Alsace Fairytale Loop: Strasbourg, Colmar and Wine Villages
A compact and deeply charming 4-day loop through Alsace. Marvel at Strasbourg Cathedral and Petite France, base in Colmar for its candy-colored Little Venice canals, and hop on local regional buses to visit fairytale wine villages like Riquewihr.
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Day-by-day itinerary
Gothic Strasbourg and Petite France
StrasbourgArrive in Strasbourg by TGV. Stand in awe of Strasbourg Cathedral, wander the canals of Petite France, and eat crispy tarte flambee for dinner.
Cycling the Ill River and European Quarter
StrasbourgRent a Velhop shared bike for €6. Pedal along the river to the European Parliament and Orangerie park. Afternoon winstub tasting in Krutenau.
Train to Colmar and Little Venice
ColmarTake the 30-minute regional train to Colmar. Explore the picturesque canals of La Petite Venise, the covered food market, and the Unterlinden Museum.
Wine Village Excursion: Riquewihr
ColmarTake the €3 local bus through the vineyards to medieval Riquewihr. Walk the preserved 16th-century walls and taste Alsatian pinot gris before evening return.
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Combine Strasbourg and Colmar into 2 packed days using the 30-minute direct regional train.
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