Alsace Wine Country

Day 1: Arrival in Strasbourg

Arrive in Strasbourg and check into your hotel. Spend your free time exploring the city’s historic center, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Strasbourg Cathedral, an outstanding Gothic building with an astronomical clock, and walk through La Petite France, a district known for its canals and timber-framed houses.

Overnight in Strasbourg.

Day 2: Strasbourg – Sélestat area
16, 34, or 40 miles/25, 55, or 65 km

Cycle along the Rhône–Rhine Canal, passing through Osthouse and Saint-Hippolyte, before reaching Sélestat. The town has notable sites such as the Humanist Library, which preserves rare Renaissance manuscripts, and the churches of Saint-Georges and Sainte-Foy.

Overnight in Sélestat area.

Day 3: Sélestat area – Colmar
31 or 40 miles/50 or 65 km

Begin the day with a visit to the Ebersmunster Abbey, a Baroque masterpiece designed in the early 18th century. The route continues through the villages of the Ried region, a landscape shaped by rivers and wetlands. This natural environment is home to many bird species and traditional farming communities. Following the canal south, you arrive in Colmar, often called the “Capital of Alsatian Wine.” Colmar is known for its preserved old town, Little Venice district, and the Unterlinden Museum, which features works such as the Isenheim Altarpiece.

Overnight in Colmar.

Day 4: Colmar – Riquewihr area
25 miles/40 km

From Colmar, cycle across the Alsace plain and join the famous Alsace Wine Route. You'll pass through vineyards at the base of the Vosges Mountains. You’ll stop in renowned villages such as Eguisheim and Kaysersberg, both voted “Favorite Village of the French” (2013 and 2017). These towns are known for their wine production, cobbled streets, and colorful half-timbered houses..

Overnight in Riquewihr area.

Day 5: Riquewihr area – Obernai area
21 or 31 miles/35 or 50 km

Continue along the Wine Route, where you’ll discover Hunawihr, Ribeauvillé, and Bergheim, each with distinct cultural and historical appeal. In Andlau, visit the Romanesque abbey before continuing toward Barr or Obernai. These towns offer opportunities to learn more about Alsatian folk traditions, regional gastronomy, and local biodiversity.

Overnight in Obernai area.

Day 6: Obernai area – Strasbourg
25 or 34miles/40 or 55km

On the final route, stop in Rosheim to see the Saints-Pierre-et-Paul Church, one of the most important Romanesque buildings in Alsace. Cycle onward to Molsheim, historically connected to the Bugatti automobile brand, before joining the Bruche Canal cycle path. This route brings you directly back into Strasbourg. Conclude your journey with a final evening in the city, enjoying Alsatian cuisine such as tarte flambée or choucroute, before departure or an optional stay extension.

Please note that this tour ends on a cycling day. We recommend adding an additional night in Strasbourg. See prices under the 'Dates & Prices' tab.