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Just wanted to see if anyone had taken this optional excursion with Avalon while in Strasbourg. Seems interesting. This would be in the afternoon while docked in Strasbourg after doing a walking tour of the town that morning.

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We did this optional excursion last April with Avalon. I can't remember how long the drive was but estimating at least 30 minutes one way, maybe a little more. It was enjoyable but I like history. You walked up a hill(incline) to the top where you entered and I believe ended up down at the bottom after the tour walking thru the bunker the whole time. There are a few steps to maneuver with another set of steps that are elective if you want to see one particular thing - I think maybe it was a look out. I have a few knee issues so didn't do this but my husband did. It is open enough you don't feel claustrophobic. I felt like I learned a lot and so did my husband.

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We did this optional excursion last April with Avalon. I can't remember how long the drive was but estimating at least 30 minutes one way, maybe a little more. It was enjoyable but I like history. You walked up a hill(incline) to the top where you entered and I believe ended up down at the bottom after the tour walking thru the bunker the whole time. There are a few steps to maneuver with another set of steps that are elective if you want to see one particular thing - I think maybe it was a look out. I have a few knee issues so didn't do this but my husband did. It is open enough you don't feel claustrophobic. I felt like I learned a lot and so did my husband.

 

My partner did this tour while I went wine tasting. He thoroughly enjoyed it. He says what you thought was a look out was a gun emplacement. It was reached by a spiral staircase.

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