Black Forest & Wine Tasting in Alsace (Private Tour) from US$943

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US$943

Based on 2 adults

Created: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 - Departure: Saturday, August 8, 2026

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Black Forest & Wine Tasting in Alsace (Private Tour)

Trip overview

This private full-day experience combines the tranquil forests and storybook villages of Germany’s Black Forest with the refined charm and vineyards of France’s Alsace region, all starting and ending in Zurich. You will travel in comfort with your own driver-guide, enjoying a flexible pace and plenty of time for photos, short walks and café stops.

Along the way, you will discover traditional Black Forest culture, cross borders into the sun-drenched wine country of Alsace, and sample some of the area’s most distinctive white wines in an intimate tasting setting. It is an ideal escape for two adults seeking a relaxed, scenic journey with a strong focus on local flavor and regional character.

Itinerary and included services

Departure from Zurich (Switzerland)
Morning pick-up directly from your hotel in Zurich in a comfortable private vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide.
Scenic drive through the Black Forest
Enjoy panoramic routes via traditional villages, dense fir forests and picturesque valleys, with photo stops at viewpoints and charming towns.
Visit to a traditional Black Forest village
Leisure time to stroll through cobbled streets, admire half-timbered houses and discover local crafts such as cuckoo clocks and woodcarving.
Alsace wine route experience
Cross into France and follow part of the famous Alsace Wine Route, passing vineyards, rolling hills and colorful medieval towns.
Guided wine tasting in Alsace
Visit a selected family-run winery, with a curated tasting of regional wines (such as Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris) and explanations about terroir and production methods.
Free time for lunch
Time at leisure to enjoy lunch in a recommended local restaurant (meal not included), with the chance to try regional specialties like tarte flambée and Black Forest cake.
Private tour services
Fully private tour tailored to your pace, including hotel pick-up and drop-off in Zurich, transportation, and a dedicated driver-guide for the day.
Comfort and flexibility
Itinerary can be adjusted on the spot according to your interests (more time in villages, additional viewpoints, or extended wine tasting).
Ticket included
Tour ticket: "Black Forest & Wine Tasting in Alsace (Private Tour)" from Zurich (Switzerland) with all scheduled visits and tastings as described by the local operator.

About the destination

Zurich labours under the misconception that it is nothing more than a sterile banking city – don't believe a word of it. True, Zurich plays home to one of the largest stock exchanges in the world and is the financial motor of Switzerland itself, but step back from the markets and share prices and you'll find an arty, trend-conscious and vibrant city. Just hang in Zurich West for a while. Its former warehouses, viaducts and ship building caverns have been converted into art centres, funky bars and quirky boutiques. Along Langstrasse, the city’s notorious red light district, you’re now as likely to take home a chic handbag crafted by an emerging designer as you are a piece of skirt. Zurich’s character booms from the speakers of the annual Street Parade, a mammoth techno festival that weaves through the city with DJs and minimally-clad dancers on floats. There isn’t a banker’s tie in sight. If there is in the pretty east bank quarter of Niederdorf, it’s loosened. These medieval streets are abuzz with cafés on corners, trendy taprooms and world-class restaurants. It’s easy to while away an afternoon just absorbing its laidback atmosphere, especially in summer when the riverside take on a beach vibe. Winter is special too. Under the spell of snow, the cobbled alleyways, fountains, lakeside promenades and stunning architecture of the Old Town were made for the stroke of an artist’s brush. This is when one of Europe’s best Christmas markets rolls into town and the warming citruses and cinnamons of the glühwein (mulled wine) stalls fill the air. Shoppers will be in their element here at any time of year. Zurich’s flashy side is evident in the upmarket designer boutiques of Bahnhofstrasse, the city’s main shopping drag. But this is no longer a city for the smart set alone; there are plenty of unusual shops to be discovered down hidden streets. Sitting astride the River Limmat and the northern tip of Lake Zurich, Mother Nature certainly smiles down on Switzerland’s biggest city. Architects were courteous in their additions too - just check out the Fraumünster and Grossmünster churches, which face each other across the river. Then, when you’ve had enough of the city’s diverse array of restaurants, first-rate museums and pulsing nightlife, there’s always the nearby Uetliberg mountain or a boat trip on Lake Zurich to enjoy – if only to catch your breath before diving back into the city’s delights again.

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