Day 1: Thursday 8th June
Meet at Basel airport at 11.05 (to coincide with the British Airways flight from London – see Travel information). A coach will meet us and transfer us straight to a restaurant for an early group lunch. We start on a high with lunch at the 1 Michelin Star Auberge Saint Laurent in the village of Sirentz, just 20 minutes from the airport. This afternoon for our first winery appointment we’ll visit Domaine Schlumberger for a tour and tasting. Late afternoon check-in to 4-star Novotel Suites (3 nights) Free evening to explore the town.
Day 2: Friday 9th June
After breakfast we board our coach and head out of Colmar to the village of Rorschwihr where we’ll visit Rolly Gassmann. We’ll see their extraordinary winery, built in 2019, and have a tasting from their extensive range of wines. Continuing to nearby Riquewihr, there will be free time for lunch and to explore this beautiful village. After lunch we’ll meet up again for a tour and tasting at the historic Hugel winery who are situated in the same village. Late afternoon return to Colmar. This evening there will be a group dinner, venue TBA.
Day 3: Saturday 10th June
After breakfast we board our coach and head to the village of Beblenheim to visit Bott-Geyl winery. We’ll hear about their biodynamic winemaking philosophy and taste a few of their wines. Continuing north to the village of Gertwiller we’ll visit Zeyssolff who have an interesting digital presentation in their cellar. We’ll have a traditional lunch here accompanied by a few wines. Late afternoon we’ll have a private guided tour at Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle, which is situated high up in the village of Orschwiller with stunning views over the surrounding area. Return to Colmar. Free evening.
Day 4 Sunday 11th June
This morning there will be free time to explore the beautiful town of Colmar. You may like to visit the Unterlinden Museum, the Food Market, or wander along the canals soaking up the atmosphere. Departing the hotel around midday we re-board our coach for our final winery visit at Domaine Achillee. Here we’ll have a tasting, and lunch provided by a local caterer. Late afternoon transfer to Basel Airport (1 hour) in time for the British Airways 18.40 flight to London.
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