Art, history and traditions of Alsace region await on this 5-day cruise navigating along the romantic Rhine River. Spend your days visiting small quaint villages, tasting local wines, exploring remarkable historic sites, and observing impressive panoramic views of Alsatian plains.
Highlights
Discover Betschdorf and Soufflenheim, the birthplaces of pottery in Alsace
Visit the charming Colmar, capital of Alsatian wines
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Board the MS Modigliani at 6 p.m. in Strasbourg. Settle in your cabin and meet the ship's crew at a welcome cocktail. After dinner your hostess leads you to the dance floor for an evening of Alsatian fun!
Today get off the ship for an excursion through the Potter Villages with your host/hostess. Discover Betschdorf and Soufflenheim, the birthplaces of pottery in Alsace. Learn about decoration, glazing and baking techniques handed down generation after generation. Soufflenheim has colorful pottery in yellow, blue, green and brown which is mainly used for cooking. The pottery of Betschdorf is bluish-gray and decorated with cobalt blue and is primarily used for storage of foods. Return onboard and cruise towards Breisach. Tonight’s evening has an Alsatian theme, with traditional choucroute garni on the menu. Arrive in Breisach during the evening.
This morning enjoy a visit to Colmar, the capital of Alsatian wines. Discover this simply charming city with a remarkable history and unique sites: colorful, half-timbered houses, “Little Venice”, the historic center—as well as its famous residents, including Bartholdi, who designed the Statue of Liberty, and Jean-Jacques Waltz (aka Hansi), the most famous Alsatian illustrator. In the afternoon, leave by coach with your host/hostess for the Ecomusée d’Alsace in Ungersheim. Here a guided tour allows you to have a better understanding of the arts and traditions of Alsace. Return on board for an evening of dancing in the lounge.
Day 4: The Wine Route | Mont Sainte-odile | Obernai
Today join a coach trip along the Alsatian Wine Route, lined with picturesque villages. Enjoy a visit to a wine cellar and taste some of the local wines. In the afternoon, visit Mont Sainte-Odile. Located at over 2,500 feet high, this site encompassing the Hohenburg Abbey offers an impressive panoramic view of the Alsatian plains. Afterwards, enjoy a trip to Obernai. This ancient medieval city has retained all of its charm and you can explore its ramparts, fortifications, half-timbered houses and cobblestone streets. Then go back on the ship for a gala evening.
Day 5: Strasbourg | Disembark
1 Breakfast
This morning enjoy an early buffet breakfast on board, and disembark at 9 :00 a.m. in Strasbourg.
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Main Deck- Cat A
50 cabins (44 twins, 4 triple cabins, 1 single cabin, 1 suite) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Main Deck- Cat B
equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Main Deck- Cat C
equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Upper Deck- Cat A
28 cabins (26 twins, 2 cabins equipped for disabled). All cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Upper Deck- Cat B
All cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
This was our first trip to South America and we were a little nervous. But Adventure Life made things so easy! All our questions were answered before we left, and our guide, Vidal, was amazing! He gave us enough space to explore without rushing us along. He also knew where the best picture taking opportunities were, which was great.
