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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.

You will come away from this private Alsace journey with a deeper and more authentic connection to the region, experiencing far more than the typical tourist highlights. Guided by a friendly certified bilingual guide, an Alsace local specialist, you will discover hidden villages, beautiful landscapes, historic architecture, and family-owned vineyards that reveal the true character of the region. Personalized wine tastings and intimate encounters with local winemakers will offer you the opportunity to understand Alsatian wines, grape varieties, and traditions from the people who live and work among the vines. Throughout the day, the guide will share fascinating stories, local knowledge, and cultural insights, creating a richer appreciation of Alsace’s heritage, and our way of life ' à la Française'. Most importantly, you will enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace, with an itinerary shaped around your personal interests.

What makes this experience truly unique is the opportunity to discover two distinct wine cultures in a single private journey, crossing seamlessly between Germany’s Kaiserstuhl and France’s Alsace wine region. Rather than following the usual tourist route, you will explore family-run wineries and meet passionate local producers, guided by expert sommeliers who reveal the stories, traditions, and terroir behind each wine. Begin in the volcanic landscapes of Kaiserstuhl, renowned for its exceptional Pinot and Chardonnay, before enjoying lunch in Freiburg or in a charming village tavern. Then cross the Rhine into Alsace to discover its elegant and aromatic whites, including Riesling and Gewurztraminer. This exclusive cross-border experience offers a rare perspective on how two neighboring regions, shaped by a shared history yet distinct traditions, express their unique character through wine, food, and landscape.

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.