Tour Description

Croisi Canal Cruise: SXO_AIPP

7 Days

From Strasbourg to Lagarde, embark on an authentic and traditional cruise in the heart of Alsace and Moselle. You will cruise on the Marne-Rhine Canal where you will discover a colorful heritage and monuments that reflect its history through exciting tours. Explore the Hops Trail, the Haut Barr and Lutzelbourg castles or the Chagall trail and be astonished by the richness of this captivating cruise.

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

All meals included – DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
Refined French cuisine – Gala dinner and evening – Welcome cocktail
Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
Official welcome from the captain and crew
Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
All port fees included

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Strasbourg, a UNESCO World Heritage site
The Artzwiller Inclined Plane, an exceptional structure
Bicycles available on board
EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
- A walkthrough the hops fieldsin Wingersheim
- The Haut-Barr Castle, the “eye of Alsace”
- Saverne, a small and particularly charming town
- The Lutzelbourg Castle
- Marc Chagall’s unique stained glass window in Sarrebourg
- Tastings of local specialities

Itinerary

Day 1: Strasbourg

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.

Day 2: Strasbourg – Waltenheim

This morning will be spent cruising towards Waltenheim-sur-Zorn through the Brumath Forest. In the afternoon, join us on an excursion to hike along the hops trail in Wingersheim. With a heritage of wine-growing and beer-brewing, Alsace will give you a new perspective by showing you how hops are grown. We’ll return on board before leaving for dinner to taste the tarte flambée, a local specialty, at a restaurant in Waltenheim (included).

Day 3: Waltenheim – Saverne

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 canal. In the afternoon, join us on a tour of the Château du Haut-Barr, nicknamed “The Eye of Alsace”, where you will discover a splendid view over the Alsatian plains.

Day 4: Saverne – Lutzelbourg

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.

Day 5: Lutzelbourg – Arzviller Inclined Plane – Xouaxange

We’ll set off for an excursion to the Arzviller inclined plane. Along the way, we will stop at the crystal glassworks near the inclined plane. We’ll learn about this time-tested tradition, and watch crystal blowing and cutting demonstrations. The boat will cruise through the Artzviller inclined plane – an incredible experience. A fabulous structure, this transverse system boat “elevator” is one-of-a-kind in Europe. The inclined plane replaces 17 successive locks over 2.5 miles that once needed a full day to navigate.

Day 6: Xouaxange – Lagarde

This morning will be spent cruising towards Lagarde, passing through the Réchicourt lock, one of the largest in France, before continuing our journey through the lakes. In the afternoon, join us on a visit of Sarrebourg that will take us on the Chagall trail. Tonight is our gala evening and dinner.

Day 7: Lagarde – Strasbourg

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. Transfer by coach back to Strasbourg, arriving late in the morning. End of our services.

INCLUSIONS:

transfer by coach from Lagarde to Strasbourg D7 – 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.

EXCLUSIONS:

Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers – cancellation and baggage insurance – personal expenses.

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Priced From:

$ 4054pp ^*