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RÜDESHEIM & BOOK THE RHINE VALLEY NOW
BLACK FOREST & BOOK ALSACE WINE ROUTE NOW
The mighty Rhine meanders between hillside, castles and steep terraced vineyards. This lovely tour is based in the heart of ever-popular Rüdesheim, right on the banks of the Rhine. Its pretty houses, cosy wine cellars and famous 16th century Drosselgasse lend it an undeniable charm
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Travel to Dover and onto France and Rüdesheim for a late evening arrival. Light snack provided. 4-night stay DBB
DAY 2 – 4 At leisure in Rüdesheim with one included and one optional excursion
A full day of leisure with a 30-minute ride on the Winzer express Land Train through the vineyards and old town
INCLUDED EXCURSION
Loreley Rhine Cruise A ‘must-do’ cruise along the dramatic UNESCO World Heritage Middle Rhine Valley, past fairytale castles, steep forested hillsides and the legendary Loreley. Disembark in Sankt Goar and return via pretty Bacharach
OPTIONAL EXCURSION
Romantic Heidelberg Fabulous baroque old town with a beautiful riverside setting, red
sandstone buildings and rich
literary heritage. Home to
F F A A V V O O U U R R II T TE E
The picturesque Black Forest is a delightful region of tree- lined hills, dotted with pretty villages of unique charm. Nearby are the Alsace wine villages, set along the ‘Route des Vins’. October tour visits the spectacular Chrysanthemum Festival (see page 21)
ITINERARY
DAY 1 To France and onto to Kehl-Kork for your 4-night stay. Late night snack on arrival DBB
DAY 2 – 4 At leisure with two included excursions (three in October)
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Lake Titisee & Freiburg (All tours) Stunning Lake Titisee with time for leisurely sightseeing and the olde worlde city of Freiburg, capital of the Black Forest
Alsace Wine Trail (All tours) Travel the ‘Route des Vins’ through vine covered slopes to Kayserberg with its ancient medieval fortifications and the walled wine village of Riquewihr Chrysanthemum Festival – Lahr (October only) Discover historic Lahr with a local guide and see the fantastically creative chrysanthemum arrangements – a sea of colour with more than 10,000 blooms
OPTIONAL EXCURSION (July only)
Strasbourg A city of many surprises – historic architecture, hidden canals and waterways and superb shopping. There may be an opportunity for a guided city tour
Germany’s oldest university and a ‘half-ruined’ castle
DAY 5 Early start back to France with packed breakfast and the return to England
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with continental buffet breakfast & dinner (late night snack on arrival day)
Packed breakfast on day of departure
Ride on Winzer Express
Land Train
Leisure day in Rüdesheim Rhine cruise from Rüdesheim to Sankt Goar
DATES & PRICES SUPPLEMENTS
DAY 5 An early start for big travel day back to France and England
PRICES INCLUDES
Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast, 3 set dinners & snack on 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)
DATES & PRICES
SUPPLEMENTS
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GERMANY
ALTDEUTSCHE WEINSTUBE HOTEL, RÜDESHEIM HHH
Friendly, family-run hotel in the historic heart of Rüdesheim
Pretty courtyard and wine bar / restaurant Individual guestrooms with TV & hairdryer Walk-in showers available on request
in superior rooms (supplement applies) There are two lifts and some internal steps
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HOTEL GASTHOF OCHSEN, KEHL-KORK HHH
Popular, family run hotel in a village location
There is a cosy restaurant, bar & lift
Guestrooms with TV & hairdryer
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20 JULY 2025
£549
26 OCT 2025
Chrysanthemums
£559
20 JULY 2025
£749
Single (limited)
£115
Insurance
£82
Single (limited)
£45
Insurance
£82
REFERENCE CRU REFERENCE CBF