Ehrenbreitstein Fort, Koblenz / Germany
Castles along the Rhine and Moselle
Day 1 Frankfurt - Kamp- Bornhofen - Liebenstein Castle The tour begins in Frankfurt and fol- lows the Rhine to Rüdesheim. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Rüdesheim’s old historic center and stroll along the famous Drosselgasse street. Next we embark on a cruise and sail along the most picturesque stretch of the Rhine River, the Lorelei Valley (approx. 1.5 hrs; from November to March the boat tour is not guaran- teed). Disembark at Kamp-Born- hofen and ascend to Liebenstein Castle, which towers high above the village and offers a beautiful view of the Rhine. Accommodati- on in this 13th-century castle. The rooms have been beautifully resto- red in medieval style.
Day 2 Kamp-Bornhofen - Koblenz - Ehrenburg Castle After breakfast, travel to the anci- ent Roman city of Koblenz, one of the oldest cities in Germany. Then continue to the “Deutsches Eck” (the German Corner), where the Moselle meets the Rhine. Cross the river in a panoramic cable car for a spectacular view. On the other side of the river, we visit the Ehrenbreitstein Fort, the second largest fort in Europe. Then con- tinue along the Moselle river and the Ehrbachtal Valley. Ascend to
Ehrenburg Castle, where you spend the night.
Day 3 Ehrenburg Castle - Moselle river valley - Trier In the morning we tour several vil- lages nestled in the Moselle river valley. This region is famous for its vineyards. In Cochem we visit the famous Burg Eltz Castle. Then enjoy a wine tasting in the small town of Traben-Trarbach. The next section of the tour will be by boat as you cruise along the Moselle to Bernka- stel-Kues, a beautiful and romantic town on the river banks. Today’s fi- nal destination is the town of Trier, an old Roman settlement with more than 2000 years of history.
Day 4 Trier - Heidelberg In the morning there is time to ex- plore the lovely historic buildings
of Trier. Then continue to one of the most popular destinations in all of Germany: Heidelberg. Along the way we pass through the city of Speyer and visit its magnificent cathedral, a UNESCO Cultural He- ritage monument. Today’s final de- stination is Heidelberg where we visit the famous castle and stroll through the historical centre. Hei- delberg is Germany’s oldest univer- sity town.
Day 5 Heidelberg - Frankfurt Return to Frankfurt. Along the way, we travel through the city of Worms, also known as the city of Nibelungen. The Worms cathedral is one of the most stunning Roma- nesque churches in Germany, riva- ling the beauty of the cathedrals of Speyer and Mainz. After a city tour, the program ends in Frankfurt.
Private Tours
Travel period: Jan 01, 2017 - Mar 31, 2018 Departure dates: daily Private Tour
Self-drive (with guide) No. of 3***
part. 2 I 4 I 6
Min. 2 persons
This program includes Private Tour:
Accommodation in the hotel category of choice
Daily buffet breakfast Transportation by car or minivan during the entire tour
English speaking driver-guide during the entire tour Visits and excursions as mentioned Admission to Heidelberg and Eltz Castles (Apr-Oct), boat tours along the Rhine and Moselle (Apr-Dec), Cable car to Ehren- breitstein (May-Oct) Wine tasting Self-drive:
Accommodation in the hotel category of choice
Daily buffet breakfast
Economy-category rental car Unlimited mileages, A/C Mandatory insurances (please ask for details)
Not included (Self-drive)
Personal expenses, gasoline, parking fees, speeding fines, winter tyres, GPS, map etc.
! Please Note
These rates do not apply during holidays, conferences and special events
4**** 3*** rates on request
(without guide) 4****
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Private Tours
p 5 Days from/to Frankfurt p Rhine river cruise, wine tasting p Accommodations in castle hotels
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