b'WHATS INCLUDEDTHE WATERWAYS OF FRANCELUTZELBOURG WALTENHEIM-SUR-ZOM By ShipARZVILLER By RailSAVERNE 6 By CoachLAGARDE 1 Nights on ship UK Tour Manager until embarkation and from STRASBOURG disembarkation of the Germany MS MadeleineFranceTO/FROMLONDON VIA PARIS All cruise excursionsReturn, escorted rail travel from London St Days 1-3 - London, Strasbourg and Haut-Barr Castle Pancras to your bargeWe board the Eurostar to Paris, continuing by rail to Strasbourg. On arrival, we transfer to MS Madeleine, our home for seven days. On6-night cruise aboard Day 2, we travel to Truchtersheim where we delve into local heritageMS Madeleineat the Maison du Kochersberg museum. We continue to Hochfelden and the Villa Meteor, where we learn about the beer-making MeteorBreakfast, lunch and family and their brewery, followed by a tasting of the famousdinner each day ofproducts. Arriving in Saverne on Day 3, we visit the towering Haut- your cruiseBarr Castle, also known as the Eye of Alsace for the views it offers across the Alsace Plain. Returning to the boat, we stop briefly at theAll-inclusive selection of Chappe Telegraph Tower. complimentary beers, wines and soft drinks Days 4-5 - Saverne and the Inclined Plane each day of your cruiseWe take a guided tour of Saverne this morning, discovering the main street with its unicorn fountain and Katz House, a tavern adorned with half-timbered sculpturing that dates back to 1605. We also visitSHIP INFORMATION the church of Notre Dame and the 12th-century porch tower. This afternoon we stroll to Lutzelbourg Castle before experiencing a localFor deck plans and more ship delicacy at dinner this evening - tarte flambe. Day 5 is spent aboardinformation, please see pages the Madeleine as we pass through the Arzviller and Niderviller144-145.Tunnels. We make our way towards the remarkable Arzviller Inclined Plane and from our position on the ship, enjoy a unique view. This unique boat lift overcomes a 41% incline in only four minutes, a one-of-a-kind experience. At the foot of the incline, we find the Inclined Plane Crystal Workshop which has been preserving the art of blowing, carving and etching crystal for the past 25 years. Here, we learn about these age-old methods and enjoy a live demonstration before continuing along the canal through the Vosges mountain range to Lutzelbourg. Days 6-7 - Sarrebourg and LondonArriving back in Lagarde, we transfer by coach to Sarrebourg, which sits on the banks of the River Saar. We enjoy a guided tour of this cultural destination and discover many of its hidden historical gems. The 13th-century chapel of Cordeliers can be found in Sarrebourg: the original Marc Chagall stained glass window here, Peace, is the largest piece of its kind that the artist ever created and takes pride of place in the heart of the church. We also see the Art Nouveau architecture on display and wander the 18th-century Grandrue. Following breakfast on Day 7, we disembark and catch the train to Paris for our onward Eurostar journey to London St Pancras.2022 Rail & Cruise from London St PancrasTour Code: CAR | Standard Class RailMay 13 2,395 Jul 8 2,495Jun 10 2,495 Aug 5 2,495Jun 24 2,495 Sep 2 2,595Deposit from 390 per person. Solo Occupancy available. Call us on 01904 521973 or visitfor more information.GreatRail.com for more details 111Visit your local Travel Agent'