Group Tour Operator for River cruises in Europe
Alsace, Swiss Alps and the Jungfraujoch (CroisiEurope) – NEW RIVER CRUISE
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Petite France in summer ©Cedric Schell, Office de Tourisme de Strasbourg
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Aerial view of Strasbourg Cathedral ©Philémon Henry, Office de Tourisme de Strasbourg
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Lauterbrunnen Valley, Jungfrau Region, Bernese Alps ©Switzerland Tourism, Sylvia Michel
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The Eiger Express on its way from Grindelwald Terminal to Bergs ©Jungfraubahnen, David Birri
ALL INCLUSIVE CRUISE PACKAGE - EXCURSIONS INCLUDED!
Embark on an unforgettable tour and river cruise from the capital of the Alsace region of France, Strasbourg, and discover the cultural, architectural and natural wonders of the region together with the magnificent Swiss Alps during an excursion to the mighty Jungfraujoch in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland. This is a once in a lifetime experience and unforgettable memories.
Our ship is operated by one of the leading river cruise companies ‘CroisiEurope’ who operate a 50+ fleet of river and canal vessels with a minimum 4* standard of comfort, facilities and catering.
Dates
On request July and August 2026
Suggested Itinerary
Day 1
Depart the UK
Travel to Dover and take the ferry across to Calais or Dunkerque. Continue to Belgium for an overnight stop. Dinner is included at the hotel this evening.
Day 2
Travel to Strasbourg
Depart after breakfast and continue the journey into France and on to Strasbourg in time for embarkation from 18.00 hours. There will be a welcome cocktail before dinner. The ship will remain in Strasbourg overnight.
Day 3
Strasbourg – Breisach
Join an included guided tour of Strasbourg and its Cathedral. First, discover the city from the water on a cruise through the city passing all the main sites from Petite France, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the European Quarter where the European Parliament is located. After the cruise, the tour will continue on foot to visit the magnificent Gothic Cathedral with a facade decorated with thousands of figures and one of the few which only has one tower. Marvel at the stained glass windows including the famous ‘Rose Window’, the great organ and the Astronomical clock.
Return to the ship by coach, have lunch on board and enjoy a leisurely afternoon cruising to Breisach (Germany). Tonight there will be entertainment on board whilst the ship remains in Breisach overnight.
Assumes use of own coach on included excursions
Day 4
Breisach – Colmar – Basel
Enjoy a free morning in Breisach with the option to join an included walking tour through the city. Stroll through the picturesque streets of this pretty city located on the banks of the Rhine River, visit the Cathedral or enjoy a treat in one of the cafes or ice-cream parlours! Return to the ship at leisure and enjoy lunch on board.
This afternoon, there will be an included excursion to the Alsatian city of Colmar and the Hansi Village & Museum. On a guided tour, discover the picturesque district known as ‘Little Venice’ with its romantic canals, half-timbered buildings and cobblestone streets. See the majestic, Gothic style Saint Martin’s Church and the remarkable Maison des Tetes (named as such because of the 111 heads decorating the facade). The tour will continue to the Hansi Village and Museum which traces the history of the Alsatian artist, Jean-Jacques Waltz, who was considered a French hero during both World Wars.
Return to the ship by coach and continue cruising to Basel. Tonight is the Festive Gala Evening on board.
Assumes use of own coach on included excursions
Day 5
Basel – Jungfraujoch – Basel
Today is the highlight of our tour – an excursion to the mighty Jungfraujoch. The coach will depart for Lauterbrunnen (approximately 2.5 hours) and then board the rack-railway that will ascend the Eiger and Monch mountains to Europe’s highest railway station. See spectacular scenery as the train climbs steadily with breathtaking views of snow-capped summits and glaciers. Travel through tunnels that have been built with remarkable engineering until the train reaches the summit at over 11,000 feet! Marvel at the scenery from one of the many viewing platforms and take lunch including drink in the panoramic restaurant before descending by train to Eigergletscher. From here we will board a gondola lift to Grindelwald, a beautiful alpine village overlooked by the sheer face of the Eiger Mountain, and then return to the ship by coach (approximately 2.5-3 hours).
Enjoy a final dinner on board whilst the ship sails to Strasbourg.
Important information regarding this excursion:
As you are travelling to high altitudes, freezing temperatures exist in summer as they do in winter. Ensure you have warm clothing including coat, closed-toes sensible shoes/boots, gloves, hat and sunglasses (to protect your eyes from the high-mountain sun).
There are also medical precautions to be aware of as the train climbs higher, the air pressure drops and, consequently, so does the oxygen levels. People in good/perfect health can usually adapt quickly to these but if you are in any doubt or have any heart, lung, vascular or blood diseases please get medical advice beforehand.
Assumes use of own coach on included excursions
Day 6
Disembark in Strasbourg
After breakfast disembark from the ship in Strasbourg and travel to Belgium for an overnight stay. Dinner is included at the hotel.
Day 7
Return to the UK
Depart after breakfast and continue the journey home, taking the ferry from Calais to Dover or Dunkerque.
Featured Ship
MS MONET
Can accommodate 158 passengers, in 78/79 cabins spread over two decks. The restaurant is located on the upper deck. On this same level is also the lounge / bar with a dance floor, while on the sun deck, passengers can enjoy comfortable sun loungers, as well as a large shaded area.
Cabin information/facilities (CroisiEurope)
All cabins are located above the water level and offer panoramic views of the landscape. They are equipped with private toilet, shower, washbasin and towels. Cabins are comfortable and include Satellite TV, hairdryer, safe and storage space. Depending on the ship, cabins have twin beds, a large bed or 2 separable beds. Voltage on board is 220V. All cabins are air conditioned and have independent thermostat controlled heating and air conditioning. The size and configuration of cabins vary from ship to ship. Some have cabins which are specifically equipped for people with reduced mobility (please ask for further details). There is free Wi-Fi throughout the ship.
Deposit and Payment Guidelines
Twin/double and Single Upper Deck cabins are available at a supplement – please ask for details.
A non-refundable deposit will be due upon confirmation with staged payments prior to departure. Further details upon request as these vary for each cruise company.
| Departure date | 8 days / 7 nights | Single Supplement |
| July and August 2026 | From £1,449.00 per person (based on a twin/double main deck cabin) | From £599.00 per person (based on a single main deck cabin) |
All dates are subject to availability on request. Register now for 2027.
