Visit Europe’s charming capital, Strasbourg! The half-timbered houses and the imposing 13th century gothic cathedral, as well as the numerous canals throughout the city create an indescribable flair making Strasbourg a most memorable day trip.
Itinerary
Our day begins with a scenic drive through the Vosques mountains and Alsace region of France into the town of Bitche. Here we make a short stop that will delight military enthusiasts, to view the 800-year-old Citadel, a massive hilltop fortress once regarded as one of Europe’s most powerful military strongholds.
Next we journey on to Strasbourg where our time here begins with a sightseeing tour of the city’s highlights including the “Petit France district” with its half timbered houses, cobbled streets and numerous canals, Place Gutenberg and the 800 year old gothic cathedral. Having worked up an appetite exploring Strasbourg’s favorite sites, we will make our way to local brasserie to enjoy a delicious Alsatian lunch of Tarte Flambé and salad. After lunch there will be free time for you to explore the city on your own, and take in the many attractions such as the "Rue des Orfèvres" for gourmet patisseries, wine boutiques and deli stores.
Our final destination is the town of Soufflenheim, celebrated for the pottery that has been created here since the bronze age. Unlike other popular mass-produced pottery found in Europe, the colorful Soufflenheim pottery is still crafted in traditional small batches by only a handful of artisans. Here you will the opportunity to visit some of the artistic and traditional Alsace pottery workshops to shop for souvenirs and treasures of your own. Having enjoyed a full day immersed in the best sites, food, wine and crafts of Alsace it is time to relax during the return ride home.
Travelers must be in possession of a Blue US Tourist Passport. Nationalities traveling with a non US Tourist Passport must check with the respective consulates and ensure they have the appropriate travel documents required to enter all countries the tour visits and travels through.
Please note that the listed dates may be subject to change due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, safety or limitations in being able to provide a quality of travel experience. For complete details regarding our response to COVID-19 and please see below.
Please note: Insurance must be purchased at time of booking or within 24 hours of placing the booking / reservation.
Horizon Tours now offers a cancellation policy to our clients for a small additional fee. .This policy extends our current policy that allows military members to cancel their tour at no cost if the member is required to perform military duty on the date(s) of the tour. The new policy covers the client (you) in the event you are unable to participate in the tour after you have made payment for any of the following stated conditions:
1. Death of the client (or client’s spouse, child, or parent within 4 weeks of the date of the scheduled tour).
2. Illness of the client (or the client’s spouse, child, or parents) that prevents the client from participating in the tour and requires the client to care for their spouse, child, or parent. (Certification from a medical doctor is required). 3. Required military duty of the client’s spouse or parent if the client is traveling with the military member. This condition expands on our current policy that allows a refund if the client is a military member and is required to perform military duty during the date(s) of the scheduled tour. In this case, the military member’s spouse and /or children would be permitted to cancel the tour and be entitled to a full refund (less cancellation policy fee) if they did not wish to take the tour without their spouse/parent.
In the event you cancel a tour for any of the above stated conditions, Horizon Tours will refund the full amount of your tour price (less the cancellation policy fee). The cancellation fee listed in our pamphlet is per person.
Pick Up Time
Departs 0800
Returns 1900
Pick Up Location
Ramstein AFB, Main Chapel Parking Lot
Day Tours: Park toward center of the lot. Overnight Tours: Park in the overnight parking area. Tour guide will provide parking passes.
Adults must be fully vaccinated or provide letter of recovery.
Children 6-16 years old required to provide negative COVID-19 test that is valid through the scheduled tour end / return time, children under 6 years not permitted. Passengers 17 years and older must be vaccinated.
Masks must be worn on bus
Bookings accepted by ONLY BY PHONE Mon - Fri 0900 - 1630
Covid-19: Tour is operated in accordance with the latest ordinance of the State of Rhineland Pfalz. See additional travel restrictions and procedures that apply to this trip at bottom of page.
Please visit our COVID-19 Information Pagefor additional information about local restrictions at this destination prior to making your reservation.
Bus Travel Procedures & Restrictions
Disinfecting Measures
Bus will be thoroughly disinfected after every journey
Hand sanitizer will be available on the bus
Bring your own hand sanitizer or personal cleansing products for use outside of the bus
Boarding Process
Wear protective nose & mouth cover
Keep safe distance while entering and exiting the bus (1,5m)
Hands must be disinfected before entering (liquid made available by Bus Company)
During Bus Travel Journey
Stay in your assigned seat (seat assignments are done by the office before departure)
Wear protective nose & mouth cover at all times while inside the bus
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