What to do and see in Grand Est, France: The Best Bus Tours

March 12, 2022 Karren Gelb

Grand Est, previously Alsace-Champagne-Ardenne-Lorraine, is an administrative region in northeastern France.
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1. Small-Group Morning Tour with Moet & Chandon and Champagne class from Reims

Office de Tourisme du Grand Reims - Site Gare (Train Station), Cour de la Gare, 51100 Reims, France A la Francaise ! Champagne
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Discover Epernay during a nice morning 5.5 hours tour through the Champagne Avenue, Moet's Vineyard and Hautvillers. Meet your friendly, Champagne expert guide in Reims and start the day with a drive through the vineyard in an 8 passengers minivan. Visit the most famous and impressive Champagne producer: Moët et Chandon, the longest cellar in Champagne. Enjoy a time in Epernay's and Hautvillers' magnificent vines, at the heart of the Champagne region and get to enter the church where the famous monk Dom Pérignon is buried. Admire the UNESCO world heritage vines of Champagne and get a nice Champagne tasting of Champagne growers in a Champagne house in Mareuil sur Ay before going back to Reims Centre train station !

Inclusions: Drive through the famous UNESCO world heritage site of Champagne Avenue in Epernay, Visit and tasting at a world-recognized Champagne House, Visit of Hautvillers village, discovery of Dom Pérignon's grave, Tasting of local producers in a restored Champagne house in Mareuil sur Ay, Reims pickup and drop-off, Small-group tour (8 passengers minivan), Driver/guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Personal expenses, Other drinks

Reviewed By snise96

10/10! Definitely recommend doing the virtual tasting tour with Tom, who did a wonderful job creating an immersive experience online. He is highly knowledgable and passionate when it comes to all things champagne and not to mention, he's easy on the eyes. Can't wait to do a tour with A la Francaise again in the future :)

2. The Emblematic: visit of villages, Haut-Koenigsbourg, Wine tasting

6 Rue Turenne, 68000 Colmar, France Alsace Safari
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Departure from Colmar with Alsace Safari at 9:00 am: • Wine route • Visit of Hunawihr • Visit of Riquewihr • Visit of Eguisheim Lunch break • Wine route • Visit of the Haut-Koenigsbourg castle (subject to availability due to restrictions on the number of visitors! If not available, a second wine tasting will be offered instead of the castle) • Visit of Kaysersberg • Visit of a cellar and wine tasting at a winemaker on the wine route Return to Colmar around 6:00 p.m.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Snacks

Reviewed By 670manvib

We were a big group of 9 looking for a unique experience near Colmar. Ana & Eric were super sweet and Ana was knowledgable about everything Alsace. Thank you so much to you both for making our trip special!!!

3. VIP TOUR from Colmar: 1/2 day, Wine route, Villages & Tasting (option)

36 Grand Rue, 68000 Colmar, France Alsace Safari
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Departure from Colmar at 2:00 p.m .: VIP-Tour: 1/2 day afternoon, Visit of typical villages around Colmar, with optional: Cellar visit (s) and wine tasting at a winemaker and / or visit of the Château du Haut Koenigsbourg Return to Colmar around 6:00 p.m. Shape your Tour according to your desires, we will concoct a beautiful afternoon in Alsace! This afternoon on the wine route can take place according to your interests, with 3 stops: Example 1: you want to visit the villages: visit 3 villages around Colmar on the wine route (your choice: Riquewihr, Eguisheim, Ribeauvillé, Kaysersberg, or other lesser-known villages which are worth a detour ...) Ex 2: you want to visit and taste wines: you can choose 1 or 2 tastings and 1 village visit (see 2 if you have 1 tasting!) Ex 3: you want to see the castle, the villages and taste: in this case there will be 1 wine tasting, 1 village visit and the castle visit.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Cellar visit and wine tasting 10 euros / pers per tasting., Entrance to Haut-Koenigsbourg castle 9 euros per person

Reviewed By 670manvib

We were a big group of 9 looking for a unique experience near Colmar. Ana & Eric were super sweet and Ana was knowledgable about everything Alsace. Thank you so much to you both for making our trip special!!!

4. Safari-Tour Pays de Barr: 1 day

6 Rue Turenne, 68000 Colmar, France Alsace Safari
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Departure from Colmar with Alsace Safari at 8:30 am: • Visit of Obernai. • Visit to a medieval castle. • Wine route. • Tasting at a winemaker on the wine route Lunch break • Visit of Andlau, one of the most "Beautiful Villages of France" and 2nd on the program "Favorite Village of the French" in 2014. • Interactive workshop to learn everything about half-timbered houses and castles in Alsace • Wine route. • Break in Dambach-la-Ville Return to Colmar around 6:00 p.m.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Breakfast, Lunch

Reviewed By 670manvib

We were a big group of 9 looking for a unique experience near Colmar. Ana & Eric were super sweet and Ana was knowledgable about everything Alsace. Thank you so much to you both for making our trip special!!!

5. Alsace Discovery Private Tour with Local Villages & Castles

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You will be driven on the Wine Route in Alsace in our TESLA Model S or X . Expereince the fact that you ride with no noice and in a very luxury vehicule.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

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Reviewed By 468yasmint

Everything we did on this tour was just perfect. The day started with Stéphane picking us up in the Tesla. We went up to the castle and he gave very interesting background information on the history of the region and the castle on the way up. After the castle, we went to a wine tasting which was fabulous. We then went to two villages that looked like they were from a fairy tale. He was very knowledgeable and funny. I would recommend this tour to anyone who visits this region.

6. Reims: Champagne Day Trip with E-Bike including Family-run Winery and Lunch

Office de Tourisme du Grand Reims - Site Gare (Train Station), Cour de la Gare, 51100 Reims, France A la Francaise ! Champagne
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9.00am: meet your guide in front of the tourist office of Reims centre train station. If you arrive by train, go to the REIMS CENTER exit. Your guide will drive you to Epernay, the capital of Champagne and the famous Avenue de Champagne, where several prestigious Champagne Houses are located. Your bikes will allow you to explore some of Champagne’s most remote locations. You will then discover the village of Hautvillers, birthplace of Champagne, and its famous Church. Taste different Champagnes from a family-run winery where you will discover the Champagne making process. Immerse yourself into the french lifestyle with a traditional lunch which consists in homemade regional specialties paired with a variety of Champagnes. After a day full of experiences and precious memories, your guide will drop you off at 4.45 pm (from Reims). If the bike tour is affected by weather, it will be adjusted accordingly (schedule adapted or minivan instead of bikes)

Inclusions: E-Bikes & Helmet, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, 6 Champagne wines tasted during the day, Traditional lunch, Personal guide, Pickup and drop-off in Reims, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

Reviewed By snise96

10/10! Definitely recommend doing the virtual tasting tour with Tom, who did a wonderful job creating an immersive experience online. He is highly knowledgable and passionate when it comes to all things champagne and not to mention, he's easy on the eyes. Can't wait to do a tour with A la Francaise again in the future :)

7. Champagne Region Private VIP Luxury Day Tour from Brussels

A to B Private Taxi-Limo Service & City Tours
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This is a tour for wine enthusiasts and champagne lovers. A romantic or a friendly gateway from Brussels to Reims & Epernay together with a professional driver with a limo. The best and exclusive French wineries within a day to the Champagne region on our luxury trip from Brussels. In the tour, we offer VIP travel, champagne tastings, visiting the cellars and a guide to lead the way. In the morning your private vehicle with a licensed chauffeur will come to pick you up from your hotel in Brussels and drive you to the city of Reims where the professional tour guide will be waiting for you. After visiting Maisons du champagne we will go to Epernay for more tasting. At the end of the tour, your driver will bring you back to Brussels.

Inclusions: Professional Licensed English Speaking Driver, Personal Professional Licensed Tour Guide, All taxes, Fuels and Tolls, Pickup & Drop off at your Hotel, Free Bottle of Water

Exclusions: Meals and Drinks, Tips and gratuities, Entrance fees for all attractions

Reviewed By ef288

Very punctual, professional and kind driver. Baby seat prepared for us. Good price. We are happy with this service

8. ICONICS Tour: 1/2 Day on the Wine Route, visit to 3 Villages + Tasting.

36 Grand Rue, 68000 Colmar, France Alsace Safari
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Departure from Colmar at 1:45 p.m .: • Wine route • Visit of Hunawihr • Visit of Riquewihr • Tasting at a winemaker • Visit of Eguisheim Return to Colmar around 6:00 p.m.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Meals and drinks not included in the excursion

Reviewed By bartvKr

We can certainly recommend Eric and Ana's Safari-tour. Besides the fact that they are super nice people to spend a day with, you see places that you normally do not see quickly. Eric and Ana are very enthusiastic about their region, their people and of course about wine ;-). They know a lot about the history of the region, the places to visit and have arranged everything down to the last detail. Eric and Ana work exclusively with small winegrowers for their wine tastings. During our wine tasting we received a lot of information about the winemaking process. The different types of wine and intended flavors. We had a great day. When we go to Alsace again, we will certainly contact Eric and Ana.

9. Champagne Day Trip to Moët & Chandon and Family Winery with Lunch from Reims

Office de Tourisme du Grand Reims - Site Gare (Train Station), Cour de la Gare, 51100 Reims, France A la Francaise ! Champagne
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Live an exceptional champagne day starting in Reims. Visit the most world famous Champagne producer, Moët & Chandon. Drive through the beautiful Avenue of Champagne full of prestigious Champagne Houses. Explore the countryside and admire the UNESCO vineyards of Champagne. Find out how the champagne was discovered at the birthplace of Champagne. Discover where Dom Perignon tasted the first starts. Gain knowledge thanks to a casual and educational tasting and walk through the gates of a restored Champagne House for a regional familial meal. Meet a charming family run boutique winery and taste three of their best Champagnes !

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan (max 8 passengers), 10 Champagne wines tasted during the day, Traditional lunch, Personal guide, Pickup and drop-off in Reims

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

Reviewed By snise96

10/10! Definitely recommend doing the virtual tasting tour with Tom, who did a wonderful job creating an immersive experience online. He is highly knowledgable and passionate when it comes to all things champagne and not to mention, he's easy on the eyes. Can't wait to do a tour with A la Francaise again in the future :)

10. Safari-Tour Castle and vineyard, 1/2 day afternoon;

6 Rue Turenne, 68000 Colmar, France Alsace Safari
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Departure from Colmar with Alsace Safari at 1:45 p.m. • Wine route. • Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle • Visit of Kaysersberg. • Visit of a cellar and wine tasting at a winemaker Return to Colmar around 6:00 p.m.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By 670manvib

We were a big group of 9 looking for a unique experience near Colmar. Ana & Eric were super sweet and Ana was knowledgable about everything Alsace. Thank you so much to you both for making our trip special!!!

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