On your 7-day private cruise, view the spectacular architecture and structural works of this beautiful corner of France. From the 11-guestroom barge, you'll explore the Marne-Rhine Canal, also known as the Greenway, as it crosses the plain of Alsace and the Vosges. Linking Strasbourg and Saverne at the entryway to Alsace at the foot of the Vosges Mountains, the canal continues through a grand forest to Lutzelbourg in the Moselle region. Don't miss this one-of-a-kind Saint-Louis-Arzviller inclined plane (the only one in Europe), where boats are hoisted along the cliff before reaching Xouaxange, a small town in the Moselle. The MS Madeleine barge brings you to explore these charming cities and waterways as you cruise from Strasbourg to Lagarde with a motorcoach that returns you to Strasbourg on the last day.
Highlights
Pass by Hochfelden, a typical charming village of the area with your private group of up to 22 guests
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 Madeleine in the late afternoon and settle into your cabin. Attend a special welcome briefing, then meet the ship's staff before dinner. The ship will stay in Strasbourg overnight.
Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board the ship as you sail to Waltenheim-sur-Zorn. Cross the Zorn Valley's landscaped fields, where the canal is wide and straight, then on to the Brumath Forest before reaching Waltenheim-sur-Zorn around 3:00 PM. In the afternoon, disembark the ship to explore the hops footpath in Wingersheim. Alsace offers an attractive and unusual landscape. A province of wine growing, gain a new perspective on the region as you learn about growing hops. Enjoy a pleasurable walk through the hop fields and attend a beer tasting before rejoining the ship for dinner.
In the morning, cruise from Waltenheim to Saverne. Pass by the towns of Schwindratzheim, which is nestled on a hillside, and Hochfelden, a typical village of the area. In the morning, stroll along or bike on the paved trails along the canal. Arrive at Saverne in the afternoon, where the boat moors in front of Rohan Castle. Enjoy some free time in Saverne. You might also have time to visit Château de Hohbarr this day.
Take a guided tour of Saverne in the morning. Virtually unknown from the usual tourist routes, Saverne offers a wide range of places to discover. Visit the Grand Rue with its unicorn fountain (the symbol of the city); the Katz house, adorned with magnificent carved timbers; Notre Dame Church with its 12th-century steeple; various 18th-century administrative buildings; or the Récollets Monastery, founded in the 14th century. Reboard the ship for lunch and sail towards Lutzelbourg. The canal winds through the Vosges Mountains before joining the Lorraine region. In the afternoon, arrive in Lutzelbourg, which deserves its reputation as the most beautiful village on the French canal banks. Walk to Lutzelbourg Castle and admire the Zorn Valley from its towers.
Enjoy a buffet breakfast on board as you sail for the Arzviller inclined plane. Stop at the crystal glassworks near the plane and visit this family-run business. Specializing in the art of cutting crystal, encounter this old-time tradition and watch crystal blowing and cutting demonstrations. Return to the ship and eat lunch by candlelight while passing through the Arzviller and Niderviller Tunnels. Continue on to Xouaxange and arrive in the evening.
After a buffet breakfast, cruise through Xouaxange to Lagarde. Sail through Réchicourt locks, one of the largest in France, then journey onward through the lakes. In the afternoon, visit Sarrebourg and Chagall trail. Located at the foot of the Vosges and the region of Alsace, the city is rich with diversity. Its historical and cultural heritage is full of unexpected treasures, such as Marc Chagall’s unique stained-glass window — a virtual hymn to peace.
Day 7: Lagarde | Disembark | Strasbourg
1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last breakfast onboard before disembarking at 9:00 AM. Transfer from the ship to Strasbourg and arrive in the late morning.
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$59,364
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Lower Deck
Cabin size for information : 9 m²
11 spacious cabins with window and private en-suite facilities. All cabins are equipped with private en-suite facilities (shower and WC), TV, radio, telephone (for internal calls only), safe and independent air-conditioning.
Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
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 Bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Meyer Smolen
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1 day ago
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
3 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
4 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
