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France |
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Train |
| Price range | From £549 |
| Travel partner | Travel Editions |
| Duration | 5 nights |
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Alsace & the Black Forest by rail
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You'll love this tour if you like: Characterful town-centre old hotels, Distinctive local cuisine at a variety of nearby restaurants, Ancient, picturesque villages, Exploring cities on foot - Strasbourg's Petit France is a delight Fragrant white wine - the local Riesling is delicious!
Little known in Britain, the Alsace region has a wealth of interest - from beautiful scenery to fascinating medieval towns and cities, and a superb regional cuisine. This tour is based in the delightful town of Obernai about 30km south-west of Strasbourg, ideal for exploring this historic and beautiful region.Highlights include the beautiful city of Strasbourg, which boasts a stunning Cathedral, atmospheric “Petit France” district and a wealth of sights. Elsewhere we visit the wine town of Riquewihr, the quintessentially Alsace town of Colmar and venture into neighbouring Germany to visit the Black Forest and Freiburg, the spa town of Baden-Baden and Hunspach.For 2012 - in response to feedback from many customers - we have added a 6 night/7day option on selected dates. This leaves a full day in the middle of the tour to explore the delightful town of Obernai.
Little known in Britain, the Alsace region has a wealth of interest - from beautiful scenery to fascinating medieval towns and cities, and a superb regional cuisine. This tour is based in the delightful town of Obernai about 30km south-west of Strasbourg, ideal for exploring this historic and beautiful region.Highlights include the beautiful city of Strasbourg, which boasts a stunning Cathedral, atmospheric “Petit France” district and a wealth of sights. Elsewhere we visit the wine town of Riquewihr, the quintessentially Alsace town of Colmar and venture into neighbouring Germany to visit the Black Forest and Freiburg, the spa town of Baden-Baden and Hunspach.For 2012 - in response to feedback from many customers - we have added a 6 night/7day option on selected dates. This leaves a full day in the middle of the tour to explore the delightful town of Obernai.
Included
- Return Eurostar/TGV from St Pancras/Ebbsfleet to Strasbourg via Paris including transfer in Paris
- 5 or 6 nights' accommodation on bed and breakfast basis at Le
- Gouverneur Hotel, Obernai, based on shared occupancy of a twin room
- Transfers and full coach touring itinerary as detailed above conducted by tour manager
- Tour manager throughout
Not included
- Single room supplement Holiday insurance Standard Premier/1st Class upgrade on Eurostar/TGV. On the Eurostar this constitutes upgraded seating and light meal with complimentary drink with upgraded seating only on the French railway leg.
- Meals other than those stated Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls.
- Porterage and gratuities.
PLEASE NOTE: As with most trains, passengers are responsible for carrying baggage onto and off the train. Baggage can be stored on overhead shelves or at the entrance to the carriages. Trollies are available at St Pancras and Paris, but bags do need to be carried on to the platform.Travel Editions recommends a new luggage delivery service called 'Carry My Luggage', where your suitcase can be picked up from your home before departure and delivered straight to your hotel; therefore removing the worry about carrying your cases onto and off the trains. Please click here for more information and a 20% discount off the Carry My Luggage service exclusive to Travel Editions clients.
PLEASE NOTE 2: Eurostar have changed their upgraded service from September 2010 from "Leisure Select" to a new service that they are branding as "Standard Premier." This service includes the upgraded seating on the train but now includes only a cold, light meal and a drink.
Five night option
Day One
Travel by Eurostar from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Paris and onwards by TGV to Strasbourg. On arrival transfer to Obernai (approx 15-20 minutes) for check in to hotel for 5 night stay on bed and breakfast basis.
Day Two
Full day tour to Colmar and Riquewihr
Day Three
Full day in Strasbourg
Day Four
Full day tour to Freiburg and the Black Forest
Day Five
Full day tour to Baden-Baden and Hunspach
Day Six
Travel by TGV from Strasbourg to Paris and onwards by Eurostar to Ebbsfleet or St Pancras.
NB: Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion
Six night option
Day One
Travel by Eurostar from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Paris and onwards by TGV to Strasbourg. On arrival transfer to Obernai (approx 15-20 minutes) for check into hotel for 6 night stay on bed and breakfast basis
Day Two
Full day tour to Colmar, Riquewihr and Ribeauville
Day Three
Full day to Strasbourg
Day Four
Full day to explore Obernai at your own leisure
Day Five
Full day tour to Freiburg and the Black Forest
Day Six
Full day tour to Baden-Baden and Hunspach
Day Seven
Travel by TGV from Strasbourg to Paris and onwards by Eurostar to Ebbsfleet or St Pancras.
NB: Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion
Day One
Travel by Eurostar from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Paris and onwards by TGV to Strasbourg. On arrival transfer to Obernai (approx 15-20 minutes) for check in to hotel for 5 night stay on bed and breakfast basis.
Day Two
Full day tour to Colmar and Riquewihr
Day Three
Full day in Strasbourg
Day Four
Full day tour to Freiburg and the Black Forest
Day Five
Full day tour to Baden-Baden and Hunspach
Day Six
Travel by TGV from Strasbourg to Paris and onwards by Eurostar to Ebbsfleet or St Pancras.
NB: Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion
Six night option
Day One
Travel by Eurostar from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet to Paris and onwards by TGV to Strasbourg. On arrival transfer to Obernai (approx 15-20 minutes) for check into hotel for 6 night stay on bed and breakfast basis
Day Two
Full day tour to Colmar, Riquewihr and Ribeauville
Day Three
Full day to Strasbourg
Day Four
Full day to explore Obernai at your own leisure
Day Five
Full day tour to Freiburg and the Black Forest
Day Six
Full day tour to Baden-Baden and Hunspach
Day Seven
Travel by TGV from Strasbourg to Paris and onwards by Eurostar to Ebbsfleet or St Pancras.
NB: Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion
Le Gouverneur Hotel, Obernai
Located just inside the ramparts in the centre of the pretty town of Obernai about 30km south west of Strasbourg, Le Gouverneur (though rated as only 2-star) is a stylish and comforable hotel, completely renovated from an historic coaching inn dating back to 1550. Facilities here include a breakfast room and comfortable newly-refurbished bedrooms with private bath or shower, TV and telephone.
PLEASE NOTE: There is no lift but 5 rooms are located on the ground floor. Rooms are arranged around a lovely courtyard with original staircases accessing the galleried corridor that encircles the inner square and provides access to the first and second floor rooms. There is no air-conditioning at this hotel but this is not normally a problem in this area.
There is not a bar or restaurant at the hotel but the hotel is situated in the centre of town with a bar directly across the street and a host of restaurants within a few minutes' walk. For gourmets, Obernai is blessed withnot one but two Michelin-starred restaurants, one less then 50m from the hotel but there are a range of restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. Obernai itself is a lovely town for a pre- or post-dinner stroll - a walk around the ramparts will certainly build up an appetite!
Located just inside the ramparts in the centre of the pretty town of Obernai about 30km south west of Strasbourg, Le Gouverneur (though rated as only 2-star) is a stylish and comforable hotel, completely renovated from an historic coaching inn dating back to 1550. Facilities here include a breakfast room and comfortable newly-refurbished bedrooms with private bath or shower, TV and telephone.
PLEASE NOTE: There is no lift but 5 rooms are located on the ground floor. Rooms are arranged around a lovely courtyard with original staircases accessing the galleried corridor that encircles the inner square and provides access to the first and second floor rooms. There is no air-conditioning at this hotel but this is not normally a problem in this area.
There is not a bar or restaurant at the hotel but the hotel is situated in the centre of town with a bar directly across the street and a host of restaurants within a few minutes' walk. For gourmets, Obernai is blessed withnot one but two Michelin-starred restaurants, one less then 50m from the hotel but there are a range of restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. Obernai itself is a lovely town for a pre- or post-dinner stroll - a walk around the ramparts will certainly build up an appetite!
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I enjoyed the holiday which was well organised with a friendly and helpful guide.
Aug 2011
Miss J Modlin
Miss J Modlin
We enjoyed the holiday very much and the extensive program you had put into the four days in Alsace. Le Gouveneur Hotel was without fault and deserves a much better rating than 2 star.
Jul 2011
Mr R Pownall
Mr R Pownall
Even the weather was perfect. Our 'carer', Angela, made everyone feel like a friend. We had actually been in her company before a number of years ago when we went to Lipari, another excellent holiday.
May 2011
Mrs M Brown
Mrs M Brown
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