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Christmas markets in Alsace (port-to-port) - BEETHOVEN

4 days
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
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

  1. Day 1

    Strasbourg

    Meet up in Strasbourg at 6:00 p.m. and board your river ship. Dinner's served on board, and then you'll settle into your cabin for the night.

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner on board
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  2. Day 2

    Alsatian Wine Route - Colmar

    Start your day with a guided tour along the Alsatian Wine Route, traveling through villages decorated for the holidays with your hostess. You'll stop at a wine cellar to taste local Alsatian wines and learn about the region's winemaking. After that, head to Colmar's Christmas Markets in the old town where you can walk around the festive shops and stalls. Later in the afternoon, board the coach back to Strasbourg and return to the ship for dinner as you travel. You'll spend the night on board.

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner during navigation on board MS Beethoven)

    Included Activities

    • Guided discovery tour of the Alsatian Wine Route
    • Visit to wine cellar with tasting of local Alsatian wines
    • Christmas Markets in Colmar
    Landmarks
    Colmar Christmas Markets
    Colmar Old Town
  3. Day 3

    Strasbourg Christmas Markets

    Start with a panoramic tour covering Strasbourg's port, Vauban fortifications, European district, Neustadt, medieval old town, and religious buildings. After lunch back on the ship, explore Petite France with its half-timbered houses, visit the Cathedral Square and Kammerzell House. Later, spend time at the Christkindelsmärik Christmas markets with over 300 wooden chalets. Finish by walking around the city's main squares to see the Christmas lights before heading back to the ship.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic tour of Strasbourg
    • Walking tour of old Strasbourg
    • Petite France district visit
    • Cathedral Square and Kammerzell House visit
    • Free time at Christmas markets
    • Christmas lights tour with entertainment team
    • Dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Christmas Markets (Christkindelsmärik)
    Petite France
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Kammerzell House
    Cathedral Square
    Place Kléber
    Place Gutenberg
  4. Day 4

    Strasbourg

    Have a final buffet breakfast on board. The tour ends at 9:00 a.m.

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    Breakfast (Buffet breakfast on board)

    Included Activities

    • Buffet breakfast on board
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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

  • MS Beethoven
    MS Beethoven
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    Built
    2004 (refurbished 2010)
    Guests
    180
    Crew
    25
    Length
    110m
    Width
    11.4m
    Staterooms
    90
    Electricity
    220v

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  • Christmas markets in Alsace (port-to-port) - BEETHOVEN reviewer 1
    · December 19th, 2020
    I canceled this trip months ago. YOU NEED TO GET WITH THE PROGRAM! B. D'Agostino
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    Trip date: December 2020

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