7-Day Alsace & Lorraine Tour Packages

Think Alsace-Lorraine deserves its own trip? You’re right! France’s northeastern region sits between French and German cultures, with Strasbourg’s half-timbered houses and European Parliament, Colmar's fairytale villages and canals, and Route des Vins through wine villages. Taste Riesling and Gewürztraminer, eat tarte flambée and choucroute, and explore Nancy's Art Nouveau. The region's been bounced between France and Germany repeatedly, and it shows in architecture and food.

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7 Days in Alsace & Lorraine, incl. Strasbourg and Saverne
A week-long adventure through Alsace-Lorraine encompasses 12 towns including Strasbourg, Saverne, and Lutzelbourg. Château du Haut-Barr, Saint-Louis-Arzviller inclined plane, and Villa Meteor brewery await. MS Jeanine or MS Madeleine welcomes 24 passengers.
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- Day 1
  Strasbourg
  Board your river ship in Strasbourg at 4 PM. Get there a few hours early to see the famous Cathedral Notre Dame. The astronomical clock has a special show at 12:30 PM daily. Your evening begins with a boat tour through Strasbourg's canals where you can take great photos of the half-timbered houses in the Petite France district.
- Day 2
  Strasbourg to Waltenheim
  Spend the morning cruising through Alsatian countryside. Visit the Kochersberg region in the afternoon, an area known as Strasbourg's breadbasket. Stop at the Maison du Kochersberg museum to learn about local traditions and the Villa Meteor brewery. Wear comfortable shoes since the museum's traditional farmhouse has uneven stone floors.
- Day 3
  Waltenheim to Saverne
  Take a scenic morning cruise past small villages like Schwindratzheim and Hochfelden. You'll find excellent paved trails along the canal for walking or biking (bikes are available on the ship). After lunch, visit Château du Haut-Barr, known as "The Eye of Alsace." The walk up takes about 30 minutes and it's steep, but the views across the Rhine Valley are worth it. End your day with local tarte flambée (Alsatian pizza) at a restaurant in Saverne.
- Day 4
  Saverne to Lutzelbourg
  Start with a walking tour of Saverne, a beautiful town that most tourists miss. The afternoon cruise takes you into the Vosges Mountains where the canal weaves through forest valleys. Later, you can hike up to Lutzelbourg Castle ruins. The round trip takes about 45 minutes. Make sure to wear good shoes as the path can get slippery.
- Day 5
  Lutzelbourg to Xouaxange
  Today you'll see the Saint-Louis-Arzviller inclined plane, a boat elevator that replaces 17 locks. Visit the Lehrer Crystal Glassworks to watch glass masters at work. In Sarrebourg, you can follow the Chagall trail to see the artist's largest stained glass window. You'll have lunch by candlelight while passing through canal tunnels.
- Day 6
  Xouaxange to Lagarde
  Spend the day cruising through the quiet Lorraine countryside. The peaceful canal is great for watching herons and kingfishers from the sun deck. Tonight is the captain's gala dinner, so bring one nice outfit.
- Day 7
  Lagarde to Strasbourg
  Disembark after breakfast at 9 AM. You can take an optional coach back to Strasbourg (about 1.5 hours). Book this ahead since taxis are hard to find in Lagarde. If you're going to Paris next, take an afternoon train from Strasbourg when it's less busy.
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Charming cruise through the heart of Alsace and the Vosges Mountains - Between heritage, art and regional craftsmanship (port-to-port cruise, 11 destinations)
Cultural treasures await on this 7-day Alsace tour along Marne-Rhine Canal. Château de Hohbarr, Saint-Louis-Arzviller inclined plane, and Maison du Kochersberg showcase local heritage. Chagall's Way and traditional tarte flambée dinner in Saverne round out the experience.
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- Strasbourg France
  48 mi
- Lagarde France
  13 mi
- Xouaxange France
  3 mi
- Sarrebourg France
  3 mi
- Xouaxange France
  7 mi
- Arzviller France
  4 mi
- Lutzelbourg France
  4 mi
- Saverne France
  9 mi
- Hochfelden France
  2 mi
- Waltenheim-sur-Zorn France
  12 mi
- Strasbourg France
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Catalonia, south of France, Burgundy and Alsace
Historical highlights fill this 2-day Alsace tour featuring Colmar's colorful houses, Riquewihr's medieval charm, and Strasbourg's Gothic cathedral. A boat trip through Petite France and AC Marriott Strasbourg stays complement champagne cellar visits in Épernay.
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- Girona Spain
  16 mi
- Besalu Spain
  29 mi
- Collioure France
  60 mi
- Carcassonne France
  32 mi
- Narbonne France
  119 mi
- Marseille France
  45 mi
- Arles France
  9 mi
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- Les Baux de Provence France
  14 mi
- Avignon France
  125 mi
- Lyon France
  55 mi
- Tournus France
  32 mi
- Beaune France
  2 mi
- Savigny-les-Beaune France
  20 mi
- Dijon France
  46 mi
- Besancon France
  85 mi
- Colmar France
  6 mi
- Riquewihr France
  35 mi
- Strasbourg France
  246 mi
- Paris France
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