Day 1 - Medieval Magic (Full Day): Start 8 AM with Cathedral climb (330 steps, 0.75 hours) for panoramic views. 9:30 AM: Breakfast at café overlooking square. 10 AM-12:30 PM: Explore Cathedral interior, watch astronomical clock at 12:30 PM. 1 PM: Lunch at Petite France restaurant. 2-4 PM: Wander Petite France medieval streets, bridge photography. 4-5 PM: Covered Bridges visit. 5-6 PM: Musée de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame. 6:30 PM: Dinner in atmospheric Petite France location. Evening: Illuminated Ill River walk.
Day 2 - Art & Culture (Full Day): 9 AM: Palais Rohan museums (2.5-3 hours) exploring Fine Arts, Decorative Arts, and Archaeological collections. 12:30 PM: Lunch near Place Gutenberg. 2 PM: Musée Alsacien (1.5-2 hours) exploring traditional Alsatian culture. 4 PM: Neustadt district exploration (German Imperial architecture). 5 PM: Orangerie Park walk. 6 PM: Modern Art Museum (MAMCS) sunset visit. 7:30 PM: Dinner in Neustadt upscale restaurant.
Day 3 - Relaxation & Exploration (Full Day): 9 AM: Orangerie Park stroll, botanical garden visit (2 hours). 11 AM: Cycling tour along Ill River paths. 1 PM: Lunch at riverside bistro. 2-3 PM: Shopping on Rue des Grandes Arcades or artisan boutiques. 3 PM: Saint-Thomas Church (0.75 hours) organ concert if scheduled. 4-5 PM: Neighborhood exploration (Krutenau for authentic wine bars, or Neustadt for grand boulevards). 6 PM: Chocolate shop or pastry visit. 7:30 PM: Traditional Alsatian dinner with wine pairings.
Day 4 - Wine Route Day Trip: 8 AM: Depart Strasbourg for Alsatian Wine Route villages. 9-10 AM: Eguisheim village exploration, castle views. 10:30 AM-12:30 PM: First winery visit, wine tasting, producer interaction. 1 PM: Lunch with local wine in Riquewihr medieval village. 2-3 PM: Second winery or wine shop visit. 3:30-4:30 PM: Kaysersberg medieval town exploration. 5 PM: Return drive to Strasbourg. 7 PM: Casual dinner reflecting on wine region discoveries.
Day 5 - Day Trip to Colmar: 8 AM: Train or drive to Colmar (30-45 minutes). 9 AM-12 PM: Explore Colmar's medieval old town and canals. 12 PM: Lunch at Colmar restaurant. 1-2:30 PM: Unterlinden Museum featuring Isenheim Altarpiece. 3-4 PM: Rue des Marchands shopping and exploration. 4-5 PM: Lauch River walk and photography. 5 PM: Return train to Strasbourg. 7 PM: Light dinner at Strasbourg favorite restaurant.