A Bountiful Christmas in Alsace and the Black Forest (port-to-port cruise)

4 days

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Start and end in Strasbourg

3.3

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I was expected to pay for drinks and did not have water either. I would have liked to have seen the Christmas market at night.
Adam, traveled in December
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Platinum Operator: CroisiEurope River Cruises
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Strasbourg
You'll board your river cruise ship at 6:00 p.m. and get settled into your cabin. There's a welcome cocktail where you can meet the crew, followed by dinner and evening entertainment to kick things off.
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail and crew introduction
- Evening entertainment
Day 2
Strasbourg - Breisach - Freiburg - Breisach
The ship cruises to Breisach, arriving late morning. After lunch on board, you'll head to Freiburg to walk through the city and check out its Christmas Market. You'll see traditional Black Forest crafts including blown glass and wooden toys before heading back to the ship in Breisach for the evening's entertainment.
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on board)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Breisach
- Freiburg city and Christmas Market tour
- Evening entertainment
Landmarks
Freiburg Christmas Market
Day 3
Breisach - Ungersheim - Colmar - Breisach
A hostess takes you to the Ecomuseum of Alsace in Ungersheim to see traditional Alsatian Christmas celebrations. Following lunch at a restaurant, you'll visit Colmar's five Christmas markets where you can take in the festive scents of cinnamon and spices. You'll return to the ship for evening entertainment, then cruise to Strasbourg overnight.
Meals
Lunch (Lunch in a restaurant)
Included Activities
- Ecomuseum of Alsace tour with hostess
- Colmar Christmas Markets exploration
- Evening entertainment
Landmarks
Ecomuseum of Alsace
Colmar Christmas Markets
Day 4
Strasbourg
You'll have a final buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. That wraps up your tour services.
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet breakfast on board)

Landmarks
Freiburg Christmas Market

Landmarks
Ecomuseum of Alsace
Colmar Christmas Markets

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4.3

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Number of tours

547

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

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within 2 days

Response rate

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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

MS Victor Hugo
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Capacity
90
Built
2000 (refurbished 2019)
Guests
90
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Length
82m
Width
9.5m
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45
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220v
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Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Good
3.3
Itinerary
Average
3.0
Guide
Excellent
5.0
Transport
Good
3.5
Accommodation
Good
3.5
Food
Average
3.0
Tour Operator
CroisiEurope River Cruises
4.3

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carol
· December 7th, 2019
At entrance my driver and I were insulted profusely by the gate keeper. So badly that my driver would only say that since we were Americans we didn’t know what we were doing. He decided to spare me the details but I could tell whatever was said was not pleasant at all. Secondly, crew were stoic and not warm at all. Not helpful and I felt like everyone avoided the English speaking guests. Thirdly, the food was mediocre at best. The gala dinner that was supposed to be the most extravagant , main dish was mushy and not warm. Booked Croisi Europe because my last cruise was perfect in every way, hoping at least we would have a good time. Gravely disappointed. Never again will I book another cruise with Croisi Europe
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CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
Dear Mrs. Fleming, we are truly sorry to read about your experience. Please be assured your remarks about the crew and the food on board have been forwarded to any relevant person. We care deeply about our English speaking clientele and make a strong... Show more
Trip date: December 2019
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Adam
· December 6th, 2019
I was told drinks were provided with meals....
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CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this review
Dear Mr. Aguilar, Drinks are indeed not included in this program. It's well mentioned on our website. The only navigation done during the night is from day 3 to 4. We are sorry it was not to your liking. We've taken good note of your desire to see the... Show more
Trip date: December 2019

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A Bountiful Christmas in Alsace and the Black Forest (port-to-port cruise)

Itinerary

Strasbourg

Included Activities

Strasbourg - Breisach - Freiburg - Breisach

Included Activities

Breisach - Ungersheim - Colmar - Breisach

Included Activities

Strasbourg

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