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 combined city tour with a guided tour of the old town, the Romanesque Gothic cathedral (outside visit), the popular district of “La Petite France,” 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 hotel and have dinner.

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 districts, 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 – Kaiserstuhl Tour –

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 start the Kaiserstuhl tour through various wine towns before arriving in Breisach. Although Breisach was almost completely destroyed in World War II, you can still find numerous sights from the rich past of this European city, some of which have been rebuilt. After visiting the cathedral, you will have the opportunity for personal activities here. 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. On 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 rooms of what Marlene Dietrich called the “most beautiful casino in the world” and its history. Afterwards, there will be some free time before you begin your journey home.

• Travel by modern coach
• 3x overnight stays including breakfast buffet at the 3-star Hotel Riegeler Hof in Riegel am Kaiserstuhl
• 3x dinner as a 3-course menu
• City tour and old town guided tour in Strasbourg
• City tour in Colmar
• Cellar visit with wine and
  Crémant tasting and Guglhupf at the winemaker Regin in Wolxheim
• City tour in Freiburg – Kaiserstuhl round trip with cathedral visit in Breisach
• City tour of Baden-Baden with integrated casino tour
• Entry to the casino
• Tourist tax
• 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.