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Explore Christmas in Alsace and show at the Royal Palace (port-to-port) for 4 days with CroisiEurope River Cruises and discover unforgettable experiences - Photo 2

Christmas in Alsace and show at the Royal Palace (port-to-port)

Country:

France

Flight:

Not included

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Tour id:

79814

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  • Operator:

    CroisiEurope River Cruises

  • Length:

    4 days

  • Group size:

    180 pax

  • Age:

    1 to 99

  • Difficulty:

    Difficulty levels:
    • Relaxing
    • Easy
    • Moderate
    • Serious
    • Heart-pumping
  • 16.12-19.12.25 scheduled icon
  • 01.12-04.12.26 scheduled icon
  • 14.12-17.12.26 scheduled icon

Go on an adventure in the heart of Alsace! Explore Strasbourg and its Christmas markets for a true dive into Christmas magic. Follow the Potters Trail, land of hills, valleys, forests, and picturesque villages making this journey a unique experience. Do not miss out on a special show by the Royal Palace.

Tour program

Day 1

STRASBOURG

We'll meet in Strasbourg at 6.00 p.m. Tonight enjoy dinner on board and a free evening.
Join us for a tour of the Potter villages in northern Alsace, stopping by Soufflenheim or Betschdorf. Enjoy lunch and dancing at the Royal Palace in Kirrwiller(1), followed by a show at the Music Hall Theatre. We'll spend the night on board.
Included Excursion Day: Strasbourg and Christmas Markets.Departure for a panoramic tour of the city, giving you a great overview of Strasbourg and its history. You will successively see part of the Strasbourg port, remnants of the city's old fortifications built by Vauban, the European district, the German district (Neustadt), the medieval old town, and several religious buildings.Lunch on board.Free afternoon, with a walking tour through old Strasbourg before reaching the Petite France district, the most picturesque part of old Strasbourg. Fishermen, millers, and tanners once lived and worked in this area, built right on the water. The magnificent half-timbered houses date back to the 16th and 17th centuries, with steep roofs opening onto attics that were once used for drying hides. You will then head to the cathedral square (exteriors). With its spire reaching 142 meters high, the cathedral and its lace-like pink sandstone façade dominate the entire Alsace plain. Don’t miss the Kammerzell House (1589), adorned with sculpted beams and timber panels.Free time at the Christmas markets. For four centuries, the iconic Christkindelsmärik has been spreading its magic in the heart of the European capital. Over 300 wooden chalets, spread across different squares in the city, invite you to enchanting discoveries in a fairy-tale atmosphere.In the evening, discover the Christmas lights with the entertainment team: Cathedral Square, Place Kléber, Carré d’Or, Place Gutenberg, and more.Return on board the boat. Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board. End of our services at 9:00 a.m.

Tour Details

accommodation

Accommodation and services on the ship docked at the harbor in Strasbourg

Flights are not included.

Assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess as tour guide for two days

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

Your stay with all meals included, from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - Drinks included on board (excluding special cards), drinks package at the Royal Palace

Lunch on D2 and D3

Refined French cuisine - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar on boardFree Wi-Fi in lounge and barTravel assistance and repatriation insuranceAll port fees included

Other services and activities are not included.

Double-occupancy cabin with shower in private bathroom

The show at the Royal Palace in Kirrwiller

Excursions mentioned in the program

Travel assistance and repatriation insurance.

Any insurance

Personal expenses

Drinks on special menus, drinks taken during transfers

Ships:

  • MS Mona Lisa
  • MS Symphonie
  • MS Victor Hugo
  • MS L'Europe
  • MS Leonard De Vinci
  • MS Douce France

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Currency

Euro

France

Customer reviews

Operator

4.3

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Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.
What documents are required to participate in the tour?
You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.

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