Day 1: London to Strasbourg
We depart St Pancras International by Eurostar for Paris, where we join our onward TGV service to Strasbourg. After our coach transfer to the ship you have time to settle into your cabin before meeting the crew, who will greet you with a welcome cocktail. Tonight we enjoy dinner and entertainment on board. (D)
Day 2: Strasbourg to Colmar
We set sail this morning, arriving in Vieux-Brisach shortly before lunch, which is taken on board. After our meal we head by coach to charming Colmar. The ship’s hostess accompanies us on a tour of the town with its beautiful canals and half-timbered houses, before taking us to explore its pretty Christmas Market.
During our return to the ship we stop at a wine cellar in a village on the Alsace wine trail, where we have the opportunity to enjoy a tasting. Dinner this evening is served back on board the ship, and is followed by entertainment. (B,L,D)
Day 3: The Black Forest
Our coach this morning takes us to Freiburg, the capital of the Black Forest. Our ship’s hostess takes us on a tour of the city before continuing on to explore the Christmas Market located on the square in front of the town hall. After lunch we travel through Titisee, Furtwangen, and Triberg; regional centres for the clock making industry. During the journey you will have the opportunity to see one of the world’s largest cuckoo clocks and take a tour of a cuckoo clock making workshop.
Later this afternoon we visit the Dorotheenhütte in Wolfach, and have time to spend in the glassblowing workshops, which are characteristic of the area, as well as perusing the 35 lovingly decorated huts and market stands of its magical Christmas Village.We dine together on board our floating home tonight, and enjoy an evening of entertainment as we sail towards Strasbourg. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Strasbourg
After breakfast on board the ship we rejoin the TGV service in Strasbourg and depart for Paris. Here we join our return Eurostar service to St Pancras International, arriving back in London mid-afternoon. (B)
Your Cruise Ship
All of CroisiEurope’s fleet have between 50 and 77 cabins, each with a shower/wc, television, hairdryer, safe and picture window. Each ship also has a comfortable lounge/bar, and a separate restaurant where meals are served. Three-course lunches and dinners are waiter served, and breakfast is a selfservice buffet. There is a large sun-deck with deckchairs on each vessel where you can relax and enjoy the views, weather permitting!
Itineraries may be subject to change by the cruise operator and may be affected by general river conditions.
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
These meals, where shown, are included in the price of your holiday.
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