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ALSACE

Alsace is famous for its high number of picturesque villages, churches and castles and for the various beauties of its two main towns (Strasbourg and Colmar). All villages with typical houses, usually decorated with abundance of colorful flowers, are surrounded by picturesque Vosges with their thick and green forests and romantic lakes.

The food and wine of Alsace has definite German influences, from the shape of its wine bottles to the prevalence of rustic sausage and pickled cabbage dishes. Popular Alsatian dishes include Quiche Lorraine (Lorraine is on the western side of the Vosges Mountains), foie gras (duck or goose liver pate), onion tarts (includes bacon as an ingredient), Baeckeoffe (a marinated meat and potato casserole or stew), Red cabbage and Choucroute (hearty sausage and pickled cabbage). Alsace is also home to Muenster cheese.

Alsatian wines

Alsace grows grapes that do best in cooler climates, like riesling and pinot noir. However, Alsace is best known for its white wines, making up about 90 percent of its production. Riesling, pinot gris, gewürztraminer and muscat are noble grapes and used in the highest quality whites. The Vosges Mountains provide terrain for grapevines to be planted on slopes as well as the valley floor. The best wineries have more land on the steep slopes than the valley floor and face a south or southwest exposure, allowing the vineyard to capture more warming sunlight (source: my chef)

It is belived to be the oldest site to cultivate vine in France (since over 3 000 years) and, certainly, one of the most beautiful.

The vineyards of Alsace are concentrated in a narrow strip on the lower eastern slopes of the Vosges mountains at altitudes of 175-420 metres. These provide a good balance between temperature, drainage and sun exposure, they are mostly located along 170 km long Route des Vins d'Alzace.

Not to forget about famous alzacian beer (biére d'Alsace). One may easily find here local micro-breweries producing beers following centuries old recepies and traditions.

PROGRAM

DAY-TO-DAY PROGRAM PROPOSAL


DAY 1
Transfer from the airport to accommodation
Check in
Time free
Dinner
Overnight

DAY 2
Breakfast
Route des Vins d'Alsace
Visit to Château Haut-Koenigsberg
Picnic lunch in Vosges
Winery visit an wine tasting Domaine Klur, biodynamic vineyards, organic wines
Option: Alsasian cuisine culinary classes 42.-€ p.p. for the group of 6 participants
Visit to Kaysersberg
Time free
Dinner Overnight

DAY 3
Breakfast
Route des Vins d'Alsace
Visit to Colmar
Picnic lunch
Winery visit and wine tasting at Domaine Wach
Visit to micro-brewery
Option: dinner at micro-brewery 25.-€ p.p.
Time free
Overnight

DAY 4
Breakfast
Route des Vins d'Alsace
Visit to Riquewihr, Ammerschwihr
Transfer to Munster Valley
Picnic lunch in the valley
Visit to Massif Petit Ballon
Dinner at Ferme Auberge in Vosges
Transfer to the airport
or
Overnight

DAY 5* (*available fo morning flights only)
Breakfast
Transfer to the airport
END OF SERVICES

PRICE & RESERVATIONS

Four days / Three nights enjoying Alsace

464.-€ p.p.
Quoted price may be adjusted following customer’s requests.

Included in the price:
• Program set-up & its logistics
• Transfer from/to selected airports (we recommend: Strasbourg, EuroAirport)
• Full time multilingual (English, French, Polish) wine guide assistance
• Friendly wine education, secrets of degustations
• All necessary reservations
• All necessary local transfers
• 3 x picnic lunch (including wine)
* 3 x dinner (beverages not included)
• WINETAXI availability 24h/24h
• Wine tastings as mentioned in the program
• Wines purchase at ex-cellar prices (UE: home delivery up to 120 btls p.p. in accordance with UE regulations)

Not included in the price:
• Accommodation cost (reservations provided by organizer)
• Entrance tickets
• Insurance
• Personal expenses
• Items not specified in the above “Included in the price”

REMARKS:
• The a.m. price applies to 6 participants. For different number, the price shall be modified accordingly.
• Payment terms: reservation fee (non-reimbursable) 50.-€ at the time of booking confirmation [by bank transfer]; balance [by cash] on the first day of services
• Additional day: 34.-€ p.p. (6 participants), including picnic lunch
• VINTRIPS shall not be responsible for non-availability of requested accommodations in case of too late reservations.
• Program may be modified, following participants demands
• Year through program.


RESERVATIONS:
info@winowww.pl

EARLIER RESERVATIONS = BEST ACCOMMODATIONS

LOCAL PRICES

Large number of various accommodations and restaurants are offered all year round everywhere in Alsace.

Mostly recommended are Bed & Breakfast accommodations at winemakers homes. Always fully equipped, very clean and very often offering a nice living room with kitchenette.
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• Accommodations: 1 night, shelter 15.- € p.p. / 1 night, B&B from 55.-€ / 1 night double room including breakfast, hotel**** from 165.-€ /1 night double room

EARLIER RESERVATIONS = BEST ACCOMMODATIONS

To be noted that WINETAXI is always available for our guests for any kind of transfers, at any times to serve the set program.

VINTRIPS is responsible to make all necessary reservations, including accommodations.

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