Alsace: land of tradition and gastronomy (port-to-port cruise)

4 nights from £617pp departing Friday 25th Oct 2024

Discover Alsace, the land of tradition and gastronomy, located in the heart of Europe. As the region dons its autumn colours, cruise the Alsace region with this itinerary and visit the must-see places of this charming region while discovering its gastronomic specialties and famous wines. Visit Strasbourg and its Gothic cathedral, Colmar and its little Venice with the charm of half-timbered houses, follow the wine route and discover villages and towns full of character.

Itinerary

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					Arrive	Depart
	25th25	OctOct	202424	Strasbourg, France, embark on the MS Beethoven	18:00
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.
	26th26	OctOct	202424	Strasbourg, France		12:00
You'll be taken to downtown Strasbourg. Join us for the optional excursion proposed: river boat trip on the Ill river (only on pre-booking before departure). The afternoon will be spent cruising.
	26th26	OctOct	202424	Breisach, Germany	21:00
Breisach is a town located in Southwest Germany on the French border. The town is situated in the Rhine Valley on the banks of the river Rhine and dates back over four thousand years. Breisach and its history can be experienced through the City History Museum, which houses a permanent exhibition taking you from Stone Age through the Celtic, to the Romans and Middle Ages, right up to modern day. St Stephen's Cathedral is home to the city’s famous art treasures, the wheel wells, which are housed in the neighbouring Radbrunnenturm with the forty one metre deep water well. The cathedral is also home to many other treasures including the High Altar of Master HL and wall paintings by Martin Schongauer as well as High Gothic and Roman architecture. A visit to the Blue House, the former Jewish Community Centre, is highly recommended. Now owned by the Friends of Former Jewish Community House Breisach it exhibits memorials to Breisach’s Jewish heritage.
	27th27	OctOct	202424	Breisach, Germany
Breisach is a town located in Southwest Germany on the French border. The town is situated in the Rhine Valley on the banks of the river Rhine and dates back over four thousand years. Breisach and its history can be experienced through the City History Museum, which houses a permanent exhibition taking you from Stone Age through the Celtic, to the Romans and Middle Ages, right up to modern day. St Stephen's Cathedral is home to the city’s famous art treasures, the wheel wells, which are housed in the neighbouring Radbrunnenturm with the forty one metre deep water well. The cathedral is also home to many other treasures including the High Altar of Master HL and wall paintings by Martin Schongauer as well as High Gothic and Roman architecture. A visit to the Blue House, the former Jewish Community Centre, is highly recommended. Now owned by the Friends of Former Jewish Community House Breisach it exhibits memorials to Breisach’s Jewish heritage. In the morning, we'll leave by coach to discover Eguisheim, we'll then return to the coach and will continue on to a typical cheese making farm for lunch. This afternoon, we'll stop off at a wine cellar to taste some wines*. We'll return on board and enjoy an Alsatian-themed evening with dancing.
	28th28	OctOct	202424	Breisach, Germany		10:00
Breisach is a town located in Southwest Germany on the French border. The town is situated in the Rhine Valley on the banks of the river Rhine and dates back over four thousand years. Breisach and its history can be experienced through the City History Museum, which houses a permanent exhibition taking you from Stone Age through the Celtic, to the Romans and Middle Ages, right up to modern day. St Stephen's Cathedral is home to the city’s famous art treasures, the wheel wells, which are housed in the neighbouring Radbrunnenturm with the forty one metre deep water well. The cathedral is also home to many other treasures including the High Altar of Master HL and wall paintings by Martin Schongauer as well as High Gothic and Roman architecture. A visit to the Blue House, the former Jewish Community Centre, is highly recommended. Now owned by the Friends of Former Jewish Community House Breisach it exhibits memorials to Breisach’s Jewish heritage. In the morning, we'll set out by coach to Colmar for a guided tour of the town, we'll then move on towards Kientzheim. The afternoon we'll visit the other section of the wine trail which continues on to Obernai. Tonight is our gala evening and dinner.
	28th28	OctOct	202424	Strasbourg, France	22:00
	29th29	OctOct	202424	Strasbourg, France, disembark the MS Beethoven
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

MS Beethoven

Launch Year

2004

Refit Year

2010

Tonnage

15,000

Capacity

180

Cabins

Accessible

Sun Deck

Upper Deck

Middle Deck

Main Deck

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Double Cabins

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
C_DBL_PP	Cat C (Main Deck, Double Bed)	£617	£617
B_GLS_PP	Cat B (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£636	£636
A_GLS_PP	Cat A (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£670	£670
C_GLS_P2	Cat C (Middle Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£717	£717
C_DBL_P2	Cat C (Middle Deck, Double Bed)	£717	£717
B_GLS_P2	Cat B (Middle Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£736	£736
C_DBL_PS	Cat C (Upper Deck, Double Bed)	£736	£736
B_PMR_P2	Cat B (Middle Deck, Double Bed, Wheelchair Accessible)	£736	£736
B_GLS_PS	Cat B (Upper Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£755	£755
A_GLS_P2	Cat A (Middle Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£770	£770
A_GLS_PS	Cat A (Upper Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£789	£789

All cabins are located above water level and offer panoramic views of the scenery. Spacious and comfortable, they offer guests twin or a double bed, with a bathroom including a shower, WC and washbasin, and with towels provided onboard. They are also equipped with satellite television, radio, hairdryer and safe. The cabins located on the upper deck have large picture windows.

AMENITIES

TV
Telephone (for internal calls only)
Bathroom with shower and toilet
Towels
Safe
Independent air-conditioning
Electricity 220V
Wi-Fi

Please note that there is no laundry service on board the ship.

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Main Restaurant

Located on the main deck, the restaurant is where all meals are served during your cruise. It seats all guests at tables which vary in size with a panoramic view. The atmosphere is casual but elegant.

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Sun Deck

Take advantage of the sun deck to relax! It is equipped with chairs and deckchairs, allowing you to cool off while enjoying a panoramic view of the magnificent landscapes.

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Holiday Summary

	4 nights cruising on the Rhine
	All meals included
	Drinks included with meals & at the bar
	Gala dinner & evening welcome cocktail
	Free Wi-Fi in lounge & bar
	Headsets included for excursions
	Travel Assistance & Repatriation Insurance
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

	Oceanview
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Tue 21st Oct 202521 Oct 25	632
Sat 25th Oct 202525 Oct 25	632
Wed 29th Oct 202529 Oct 25	632