MS Monet, 4 Night An exceptional cruise through the most beautiful regions of three different countries ex Strasbourg, France Return

Set off on a breathtaking cruise through the heart of Switzerland and experience unforgettable moments surrounded by astonishing natural scenery. Visit the island of Mainau—a beautiful, harmonious, and relaxing oasis.(2) Climb aboard the Glacier Express train and see the most beautiful regions in the Alps from a seat with a panoramic view.

Day 1
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. at the CroisiEurope dock. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktailbefore dinner on board.Our ship will begin to cruise to Breisach.

Day 2
We’ll arrive in Breisach in the early morning. Included excursion: Guided tour of Colmar. Colmar is a colorful city bursting with Alsatian charm. You'll discover the picturesque district known as "Little Venice," with its romantic canals and cobblestone streets; the majestic, Gothic-style Saint Martin’s Church; and the remarkable Maison des Têtes, built at the beginning of the 17th century—named as such for the 111 heads decorating the outside. We'll return on board the ship. We’ll spend the afternoon cruising to Basel. Enjoy an evening of dancing.

Day 3
Today’s excursion is aboard the “Glacier Express.” Departure by coach from Basel to board the most famous train in the world which takes you on a panoramic trip through the Alps, from Andermatt to Chur. For much of its journey, the train travels on a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Rhaetian Railway, taking you to the most jaw-dropping places in the heart of Switzerland. With unspoiled mountains rising majestically towards the sky, you'll discover the breathtakingly beautiful and idyllic scenery that only this unique and unforgettable route can offer. This excursion alone is a picture postcard of Switzerland. We'll have lunch aboard the train or at a restaurant (depending on availability). We'll return by coach to Basel.(3)

Day 4
Included excursion: The National Automobile Museum in Mulhouse—the largest car museum in the world. The museum traces the history of European automobiles from 1878 to now through an exhibit of 500 historic and prestigious models. You'll discover the world's largest Bugatti collection—with two of the six famous Bugatti Royales (including the Napoleon Coupé)—as well as a large array of Rolls-Royces.We’ll spend the afternoon cruising to Breisach.Or an optional full-day excursion: The island of Mainau and Lake Constance(4) (must be reserved before your departure). We'll set out for the island of Mainau in Lake Constance. A perfect harmony reigns on Mainau. Explore the parks and gardens using all your senses, and you'll soon see why it has become one of the most famous tourist spots in Germany. We'll have lunch on the island. After our day, we’ll return on board the ship in Breisach. Join us for our festive gala evening. The ship will begin to cruise to Strasbourg.

Day 5
Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 AM a.m.

Named after one of the most famous impressionist painters, Claude Monet, this elegant ship sails on the Rhine and the Danube. It takes cruise passengers to discover the many wonders offered by these two romantic rivers. The MS Monet is an intimate-sized standard ship, measuring 110 m long and 11,40 m wide. It can accommodate 158 passengers, in 78 cabins spread over two decks. The size of a cabin is 11,50 m2 (10 m2 for the single cabin), offerering amenities and providing guests with all the comforts they need during their stay. The decoration is refined and its atmosphere, both elegant and friendly, is in perfect harmony with its environment. The restaurant, located on the upper deck, offers a delicate cuisine in a refined setting. Large windows allow you to fully enjoy the panorama. On this same level is also the lounge / bar with a dance floor, while on the sun deck, an ideal place to relax and admire the landscapes, passengers can enjoy comfortable sun loungers, as well as a large shaded area.

CroisiEurope has a fleet of Prestige category boats with cabins, which ply the most beautiful rivers in Europe. Spacious and light, they offer a welcoming and refined setting. Accommodation capacity varies from 100 to 180 passengers depending on the boat's design. At the cutting edge of technology, their facilities offer comfort and safety.

Carefully maintained and partially renovated each year, the CroisiEurope fleet is largely made up of recently built vessels, less than five years old, all with Veritas certification. The leading European river tour operator, our company owes its international reputation to its seriousness, its dynamism, its sense of innovation and its recognised value for money of long standing.

Vessels are rated four-star and food is superb – as you’d expect on a French-owned cruise line, staffed by French chefs and with top French and German wines aboard. One cruise of the Rhone and Saone Rivers in France concentrates on gastronomy and traditional French cusine, visiting Collonges Abbey, renowned for its great French chef, Paul Bocuse.

CroisiEurope is a family-owned and operated firm, with brothers and sisters running different aspects of the company and keeping a close eye on all operations to ensure excellence.

River cruising offers much free fun. Wake in the morning and observe the passing riverside scenery through your cabin window – perhaps from your bed. Gaze upon village churches or a patchwork of fields sparkling in the morning sun.

CroisiEurope’s network traverses a phenomenal number of European rivers and waterways. They range from the Guadalquivir and Guadiana (flowing through Spain and Portugal respectively); the Douro in Portugal, the Po and Venice Lagoon in Italy; the Rhone in Provence, plus the Seine from Paris to the Normandy Coast. And there’s more: the Moselle, the Neckar, the Saar, the Oder, the Havel, the Baltic Sea, the Camarge, the Rhine, the Main and the mighty Danube; the Tisza and the Black Sea; the Belgian and Dutch waterways. Everything from tulip time in Holland to Christmas Markets in Germany.

Drinks included with on board meals: mineral water, house wine, beer, fruit juice, and tea or coffee.