Discover Alsace, the Christmas Capital

December 1st–5th, 2026

Amica Vina Christmas Wine Retreat to Alsace France

Total Spots Available: 10

Our curated Alsace wine retreat blends vineyard visits, festive traditions, and meaningful connections with like-minded women, all set against the magic of the Christmas market season. This retreat captures Alsace at its most enchanting time.

Over five days, you’ll follow the Alsace Wine Route through storybook villages that inspired Beauty and the Beast, enjoy tastings of the region’s celebrated range of wine varietals, wander the twinkling Christmas markets in Colmar, and slow down with cozy villa evenings and shared meals.

More than just a holiday getaway, this retreat is an invitation to experience Alsace’s wine, culture, and festive spirit, all while creating new friendships.

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Your Itinerary

Here’s a glimpse of what your five festive days in Alsace will look like.

Welcome drinks at women only wine retreat in Alsace France

Day 1: Welcome to Alsace

Arrive at the villa, get settled, and gather with your fellow travellers for welcome wines and a shared dinner; the moment where a group of strangers starts to feel like friends.

Wine tour women group trip to Alsace France

Day 2: Alsace Wine Route

Spend the day exploring two of Alsace’s most charming wine villages, Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr. Stroll through half-timbered streets adorned with seasonal décor and enjoy three winery visits and tastings.

Day 3: Alsace Wine Route

Continue the Alsace Wine Route with the villages of Kaysersberg and Ammerschwihr. Enjoy another three winery visits and tastings before heading to Colmar in the evening for Christmas markets and dinner.

Christmas markets in Alsace France - Colmar girls trip

Day 4: Colmar Markets & Spa

Begin the day back in Colmar, experiencing the decorated streets in the daylight, and have more free time to shop. In the afternoon, we’ll enjoy a spa experience to warm up and unwind, followed by our final dinner together.

Alsatian Christmas cookies and coffee

Day 5: Farewells

Wrapping up our trip with an ornament exchange over our final breakfast before saying goodbye (or rather, à bientôt) to Alsace and your new travel friends.

Located along the eastern border of France, Alsace is one of the most unique French wine regions, and potentially one of the most underrated. What makes it so special is the extraordinary range of wines produced in a relatively small area. From bone-dry to lusciously sweet, from crisp whites to elegant reds and festive sparkling wines, Alsace offers a diversity that’s rare in French winemaking.

Alsace is known for producing wines primarily from single grape varieties, making it one of the easiest French regions to understand and explore. The different Alsace wines you’ll get to try include: Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Muscat, Sylvaner, Pinot Noir, and Crémant d’Alsace (sparkling wine blending different regional grapes).

Discover the Alsace Wine Region

Discover the Alsace Wine Region

Pricing & Inclusions

£1,650 per person

Included in the price:

Private villa with sauna near Colmar (4 nights)

Daily continental breakfast

All transport throughout the retreat (villa transfers from Colmar Station, private minibus & taxis)

Welcome dinner & drinks at the villa

Wine tastings at 6 wineries along the Alsace Wine Route

Lunch in Kaysersberg (with wine)

Dinner in Riquewihr (with wine)

Afternoon at a Les Violettes Spa* (pools, saunas, hammam, salt cave & more) + dinner

French goodies bag

Founder-hosted (Samantha is there every day of the retreat)

Not included in the price:

Flights to Alsace

Trains to Colmar

Travel insurance (required)

All other meals and drinks

Spa treatments & massages (optional add-ons available)

*Spa day is planned at Les Violettes, Alsace. In the unlikely event of unavailability, an alternative of equivalent standard will be arranged.

How to Secure Your Place

1.Book

By completing the online registration form.

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2. Deposit

You’ll receive an email with next steps and a secure Stripe payment link to lock in your place by submitting the £500 deposit.

3. Confirm

Once we reach the minimum of 6 guests, you’ll receive written confirmation that the trip is guaranteed to run and that you may proceed with booking your travel.

Payment Information

This Alsace Christmas retreat is £1,650 per person, based on double occupancy.

A minimum of 6 confirmed guests is required for the retreat to proceed.

Deposit

A £500 deposit is required to secure your place.

Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable unless the retreat is cancelled by Amica Vina due to minimum numbers not being met.

Remaining Balance

The remaining balance of £1,150 will be due by October 2nd (60 days before the retreat start date).

You may choose to pay the remaining balance:

  • In full, or

  • In two instalments of £575

You will receive reminder emails ahead of payment due dates.

Important Travel Note

Please do not book flights or non-refundable travel arrangements until:

  • You have received confirmation that your spot is secured, and

  • You have received written confirmation that the retreat is guaranteed to run.

You can review the Amica Vina’s Booking Terms & Conditions here.

Who is this trip for?

Girls wine trip in Alsace

This retreat is designed for women who want more than just a vacation; they want an experience that blends discovery, connection, and a touch of indulgence.


You’ll love this trip if you are:

  • A woman in your 20s – 40s looking for meaningful, social, & unforgettable travel experiences.

  • A solo traveler looking for a safe, welcoming, and fun group to explore with.

  • A wine lover, whether you’re a casual sipper or a budding connoisseur (no need to be an expert)!

  • Excited to meet new people and share laughter, stories, and adventures.

  • A curious explorer eager to experience France beyond the tourist highlights.

  • Ready to treat yourself to a getaway that’s as much about connection as it is about travel.

Why join Amica Vina?

Here’s what makes Amica Vina retreats special:

  • Our retreat itineraries are tested first-hand by the research trips we take - making sure the wineries and activities are as wonderful as imagined.

    Blending delicious wine, aesthetic atmospheres, and great hospitality so that everyone enjoys themselves (newbies to wine aficionados all welcome!).

  • Designed with solo female travellers in mind, so you can feel safe and supported - surrounded by like-minded women. Friend duos also welcome!

  • Built-in friend group for a dream girls’ trip. You may arrive solo, but you’ll never feel alone.

  • Taste, learn, and enjoy French wines with local experts, from world-famous châteaux to hidden gems.

  • We handle the details (accommodation, activities, and transportation) so you can simply relax and enjoy.

  • We keep our retreats intimate so everyone feels included, supported, and part of the group.

A woman in a navy blue top, white shorts, and white sneakers standing on a stone pathway at a marina, with white boats docked in the water and Mediterranean-style white buildings in the background.

Meet Your Host

In my 20s, I lived in Canada, France, the UK, and Australia; always eager to meet new people and discover new places. I built a career in advertising and dedicated my free time to chasing experiences and collecting stories, including visiting beautiful vineyards around the world.

Over time, my curiosity about wine grew. So much so that I recently completed WSET Level 2 with distinction and am currently awaiting my Level 3 results.

Though I’m grateful to have lived in different countries, moving around highlighted how challenging it can be to make new friends as an adult (and how many women feel the same).

These things together inspired me to create Amica Vina: curated wine retreats where women can travel together, explore beautiful wine regions, and build genuine connections that go beyond a single trip.

When you join an Amica Vina retreat, the hard work is already done; you just get to soak up the scenery, enjoy sharing wine, and meet inspiring women who may become lifelong friends.

I can’t wait to welcome you to Amica Vina in Alsace this Christmas season.

Cheers,
Samantha

What Guests Say

These quotes are from women who travelled with Samantha on Amica Vina research trips. First official retreat: Bordeaux, September 2026.

  • “Alsace in December is like something out of a fairytale, and the way Amica Vina curates the experience makes it even more special. Everything felt thoughtfully paced. Pairing wine tastings with Christmas markets was such a fun mix. Many people say it’s the Christmas capital, and I can see why. The wine tastings were informative and still easy to digest. You get to try so many wine styles specific to the Alsace region (lots of them new to me, including my new favourite, Gewürztraminer!). I wouldn’t have thought to do a wine tour in the winter, but this trip made me realise how magical a winter wine retreat can be!”

    — Chantel D. (Travelled with Amica Vina to Alsace)

  • “Travelling through Bordeaux with Sam felt completely effortless. The city has such a cool yet elegant vibe, and the wineries (aka chateaux) were so glamorous. Every winery we visited was clearly chosen with care. The wineries were welcoming and never felt overly ‘wine-technical,’ but I still learned a lot and had fun doing it. I loved how everything flowed so smoothly (no pun intended!), without needing to think or plan at all. The trip felt like the perfect balance of structure and freedom to explore Bordeaux, and I already want to do another trip like it!”

    — Mairead D. (Travelled with Amica Vina to Bordeaux)

  • “Truthfully, wine travel wasn't really on my radar before this trip. I joined Sam in the Loire Valley simply for the adventure of exploring a new place. As someone who doesn’t usually drink wine, I ended up loving all the winery tours and tastings (I even bought some bottles to take home with me!). I totally get the appeal of a wine tour now. The chateaux of the region were a stunning bonus on top.”

    — Roisin V. (Travelled with Amica Vina to the Loire Valley)

  • “It didn’t take much convincing to join Sam in the Loire Valley. She had it all planned out, so all I had to do was show up. We tasted wines from across the region and learned about the wine-making process in a digestible and entertaining way. I'd been vaguely aware of the Loire Valley before, but now I’d definitely recommend a trip to anyone interested in visiting chateaux and drinking delicious wine, and doing it as a curated retreat makes all the difference!”

    — Laura B. (Travelled with Amica Vina to the Loire Valley)

  • “Samantha puts so much thought into selecting the best wineries. It was cool seeing her process during the research trip, making sure each winery had the right balance of quality wine, great hospitality, and also felt unique from the others. You can tell she’s in her element, and her love of learning about wine is infectious.”

    — Chantel D. (Travelled with Amica Vina to Alsace)

  • “Travelling through Paris and Champagne was so fun, I couldn’t think of a better city combo for a girls' trip. As a Champagne lover, I found the tastings were elegant yet approachable. The whole experience felt social and celebratory, yet I learned more than I could imagine about the craft of wine. I loved that we could enjoy multiple wine tours without any stress or decision-making. While in Paris, you could tell Sam was so comfortable in the city, guiding us from sight to sight with fun wine and food pit-stops along the way. She curates the trip so it never feels overly touristy either. The care and detail she brings to Amica Vina, even on the research trip, makes you feel completely taken care of.”

    — Mairead D. (Travelled with Amica Vina to Paris & Champagne)

Alsace Christmas

Retreat FAQs

    • You can fly into Basel Airport (EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg). From there, you take the shuttle bus (Line 11) to Saint-Louis Train Station. From the station, take the TER train to Colmar.

    • Or fly into Strasbourg Airport. From there, you take the shuttle bus to Strasbourg Entzheim Train Station. From the station, take the TER train to Colmar.

    • Or fly into Paris CDG Airport. In the airport, there is a train station where you can take a direct train to Strasbourg. From the Strasbourg train station, take the TER train to Colmar.

    • We will arrange group transfers to the villa from Colmar station.

  • Each retreat hosts 6-10 guests; small enough to stay intimate, but big enough to build a vibrant group dynamic.

  • Our retreats are designed for women in their 20s to 40s, creating a group of like-minded travellers at similar life stages.

  • Rooms are typically shared, but pending availability, private rooms may be available for an additional cost of £200 on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Before the retreat, we’ll send a short survey to help match guests with the most compatible roommates.

  • Absolutely! While we encourage solo travel, so everyone arrives with an open mindset and ready to meet new people, traveling with a friend is also possible.

    Keep in mind that sometimes friend duos naturally stick together, so the best experience comes when both friends are also excited to make new connections with the group.

  • Yes! We’ll set up a WhatsApp group before the trip so everyone can connect ahead of time.

  • All payments are handled through Stripe, a secure payment platform.

    The first payment is a deposit to secure your place on the retreat. The remaining balance can be paid in 1 or 2 instalments.

  • Yes, travel insurance is required for all guests and must be arranged before the trip.

  • Yes, we include some free time in the itinerary for you to wander solo or with your new travel friends.

  • Not at all! The only requirement is getting yourself to and from Colmar. Once you arrive, we take care of all the details so you can fully enjoy the retreat.

  • Let us know your requirements when booking. We’ll do our best to accommodate, though some restrictions may be more challenging in France.

  • Some areas of France can be challenging for travellers with accessibility needs. Please contact us with your requirements, and we’ll work with you to explore what’s possible.

  • While our retreats don’t include extensions, I’m happy to share recommendations for exploring more of France. And of course, we’d love to welcome you on another Amica Vina retreat. Bordeaux perhaps?

  • Yes! We can customise this retreat for your own group of friends (without an Amica Vina host). Reach out to samantha@amicavina.com to discuss private bookings.

  • If minimum numbers are not met, and a retreat can’t proceed, all deposits will be refunded in full (or may be transferred for another retreat if preferred).

    We kindly ask that you wait to book flights or non-refundable travel arrangements until you receive written confirmation that the retreat is guaranteed to run.

Questions before you commit?

The best girls' trips aren't the ones that stay in the group chat.

Let’s raise a glass to new friends, good wine, and unforgettable memories!

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