Top Alsace Shore Excursions

There’s a lot to see in Alsace, so leave the itinerary to an expert with this private wine tour from Basel. Offering a half- or full-day trip with a personal touch, the experience is planned around you, but typically includes visits to a selection of family-owned wineries in the Alsace or Baden-Württemberg regions. You’ll learn about viticulture, have time for questions, and, of course, taste prestigious wine as you go.

Live an exceptional day aboard our small yacht with all comfort, music, up to 7 people max. No waiting, you will be welcomed as a VIP on our boat. Departure in the morning between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., we will take a lock to leave the city and sail on the Rhine to go to Gambsheim or Offendorf to the port for lunch, swimming in the afternoon, paddle boarding, tanning, aperitif etc. ... We will spend the afternoon in a gravel pit where the water is clear and warm! Fauna and flora, birds, swans, wild geese, a magical moment. Return to Strasbourg at the end of the afternoon, then visit the city for 2 hours, with an aperitif and a platter of Italian charcuterie, Crémant d'Alsace, where you will have the opportunity to see the whole city! Crossing the lock, we will go to the heart of Petite France, the historic district of Strasbourg, Strasbourg Cathedral, the palaces, the European institutions... the day will end between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Make your trip an unforgettable experience. Find out more about the European city of Strasbourg - whether on foot or by bus. The tour takes you past the Strasbourg Cathedral (inside tour possible by arrangement), through the picturesque quarter "La Petite France" and into the "Neustadt". A tour with a visit to the platform of the Strasbourg Cathedral is also possible for guests who are enthusiastic about sports - the entrance fee for this is not included in the price.

Discover the charm of Alsace on this 4-hour private shore tour starting and ending at Colmar River Cruise Port. In just one afternoon, explore two of the region’s most picturesque villages and enjoy an authentic wine tasting at a family-owned winery. Begin with a stroll through Riquewihr, known as the “Pearl of Alsace,” where colorful half-timbered houses line cobbled streets. Continue to Ribeauville, a medieval town rich in history, with charming squares and views of nearby castle ruins. Conclude with a guided tasting at a traditional winery, where the owners themselves will introduce you to their wines and share their passion for Alsace winemaking.

Baden-Württemberg not only produces the finest Pinot Noir’s but also revels in other varietals such as Grauburgunder, Weißburgunder, Muskateller, Gutedel and Chardonnay. On this remarkable wine tour you will taste the phenomenal difference’s between both Burgundian and the Baden-Württemberg Pinot Noir clones. Our first winery will be with the regions outstanding producer of Pinot Noir. His Spätburgunder wines regularly out-perform those of Burgundy, Oregon and others from around the world. We will taste several varietals including, Weissburgunder, Gutedel, Grauburgunder, Chardonnay, Merlot and Syrah. Located in the heart of the Achkarren dwells one of the most renowned family wineries. This winery will furnish us with an insight into both traditional and contempory wine-making practices. Finally we will head back down through the Kaiserstuhl vineyards which pepper the graceful terraces of this majestic dormant volcano and to our final winery of the day.

From 1870 to 1945, Alsace was a major war zone between France and Germany. This tour will explore the history of the Alsatians, first under German rule, then under French. We will discover remnants of these wars and visit Struthof (a concentration camp at 900 meters altitude), a Nazi German concentration camp. For a lighter touch, we will conclude the tour with a visit to one of the most beautiful panoramic views of Alsace and Christendom at Mont Sainte-Odile. It is important to bring a waterproof jacket and warm clothing depending on the weather. A written description and audio guide are available in English for Struthof. In the event of exceptional closures or road closures due to snow, a visit to the Alsace-Moselle Memorial will be offered. More information about my organization can be found on my website. Photos of you and your family are not published on the website to respect your privacy.

On the way to a memorable EVJF day. From Obernai to Ribeauvillé, our privatized Van Mercedes will transform you into a starlet for a day. Breathtaking panoramas, Alsace wine route through our most beautiful villages, tastings of our best grape varieties thanks to the Rolly Gassmann estate, visit of the Haut-Koenigsbourg castle, the menu will be rich until the approach of Ribeauvillé and the Thermes of Casino Barrière. Enjoy the planned 2h relaxation in indoor pools, sauna and steam room while observing the panoramic view of the Alsatian vineyards and the Vosges.