UnTours in Alsace
Countryside, Vineyards & Villages of Alsace
Alsace borders Switzerland to the south and Germany to the east, giving it a unique atmosphere, unlike other parts of France. Part French, part German, the Alsatians are proud of their distinct history, language, architecture and cuisine and are happy to share them with you. Adorable villages are awash with cobbled streets, preserved medieval buildings and colorful flower baskets. When you’re not meandering through these dreamy little hamlets, delight in rich farmland, dense forest and endless vineyards.
Stay in a vacation apartment in the Alsace countryside with an easy walk to town.
Day trip options include the villages of the Route des Vins, Strasbourg, the Petite Venise neighborhood in Colmar, Ecomusée in Ungersheim, and more!
UnTours in Alsace, France
Choose from 7 properties
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France Alsace 1-2 peopleChez Bruppacher: Vacation rental house in Alsace
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France Alsace 1-2 peopleLa Cour 1: Cosy 1-bedroom apartment in Saint Hyppolyte
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France Alsace 1-2 peopleLa Cour 2: Ground floor 1-bedroom apartment in Saint Hippolyte
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France Alsace 1-3 peopleLa Cour 3: Comfortable 2nd-floor apartment in Saint Hippolyte
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France Alsace 1-5 peopleOrange Blossom: Spacious 2-bedroom apartment in Ribeauvillé
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France Alsace 1-4 peoplePinot 1: Comfortable 2-bedroom apartment in Bergheim #1
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France Alsace 1-4 peoplePinot 2: Comfortable 2-bedroom apartment in Bergheim #2
What's Included
- One or two weeks in a personally selected private apartment in the heart of scenic Alsace.
- Suggestions for booking your international flight from the U.S. to Basel-Mulhouse EuroAirport, or we can purchase tickets on your behalf (See UnTours' air policies)
- Personal transfer assistance for most airport arrivals, or detailed instructions that allow you to reach your apartment with ease.
- Car rental, with unlimited mileage and basic insurance, for the duration of your UnTour.
- An orientation session given by our excellent local staff to start your trip off on the right foot followed by a traditional Alsatian meal.
- Exclusive local information on our UnTours travel app for your mobile phone to have all of our recommendations at your fingertips before and throughout your trip -researched and written by UnTours staff on the ground in Alsace and full of the best restaurants, sightseeing, and other suggestion
- A local cultural event, like a visit to a stork preserve.
- A stash of groceries upon your arrival, so you don’t need to shop right away.
- Pre-trip planning advice from our staff, available by phone or email right up until you leave.
- Ongoing support with our local representative. Help available when you need it.
Things to do in Alsace
Day trips: Strasbourg (home to the European Parliament and one of France’s most cosmopolitan cities), Black Forest in Germany (just over an hour’s drive), Mulhouse (town with second most museums in all of France), Basel, just across the border is one of Switzerland’s most sophisticated cities and all the fairy-tale villages along the Route des Vins (wine road)
Sightseeing: The majestic pink sandstone cathedral in Strasbourg, Petite Venise (“little Venice”) neighborhood in Colmar, Ecomusée in Ungersheim, the beautifully restored Haut-Koenigsbourg castle. For a change of pace, try the well-reviewed automobile museum in Mulhouse or a dramatic mountain drive through the Vosges.
Off-the-beaten-track attractions that can’t be beat: Hikes in the Vosges Mountains and a stop at a ferme-auberge for a hearty, homemade lunch; local village festivals dedicated to regional products such as wine, cheese, and choucroute (a delicious dish made of sauerkraut, potatoes, meat); a bike ride through the lush vineyards. Lovers of great art should not miss the world-class collection (some of Cezanne’s, Monet’s, Klee’s and Rothko’s best pieces) in a small, jewel-like museum called Fondation Beyeler, just outside of Basel.
Reviews
Here's what our customers have to say
Joy Drovdahl
Alsace is an incredibly beautiful region of historic importance with much to offer so we were very glad to make it our home for 2 weeks.
Joe Simmons
We just loved the area where we were "home-based". We were in a very small village but close to larger villages to obtain the services of a bank and a grocery store. We enjoyed the suggestion made by Vivien and Alicia to "get lost" -- really! They also suggested we visit Tourism Offices as we find them and the information received from those offices was invaluable in exploring their area.
Ann Mazeau
As usual, we had a wonderful UnTour! This was the first time we needed to rent a car. It did add a small element of stress, but we were glad to be able to get to sites that were not available by public transportation. Two weeks is never enough time to do everything we want to do in an area. The storybook villages of Alsace were enchanting and the history of the area a poignant reminder of the menaces of war. The Pfifferdaj festival in Ribeauville was an added plus! We enjoyed several museums, but on nice days wanted to be outside hiking.
Debra Berndt
We loved our week in Alsace, especially with it being wine harvest time. It was easy to get to so many places with our car (WWI battlefield, military cemeteries, castles, wineries, scenic villages, etc.).
Laura Martin
We found Alsace very interesting, with a wide range of activities, not all of which we were able to take advantage of. We were sorry, for example, to learn that the Humanist Library in Selestat was closed for renovation. Our interests in regional military history were very well served by the on-site staff recommendations -- we were able to visit a number of interesting and little-known museums. In addition, the parade in Ribeauville was extraordinary -- we were so glad to have been there at the right time to see it! We would recommend Alsace for anyone interested in hiking, wine, cheese, history, and learning about local village life.
Marie Wolf
I loved the Alsace UnTour, and the combination with a week in Switzerland was perfect. There were very few tourists, the scenery was gorgeous, and the villages were charming. As usual, I have found that French people do not live up - or down - to their reputation as being snooty and cold. On the contrary, they were warm and helpful. I appreciated their tact in letting me try to speak my bad French while at the same time letting me know that they spoke English... The villages are so charming you feel like you've somehow been set down on a movie set, and you hope you don't forget your lines. Each village was scenic and had something new to offer.
Paul Roloff
What we liked best were the small, colorful, and unique villages. The miles of green vineyards. People were helpful and charming and gracious.
Benjamin Gilson
The location is wonderful. Our daughter suggested it and we loved exploring the towns. We found the whole experience very relaxing and our life there very easy to manage. People were pleasant and helpful as we sampled the wines and new cheeses.
John Sorvari
We took a delightful three-hour drive to St Die and a couple of small villages on the way. It was stunning. Do not fail to see the Vosges. And Haut Koenigsburg is memorable. Walk!
Robert Young
Location, location, location! Staff people, staff people, staff people! Vivienna and Alicia worked smoothly as a team, and truly "cared." Absolutely terrific!
Linda Farmer
Alsace was drop-dead gorgeous!