Cruising The Marne-Rhine Canal – From Lagarde to Strasbourg

August 10-24, 2025 

For information on our August 31- September 14 trip (from Strasbourg to Lagarde), please click here.

Tour Itinerary


Day 1

This afternoon we will depart from the Westgate Shopping Centre by chartered coach to Montreal Airport for our overnight flight to Paris with Air Transat. 

Day 2

Upon arrival in Paris, you will be transferred to your hotel. Once your bags are unloaded, your Travac Tours Director will take you on an introduction walk around Paris. Check in time at the hotel is 3:00pm. Once checked in to the hotel, the remainder of your evening will be free.

Your Hotel for the next 3 nights: Hotel Maison Mere, Paris.

Day 3

This morning you will embark on a halfday guided city tour of Paris by private motorcoach. The remainder of your day will be at your leisure to explore the City of Lights.  

Day 4

Today is a free day to take in all Paris has to offer. Your Travac Tours Director can give ideas and advice about things to do around the city including its numerous museums, historical monuments, and one-of-a-kind dining culture.  

Day 5

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the town of Lagarde, in the Alsace-Lorraine region of France. Here, you will embark on the MS Anne Marie around 6:00pm. Once settled into your cabins, you will have an introduction to the crew, and a welcome cocktail.  

Day 6

We’ll spend the day cruising towards Xouaxange. 

Day 7

In the morning, follow Chagall’s Way in Saarburg. We’ll cruise to Lutzelbourg. Candlelight lunch while passing through the tunnels. This afternoon, travel the Saint-Louis-Arzviller inclined plane. Stopover at the Lehrer Crystal Glassworks. We’ll continue to Lutzelbourg and arrive in the evening. 

Day 8

We’ll walk to the Château de Lutzelbourg. The ship will cruise to Saverne and arrive at the beginning of the afternoon. We’ll visit the Château de Hohbarr, also known as the “Eye of Alsace.” Afterward, we’ll return to Saverne for a guided tour of the city. At the end of our afternoon, we’ll return on board the ship. Dinner will be tarte flambée, a local specialty, at a restaurant (included with cruise). 

Day 9

We’ll spend the morning cruising to Hochefelden. In the afternoon, join us for an excursion to the lush region of Kochersberg and a visit to the Maison du Kochersberg Museum and the Villa Meteor. At the end of our day, we’ll return on board the ship in Waltenheim-sur-Zorn.

Day 10

We’ll spend the morning cruising to Strasbourg. Enjoy a tour-boat ride through the oldest section of the city in the afternoon. After our excursion, we’ll return on board the ship. Tonight is our festive gala evening. 

Day 11

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. After Disembarkation, you will be transferred to your hotel in Strasbourg. Check in time is 3:00pm. The remainder of your day will be free.

Your hotel for the next 3 nights: Best Western Plus Monopole Metropole, Strasbourg

Day 12

This morning you will have a half day guided city tour of Strasbourg by private motorcoach. This city has an interesting blend of French and German culture. After the tour, you are free to explore Strasbourg.  

Day 13

Today we will have a free day to explore Strasbourg. You may want to visit the Palais Rohan, a 3-tiered museum, or indulge in some classic Alsatian cuisine. Your Travac Tours Director will have ideas for how to spend your time.  

Day 14

Today we will be taking a private motorcoach back to Paris to stay overnight in preparation for our return to Canada. Along our journey, we will stop in Reims for lunch ($) and a guided tour before continuing to Paris. 

Overnight – Hampton by Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

Day 15

This morning, we will be transferred to the Charles De Gaulle airport for your flights home with Air Transat to Montreal. Upon arrival, you will take a private motorcoach back to the Westgate Shopping Centre. 

Itinerary subject to change.

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Hotel Information


Hotel Maison Mere

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Hotel Address
7 Rue Mayran
Paris, France
75009
+33 1 42 80 00 00


Best Western Plus Monopole Metropole

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Hotel Address
16 Rue Kuhn
Strasbourg, France
67000
+33 3 88 14 39 14


Hampton by Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

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2 Av. Heinz Gloor
Roissy-en-France, France
95700
+1 800-445-8667


MS Anne-Marie (boat)

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