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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2026 Tour code: CAR26
About the tour
Uncover the treasures of Alscace and Lorraine on this all-inclusive barge cruise, discovering sights that lie off the beaten path, including the historic towns of Saverne and Sarrebourg.
Starting in the historic Alsace city of Strasbourg, we sail through ancient waterways on a panoramic boat into picturesque districts, aglow with evening twilight. Each day brings new discoveries, from exploring the rich heritage of Truchtersheim to beer tasting at Villa Meteor, marvelling at the medieval Haut-Barr Castle, perched high above the Alsace Plain, to experiencing the thrill of the 'devil's bridge'.
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4.6 / 5 · 66 reviews
Mrs P Sargeant
Submitted 26 Sep 2025
Everything was perfect food, staff and fellow travelers
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Geoffrey
Submitted 09 Jul 2025
A really enjoyable holiday- barge comfortable, crew exceptionally good, food and drink excellent, fellow passengers good company. A relaxing experience! Outward journey disrupted by Eurostar cancellation but Tour Manager, Mags Walsh, on her very first tour with GRJ deserves special recognition for getting us to our destination.
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customer
Submitted 08 Jul 2025
A very enjoyable holiday. GRJ responded very rapidly and efficiently to the cancellation of the outward bound Eurostar and arranged a flight from Heathrow. The crew on the barge went out of their way to make us comfortable and the food and wine were excellent. No complaints.
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Denise Jackson
Submitted 10 Jun 2025
Excellent, very well looked after. No complaints
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Amanda
Submitted 10 Jun 2025
Brilliant!! Wonderful trip with a brilliant crew so we were really well looked after.
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Howe
Submitted 10 Jun 2025
The first day was exhausting - 5 am meet at Eurostar, and evening meal delayed until 8.30 pm to allow for a scenic boat trip round Strasbourg. After that, the trip was excellent with a mix each day of sailing, with an option to walk alongside the canal, and an excursion. A party of 16 was ideal - more than that would be a bit crowded. The Croisi Europe crew were all friendly and attentive - note that the Tour Manager only accompanies the rail journey out and back. Ample, varied, food and drink included. A water machine gave access to plain, chilled, or sparkling water any time, with bottles provided in the cabin to refill. The cabins are small, as expected on a barge, but sufficient room for luggage and contents. The bathrooms were wet rooms, so floor rather wet after a shower. A shelf, or hooks would have been useful to keep all items off the floor. The air conditioned lounge was comfortable in hot weather, or when cooler outside, and umbrellas provided shade on the deck if needed. Delightful to slowly sail through the countryside, listening to birdsong.
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