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Panache, Classic Alsace & Lorraine Cruise ex Kraft to Niderviller

Cruise Panache, Classic Alsace & Lorraine Cruise ex Kraft to Niderviller
Cruise Line European Waterways
Ship Panache
Destination EU Rivers
Brief Description 6 Night Cruise sailing from Kraft to Niderviller aboard Panache.
Type of Cruise River
Departure Date 21 Aug 2022
Cruise Description 6 Night Cruise sailing from Kraft to Niderviller aboard Panache.

NOTE: This is a sample itinerary is subject to change. On alternate weeks the cruise is in the reverse direction.

Sunday, Day 1 Krafft
Champagne welcome and the first opportunity to meet your crew. Perhaps there is time for a walk or cycle ride before dinner on board.

Monday, Day 2 Krafft to Strasbourg
Our day starts with a morning cruise, across the Gran Ried wetlands and home to an abundance of birdlife, to arrive at the historic city of Strasbourg. Later, we enjoy a tour of the beautiful ‘capital city of Europe’ including, of course, a visit to the 12th century Gothic pink sandstone cathedral, home to an astronomical Renaissance clock and soaring spire. We visit Place Gutenberg and explore La Petite France, a pedestrian area brimming with half-timbered houses, boutique shops and cafés. Dinner on board.

Tuesday, Day 3 Strasbourg to Waltenheim-sur-Zorn
After breakfast, our cruise takes us past the impressive European Parliament building on the outskirts of Strasbourg and on through the Brumath Forest to our picturesque mooring at Waltenheim-sur-Zorn. This afternoon we enjoy a scenic drive into the rolling Vosges hills on the Route des Grands Vins, where the finest wines of Alsace are produced, and a private tasting of Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir and Riesling wines at a long-established winemaker, such as Domaine Pfister. Dinner ashore this evening at a traditional Alsatian restaurant.

Wednesday, Day 4 Waltenheim-sur-Zorn to Saverne
This morning, any guests who are interested can hop on a bike and cycle to the Meteor Brewery, the last privately-owned brewery in Alsace. Otherwise, Panache cruises further along the canal, with good walking and cycling opportunities, to the enchanting town of Saverne where history traces back over 2,000 years to the Gallo-Roman Times, mooring at the foot of the Château de Rohan, also known as the ‘Versailles of Alsace’. We take a walking tour of Saverne and drive up to Chateau Haut-Barr perched on the hillside and offering wonderful views. Dinner on board.

Thursday, Day 5 Saverne to Lutzelbourg
This morning, perhaps after a visit to Saverne’s market, we enjoy a cruise to our mooring in the pretty village of Lutzelbourg, surrounded by hills and overlooked by the ruins of the medieval castle. In the afternoon, we visit the mountaintop village of La Petite Pierre, then tour the outstanding René Lalique collection and see over 500 exceptional examples of Art Nouveau and Art Deco glassware. Nearby Wingen-sur-Moder is also the World War Two battleground where American infantry fought with distinction. Before dinner on board, time for aperitifs and perhaps some traditional Alsatian ‘Flammekueche’ prepared by your chef.

Friday, Day 6 Lutzelbourg to Niderviller
For early risers, there is an optional visit to a local bakery to watch skilled patissiers preparing their delicious creations, before we cruise through beautiful Alsatian countryside, visiting a fascinating local glassworks en route. We then ascend the unique Arzviller boat elevator that carries Panache 450 feet up the mountainside in minutes and enjoy a candlelit cruise through the two Arzviller tunnels to our final mooring at Niderviller. After lunch on board, we set off on a tour of Sarrebourg, including visits to the 13th century chapel containing Marc Chagall’s remarkable stained-glass window and the impressive museum of Roman and Medieval artefacts. Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board.

Saturday, Day 7 Niderviller
After breakfast, guests disembark.
Sailing Dates
12 Jul 2020
19 Jul 2020
27 Sep 2020
04 Oct 2020
11 Oct 2020
18 Oct 2020
25 Oct 2020
11 Jul 2021
18 Jul 2021
25 Jul 2021
01 Aug 2021
08 Aug 2021
15 Aug 2021
22 Aug 2021
29 Aug 2021
05 Sep 2021
12 Sep 2021
19 Sep 2021
26 Sep 2021
03 Oct 2021
10 Oct 2021
17 Oct 2021
24 Oct 2021
10 Jul 2022
17 Jul 2022
24 Jul 2022
31 Jul 2022
07 Aug 2022
14 Aug 2022
21 Aug 2022
28 Aug 2022
04 Sep 2022
11 Sep 2022
18 Sep 2022
25 Sep 2022
02 Oct 2022
09 Oct 2022
16 Oct 2022
23 Oct 2022
09 Jul 2023
16 Jul 2023
23 Jul 2023
30 Jul 2023
06 Aug 2023
13 Aug 2023
20 Aug 2023
27 Aug 2023
03 Sep 2023
10 Sep 2023
17 Sep 2023
24 Sep 2023
01 Oct 2023
08 Oct 2023
15 Oct 2023
22 Oct 2023
29 Oct 2023
21 Jul 2024
28 Jul 2024
04 Aug 2024
11 Aug 2024
18 Aug 2024
25 Aug 2024
01 Sep 2024
08 Sep 2024
15 Sep 2024
22 Sep 2024
29 Sep 2024
06 Oct 2024
13 Oct 2024
20 Oct 2024
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
21 Aug 2022 Kraft, France
22 Aug 2022 Strasbourg, France
23 Aug 2022 Waltenheim, France
24 Aug 2022 Saverne, France
25 Aug 2022 Lutzelbourg, France
26 Aug 2022 Niderviller, France
27 Aug 2022 Niderviller, France
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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