We are in the preliminary stages of planning a 10-12 day trip to Alsace next September. There will be four of us 60's to 70's. We like history, wine tours/tastings. One of our great grandmothers came from Alsace so we would like to learn more about the area.
Our initial thoughts are visiting Strasbourg, Colmar, Riquewihr, Ribeauvillé, Eguisheim and Kaysersberg. I figured a day each for Strasbourg and Colmar and two days total for the other four villages. We also intend to visit the American Cemetery in Epinal to pay our respects to an Uncle who is buried there.
We will probably be arriving in Strasbourg by train depending and renting a car for at least a portion of the trip.
Are there any other must see's in the area. Having a car will enable us to add other towns in the region.
Is Nancy worth a visit?
Should we consider Freiburg or other villages in Germany?
Should we include Dijon?
Can anyone recommend a tour guide for any on the areas.
While we probably don't need a guide sometimes it is nice to have the insight of a local on a trip.
Thanks