You'll wake this morning cruising along the Rhine, watching the landscape of southern Alsace drift past - gentle hills softened by vineyards, small riverside villages, and church spires rising above the valley floor. As the river carries you forward, the changing scenery offers a quiet introduction to this borderland region shaped by both French and German influences. Once docked, the day unfolds in Strasbourg, the cultural heart of Alsace, with a choice of excursions to suit your interests. In the historic quarter of La Petite France, canals wind between half-timbered houses once home to millers and merchants, while grand civic buildings and stately residences reflect the city's long-standing importance. You'll have the option to explore Strasbourg on foot, discovering its narrow streets, lively squares, and soaring Gothic cathedral, or by bicycle, following paths that trace the river and connect old neighborhoods with newer quarters. Traditional winstubs - Alsatian beer pubs - add local character along the way. Return to the ship in the afternoon as you set a course for Basel, and this evening, enjoy a Chef's Signature dinner, a fitting close to a day shaped by landscape, history, and regional flavor. ...
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