The Alsace wine route winds its way from north to south, for more than 106 miles (170 k) along the eastern foothills of the Vosges. It has become famous the world over for its exceptional natural beauty as it leads visitors across rows of undulating, vine-covered hills, and through quaint villages.

Begin the day with a stop in the Mittelbergheim wine-producing region. The area is home to the numerous Grand Crus and the soils found here are particularly favorable for riesling. Here, experience your first Alsace wine discovery by tasting a selection of different wines including pinot blanc, sylvaner, and riesling.

Continue on to Dambach-la-Ville wine area. The village itself is considered to be located at the heart of the Alsace wine region and is home to the grand cru Frankstein. Riesling and Gewurztraminer are particularly well adapted to the well-drained, granite-mica scree which filters water and retains heat well. Enjoy a second winetasting session in a typical caveau, the name given to the local wineries.

After some free time for lunch, depart for the Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr wine-producing area. Be amazed by the beauty of these 2 medieval towns, it is also here that you experience the afternoon tasting session in one of the most highly selected wineries. End the tour on this high note and return to Strasbourg.