Tailor-made tour in Alsace

Alsace is like a dream come true.

Christmas season seems to blend with fairy tails as gingerbread men and sugar cane sweets abound…

Highlights of Alsace at a glance

Christmas season seems to blend with fairy tails as gingerbread men and sugar cane sweets abound… Storks still bring babies to their parents here, and benevolent mountaintop castles watch over the peace and joy of their subjects…

Finding France can offer you a fabulous stay in Alsace. You’ll be reaping the best of both worlds: a one-of-a-kind experience and responsible tourism. With circuits planned from 2 to 6 days, we’ll organize the travel with and for you to make sure your custom travel experience populates your dreams with joy for decades.

Let’s design with you and for you an authentic and bespoke private tour in Alsace.

Our recommended 5-day itinerary in Alsace

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DAY 1: Medieval Christmas Marketand Kaysersberg

• Meet craftsmen at the medieval Christmas market in Ribeauvillé. 

• Marvel at the illuminations of the Christmas market in Kaysersberg.

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• Colmar walking tour by night

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DAY 2: Strasbourg - Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle

• Visit the city of Strasbourg and its amazing Cathedral.  

• Stroll through the Strasbourg Christmas market 

• Enjoy a crepe at the foot of the Cathedral. 

• Gertwiller is the hometown of gingerbread. Taste the magic of Christmas in a museum that will, for sure, bring back childhood memories. Michel, the owner, will let you peek around the workshop where he bakes and makes his creations. 

• Reach the towering Haut-Koenigsburg medieval fort, built at an altitude of 757 meters (nearly 2,500 feet). Marvel at the landscape and scenery as you take in all of the Alsace plains.

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• Get to know Alain, an independent vintner who will walk you through the steps and secrets of winemaking and let you taste the wines he creates from the grapes of his vineyard. 

• Together with the wines, you’ll be treated to a platter of local delicatessen as a host of the family. 

• Visit the Riquewihr Christmas market

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DAY 3: Riquewihr Christmas Market and Turckheim

• Walking tour of Riquewihr, one of the most beautiful villages of France. 

• Visit Santa’s store in this town. 

• Meet a night watchman from Turckheim and stroll through the cobblestone streets of the town.

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• Visit the village of Bergheim

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DAY 4: Eguisheim and Munster

• In Eguisheim, you’ll find one of the most authentic Alsace Christmas markets set in one of the most beautiful villages of France! Meet its artisans and local producers. 

• Meet a glass carver in Eguisheim and carve your own Christmas glass ornament. 

• Follow the 5-Castle-Road and reach Munster, a tiny Alsace village nestled at the heart of the Vosges mountain range. 

• Willy, master pastry chef, will teach you to weave and bake your very own bretzels!

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• Visit a cheese producer in Munster. 

• Beautiful nature walk or bicycle ride along the ridges near the Grand Ballon mountain pass, in the Vosges mountains

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DAY 5: Mittelbergheim and Ungersheim

• Meet a family of winegrowers in Mittelbergheim. 

• Visit their medieval cellars and taste their best wines. 

• Learn about tradition life in Alsace in France’s largest open-air museum. Meet talented smithies and visit their workshops: blacksmith, barrel maker, wicker worker, cobbler, barber, baker, wheelwright, potter, saddler.

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• Meet a pastry chef and taste his sweet treats

Fly away to Alsace and start your journey !

Our top journeys in France

We have much more than Alsace to offer you… Please have a look at our other itineraries below.
Our goal: to make you live an unforgettable experience in our beloved France.

Why choose Finding France ?

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Custom Private Tours

Starting at 2 travelers
From 1 to 15+ days

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Authentic Immersive Experiences

Meet locals and artisans throughout France

Personal Travel Assistant

A “PTA” and 24/7 concierge service to take care of everything you need during your stay

Incoming Agency based in France

A multilingual team that speaks and conducts tours in French, English, Spanish, Portuguese and Hebrew

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You can also pay by Bank Transfer or in Cash, depending on amount. Please, contact us.