On our way to Alsace with Tim Hall
06/09/2021 · By Tour Manager
So, for the first time in a very long time, TimOnTheTrain is off on an International adventure.
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2022 Tour code: CAR22
About the tour
On this all inclusive barge cruise, explore the hidden gems of Alsace and Lorraine, discovering many sights that lie off the beaten path. With visits to the medieval towns of Saverne and Sarrebourg, we travel on board the MS Madeleine, along these scenic waterways.
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After meeting at our St Pancras Departure Office, board the Eurostar to Paris, continuing to Strasbourg - the capital of the historical region of Alsace. This area is one of France's best-kept secrets, by-passed by sun-seekers who race to the Côte d'Azur. But to the delight of gourmets across the country other than Paris, there are more Michelin-starred restaurants in Alsace than anywhere else in France. The region is famous for its cuisine and the world-renowned wines from vineyards along the 'Route des Vins', making it a delightful holiday destination. We transfer by to our hotel barge, the Madeleine, home for the next seven days. We then get the chance to take a separate panoramic boat-ride through the city at night (subject to availability).
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4.6 / 5 · 12 reviews
S White
Submitted 19 Oct 2021
Very picturesque on the Canal.
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Brian
Submitted 08 Oct 2021
Great Rail Journeys kept us well informed all through the pandemic as to what was happening with our holiday as we booked it 2 years ago so it got delayed twice due to travel restrictions. They looked after us well from the time we arrived at their office at St Pancras station until the time we returned back to London at the end of the holiday. We have had 2 cruise holidays with CroisiEuroupe in the past so we knew what standard to expect and weren't disappointed. They take care of everything from the moment you step on their shuttle bus until you return to the rail station. Last time we travelled independently to join the cruise but GRJ made things so much simpler and stress free especially as Tim the GRJ representative was there to take care of everything. I think we were all a bit fraught at the beginning of the holiday with it being our first trip post Brexit and the easing of the Covid travel restrictions but we were soon at ease with Tim smoothing our travel both on the French Railways and our return on Eurostar.
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Pomphrey
Submitted 21 Sep 2021
A lovely relaxing holiday.
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Brian Oertel
Submitted 16 Sep 2021
Excellent in every respect.
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Mr A Gander
Submitted 21 Sep 2019
An excellent holiday in terms of restfullness, good food and wine, plus some very interesting visits.
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Mrs S Ganley
Submitted 20 Oct 2018
The Madelaine barge was very comfortable and the staff were lovely. The itinerary was also really good with beautiful scenery and interesting places to visit.
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