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Lahnstein is situated among beautiful mountain ranges at the conluence of the Rhine and Lahn Rivers. It is the tranquil Lahn valley as well as the hustle and bustle of the busy Rhine that gives this town its unique character. There are also numerouse old and medieval buildings showing Lahnsteins great historic past. Lahnsteins towns fortifications 1324, St Johannis church 1130, Burg Lahneck 1245, old town hall 1540 just to name a few. From the Historic city of Koblenz, the river Rhine flows south in majestic sweeping bends through the most magical of river landscapes in Europe. This is a land of magical castles overlooking the river like a string of pearls and wonderful half-timbered villages snuggled along the vine clad banks and steep valley sides. Some of Europe’s best and most popular wines are produced here. With a stunning bouquet of colours, shapes and ideas, the Federal Horticultural Show Koblenz 2011 will dramatically transform the face of Koblenz. The Middle Rhine’s major town is being given a new, green visual identity. The transformation is taking place on three sites covering a total of 48 hectares at the Electoral Palace, the Blumenhof courtyard and Ehrenbreitstein fortress. The breathtaking landscape of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Upper Middle Rhine Valley” and the rich legacy of Koblenz’s 2000 year urban history provide a fitting backdrop for such a major event as the Federal Horticultural Show 2011, Bundesgartenschau (Germany's largest horticultural show) |
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The Weiland is a family owned hotel, originaly built in 1851. Since then the hotel has remained in the family and developed a tradition of Rhenish hostpitality. The Name Weiland stands for tradition, elegant ambience, international cuisine and regional delicacies, personal service and warm hostpitalty. All rooms are individualy decorated, thus each room has its own charm. All with private facilities, Shower/WC, TV, hairdryer & safe. The restaurant’s distinctive style includes the imaginative offerings from the kitchen. Emphasis is not just on taste, but also the quality of care. The restaurant is a hall of mirrors with a small adjoining guest room. The hotel bar is in what was a working wine cellar and offers a wide range of regional beverages. You can enjoy draught beer and wine strait from the barrel, alongside other alcoholic and soft drinks. |
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TOUR
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- All Coach Travel
- Ferry/Euro Tunnel
- 3 Nights Half Board
- Excursions
- Services of a Courier
- Local Door-2-Door Pick-Ups
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Your
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Hotel Weiland
Burgerm-Muller-Str. 3-5
D-56112 Lahnstein
Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 2621 2233
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DAY 1. |
Home – Germany & Lahnstein |
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After boarding your luxury coach, we head straight down to Dover for our morning ferry to Calais. We drive through France, Belgium, with comfort stops, then into Germany. Arriving in Lahnstein early evening, where we will spend the next 3 nights on half board. |
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Departing after breakfast, we travel along the Rhine, passing many of its historic castle’s. We have a stop at the Loreley rock where this legendary mystic nymph lived; beautiful views of the Rhine Valley can be seen from here. Time for coffee? Travelling further up the beautiful Rhine with its characteristic castles and wine villages, to Rudesheim, where there are over 120 festively decorated chalets, representing 12 nations, selling all kinds of gifts from candles and jewellery to wood figures and festive foods, and there is an extensive music performance programme. Along with all this you have the little shops, there is also Siegfried’s music museum, well worth a visit (entrance at own expense) or maybe the cable car that goes over the vineyards to the Neiderwald Monument high above the town. There are many Restaurants and Beer Keller’s for your comfort. Later this afternoon we drive back down the Rhine to see the little Christmas market in the old town of St Goarshausen (if it’s open), we continue back down the river to our hotel in Lahnstein. |
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Day 3 |
Ahr Valley & Ahrweiler |
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After breakfast we travel to the Ahr Valley, situated in the northern Eiffel Range; it is one of the most beautiful of the Rhine tributary valleys, to the medieval town of Ahrweiler. A town with lots of charm and character and is completely surrounded by a medieval wall. A medieval town with half-timbered houses, Narrow Streets, church, and many little shops all within its walls. Ahrweiler is classed as the capital of the red wine towns; the surrounding slopes are covered with vineyards, which produce the red and white wine. The Ahr valley is best known for its red wine. An historic town with its own Christmas market for you to wander through, before returning back to our hotel. |
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| After an early breakfast and the cases have been loaded on the coach, we say farewell to our hosts at the Weiland Hotel and depart for Calais. We will make stops along the way for coffee and lunch. Arriving at Calais for our ferry crossing to Dover. Arriving home mid to late evening. |
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Duration |
4 Days |
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Meals |
3 x Half Board |
Excursions |
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Single
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£33.00 |
Insurance |
On
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- Currency for this tour in the Euro
- Full valid Passport
- Insurance
- EHIC (European Health Insurance Card)
- Dialling code for England: +44. Then leave the zero of your STD code then the number
- There are no Tea/Coffee facilities in the rooms (please bring your own)
- Please inform us of any Special Dietary needs e.g.: - Diabetic, Glutton Free, Vegetarian, ECT
- Special requests are put forward to the hotel, and they will do their utmost to accommodate your needs.
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Your driver/guide will do his professional best to ensure that you enjoy this tour.
It will be at his discretion to rearrange the itinerary to better the tour for your comfort.
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