Embark on a guided wine-tasting tour in Germany's wine region of Baden-Württemberg from either Colmar or Basel. Visit a variety of local wineries and villages with an expert guide and admire the beautiful scenery of the area.
Start with pickup from your hotel in either Colmar or Basel and meet your knowledgeable tour guide and wine expert, Set off on your journey along the celebrated Badisch Weinstraß, a 115-mile road that weaves its way through the lush vineyard-dotted slopes of the scenic Black Forest Mountains.
During the course of the day, stop at 4 small artisanal wineries to taste and savor the magnificent wines for which Baden-Württemberg is rightfully acclaimed. Taste local varieties including Gewürztraminer, Graüburgunder (Pinot Gris), Muskateller Weißburgunder (Pinot Blanc), Gutedel, and Riesling.
Learn about the rich diversity of grapes grown, the influence of the many varied soils, and the importance of terroir. Encounter an esteemed wine-producing family whose multi-award-winning wines are produced in harmony with nature and the surrounding ecosystem.
During the day, explore the charming village of Ihringen. Here, you are free to either take lunch, do some sightseeing or take some time for shopping.
Afterward make your way to a vineyard where you can observe the rich tapestry of the surrounding countryside and the verdant, undulating, landscape stretching out before you. Walk amongst aged vines with a chilled glass of wine in your hand.
Travel next to the delightful village of Bad Krozingen, which lies beneath the vineyard-laden slopes of an ancient Roman vineyard, home to two of the most dynamic wine producers in the region. Relax on the way back to either Colmar or Basel, with drop-off at your hotel.