Vineyards and Villages of Alsace
- Length 7 Days
- Difficulty level Easy
- Tour length 305 Km
- Price from 999 € Per person
Tour description
Discover the true heart of Alsace — a region where charming landscapes meet centuries of culture, tradition, and craftsmanship. This cycling tour leads you through a vibrant mix of Roman, Gothic, and Baroque architecture, past renowned museums, through the peaceful forests of the Vosges, and across the unique peatlands of the Ried.
You’ll ride along sun-kissed vineyards and through villages known for their warmth, lively customs, and exceptional cuisine. With every pedal stroke, you’ll experience the distinctive flavors and character of Alsace — a corner of France that feels both timeless and welcoming. Join us and explore it all by bike.
Individual trip: Every day between 28.03. and 10.10.
Season 1: 28.03. - 10.04. | 03.10. - 10.10.
Season 2: 11.04. - 01.05. | 26.09. - 02.10.
Season 3: 02.05. - 25.09.
Beautiful natural scenery along the Rhine
The cultural charm of Strasbourg and Colmar
The iconic Alsace Wine Route and its traditional villages
Scenic bike paths through vineyards and alongside the Rhine and local canals
Friendly, welcoming accommodations that reflect the region’s warm spirit
Itinerary
Arrival in Strasbourg
Show dayDistance: 25 / 55 / 65 km
You leave Strasbourg following the Rhône–Rhine Canal toward Osthouse, Saint-Hippolyte, or Sélestat—a town renowned for its remarkable architectural heritage.
Distance: 50 / 60 / 65 km
After visiting the beautiful Baroque abbey of Ebersmunster, you cycle through the traditional villages of the Ried. This region, bordered by the Ill and the Rhine, is crisscrossed by waterways that shelter rich flora and fauna. Following the canal route, you arrive in Colmar, a city of art with an exceptionally well-preserved historic center.
Distance: 35 / 45 km
Take advantage of this short stage to explore Colmar further in the morning. Do not miss the Issenheim Altarpiece, a masterpiece of the Rhenish Renaissance preserved in the chapel of the Unterlinden Museum, which houses many other treasures. You then continue toward Westhalten or Guebwiller, a winegrowing village located at the foot of the Grand Ballon.
Distance: 40 / 50 km
Today you follow the famed Route des Vins, a legendary itinerary offering exceptional landscapes and vibrant wine towns animated by passionate winemakers. At the foot of the Vosges, you discover the charming villages that contribute to the reputation of Alsace’s great wines: Eguisheim, Turckheim, Kaysersberg, and Riquewihr.
Distance: 35 / 50 km
Continuing along the Wine Route, you pass through Hunawihr, Ribeauvillé, Bergheim, and Andlau with its Romanesque abbey before reaching your hotel. Each of these villages offers numerous opportunities for visits dedicated to biodiversity, culture, and Alsatian folk traditions. Your overnight stay will be in Andlau or Obernai
Distance: 40 / 55 km
In Rosheim, admire the Saints-Pierre-et-Paul Church, one of the jewels of Alsatian Romanesque architecture. In Molsheim, you join the cycle path along the Bruche Canal, which leads you into the heart of Strasbourg. Your return to the European capital—its art of living and its gastronomy—beautifully concludes your stay.
Departure or extension of your trip.
Services and prices
Price p.p. in DBL room - Cat. A / Cat. B
| Season 1 | 1099 / 999 € |
| Season 2 | 1189 / 1079 € |
| Season 3 | 1269 / 1259 € |
Extras
| Surcharge Single Room - Cat. A / Cat. B | 469 / 389 € |
| Rental 21 Gears | 99 € |
| Electric Bike | 289 € |
| Extra night in Strasbourg 3* in BB - DBL / SGL room | 99 / 139 € |
| Extra night in Strasbourg 4* in BB - DBL / SGL room | 89 / 129 € |
Tour datesAny scheduled tour can be made private. Your group, your dates. Go Private
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Our rental bikes
At Europe Bike Tour, we understand that a high-quality bicycle is key to an enjoyable vacation. That's why we ensure all our bikes are regularly serviced to maintain their perfect condition. For additional equipment, please refer to the "Bike Equipment" section where you'll find items included in the bike fee or available for rent/purchase at an extra cost.
Our diverse fleet includes bikes for men and women in various sizes, electric bikes, tandem bikes, children's bikes, and even recumbent bikes upon request. If you have any special requirements or wishes, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are dedicated to meeting your needs and ensuring you have the best experience possible!
What is included and what notOn self guided idividual tours
- Individual pre-tour meeting at appointed time at client's hotel on the first day of the tour
- Accommodation in selected hotels and pensions (city standard/premium)
- Breakfast on all days
- Day by day description with altitude profiles, places to visit and local tips
- Official biking maps with highlighted routing (per room)
- Detailed tailor-made cycling maps (per room)
- Detailed town maps with highlighted routing to/from hotel (per room)
- Step by step route description (per room)
- Train tickets and train timetables (for tours where train transfer is part of a tour schedule)
- Transportation of luggage between hotels between 9-17:00 (for option including luggage transfers only!)
- Practical bike ride and safety information
- 24-hour hotline assistance service
- Personal travel and health insurance for participants in the tour
- Transportation (air tickets) to/from starting/final point of the tour
- Transfer from Prague Airport to your Prague hotel on the day of arrival
- Transfer from hotel to the airport on departure day
- Meals (except for breakfasts)
- Entrance fees to museums, castles, and chateaux
- Local touristic/spa tax (to be paid on spot directly to accommodation)
- Bike rental
On fully guided tours
- Specialized Bike Holidays bicycle tour leader during all biking days
- Pick-up from any Prague hotel on the first day of the tour at an appointed time
- Accommodation in selected hotels and pensions
- Breakfast on all days
- Dinners without drink on specific number of biking days (usually every other day but for more info, please contact your tour coordinator)
- Refreshments in the supporting vehicle (soft drinks, snacks, sweets, fruit)
- Water for bike-flasks
- Welcome briefing on the first day
- Maps of towns of accommodation on the tour (per room)
- Detailed cycling maps (on request)
- Program and detailed day-by-day description (per room)
- Practical bike ride safety training
- Technical service on the route
- First aid service on the route
- Support vehicle
- All transportation of participants and their luggage and bicycles during the tour
- Personal travel and health insurance for participants in the tour
- Transportation (air-tickets) to/from Prague – starting/final point of the tour
- Transfer from Prague airport to your Prague hotel on the day of arrival
- Transfer from hotel to the airport on the departure day
- Other meals than mentioned in "What is included"
- Entrance fees to museums, castles, and chateaux
- Local touristic/spa tax (to be paid on spot directly to accommodation)
- Bike rental
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Full-guided trip
We at Europe Bike Tour do know, that a good bike is the most important part of a nice vacation. So we let all our bikes serviced regulary so they stay in perfect condition. Under "Bike Equipment" you can find other aditional equipment that is either in the bike fee included or you can rent/buy it for adittional funds.
We offer male and female bikes with different sizes, E-bikes, Tandembikes, Bikes for kids and on request the Recumbent bike as well. Should you have a special wish/need, do not hesitate to ask us, we will make our best to fullfill your wish!
Why with us?
With a rich 12-year history, Europe Bike Tours offers more than just cycling trips; we provide immersive "Culture Biking" experiences across the Czech Republic and Central Europe. Our tours blend the thrill of biking with cultural exploration, taking you from charming local eateries to ancient, hidden castles. We handpick the most captivating locations, ensuring each bike, family, or wine holiday is an adventure in itself. Catering to diverse preferences, our tours come in various formats, from self-guided to fully guided, with options for luggage transfer and different accommodation levels. For those seeking something unique, we're always ready to craft a tailor-made tour that perfectly fits your vision of a cycling holiday.
- Self guided, fully guided or supported tours
- City standard or premium accommodation
- Tailor made maps
- More biking options for each day
- 24/7 Hotline with personal approach
- Quality bikes e-Bikes
Who we are
Lukáš SvárovskýManager
Languages spoken Czech, English, German
Guide since 2008
Lukas was born and raised in the Czech capital of Prague. His keen interest in history and sports influenced his determination to study both subjects at university in Germany. His passion for travel also led to Lukas adding a tourism degree to his studies. Biking, exploring, and discovering interesting places was one of the determining moments when in 2010 he decided to start Europe Bike Tours. Since than Lukas is keen on developing new products, improve services and above all, share his passion for traveling while guiding one of the tours!
Vitek ProchazkaManager
Languages spoken Czech, English, French, German, Slovak, Spanish
Guide since 2012
Vitek was born in Prague, Czech Republic and has remained there most of his life. During his travel and tourism studies he began guiding mostly bike and rafting trips all around Europe. Through his years in the office of a travel agency, guiding remained an important part of his life. Eventually went of for year in New Zealand and after returning started guiding and preparing programs in and around his homeland
Our self-guided tours
Accommodation is one of the most important parts of each trip that strongly influences the final look of it. We make our best to offer you the best possible accommodation in the prefered category. The hotels we offer are either comfortable small hotels or quite guesthouses both in 3* quality, all of it rather small and with personality than big chain. All the tours have accommodation in or near the town/village centres so you can spend the afternoon and evening after biking exploring the town itself or simply enjoy the peace of the place.