A Charming Cruise through Lorraine and Alsace and along the Marne-Rhine Canal (port-to-port cruise)

Included in tour package

<ul>
	<li>Guided tour of Sarrebourg </li>
	<li>Lehrer Crystal Glassworks </li>
	<li>Guided visit of Haut Barr castle </li>
	<li>Guided tour of Saverne </li>
	<li>Excursion to the Kochersberg Region </li>
	<li>Boat tour of Strasbourg </li>
</ul>

Enjoy unrivalled views over the Alsace plain from the Haut-Barr Castle, often called &quot;the Eye of Alsace&rdquo;. Constructed in 1170, it was transformed and restored during the 14th century. It was built at an altitude of 470 metres on 3 wide rocks linked by a footbridge called the &quot;Devil&#39;s Bridge&rdquo; and a series of staircases, which enabled the Bishops of Strasbourg to watch over the Zorn Valley and the Alsace Plain. With your guide, you will have the opportunity to discover this wonderful castle which has been listed as a historic monument since 1874. On your return journey to the boat, you will stop off at the Chappe Tower, an ancient telegraph, where you&#39;ll see an interactive display on the ancestry of all means of telecommunication. Since 1794, France was the first country to have a telecommunications network thanks to Claude Chappe who invented the aerial telegraph. From 1798 to 1852, the station at Saverne helped link Strasbourg to Paris. Return on board.&nbsp;

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>Good walking shoes are recommended for this excursion.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

Guided visit of Haut Barr castle

We&#8217;ll leave by coach from Waltenheim-sur-Zorn for Truchtersheim. We&#8217;ll travel through the lush green hills and expansive fields in the Kochersberg Region and quaint villages lined with half-timbered houses before reaching Truchtersheim. We&#8217;ll tour the Maison du Kochersberg museum, which highlights the local heritage and traditions. The museum displays a wide range of objects&#8212;from antique to modern&#8212;in its exhibits. Our next stop will be Hochfelden and the Villa Meteor. This is a great experience for beer lovers and connoisseurs. Discover the history of the Meteor family and their brewery from 1640 to the present. Learn about beer making and enjoy a tasting of their famous products.*PLEASE NOTE<ul><li>On Mondays, the visit to Villa Meteor is replaced by the visit to the Bohr winery in Gimbrett.</li><li>The order of the visits can change.</li><li>Times are approximate.</li><li>*Alcohol can be dangerous to your health. Please drink in moderation.</li></ul>

Excursion to the Kochersberg Region

Within a short walking distance of the Saint-Louis-Arzviller inclined plane, you&#39;ll visit the Lehrer Crystal Glassworks. Located next to the inclined plane for over 25 years, the crystal glassworks will allow you to discover the secrets of glassblowing through a guided tour. During your visit, you&#39;ll be able to watch and marvel at the craftspeople blowing and cutting fine crystal. Your guide will reveal all the secrets of glassblowing, which was invented during the 1st century BC in Syria. Nowadays these crystal glassworks have made the Moselle area famous. Afterward, you&#39;ll have some free time to browse through the gift store, before heading back to the ship.

PLEASE NOTE 

<ul>
	<li>Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes for this excursion.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

Lehrer Crystal Glassworks

Set off by coach and head to Sarrebourg. Sarrebourg, located at the gates of the Vosges and Alsace, is a town with a rich diversity of attractions. Its historic and cultural heritage holds many unexpected treasures. The town began to develop during the 1st century A.D. and over time, has seen remarkable growth. Its nickname &quot;Sarrebourg la Marchande&rdquo; (or Trader) is due to its many shops and businesses. During the guided visit of the town, you&#39;ll be able to admire monuments like the cinema, built in 1912 during the Art Nouveau movement, the library and the Custine Hotel. You&#39;ll also get to admire the square and the Chapel of the Cordeliers with its quite unique stained glass window by Marc Chagall. This true hymn to peace was created over a period of 18 months and installed in 1979. The chapel was built in 1265 but was demolished as it looked likely to fall into ruin. A decision was made to preserve only its choir. Marc Chagall was then contacted and asked to design and create a stained glass window to close off the choir. It is the largest stained glass window ever made by the artist - 12 metres high by 7.5 metres wide. Other stained glass windows were also created by the artist to act as the side windows. Afterwards, take a stroll along the Grand&#39;rue and admire the beautiful facades from the 18th century. End of the guided visit of Sarrebourg. Return on board.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>Good walking shoes are recommended for this excursion</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

Guided tour of Sarrebourg

Departure for a guided tour of Saverne, a lesser known town despite its many places to see and admire. The town has preserved many relics from its past. Founded in Roman times, Saverne was the former residence of the Bishops of Strasbourg. This town has always been a major crossing point and a place of cultural exchange, thus considered to be the gateway to Alsace. You will visit the Main Street, with its unicorn fountain (the unicorn is the town&#39;s guardian and emblem), the Katz House, decorated with wonderful sculpted half-timbered walls, the Church of Notre Dame with its porch tower from the 12th century and the former convent of the R&eacute;collets founded in the 14th century. Return on board.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>Good walking shoes are recommended.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

Guided tour of Saverne

Set off for the pier in downtown Strasbourg where you will board a panoramic boat which will take you to the famous district of the Petite France. Its canals, charming houses with colored, half-timbered walls and narrow alleyways will enchant you. You will glide past the Tanners Quarter, the Covered Bridges (Ponts Couverts) and the Panoramic Terrace on the Vauban Dam. Our cruise will continue through the German Quarter. Following the French defeat in 1870, Germany planned to make Strasbourg the capital of the Reichsland or Imperial Territory of Alsace-Lorraine. This district, referred to as the &quot;new town&quot;, represented a new form of urban planning, featuring wide roads, monumental administrative and cultural buildings, and luxurious private homes. Landscaping also played a key role in this impressive urban planning scheme. Then you will get the chance to see the European Parliament Building, completed in 1999, which was designed to host monthly sessions of the European Parliament. The architecture of the building is based on a combination of circles and ellipses, with the building laid out and organized into several clearly identified areas. Finally you&#39;ll discover the Human Rights Building where the European Court of Human Rights is located. Return on board.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>Good walking shoes are recommended for this excursion.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

Boat tour of Strasbourg

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CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE

Included in tour package Guided tour of Sarrebourg Lehrer Crystal Glassworks Guided visit of Haut Barr castle Guided tour of Saverne Excursion to the Kochersberg Region Boat tour of Strasbourg

CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE

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