ALSACE WINE ROUTE MAY 1ST 4 DAYS

Meeting at the airport and flight with SWISS to Zurich, where during our tour we will see the famous Bahnhofstrasse, walk through the central pedestrian streets of the old town, see (from the outside) the Fraumünster Church with Chagall's impressive stained glass windows, the Cathedral, the Town Hall, the Clock Tower, the Linderhof Hill, the bridges of the Limmat River and other attractions. Free time and departure for the capital of Alsace, Strasbourg, a mosaic city of French and German elements, built on the west side of the Rhine. Perhaps this bilingual character was the reason why the crossroads city, as its name etymologically implies, was chosen in 1949 to be the "bridge of unity" between France and Germany - the two main partners of Europe - and became the headquarters of the Council of Europe. Check-in as soon as the rooms are ready at the ALOFT STRASBOURG ETOILE 4* hotel. Overnight.

Breakfast and departure for the picturesque spa town of Baden Baden with the Oos River flowing through it. The city has been known since Roman times for its thermal springs, but also for its historic Casino, a building - a jewel that has justifiably been described as one of the most beautiful casinos in the world. Free time to take a walk and enjoy a coffee in the beautiful city. Free time and return to Strasbourg. Today's tour of Strasbourg starts from the European Quarter of the City, where, among other things, the European Parliament building, the European Court of Human Rights Building, the Palace of Europe which houses the Council of Europe, as well as the largest green lung of the city, the beloved Orangerie park. We will continue our walk in the historic center - a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988 (the first time such an honor was given to an entire city center) - which is built on an island in the Ile River (known as the Grand Island) and is characterized by picturesque streets, wooden houses, cobblestone squares, and the 149-meter-high Notre Dame Cathedral. We continue our tour of the doll-like "Petite France", the most picturesque of all the districts, with its doll-like houses of the 16th and 17th centuries (with their timber-framed windows, sloping roofs and flower-filled balconies), the traditional Alsatian taverns (winstubs) and the bridges of the canals of the Ile River, to which Alsace probably owes its name, since in German Elsass means "region of Ile". Overnight stay.

Today is dedicated to the Alsatian Wine Route, a route that follows the foothills of the Vosges and encounters historic towns and villages with cobblestone streets, colorful medieval houses and Renaissance fountains. Morning departure for the "capital of Alsatian wine production", the charming Colmar, one of the most beautiful cities in France and all of Europe, with rich medieval and Renaissance architecture. After touring its pedestrian center and admiring its characteristic historical buildings, we will reach the area called "Little Venice", the area with the canals of the Lauch River, which stands out for its picturesqueness and special atmosphere. We will then depart for the "village of winegrowers", Riquewihr, nestled behind its medieval walls that seem intact over the centuries, as well as the picturesque village of Eguisheim, known for its stone alleys in concentric circles and for its wonderful wine. Riquewihr, like Eguisheim, is considered one of the most beautiful villages in France and is included in the list of "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France". Return to Strasbourg. Overnight.

Breakfast and departure for Basel, the city located on the Rhine River, maintains its traditional elements creating an idyllic setting. Today Basel is the most economically powerful city in Switzerland. For history, we mention that the most famous pharmaceutical companies in the world started from factories that were created there. Spectacle lovers should know that one of the best German-speaking theaters is also located here, which stages great musical performances. Free time departure and visit to the spectacular Rhine Falls in the canton of Schaffhausen, a magnificent spectacle of nature that impresses the visitor, as the water falls with a roar from above and forms a lake at its base, continuing its eternal course towards its mouth. Finally, departure for Zurich airport for our flight to Athens