Alsace and Black Forest

Geranium-decorated half-timbered houses, golden-yellow vineyards, romantic wine taverns, and a hearty, rich cuisine—this is how Alsace presents itself, and the Black Forest has more to offer than just cuckoo clocks and cherry brandy. Here, old traditions are still maintained, and nature impresses with its beauty.

Day 1 | Arrival – Strasbourg – Black Forest

Departure in the morning and drive first to Strasbourg. In the late morning, you will reach Strasbourg, Europe’s secret “capital.” Discover the diverse architecture on a city tour, the Romanesque Gothic cathedral (outside visit), the popular “La Petite France” district, and much more. Afterwards, you will have free time. Stroll along the Grande Île, a large pedestrian zone in the city center filled with numerous boutiques and shops. In the afternoon, you will continue to the Black Forest to Riegel am Kaiserstuhl. Check into your room and enjoy dinner at the hotel.

Day 2 | Colmar and the Hills of the Wine Route

Look forward to a wonderful day trip to Alsace during breakfast. In Colmar, you will take a guided tour through the charming old town. Discover the charm of the old town, its magnificent buildings, and its picturesque neighborhoods, such as Little Venice or the Tanner district. After an individual lunch break, you will continue along the famous Alsatian Wine Route. Picturesque wine villages like Riquewihr and Ribeauville line your way. In Wolxheim, a wine village known for its excellent Riesling, the Regin winemaking family will welcome you for a tour of the wine cellar followed by a wine and Crémant tasting. Regin will also serve delicious Gugelhupf. You will return to your hotel for dinner.

Day 3 | Freiburg – Breisach

Today you will travel to the city of “Bächle and Gässle,” Freiburg. On an interesting tour, you will explore the beautiful old town and admire the Freiburg Minster (outside visit). After an individual lunch break, you will continue to Breisach in the Kaiserstuhl wine region. Although Breisach was almost completely destroyed in World War II, you can still find numerous sights, some of which have been rebuilt, from the rich past of this European city. Here you will have the opportunity for your own activities: visit the impressive minster or stroll along the banks of the Rhine – relax. You will be expected back at the hotel for dinner.

Day 4 | Baden-Baden – Return Journey

After breakfast, you will travel to Baden-Baden. During a guided tour, you will get to know and love the spa town with its rich history up to the present day on a classic tour. Let yourself be guided through the spa district with the casino and museum mile, the old town district with the marketplace and town hall, as well as the spa district with the Roman-Irish Friedrichsbad and the Caracalla Spa. You will also receive an exclusive insight into the fascinating gaming halls of what Marlene Dietrich called the “most beautiful casino in the world” and its history. Afterwards, you will have some free time before you begin your return journey.

• Travel by modern coach
• 3x overnight stays including breakfast buffet at Hotel Riegeler Hof in Riegel am Kaiserstuhl
• 3x dinner as a 3-course menu
• City tour and walk in Strasbourg
• City tour in Colmar
• City tour in Freiburg
• Cellar visit with wine and Crémant tasting and Guglhupf at the winemaker Regin in Wolxheim
• City tour of Baden-Baden with integrated casino tour
• Casino entry
• Continuous BOHR travel accompaniment

The Riegeler Hof hotel is beautifully situated in the midst of a vineyard landscape directly at the Kaiserstuhl. You will feel comfortable in the stylish and cozy furnished guest rooms! Let yourself be pampered by the renowned good cuisine with Baden and international dishes. All rooms are modern and comfortably furnished with shower, toilet, and TV.