Travel by rail to the delightful Strasbourg region of France to discover medieval fortresses, be enchanted by beautiful cathedrals and sample delicious local produce.

• UK/Strasbourg - 1
  

  Begin your rail experience by joining Eurostar at St. Pancras or Ebbsfleet for the relaxing journey to Paris Gare du Nord, from where you’ll transfer to Paris Gare de l’Est to catch the TGV service to Strasbourg. Once here you can settle into your comfortable hotel – home for the next four nights.

• Strasbourg - 2 to 4
  

  With its monumental cathedral featuring carvings as delicate as any piece of lacework, Strasbourg is one of Europe’s most attractive cities. Steeped in heritage, Strasbourg’s town centre, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is just waiting to be explored. Make your own discoveries as you wander through the city’s delightful streets and explore Le Petite France, the popular corner of the Grand Île where the river divides into canals and cascades through an area of half-timbered houses.

  Join your Tour Guide to take a walking tour through the picturesque old quarter, starting at one of the city’s famous landmarks, the Notre Dame Cathedral. There will be plenty of time to soak up the atmosphere in the beautiful streets or take to the river with a boat trip through the city’s pretty network of canals – a great way to see the sights in style.

  To see the best of the surrounding area why not visit Colmar, home to Frédéric Bartholdi, the creator of the iconic Statue of Liberty in New York City. This is a town of beautifully restored half-timbered medieval buildings and a distinct German air. Your journey around this stunning region continues to Kaysersberg, which is reputed to be one of the prettiest cities on the Alsace Wine Road. Whilst here you’ll be impressed by the imposing 12th century hillside fortress, a reminder of the city’s strategic importance and its warlike past.

  Take the opportunity to explore the Alsace Wine Road further in the company of your Tour Guide, beginning at Gertwiller to visit a traditional Alsace gingerbread shop where the delicious smells and pretty designs are just too tempting to resist. After indulging your sweet tooth, travel past Chateau Haut Koenigsbourg and Ribeauville, a delightful wine-producing village, before arriving at the wine cellars of Zellenberg for a tasting of the fantastic local vintages, virtually unchanged since the 16th century. Famous for its Riesling, this spectacular setting is still protected by its impressive city walls. The famous Alsace Wine Route, or Route du Vin as it’s known locally, takes you through stunning scenery and past some of the best vineyards in the region – it’s a sight not to be missed.

• Paris/UK - 5
  

  It’s time to leave your hotel to board the TGV service to Paris where you will transfer to Eurostar for the return journey to the UK.

Accommodation

Strasbourg - Best Western Monopole-Metropole (3-star) 4 nights

Conveniently located within a few minutes’ walk of Strasbourg’s La Petite France district, the hotel’s amenities include a bar, lounge, breakfast room and lift and the comfortable bedrooms feature private facilities, TV and telephone. On one evening during your stay dinner is included at a local restaurant to allow you to sample delicious Alsace cuisine.

• Flights are scheduled services of eurostar
• Flights depart at 1:00 am and return at 1:00 am

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