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The Pearls of Alsace: Colmar & Riquewihr

Day trip·France

The Pearls of Alsace: Colmar & Riquewihr

Alsatian picture-book villages

Duration
1 day
Next departure
Sun, 20 December 2026
Country
France
Departs from
Dortmund
+3
La Petite Venise in Colmar and the medieval wine village of Riquewihr: Alsace at its most beautiful, with half-timbering, flowers and vineyards.

Tour highlights

  • La Petite Venise in Colmar
  • Medieval Riquewihr
  • Half-timbering and vineyards
  • Alsatian specialities

Itinerary

  1. Overnight journey to Alsace

    We meet at our designated pick-up points in the evening or during the night and set off by comfortable coach towards the French border. After a pleasant journey through the small hours we reach Colmar, our first stop – a town that feels like an open-air museum.

  2. Morning: exploring Colmar, then free time

    On our guided walk through Colmar you will feel as though you have stepped into a medieval fairy tale. Be ready to lose yourself among the colourful Alsatian half-timbered houses of the 13th and 14th centuries and the maze of narrow lanes. The highlights of our walk: Petite Venise (Little Venice): the most photogenic quarter of the town, with flower-filled balconies lining the river. Bartholdi Museum: the birthplace of Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, creator of the Statue of Liberty. Musée Unterlinden: the region's most distinguished art museum, set in a former Dominican convent. After the walking tour you have free time to discover local cafés, browse the charming shops and enjoy Colmar's singular atmosphere.

  3. Afternoon: the Wine Route and the fairytale village of Riquewihr

    In the afternoon we turn onto the world-famous Alsace Wine Route (Route des Vins d'Alsace), lined with endless vineyards. After a scenic drive we arrive in Riquewihr, considered the best-preserved and loveliest village in the region. Walking with our guide through the lanes of this walled village, you can capture wonderful photographs and taste local Alsatian specialities.

  4. Evening: the journey home

    With unforgettable images and fine memories, we gather in the evening and begin the journey home. We reach our starting points late at night and say our goodbyes – until the next tour.

What's included

  • Travel by comfortable coach
  • Compulsory travel insurance
  • Organisation and support throughout

Not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Museum entrance fees

Boarding points

  • Dortmund
  • Duisburg
  • Essen
  • Düsseldorf

Additional boarding points along the route are available on request.

Impressions

The Pearls of Alsace: Colmar & Riquewihr – image 1

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