Discover the Culture, Cuisine, and Natural Beauty of Two Iconic Regions
A five day break with one hotel, giving us the chance to unpack our bags, relax, and enjoy some of the best roads either side of the valley of the Rhine. We’ll enjoy some cracking routes crossing between France and Germany, with plenty of time to relax and unwind too.
Scotland – pre tour
Day 1
THE DAY BEFORE
The Meeting Point
Let the adventure begin
We’ll arrange your channel tunnel crossing at a time that suits you and your journey in the UK. You can either take an early crossing on the first day of the tour, or for a more relaxed start to your holiday you can take the crossing the day/evening before and spend the evening with us in our hotel just 10 minutes drive from the terminal in Calais.
Day 1
DAY 1
Alsace
~110 miles of driving
~300 miles, 5-6 hours driving time
We’ll be using the efficient French Autoroute system to get us efficiently to our hotel for the trip up in the hills above Colmar. Our hotel for the next 4 nights features a pool and spa for us to relax in after the following days of sightseeing, or you can take a day out to relax there too if you wish!
Alsace – day 2 & 3
Day 1
DAY 2
Vosges Mountains
~300 miles, 5-6 hours driving time
~180 miles of driving
Today we’ll head for the Vosges mountains, the belt of highlands that sits to the west of the Rhine in France. Some of the roads here are absolutely epic, and the views are outstanding. This will be the first of our round trips in the area, and will be sure not to disappoint.
Day 1
DAY 3
Black Forest
~110 miles of driving
~300 miles, 5-6 hours driving time
A round trip tour of the southern region of the Black Forest today. We’ll take on a summer toboggan, grab a real Black Forest Gateaux for lunch and take in some of the best viewpoints of the area. On one of our recent trips to Switzerland, many of our clients voted this as their favourite day of the trip. That’s high praise!
Alsace – day 4 & 5
Day 1
DAY 4
Colmar
~300 miles, 5-6 hours driving time
~180 miles of driving
Today there will be a shorter driving trip to enjoy, taking in a visit to the beautiful town of Colmar. Colmar is a charming, well-preserved medieval town in the Alsace region of France, renowned for its picturesque half-timbered houses, cobblestone streets, and canals. It’s often called the “most Alsatian city of Alsace” and is considered the capital of Alsatian wine.
Day 1
DAY 5
Verdun
~110 miles of driving
~300 miles, 5-6 hours driving time
We’ll be taking a scenic route back towards home today, taking in some excellent French D Roads, avoiding the toll roads as much as possible. We’ll visit the World War I memorials at Verdun, before heading to our hotel to the west of here.
Alsace – day 6
Day 1
DAY 6
Reims
~380 miles, 5-6 hours driving time
~260 miles, 3-4 hours driving time
On our last day together, we’ll visit the The remnants of the Reims circuit, including the pit lane and grandstands followed by a lunchtime visit to the stunning hilltop town of Laon, before driving the remaining few hours to Calais and our early evening Channel Tunnel crossing.
Your Tour Package
Our tour packages provide nearly everything you need to enjoy your tour:
Fantastic 4 Star Hotels Including Breakfast
Safe Overnight Parking
Channel Tunnel Return Crossings in Wide-Bay Carriages
Lead & Rear Car
Experienced Tour Guides
Full-Colour Tour Handbook
Two-Way Radio for Each Vehicle
Action Camera & Drone Footage
Pre-Programmed Sat-Nav
Optional Sat-Nav Integration with Android Auto or Apple Car Play
Extra Costs
You will need to fund certain costs on your trip, which would include:
Fuel Other Road Tolls Parking (except at hotels) Food & Drink
Entrance Fees ETIAS and Visa fees if required Vehicle Emissions Stickers Personal and Vehicle Insurances
Room Upgrades Cabin Upgrades (Ferries) Vehicle Breakdown Policy Personal Purchases
If you need further details on the rough costs involved, please do get in touch and we can advise you.
Pricing
£999 per person, based on 2 people and 1 vehicle, sharing a room.
Single Occupancy
£1929
Prices are based upon you driving your own car. For other combinations of cars/hotel rooms or for group bookings, please contact us for a quote.
This Road Trip will run with a minimum of 7 vehicles. Places limited to 13 vehicles.
Only £249 per person deposit required to secure your place!