ861 14:25 – 18:10
Prices increase by €50/person after the first 10 bookings.
The order and sequence of the visits in the programme may change, without any visit being omitted.

The route

The route map

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