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Marco Polo Journeys

Paris, Champagne & Alsace: Villages & Vineyards by Barge 2017

14 days

Limited to 12 guests

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After a grand tour of Paris, cruise the Marne River aboard a deluxe private barge, disembarking in the Champagne region for wine tastings, gourmet dining and château visits. Continue overland to Strasbourg, finishing with a tour of Musée Unterlinden in Alsace and a luxurious stay on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles.

A&K Advantages

Immerse yourself in three distinct regions, exploring iconic cities, cruising by barge and disembarking for shore excursions

Watch the idyllic scenery slip by as you cruise the Marne from Paris to the Champagne region

Craft your own perfume at the Fragonard Museum

Enjoy private tastings at wineries from Champagne to Alsace

Savor meals at Michelin-starred restaurants

Itinerary at a Glance

DAY 1
Arrive Paris, France
DAY 2
Paris | Unrivaled Cultural Icon
DAY 3
Paris | Reflections on the Seine
DAY 4
Paris | Echoes of Napoleon
DAY 5
Paris to Meaux | Cruising the Marne
DAY 6
Meaux to Courtaron | Grand Riverside Château
DAY 7
Château-Thierry | Uncorking the Champagne Region
DAY 8
Cumières | A Taste of the Countryside
DAY 9
Condé-sur-Marne | Birthplace of Bubbly
DAY 10
Alsace | Battlefield to End All Battlefields
DAY 11
Strasbourg | Crossroads of France & Germany
DAY 12
Alsace | Wines of the Vosges Foothills
DAY 13
Versailles | Grand Legacy of Louis XIV
DAY 14
Depart Paris
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