Europa Park Thrills and Strasbourg Gateway

Embark on a fantastic trip filled with discoveries and thrills! Explore Strasbourg and Colmar, two must-see gems of Alsace, before experiencing memorable adventures at the famous Europa Park and the Rulantica water park.

Start your getaway in Strasbourg, the Alsatian capital, with a unique tour followed by a scenic boat cruise on the Ill River. Then, dive into the excitement of a day at Europa Park, a one-of-a-kind destination. Continue the adventure with a splash at Rulantica. Finally, end your trip on a high note by discovering Colmar, a city with undeniable charm.

The perks of LISELA:

• Guided walking tour and boat cruise in Strasbourg
• Two combined days at Europa Park (voted the world’s best amusement park for the 9th time in 2024) and Rulantica, Europa Park’s new water park
• Discover Colmar and enjoy a flat-bottom boat ride in the Petite Venise district

Arrival in Strasbourg. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Strasbourg’s old town. As the European capital and the capital of Alsace, Strasbourg boasts a world-renowned historical heritage: the Grande Île is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Surrounded by the arms of the Ill River, the city center is home to the main sites and monuments that make Strasbourg famous, such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Kammerzell House, Petite France quarter, and the Covered Bridges. Continue with a boat cruise. The arrival in the Petite France district is spectacular: passing through the lock allows time to enjoy the view of the Tanner’s House and its timber framing on Place Benjamin Zix. Then, we approach the Covered Bridges and the Vauban Dam. The cruise continues through the imperial quarter and the European institutions. Free time in the late afternoon. Check-in at your hotel. Dinner at your leisure and overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by coach to Europa Park. Enjoy a day and lunch at your leisure at Europa Park, voted the world’s best amusement park for the 9th time in 2024. Discover Europa Park: on an area of 95 hectares, adventure-seeking visitors are welcomed by more than 100 attractions and internationally acclaimed shows. The 15 European-themed areas, with their typical architecture and cuisine, delight visitors of all ages in a beautifully landscaped park. Be sure to check out “Voltron Nevera,” awarded the title of “best new roller coaster in the world” in 2024. Return by coach to your hotel. Dinner at your leisure and overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by coach to Rulantica. Enjoy a day and lunch at your leisure at Rulantica. The new indoor water world, Rulantica, has opened its doors to all visitors, right next to Europa Park. Pure aquatic fun awaits you on a total area of 32,600 m². Adorned with elaborate Nordic decor and featuring 25 fabulous attractions, including 17 water slides, a giant wave pool, a 250-meter Lazy River, and more, it promises an unforgettable adventure for the whole family. Return by coach to your hotel. Dinner at your leisure and overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. Departure by coach to Colmar. Enjoy a guided walking tour of the historic center. Wander through its cobblestone streets and discover the Dominican Church, the House of Heads, the Pfister House, the Old Guardhouse, St. Martin’s Collegiate Church, the Old Customs House, and the Petite Venise district. Continue with a boat ride in the Petite Venise district. Lunch at your leisure. End of our services.

OR OPTION DAY 3: The Wine Route (instead of Rulantica)

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by coach to Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg. Enjoy a guided tour of the Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg. Perched nearly 800 meters above sea level on a rocky spur, the castle offers a magnificent panorama of the Alsace plain, the Vosges, and the Black Forest. Built in the 12th century, the castle has witnessed centuries of European conflicts and rivalries between lords, kings, and emperors. Continue to Ribeauvillé. Free time to admire its medieval fortifications. The town still retains part of its defensive walls and some of its defensive towers, including the “Butchers’ Tower,” named after the Butchers’ Guild. The Grand’Rue and its picturesque districts, lined with abundantly flowered buildings, are dotted with squares adorned with Renaissance-style fountains. Lunch with a Tarte Flambée menu. Continue along the Wine Route to Riquewihr. Enjoy a little train ride through Riquewihr and its vineyards. With its harmonious blend of winegrowers’ houses and mansions, its belfry, and medieval ramparts, Riquewihr is considered the Pearl of the Alsatian Vineyard. Visit a wine cellar and taste a few vinified Alsatian grape varieties. Return by coach to Strasbourg. Dinner on your own and overnight stay.

OPTIONAL

Replace the day at Rulantica with the “Wine Route” day

It includes:

• Coach transport according to the program
• Entrance and guided tour of Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg
• Lunch with a Tarte Flambée menu (excluding drinks)
• Small train ride through Riquewihr and its vineyards
• Visit to a wine cellar and tasting of Alsatian wines