Dock in Breisach, then drive to the village of Colmar, France, in Alsatian wine country. The principal industry in Colmar is food and wine, but its irresistible charm lies in its beautifully preserved medieval architecture that conjures an idyllic place out of time: colorful half-timbered houses and gardens, rambling cobbled streets, arches and alleys, sculpted fountains, and canals that wind through a corner of town called Little Venice. Aside from its winemaking heritage, Colmar is known as the hometown of Auguste Bartholdi, the sculptor who created the Statue of Liberty. Your time here is highlighted by either; a walking tour that includes a visit to the Unterlinden Museum, housed in a Gothic convent, whose impressive collection includes Matthias Grunewald's famous Isenheim Altarpiece, paintings, engravings, and sculpture from medieval to modern (including works by Durer, Holbein, Picasso, and Leger), and a wealth of archaeological artifacts; join a private reception in the museum, a Tauck Exclusive! Or, an e-bike ride though the Alsace vineyards. Starting in Breisach, this active bike ride (for experienced cyclists only) provides you with unrivaled views of the region's stunning vineyards before meeting up with your fellow travelers in Colmar. Sample the art of Alsatian cuisine at lunch on your own, then return to the riverboat for a sail through the Upper Rhine Plain. This evening, join the captain's welcome reception in the lounge, followed by the chef's Signature Dinner in the Compass Rose. ...
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