A Charming Cruise through Alsace and Lorraine along the Marne-Rhine Canal (port-to-port cruise)
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- CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Strasbourg, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- The Artzwiller Inclined Plane, an exceptional structure
- EXCURSIONS INCLUDED: Saverne, a medieval city with old homes nestled between Alsace and Lorraine, and the Château de Haut-barr
- The unexpected authenticity of the Kochersberg with a stop at the Villa Meteor, the oldest French brewery in operation
- Marc Chagall's unique stained glass window in Sarrebourg
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- Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom - the excursions mentioned on this program - welcome cocktail - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - the gala dinner and evening - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees.
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Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight we'll enjoy dinner followed by a panoramic boat tour of Strasbourg.
We’ll spend the morning cruising. In the afternoon, join us for an excursion to the lush region of Kochersberg and a visit to the Maison du Kochersberg museum and the Villa Meteor.
This morning will be spent cruising towards Saverne. Enjoy this bucolic journey passing the towns of Schwindratzheim, nestled on a hillside, and Hochfelden, a typical local village. During the morning, feel free to stroll or bike on the paved trails alongside the cana...
We'll set out on a guided tour of Saverne. Virtually unknown by the usual tourist routes, the city offers a wide range of places to discover. We'll return on board and cruise towards Lutzelbourg. The canal winds through the Vosges Mountains before joining the Lorraine region. Late in the afternoon, we suggest you to set off on foot to marvel at Lutzelbourg Castle.
Stopover at the Lehrer Crystal Glassworks. Cruise to Xouaxange. Travel on the Saint-Louis-Arzviller inclined plane.Candlelight lunch as you pass through the canal tunnels. Visit of the Chagall trail in Sarrebourg.Candlelight lunch as you pass through the canal tunnels. Visit of the Chagall trail in Sarrebourg.
We'll spend the day cruising towards Lagarde. Tonight is our festive gala evening.
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. Possible transfer(1) by coach back to Strasbourg, arriving late in the morning. End of our services.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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- Transfer by coach from Lagarde to Strasbourg(1) - drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - personal expenses.
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