Discover storybook castles, Alsatian wine vineyards, baroque, gothic, and romanesque architecture on this 7-day eastern France private cruise. Set sail on the hotel barge Panache in Strasbourg, Europe's capital. Visit the 12th-century Gothic pink sandstone cathedral, Place Gutenberg, and La Petite France, a pedestrian area full of half-timbered buildings, shops, and cafés. Continue to a long-established winemaker, Domaine Pfister, and enjoy a private tasting of Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, and Riesling wines. Head to the charming village of Lutzelbourg, surrounded by hills and dominated by the remnants of a medieval castle, before continuing to the Lehrer Crystal glassworks. Then the Arzviller boat elevator takes you 450 feet up the mountainside. Your trip concludes in Sarrebourg before you disembark in Strasbourg.
Highlights
Explore the Route des Vins d’Alsace with your private group of up to 12 guests
Visit the Meteor Brewery, founded in 1640
Tour Sarrebourg including a visit to the Chagall chapel
Tour the beautiful city of Strasbourg and visit its Gothic cathedral
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Guests are met in Strasbourg and transferred by private chauffeured minibus to Panache, where a champagne reception awaits and you meet the crew for the first time. Time permitting, enjoy a walk or bike ride before dinner is served on board.
Begin the day with a morning cruise past the Gran Ried wetlands en route to your mooring in the historic city of Strasbourg. In the afternoon, take a guided tour of this renowned “capital of Europe,” featuring the 12th-century Gothic cathedral built from pink sandstone, known for its astronomical Renaissance clock and towering spire. Visit Place Gutenberg and stroll through La Petite France, a pedestrian district lined with half-timbered houses, boutique shops, and cafés. Dinner is served on board.
After breakfast, your cruise takes you past the impressive European Parliament building on the outskirts of Strasbourg and on through the Brumath Forest to your picturesque mooring at Waltenheim-sur-Zorn. This afternoon, enjoy a scenic drive into the rolling Vosges hills on the Route des Vins d’Alsace, where the finest wines of Alsace are produced, and a private tasting of Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, and Riesling wines at the long-established family-owned winemaker, Domaine Lissner. Dinner ashore this evening at a traditional Alsatian restaurant.
This morning, Panache cruises further along the canal, with good walking and cycling opportunities, to the enchanting town of Saverne where history traces back over 2,000 years to the Gallo-Roman Times, mooring at the foot of the Château de Rohan, also known as the ‘Versailles of Alsace’. Take a walking tour of the town and drive up to Château Haut-Barr to enjoy the wonderful views. Dinner on board.
This morning, perhaps after a visit to Saverne’s market, enjoy a cruise to your mooring in the picture postcard village of Lutzelbourg, surrounded by hills and overlooked by the ruins of the medieval castle. In the afternoon, visit the mountaintop town of La Petite Pierre, then tour the outstanding René Lalique collection and see over 500 exceptional examples of Art Nouveau and Art Deco glassware. Nearby Wingen-sur-Moder is also the World War Two battleground where American infantry fought with distinction. Before dinner on board, time for aperitifs and perhaps some traditional Alsatian ‘Flammekueche’ prepared by your chef.
For early risers, there is an optional visit to a local bakery to watch skilled patissiers preparing their delicious creations, before you cruise through beautiful Alsatian countryside, stopping to see artisan glassblowers en route. Then ascend the unique Arzviller boat elevator that carries Panache 450 feet up the mountainside in minutes and enjoy a candlelit cruise through the two Arzviller tunnels to your final mooring at Niderviller. After lunch on board, set off on a tour of Sarrebourg, including visits to the 13th-century chapel containing Marc Chagall’s remarkable stained-glass window and the impressive museum of Roman and Medieval artefacts. Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board.
Day 7: Niderviller | Disembark
1 Breakfast
After breakfast, guests are transferred by private chauffeured minibus to their choice of location in Strasbourg.
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$79,500
or $6,625 per person based on 12 max passengers
Rates are subject to change without notice. Book early to get the best rate.
Junior Suite
150 sq ft including en suite facilities including TV/DVD, Double sink in bathroom and air conditioning/ heating, WiFi (subject to location)
Initial deposit is 25%, 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 Credit card, check, and bank transfer. All final payments by credit card subject to a surcharge of 2.5% and maximum of $20,000 charge
Kate was great to work with in the planning stage. She was prompt, helpful, and efficient. Our tour guide, Edwin, was knowledgeable and passionate. We were very happy to have traveled with Adventure Life, it made the trip easy and a true pleasure. We could concentrate on enjoying the experience rather than the details of travel.
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