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

4 nights from £617pp departing Monday 28th Oct 2024

Discover Alsace, the land of tradition and gastronomy, located in the heart of Europe. 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

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	28th28	OctOct	202424	Strasbourg, France, embark on the MS Modigliani	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.
	29th29	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.
	29th29	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.
	30th30	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.
	31st31	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.
	31st31	OctOct	202424	Strasbourg, France	22:00
	1st01	NovNov	202424	Strasbourg, France, disembark the MS Modigliani
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

MS Modigliani

Launch Year

2001

Refit Year

2011

Tonnage

15,000

Capacity

159

Cabins

Accessible

Sun Deck

Upper Deck

Main Deck

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Cabins

Price guides

Grade Code		From	To
C_GLS_PP	Cat C (Main Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£617	£617
C_TPL_PP	Cat C (Main Deck, Triple)	£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
B_GLS_PS	Cat B (Upper Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£755	£755
B_PM2_PS	Cat B (Upper Deck, 2 Single Beds, Wheelchair Accessible)	£755	£755
B_SU2_PP	Cat B Suite (Main Deck, 2 Single Beds)	£755	£755
A_GLS_PS	Cat A (Upper Deck, Adjustable Twin Beds)	£789	£789

The single, double or triple cabins offer guests the perfect view from their large picture window, and are very spacious and tastefully decorated with the option of double or single beds. An ensuite is provided with shower, W.C. and a hairdryer. For extra comfort central heating is available during the Winter season and air-conditioning for the Summer season.

For your entertainment a satellite tv and radio are provided for you to use at your leisure.

There are two cabins on board suitable for passengers with reduced mobility.

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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Restaurant

Located on the upper 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	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Sat 12th Oct 202412 Oct 24	755
Wed 16th Oct 202416 Oct 24	755
Thu 24th Oct 202424 Oct 24	617
Fri 31st Oct 202531 Oct 25	632