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Paris & the Enchanting Alsace Region

Overview

Experience the elegance and charm of France on this unforgettable 8-day journey through Paris and Alsace, the perfect balance of culture, gastronomy, and relaxation.

This tour includes More Moments, activities included with your package.

Format

Partially guided tour

Trip Highlights

Destinations that include planned activities and/or overnight stays.

  • France
    • Paris
    • Strasbourg
    • Colmar

Inclusions

  • Round-trip flight to Paris
  • 7 nights of accommodation 
  • 7 breakfasts, 1 tasting
  • Round-trip private airport transfers
  • Rail ticket in 2nd class from Paris to Strasbourg, Strasbourg to Colmar and Colmar to Paris 
  • More Moments activities included:
    • Paris shared city tour with Seine River cruise 
    • Private guided walking tour in Strasbourg and Colmar
    • Full-day Alsace vineyards wine tasting excursion
    • Full-day visit to Eguisheim, Riquewihr & Haut Koenigsbourg Castle

Itinerary

Day 1

Depart Canada

Fly to Paris.

Day 2

Welcome to Paris

Upon arrival at the airport, you’ll meet your driver for your transfer to the hotel. Check in and spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

Day 3

Paris - Visit

After breakfast, you’ll embark on a comprehensive Paris adventure. 

More Moments Activities Included

  • Paris shared city tour with Seine River cruise

    This excursion includes a city tour by panoramic coach that lasts 1,5 hours and a 1-hour cruise along the Seine.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 4

Paris - Strasbourg: Visit

After breakfast, you’ll make your own way to the train station.  Upon arrival in Strasbourg, you’ll make your own way to your hotel and check in. In the afternoon, you’ll meet with your guide for a private walking tour.

More Moments Activities Included

  • Private guided walking tour of Strasbourg

    Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Strasbourg, where history, culture and architectural beauty come alive. This private walking tour offers an in-depth exploration of the city's iconic landmarks and charming neighbourhoods

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 5

Strasbourg - Alsace: Visit

After breakfast, you’ll head out on a full-day visit to the Alsace Wine Route.

More Moments Activities Included

  • Alsace vineyards wine tasting tour

    Explore the renowned wine regions of Mittelbergheim, Barr, Dambach-la-Ville, Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr on this full-day Alsace wine tour. Enjoy tastings at carefully selected wineries and traditional caveaux, featuring Alsace white wines, including Rieslings, Gewurztraminers and selected Grand Cru or late-harvest wines. Learn about local appellations, terroirs and wine tasting techniques from expert hosts and guides. Free time for lunch at a local restaurant ($).

Meal(s): Breakfast, tasting

Day 6

Strasbourg – Colmar: Visit

After breakfast, you’ll make your own way to the train station. Upon arrival in Colmar, you’ll make your own way to your hotel and check in. In the afternoon, you’ll meet with your guide for a private walking tour.

More Moments Activities Included

  • Private guided walking tour of Colmar

    Discover the fairytale charm of Colmar, famous for its colourful half-timbered houses, scenic canals and rich history. Explore the old town and its highlights, including La Petite Venise, Maison Pfister, St. Martin’s Church and the Parc du Champ de Mars.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 7

Colmar: Visit

After breakfast, enjoy an excursion to the charming villages of Eguisheim and Riquewihr, followed by a visit to the impressive Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle.

More Moments Activities Included

  • Eguisheim, Riquewihr & Haut Koenigsbourg

    Discover the charm of Alsace on this full-day excursion through Eguisheim and Riquewihr, two of the region’s most picturesque villages known for their half-timbered houses, vineyards and medieval atmosphere. 

    Enjoy free time for lunch in Riquewihr ($) before continuing along the scenic Alsace Wine Route, with views of rolling vineyards and hilltop castles. The tour concludes with a visit to the impressive Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle overlooking the Alsace plains

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 8

Colmar - Paris

After breakfast, you’ll make your own way to the train station.  Upon arrival in Paris, you’ll make your own way to your hotel and check in. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 9

Paris - Return to Canada

After breakfast, you’ll take your transfer to the airport for your return flight home. 

Meal(s): Breakfast

Accommodations

Where you'll stay

The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your travel agent prior to departure.

4-Star Accommodation

Location

Hotel

Paris
Hotel Maison Athenee (or similar)
4
Strasbourg
Hotel Mercure Centre (or similar)
4
Colmar
Best Western Grand hotel Bristol (or similar)
4

Room details

Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip. 

Bed size(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 people

Ideal for

Fly & Rail tours

Enjoy the romance and joy of train travel. Tour packages include:

  • Round-trip flight with Air Canada
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Train transportation
  • Aeroplan® points  

Earn more with Aeroplan

In addition to accumulating points on the flight portion of your trip, you’ll earn up to 4,000 extra Aeroplan points on select tour packages.

  • Members ages 2 to 12 will receive extra points equivalent to 50% of the points granted to members ages 13 and up.
  • Travel completion by December 31, 2026. 

Important Information

  • Daily departures from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027

  • Not included

    • Meals, unless specified
    • Transfers between train stations and hotels 
    • Porterage
    • Personal expenses
    • Optional activities and premium museum entries
    • Skip-the-line tickets 
    • Gratuities for guides and drivers
    • Local taxes
  • The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, or replaced with an alternate option depending on availability, weather, seasonality and operational reasons beyond the supplier’s control.

    • Shared city tour of Paris with Seine River cruise (audio-guide included) - approximately 2.5 hours
    • Strasbourg private guided walking tour - approximately 2 hours
    • Alsace vineyards wines tasting tour - approximately 8 hours
    • Colmar private guided walking tour - approximately 2 hours

    Details regarding excursion meeting points will be indicated on your documents prior to departure.

  • Standard train tickets in 2nd class