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Legendary Rhine and Moselle Tour for Wine Lovers!
Taste the excellent German vines and enjoy the
extraordinary landscapes of the legendary rivers Rhine and Moselle.
Itinerary 2009:
Day
1: Saturday.
Frankfurt
After your arrival at Frankfurt Airport a driver will take you to your
hotel in a private limousine. In the late afternoon your tour-guide meets
you with a welcome drink at the lobby of the hotel. Enjoy a small city
tour of Frankfurt – the German financial capital. Overnight at
InterCityHotel Frankfurt o.s.
Day
2: Sunday.
Frankfurt – Heidelberg – Trier (B/ L)
After breakfast we leave for the old university town Heidelberg. After a
visit of the inner courtyard of the impressive castle, UNESCO World
Heritage Site, and its wine cellar with the big barrel enjoy a welcome
lunch with an excellent local wine at famous Restaurant Zum Ritter St.
Georg built in the 16th century. In the early afternoon drive
to Trier, Germany’s oldest city and located at the river Moselle. According to legend, in 2000 BC the Assyrians
established a colony here. The Roman colony of Augusta Treverorum (Trier)
was founded under Augustus in 16 BC. Trier
became a favoured residence of several Roman emperors. Overnight at
Hotel Golden Tulip Trier o.s.
Day
3: Monday.
Trier
– Cologne (B)
In
the morning we will enjoy a city walk of Trier. The face of Trier is
impressively shaped by the Roman
era. Most famous relic is the Porta Nigra, the beautifully-preserved
fortified gate from the great age. But all the other major stylistic
epochs have also left behind their monuments here. Quite justifiably, the
city has been declared a treasure of world civilization by UNESCO. In
addition, Trier is Germany's oldest wine-growing centre. Famous vineyard
estates and celebrated wine producers are headquartered here. So it also
pays to become acquainted with the subterranean realm of the Trier
sommeliers! In the early afternoon we leave Trier to take a scenic route
along the Moselle with a vine-taste in one of the famous vine-villages.
We go on to Cologne where we will arrive in
the early evening. Evening at leasure to explore some local breweries
where the “Kölsch” (light beer served in small glasses) can be
sampled. Overnight at
Maritim Hotel Köln o.s.
Day
4: Tuesday.
Cologne (B)
Today we will visit Cologne. Starting
at the cathedral which is one of the largest gothic churches in Europe
your city tour will lead you through the small alleys of the Old Town and
splendid avenues to the river Rhine with its bridges and parks. For the
sweet-lovers we have planned a visit in the Chocolate Museum where you can
learn all about chocolate and then sample from the large chocolate
fountain as much as you can. Take your time in the afternoon to explore
Cologne on your own.
Day
5: Wednesday.
Cologne – Koblenz – Rüdesheim (B/ D)
After breakfast we leave for Koblenz where the river Moselle meets the
Rhine. In the early afternoon we will take a Rhine cruise from St. Goar to
Rüdesheim, passing romantic castles and the Loreley Rock. Maybe you see
the blond maid combing her hair from the deck of your steamer. On the
arrival in Ruedesheim we will have a tasting of Rhine wines and check-in
at hotel in Rüdesheim. Farewell Dinner at Restaurant Rüdesheimer Schloss.
Day 6: THURSDAY
Rüdesheim – Mainz – Frankfurt (B)
It is only a 45 minutes drive from Rüdesheim to Mainz. We will visit the
Old Town, the cathedral and the Museum of Gutenberg – the inventor of
the printing press – before we reach Frankfurt again where your tour
ends in the afternoon or you check-in to your optionally booked post-tour
hotel.
Services included
* 5
nights at first class and tourist superior hotels incl. tax, service
charges and baggage handling (one piece per person). All rooms with
private bath or shower and toilet.
*
Transportation by train and by air conditioned
motorcoach with AC/WC
*
Professional bilingual English/Spanish speaking guide from day 02-07
*
All excursions and city tours not marked as optional
* Welcome lunch incl 1 glass of local wine
* Five buffet breakfast
* Farewell dinner
* Winetastings at Moselle and Rhinevalley
ENTRANCE FEES/ FARES/ Included:
•
Heidelberg Castle inner courtyard and wine cellar
•
Chocolate Museum, Cologne
•
Rhine River Cruise from St. Goar to Rüdesheim
•
Gutenberg Museum, Mainz
Prices in 2009:
Euro ($rate varies
depending the exchange) 850
per person for double
occupancy
Euro ($ rate varies depending the exchange) 820
for third person in a room
Euro ($ rate varies
depending the exchange) 180
single supplement
Pre and
Post-night Hotels in Frankfurt 2009 / Prices are in Euro ($ rate varies
depending the exchange)
Le Meridien Parkhotel (Deluxe: 5star)
Weekdays
MON-FRI:
EUR 103 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes
included
Single supplement: EUR 86
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 64 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and
taxes included
Single supplement: EUR or USD* 49
Hotel Tryp (First Class: 4star)
Weekdays
MON-FRI:
EUR 58 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes
included
Single supplement: EUR 18
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 53 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and
taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 19
Hotel Intercity, Frankfurt City Center (3star)
Weekdays
MON-FRI:
EUR 61 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes
included
Single supplement: EUR 35
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 47 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and
taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 32
Hotel Hamburger Hof, Franfkurt City
Center (3)
Weekdays
MON-FRI:
EUR 47 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes
included
Single supplement: EUR 32
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 43 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and
taxes included
Single supplement: Eur 32
Transfers in Frankfurt Airport/Hotel:
1-3 pax- EUR ($ rate varies depending the exchange) 107 per car
without assistance
4-8 pax EUR ($ rate varies depending the exchange) 157 per car without
assistance
Note:
The booking of these hotels is subject to availability. The following
rates are not valid during trade fair periods and conventions.
Maximum
one or two nights before/after tour are available at that special rate.
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