French Canal Voyage by Barge: Discover Alsace-Lorraine

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Immerse yourself in culture as you sail the Marne-Rhine Canal on a modern river barge, discovering grand Châteaux, picturesque vineyards, historic cathedrals and world-class cuisine.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Navigate the Marne-Rhine Canal’s tunnels and watch as your ship is lifted 144 feet by the Saint-Louis-Arzviller inclined plane
    • Learn about the arts of wine and beer making in Alsace and sample some local offerings
    • Explore medieval Strasbourg including its famed Romanesque and high Gothic cathedral and the Palais Rohan

What's this trip about?

    Immerse yourself in culture as you sail the Marne-Rhine Canal on a modern river barge, discovering grand Châteaux, picturesque vineyards, historic cathedrals and world-class cuisine.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityStrasbourg
End CityStrasbourg

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • 8 nights of accommodations
    • 22 meals (8B, 6L, 8D)
    • 3 expert-led lectures
    • 10 expert-led field trips
    • An experienced Group Leader
    • Customary gratuities throughout the program
    • Road Scholar Assurance Plan
    • Taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1

In Transit to Program
In Flight

Day 2

Arrive Strasbourg, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner

Location: Strasbourg Meal: D Hotel: Citadines Kléber Strasbourg

Activity note: Check in from 3:00 p.m.

Afternoon: Orientation: The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and ...

Day 3

Discovering Strasbourg
Location: Strasbourg Meal: B,L,D Hotel: Citadines Kléber Strasbourg Activity note: Today's activities include walking up to three miles in the morning over cobbled stone streets. Breakfast: Buffet at the hotel. Morning: Enjoy a morning Strasbourg city walk and dis...
Day 4

Explore more of Strasbourg, Free Time, Embarkation

Location: Lagarde Meal: B,D Hotel: CroisiEurope’s Madeleine Breakfast: Buffet at the hotel. Morning: This morning your guide will take you on a walking exploration to discover Strasbourg. Lunch: This meal has been excluded from the program cost and is on your o...

Day 5

Lagarde to Xouaxange
Location: Xouaxange Meal: B,L,D Hotel: CroisiEurope’s Madeleine Breakfast: Buffet on board. Breakfast is a self-serve buffet in the onboard restaurant, which may include pastries, coffee, tea, juice, breads, jams and jellies, a variety of sausages and cold cuts, eggs, f...
Day 6

Xouaxange to Lutzelbourg, Inclined Plane at Arzviller

Location: Lutzelbourg Meal: B,L,D Hotel: CroisiEurope’s Madeleine

Activity note: Walking up to 2 miles throughout the day; cobblestone streets, uneven terrain. Standing for up to 2 hours; even and uneven terrain.

Breakfast: Buffet on board.

Mornin...

Day 7

Lutzelbourg to Saverne
Location: Saverne Meal: B,L,D Hotel: CroisiEurope’s Madeleine Breakfast: Buffet on board. Morning: Set off on foot to marvel at Lutzelbourg Castle. Perched at over 980 feet above sea level on a rocky, red sandstone spur, the ruins of the castle majestically dominate ...
Day 8

Saverne to Waltenheim
Location: Waltenheim Meal: B,L,D Hotel: CroisiEurope’s Madeleine Breakfast: Buffet on board. Morning: Virtually unknown by the usual tourist routes, Saverne offers a wide range of places to discover: the Grand Rue with its unicorn fountain (the town's emblem); the Ka...
Day 9

Waltenheim to Strasbourg
Location: Strasbourg Meal: B,L,D Hotel: CroisiEurope’s Madeleine Breakfast: Buffet on board. Morning: This morning, we will enjoy a hiking excursion along the hops trail in Wingersheim. Your pleasurable hike through the hop fields will be followed by beer tasting. ...
Day 10

Strasbourg, Program Concludes
Location: In Flight Meal: B Breakfast: Buffet on board. Morning: This morning after breakfast we transfer to the Strasbourg airport or the Strasbourg Train Station (if your flight is on Air France or Lufthansa). All passengers must disembark by 9 a.m. If you are retu...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,999
Price per day$400
Last Updated: 1/7/2022

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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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Meals Included
  • 22 Meals
  • 8 Breakfasts
  • 6 Lunches
  • 8 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Salt
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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