Discover the diversity of wine culture across the Rheingau, Moselle, Palatinate, Alsace, and Kaiserstuhl in seven days. Savor distinctive wines, visit historic wineries, and explore historic towns. Set amid steep vineyard terraces and picturesque half-timbered streets, this trip combines culinary delights, culture, and breathtaking landscapes.
Hotel: Koblenz
Drive through the Rheingau to Rüdesheim am Rhein. Stroll through the historic Drosselgasse and sample the full-bodied Rieslings and outstanding Pinot Noirs of the Rheingau. Continue on to Boppard and visit the largest contiguous vineyard area on the Middle Rhine. The steep, south-facing slate slopes produce lively, expressive Rieslings.
Hotel: Mainz
Today you’ll travel along the Moselle. Begin your tour in the historic wine town of Cochem, overlooked by the imposing Reichsburg Castle. Enjoy a mineral-rich slate Riesling. Afterward, continue on to Trier for a guided city tour. Trier is Germany’s oldest city and boasts numerous ancient UNESCO World Heritage sites. In the evening, transfer to Mainz.
Hotel: Palatinate
Taste fruity Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris from the Palatinate directly at historic wineries in idyllic towns along the Wine Route, such as Deidesheim or St. Martin. Enjoy guided tours of Speyer and Landau, as well as some free time.
Hotel: Alsace / Southern Wine Route / Colmar
The Alsace Wine Route welcomes you with historic fortifications and beautiful half-timbered houses.
Guided tour of Strasbourg. Afterward, continue on to Riquewihr/Ribeauvillé for a cellar tour at traditional wineries such as Cattin in Voegtlinshoffen. During a tasting of intensely aromatic Gewürztraminer and delicate Pinot Gris, discover how they differ from German wines.
Hotel: Freiburg
A guided tour of Colmar and lunch in the picturesque “La Petite Venise” (Little Venice) district, accompanied by a glass of Alsatian Riesling and traditional tarte flambée.
Hotel: Kaiserstuhl
A drive through the Breisgau region with its rolling hills and a stop in the historic half-timbered town of Endingen am Kaiserstuhl. A visit to the cheese museum.
Discover the unique vineyard terraces of the Kaiserstuhl. The loess and volcanic soils retain heat exceptionally well, creating ideal conditions for full-bodied Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Noir.
Visit medieval Burkheim and sample the award-winning Burgundy wines that are prized around the world.
Continue on to Freiburg for a guided tour of the city. Stroll along the Bächle (small water channels) to the Freiburg Cathedral and enjoy the perfect finale at the market on Münsterplatz with one last glass of Baden wine.
After breakfast, you will be transferred from Freiburg to Basel International Airport (BSL).
Afterward, everyone will make their own way home.
Price: Upon request