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BLACK FOREST & ALSACE WINE ROUTE
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The Black Forest is one of the most picturesque areas of Germany, where you will find scenery to rival even the Alpine regions. The forest is a carpet of tree-lined hills, laced with beautiful villages of unique charm, nestling in lush green valleys. The famous 'Route des Vins' embraces stunning scenery, rambling vineyards and wonderfully preserved villages. All this and a Crusader favourite hotel makes for a superb short break
The special departure in October visits
The Chrysanthemum Festival when historic Lahr is flooded by a sea of colour from thousands of chrysanthemums fashioned into amazingly creative arrangements
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Off to Dover and Calais for a late arrival in Kehl-Kork. 4-night stay. Snack on arrival DAY 2 – 4 At leisure in Kehl-Kork with two included excursions. (three in October) DBB
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Lake Titisee & Freiburg (All tours) Visit stunning Lake Titisee, one of the most picturesque areas of the Black Forest region, with time for leisurely sightseeing and an optional boat trip. Then continue to the olde worlde city of Freiburg, capital of the Black Forest, where you will find a fascinating cathedral, beautiful parks and cosy wine taverns
Alsace Wine Trail (All tours) Travel along the 'Route des Vins' through vine covered slopes and many of the picturesque villages found in this region. Visit Kayserberg with
its ancient medieval fortifications and the walled village of Riquewihr. Join an optional tasting of some regional wines at a local 'cave'
Chrysanthemum Festival – Lahr (October only) Off to picturesque Lahr for the annual Chrysanthemum Festival with an unforgettable guided walking tour
to discover the historic centre and see
the thousands of chrysanthemum arrangements that show off autumn's colours
to their finest – intricate arrangements display the intense oranges, yellows and reds as never before! A sea of colour with more than 10,000 chrysanthemums!
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Strasbourg (August only) Strasbourg is
a city of many surprises – historic architecture, hidden canals and waterways, and superb shopping. Join an optional guided city tour
DAY 5 An early start for the big journey back to England
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast and 3 set dinners
Snack on arrival evening (due to late arrival) Visit to Lake Titisee & Freiburg
Visit to the Alsace Wine Trail
Optional Excursion to Strasbourg (Aug only) Visit to Chrysanthemum Festival with guided tour (October only)
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DATES & PRICES
SUPPLEMENTS
5 DAYS
FROM £489
GERMANY
HOTEL GASTHOF OCHSEN, KEHL-KORK HHH
Friendly, family-run hotel in the village of Kehl-Kork Bar & restaurant Comfortable guestrooms with TV & hairdryer There is a lift
25 AUG 2024
£489
20 OCT 2024
(Chrysanthemums)
£499
Single
£45
Insurance
£48
REFERENCE ABF