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Plunging valleys, idyllic lakes and wooded hills combine to create a perfect holiday landscape. Enjoy an optional excursion to the imperial frontier town of Aachen which boasts some fine examples of medieval architecture, including the superb cathedral and town hall. From the rolling hills of Eifel to the vineyard dotted slopes of the Ahr Valley, we pass through natural beauty on route to the old town of Ahrweiler. Why not enjoy a tipple or two during wine tasting at a local wine cellar, where you can sample the regions grapes. Our final stop is Monschau, where you can walk the cobbled streets and explore the quaint markets, or choose to visit the famous Rotes Haus museum.
5 days from £439 pp
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Local departure by coach, then to our hotel in Einruhr, Germany, for a four-night stay.
Morning at leisure to explore the beautiful surroundings. Perhaps take a boat cruise, stroll by the lake or enjoy a coffee on the hotel terrace as you watch the lake cruisers moor by the hotel. This afternoon, enjoy an optional excursion to the imperial frontier town of Aachen, which boasts some fine examples of medieval architecture, including the superb cathedral and town hall. See the Elisenbrunnen fountain, a famous symbol of the town's heritage as a spa town, or to learn about the history of Aachen, see the Centre Charlemagne. Delicacies to be found in local bakeries include the spiced gingerbread known as 'Aachener Printen, or the 'Rice Cake' a light yeast dough filled with sweet and creamy rice and oven baked for a golden yellow appearance.
Included highlights
Join our included excursion as we combine two scenic regions: the forested Eifel Hills and the pretty Ahr Valley, with its sleepy wine-growing villages. The Eifel region was once a volcanic area, though the only remaining evidence is the small crater lakes dotted around. The Ahr Valley has a very mild climate and low rainfall, combined with very fertile soils, and is one of Germany's smallest wine-growing regions, at only 525 hectares. The vineyards dotted on the slopes of the Ahr provide the grapes for some of the best red wine in Germany. You can taste the dark red wine for yourself on our visit to a local wine cellar (extra cost). We also visit the old town of Ahrweiler, which still retains its medieval gates and fortifications. Known as the 'Metropolis of red wine', Ahrweiler has many wine taverns and boutiques set in pretty half-timbered houses, plus the local AhrWeinForum a small museum dedicated to all aspects of viticulture.
Included highlights
Full-day, included excursion to Monschau – a photographer’s paradise! Half-timbered façades overlook twisting streets, cobbled walkways and quaint market squares. Visit the Rotes Haus (Red House) built in 1760 for the draper Johann Heinrich Scheibler, now open as a museum. A local speciality is Monschau Mustard: try it if you dare!
Included highlights
Return home.
Travel Insurance from £27.00 (5 days) (includes insurance premium tax, prices per person). Single Room Supplement from £45.00 (5 days).
Book online OR call our friendly travel advisers on:
01709 787 463
If you prefer, then you can join the tour at the hotel. To do this, we will require a copy of your passport for identification purposes and you must advise us at the time of booking.
No reduction will be given if you should choose to do this.
We are unable to guarantee that the hotel will be able to meet your dietary requirements. We find that the majority of European countries do not generally cater for vegetarians and that the meal supplied may well be what everyone else is having minus the meat.
We will of course endeavour to arrange for a vegetarian meal at the hotel. We do however suggest that you advise us of your dietary requests at the time of booking and recommend that you speak to the receptionist on arrival with regard to your request.
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Seemoewe Hotel Simmerath in Einruhr. This family-run hotel occupies a privileged location on the banks of the Obersee Lake in the attractive little village of Einruhr. The hotel boasts a delightful terrace overlooking the lake, a lounge, bar and restaurant.
Am Obersee 10 Geschwister Wollgarten, 52152 Simmerath Einruhr,
Front row seats can be reserved for £14pp (up to 6 days' duration), £22pp (7 & 8 days' duration) and £25pp (9 days' duration and over) on all European tours. This offer is only available for bookings of two or four persons on the front row and is subject to availability. In addition to this, seats on the second row can be reserved for £7pp (up to 6 days duration), £14pp (7 & 8 days duration) and £17pp (9 days duration and over). Guaranteed front/second row seats cannot be reserved on transfer journeys to/from the interchange. Children under 15 years cannot occupy a front row seat due to French Law. Central view seats are free.
Please note: On some coaches the legroom on front seats may be slightly less than that available on other seats due to the presence of a modesty board in front.
If your tour is cancelled for any reason and front/second row seats are not available on your new tour, you will be refunded the supplement. No other compensation will be payable.
Alternatively, we can take seating requests on your booking. However, requests are not guaranteed. All seat numbers are confirmed on travel documents approximately 7-10 days prior to departure.
Transfer coaches are routed approximately 2-3 weeks before departure. The route taken depends on where paassengers are booked to travel from on any particular date as to which route is taken. If you require further detailed information regarding the route to the port you can contact our Customer Service Department on 01709 830333 two weeks before you are due to travel.
With regard to the route taken by the main tour coach, this is determined by the driver.
When it comes to getting you to your destination, Leger Holidays make it easy, with a selection of travel options for you to choose from.
You can join your coach at your nearest joining point – we’ve hundreds to choose from throughout England, Scotland and Wales. To find your nearest pick up, search using your postcode below.
*Please note pickups are subject to availability.
Why not go the night before your tour for a relaxing start?
You can park for FREE for up to seven days at the Holiday Inn Ashford North and enjoy an overnight stay with English breakfast from just £39.50 per person (Based on 2 sharing a twin/double room on a B&B basis, subject to availability. Single supplements and terms and conditions apply.) We’ll then collect you from the hotel on the day of departure and return you there at the end of your holiday.
To book this package, please call the hotel on 01233 713333, quoting ‘Leger Holidays’ and your booking reference. If your holiday is longer than seven days you can pay for additional days’ parking. Ask one of our friendly reservations team for more details when you book your holiday
On most holidays if you’d prefer to join your tour coach at Stop 24 services, you can park your car in the car park which is accredited by the Park Mark safer parking scheme and is monitored 24 hours a day by CCTV. Payment for the parking is made on arrival using the self-service machines. Excludes holidays to Ireland and the U.K. and tours travelling via Brittany Ferries.
On Single Traveller holidays and coach holidays of 7 days’ duration or more, you don’t even have to think about getting to your local joining point. If you live within 20 miles of one of our free joining points we’ll pick you up from your home and take you to meet your transfer vehicle, then return you back home at the end of your holiday. The cost is from £35 per booking each way for up to four people per booking.
If you live a little further afield, you can also take advantage of this convenient option for an additional charge – please enquire at the time of booking.
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To book this tour, just give our friendly team a call on 01709 787 463 or book online at www.leger.co.uk
