Exploring the Alsace Region in France: A Trip for Senior Travelers
Experience the magic of the Alsace region in France, with its stunning landscapes, well-preserved history, rich culture, and outstanding wine.
In this trip
Night Life
Culture
Historic Places
Great Food
Small Towns
Trip itinerary
Basel, Switzerland
1 night Thu. Jan 01-Fri. Jan 02Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Besancon, France
1 night Fri. Jan 02-Sat. Jan 03Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Beaune, France
1 night Sat. Jan 03-Sun. Jan 04Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Nancy, France
1 night Sun. Jan 04-Mon. Jan 05Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
1 night Mon. Jan 05-Tue. Jan 06Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Trier, Germany
1 night Tue. Jan 06-Wed. Jan 07Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Strasbourg, France
2 nights Wed. Jan 07-Fri. Jan 09Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Colmar, France
1 night Fri. Jan 09-Sat. Jan 10Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
Basel, Switzerland
0 nights Sat. Jan 10Compare hundreds of travel sites and save up to 80%
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Things to do in and around Basel
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Basel is among the most important cultural centres of Switzerland. The city has large number of theatres and many museums. Theater Basel presents a busy schedule of plays, opera and ballet. Basel is also host to an array of buildings by internationally renowned architects. Basel features a great number of heritage sites of national significance, including the Old Town of Basel as well as churches, monasteries, secular buildings and archaeological sites. There are a number of culinary specialties originating in Basel, including Basler Läckerli cookies and Mässmogge candies. Zoo Basel is the most visited tourist attraction in Basel and the 2nd most visited tourist attraction in Switzerland.
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Switzerland, Basel-Stadt region
1 nightThu. Jan 01 - Fri. Jan 02
Basel is among the most important cultural centres of Switzerland. The city has large number of theatres and many museums. Theater Basel presents a busy schedule of plays, opera and ballet. Basel is also host to an array of buildings by internationally renowned architects. Basel features a great number of heritage sites of national significance, including the Old Town of Basel as well as churches, monasteries, secular buildings and archaeological sites. There are a number of culinary specialties originating in Basel, including Basler Läckerli cookies and Mässmogge candies. Zoo Basel is the most visited tourist attraction in Basel and the 2nd most visited tourist attraction in Switzerland.
One of Switzerland's largest cities, Basel is the country's cultural center with museums, art galleries, and a rich history.
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Things to do in and around Besancon
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A destination in France frequented by few tourists.
1 nightFri. Jan 02 - Sat. Jan 03
A destination in France frequented by few tourists.
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Things to do in and around Beaune
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Beaune is the wine capital of Burgundy in eastern France. It is located between Paris and Geneva. Beaune is one of the key wine centers in France and the annual wine auction of the Hospices de Beaune is the primary wine auction in France. The town is surrounded by some of the world's most famous wine villages, while the facilities and cellars of many producers, large and small, are situated in Beaune itself. With a rich historical and architectural heritage, Beaune is considered the "Capital of Burgundy wines".
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Between Paris and Lyon, Dijon is the perfect place to sample Burgundian cuisine and admire Medieval architecture.
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1 nightSat. Jan 03 - Sun. Jan 04
Beaune is the wine capital of Burgundy in eastern France. It is located between Paris and Geneva. Beaune is one of the key wine centers in France and the annual wine auction of the Hospices de Beaune is the primary wine auction in France. The town is surrounded by some of the world's most famous wine villages, while the facilities and cellars of many producers, large and small, are situated in Beaune itself. With a rich historical and architectural heritage, Beaune is considered the "Capital of Burgundy wines".
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Things to do in and around Nancy
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Nancy is a city in north-eastern France. Place Stanislas, a large square built between March 1752 and November 1755 to link the medieval old town of Nancy and the new town built in the 17th century, is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The old city center's heritage dates from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. The cathedral of Nancy, the Triumphal Arch and the "Place de la Carriere" are a fine examples of 18th-century architecture. The Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine is the former princely residence of the rulers. The palace houses the Musee Lorrain.
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This "Little Venice" retains a deep Alsatian appearance and culture, with wine-tasting and exploration as additional highlights.
1 nightSun. Jan 04 - Mon. Jan 05
Nancy is a city in north-eastern France. Place Stanislas, a large square built between March 1752 and November 1755 to link the medieval old town of Nancy and the new town built in the 17th century, is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The old city center's heritage dates from the Middle Ages to the 18th century. The cathedral of Nancy, the Triumphal Arch and the "Place de la Carriere" are a fine examples of 18th-century architecture. The Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine is the former princely residence of the rulers. The palace houses the Musee Lorrain.
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Things to do in and around Luxembourg City
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Luxembourg City is the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The city of Luxembourg itself is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, on account of the historical importance of its fortifications and despite the city's comparatively small size, it has several notable museums: National Museum of History and Art, Grand Duke Jean Museum of Modern Art and the National Museum of Natural History. Luxembourg City is also famed for its wide selection of restaurants and cuisines, including four Michelin starred establishments. Landmarks include the Gothic Revival Cathedral of Notre Dame, the fortifications, the AM Tunnel art gallery and the Grand Ducal Palace.
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1 nightMon. Jan 05 - Tue. Jan 06
Luxembourg City is the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The city of Luxembourg itself is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, on account of the historical importance of its fortifications and despite the city's comparatively small size, it has several notable museums: National Museum of History and Art, Grand Duke Jean Museum of Modern Art and the National Museum of Natural History. Luxembourg City is also famed for its wide selection of restaurants and cuisines, including four Michelin starred establishments. Landmarks include the Gothic Revival Cathedral of Notre Dame, the fortifications, the AM Tunnel art gallery and the Grand Ducal Palace.
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Things to do in and around Trier
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Trier is most probably the oldest town in Germany, founded in 16 BC during the reign of Roman Emperor Augustus. The river Moselle creates borders as it flows through three countries – France in the north-east, Germany in the south-west and Luxembourg in the east. It empties in Belgium – a fourth country! Trier, from Roman times, has always been the seat of a bishop and is one of the oldest dioceses in all of Germany. A tour of the city brings us in touch with marvelous historical monuments. The city is home to one of the oldest universities – yet one of the youngest! How can that be you ask? In 1473 the University was founded but closed in 1798 and in 1970 a new university was founded in its stead.
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Rhineland Museum, Trier
Trèveris (Trier). Rheinisches Landesmuseum. Monument funerari romà amb escenes familiars (220 dC.): l'amo passant comptes. by Pilar Torres
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Germany, The Moselle Valley region
1 nightTue. Jan 06 - Wed. Jan 07
Trier is most probably the oldest town in Germany, founded in 16 BC during the reign of Roman Emperor Augustus. The river Moselle creates borders as it flows through three countries – France in the north-east, Germany in the south-west and Luxembourg in the east. It empties in Belgium – a fourth country! Trier, from Roman times, has always been the seat of a bishop and is one of the oldest dioceses in all of Germany. A tour of the city brings us in touch with marvelous historical monuments. The city is home to one of the oldest universities – yet one of the youngest! How can that be you ask? In 1473 the University was founded but closed in 1798 and in 1970 a new university was founded in its stead.
Trier (formerly known in English as Trèves or Triers) is without a doubt the queen of the Moselle Valley.
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Things to do in and around Strasbourg
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Strasbourg is the capital city of the Alsace region in eastern France and is the official seat of the European Parliament. Strasbourg's historic city center, the Grande ֳle, was classified a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1988, the first time such an honor was placed on an entire city center. The city is chiefly known for its sandstone Gothic Cathedral with its famous astronomical clock, and for its medieval cityscape of Rhineland black and white timber-framed buildings, particularly in the Petite France district or Gerberviertel ("tanners' district") alongside the Ill and in the streets and squares surrounding the cathedral, where the renowned Maison Kammerzell stands out.
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2 nightsWed. Jan 07 - Fri. Jan 09
Strasbourg is the capital city of the Alsace region in eastern France and is the official seat of the European Parliament. Strasbourg's historic city center, the Grande ֳle, was classified a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1988, the first time such an honor was placed on an entire city center. The city is chiefly known for its sandstone Gothic Cathedral with its famous astronomical clock, and for its medieval cityscape of Rhineland black and white timber-framed buildings, particularly in the Petite France district or Gerberviertel ("tanners' district") alongside the Ill and in the streets and squares surrounding the cathedral, where the renowned Maison Kammerzell stands out.
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Things to do in and around Colmar
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Colmar is the third-largest commune of the Alsace region in north-eastern France. The town is situated along the Alsatian Wine Route and considers itself to be the "capital of Alsatian wine". The city is renowned for its well preserved old town, its numerous architectural landmarks and its museums, among which is the Unterlinden Museum with the Isenheim Altarpiece.
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1 nightFri. Jan 09 - Sat. Jan 10
Colmar is the third-largest commune of the Alsace region in north-eastern France. The town is situated along the Alsatian Wine Route and considers itself to be the "capital of Alsatian wine". The city is renowned for its well preserved old town, its numerous architectural landmarks and its museums, among which is the Unterlinden Museum with the Isenheim Altarpiece.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Things to do in and around Basel
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Basel is among the most important cultural centres of Switzerland. The city has large number of theatres and many museums. Theater Basel presents a busy schedule of plays, opera and ballet. Basel is also host to an array of buildings by internationally renowned architects. Basel features a great number of heritage sites of national significance, including the Old Town of Basel as well as churches, monasteries, secular buildings and archaeological sites. There are a number of culinary specialties originating in Basel, including Basler Läckerli cookies and Mässmogge candies. Zoo Basel is the most visited tourist attraction in Basel and the 2nd most visited tourist attraction in Switzerland.
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Switzerland, Basel-Stadt region
0 nightsSat. Jan 10
Basel is among the most important cultural centres of Switzerland. The city has large number of theatres and many museums. Theater Basel presents a busy schedule of plays, opera and ballet. Basel is also host to an array of buildings by internationally renowned architects. Basel features a great number of heritage sites of national significance, including the Old Town of Basel as well as churches, monasteries, secular buildings and archaeological sites. There are a number of culinary specialties originating in Basel, including Basler Läckerli cookies and Mässmogge candies. Zoo Basel is the most visited tourist attraction in Basel and the 2nd most visited tourist attraction in Switzerland.
One of Switzerland's largest cities, Basel is the country's cultural center with museums, art galleries, and a rich history.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
