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The Romantic Rhine, Fairytale Castles of Bavaria & the Black Forest - 9 days from £599

Your Holiday Itinerary

9-Day Break

  • Day 1 -Local departure by coach, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.
  • Day 2Rüdesheim Included visit to Rüdesheim with its lively Drosselgasse, a narrow street with shops and cosy cafés, then continue to Assmannshausen for a two-night stay. B,D 
  • Day 3Rhine Valley Included excursion along the Rhine Valley. Marvel at the superb medieval castles and vineyards; the worldfamous Loreley Rock; Boppard with its splendid Rhine promenade and St. Goar. The perfect way to view the Rhine is from the water on an optional cruise through the Rhine Gorge, famous for its many ancient castles, picturesque villages and vine-clad slopes. B,D 
  • Day 4Romantic Road Leaving the Rhine Valley we travel along the scenic Romantic Road visiting the charming medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, past Nördlingen then onto Austria for a three-night stay. B,D
  • Day 5Neuschwanstein Included visit to the village of Hohenschwangau and King Ludwig II’s famous Neuschwanstein Castle. We later visit Linderhof Castle (entrance fee not included). Please note: at Neuschwanstein there is a degree of walking involved, as well as a number of steps to climb. B,D
  • Day 6Chiemsee Optional excursion to Herrenchiemsee, located on an island in the Chiemsee Lake and the largest and most expensive castle built by Ludwig II. We drive to the lakeside town of Prien, then take a boat across to Herren Island, before our stroll through the woods to the castle. The castle’s splendid interior and hall of mirrors are truly inspiring. B,D 
  • Day 7Lake Titisee We head west for an overnight stay in the Black Forest, spending time en-route in the beautiful lakeside resort of Titisee. B,D
  • Day 8Black Forest Scenic Drive We journey through more of the delightful Black Forest, where traditional timbered buildings blend into the beautiful rolling landscape of wooded hills and green meadows, spending time in the charming town of Triberg, and later Freudenstadt. Continue to Belgium for an overnight stay. B
  • Day 9 - To Calais then return home. B

 Included Meals: B=Breakfast D=Dinner

Notes

Prices are per person, based on two sharing

Extras:

  • Optional excursions
  • Single room supplement £129
  • Travel insurance from £44.95

Early Booking Discount Special Offer!

£20 off July & August departures when you book before 28th February 2012. Quote reference "EJ12" when making your booking by telephone or enter as your discount code on the payment page for online bookings.

Passengers :

Tour Includes

  • Free local joining points
  • Travel by executive coach
  • 8 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast
  • 6 evening meals
  • Included excursions:
    • Rüdesheim – lively Rhineland town
    • Rhine Valley – medieval castles and picturesque riverside villages
    • Romantic Road – scenic drive
    • Neuschwanstein – fairytale castle
    • Lake Titisee – stunning location in the heart of the southern Schwarzwald
    • Black Forest Scenic Drive – lush scenery and traditional villages

Optional Excursions

  • Rhine Cruise – leisurely sightseeing
  • Chiemsee – beautiful lake and castle

Silver Service

Upgrade to Silver Service and enjoy these extras

  • Travel by Silver Service luxury coach which includes:
    • Extra legroom for your added comfort
    • Comfortable rear lounge to relax and chat
    • FREE personal headphones with a choice of music & DVDs
  • Porterage in all hotels
  • Smaller, more personal group

Tour Dates

Romantic Rhine - Castles Of Bavaria & Black Forest (9 Days)
Tour Ref: 9GBB/1

19 May 2012 - £599.00

25 August 2012 - £599.00


Romantic Rhine - Castles Of Bavaria & Black Forest (9 Days) - Silver Service
Tour Ref: 9GBBV/1

30 June 2012 - £739.00

21 July 2012 - £729.00

04 August 2012 - £729.00

22 September 2012 - £739.00