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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. Carnival time in Germany is Festival Time. Many parades, lots of floats and many musical marching bands, music, entertainment food and drink galore. The Towns are all decked with carnival bunting, streamers, balloons, clowns, and people dress in carnival outfits or paint their faces or wear funny hats, everyone gets into the carnival spirit. A good time is had by all. |
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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 straight from the barrel, alongside other alcoholic and soft drinks. |
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PRICE
INCLUDES |
- All Coach Travel
- Ferries
- 5 Nights Half Board
- Excursion
- Courier Escorted
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DAY 1. |
Depart for Germany |
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After a very early start and all pickups have been completed, we continue our journey down to Dover for our very early morning Ferry crossing to Calais. We travel through France and Belgium then into Germany. We will have comfort stops on the way. After arriving in the Carnival town of Lahnstein, we check into our Hotel Weiland for the next 5 nights with dinner bed & breakfast. |
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After breakfast you may like to make your way the Globus, which is a big department store where everyone tends to meet for the carnival atmosphere. The German Prince and Lahno, the Kinder Prince, the English carnival queen and princesses will all parade in the store. Lots of people will dress up for carnival, and if you do not have anything for carnival, it can be bought in store, lots of things to choose from, (hats, wigs, clothes, face paints etc). The kinder (children’s) parade starts at 2pm and passes Globus Store. After your evening meal there are many bars in the town where music will be played and many of the carnival parade groups and bands will be. |
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| Today being Sunday, there will be a reception with the Ober Burghermeister (Mayor) the German Carnival Prince and Lahno and the English Carnival Court in the Ober Burghermasters office (Salhof), in the Statt Platz at 9am (all welcome). Some people may even wish to go to church after the reception at 10am. Departing around 12 midday for our mystery trip, may be in the beautiful Rhine Valley and surroundings, the Ahr Valley, or the Mosel Valley. Returning to the hotel to relax before our evening meal.
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| Today is known as Rosenmontag. The parade starts in Ober Lahnstein at 14.00 hrs the crowds start to congregate along the route before that time to get a good place. Bags are a must? As the parade passes, sweets, knick knacks and gifts are thrown out into the crowd from the parade, you could end up with a shopping bag full of goodies. After the parade finishes in the Salhof Platz you are free to do what you wish. Time to relax before our evening meal at hotel. |
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Tuesday’s parade starts in Neider Lahnstein at 14.00hrs. For those who wish we will have a morning excursion to Koblenz, returning by 12.30pm. The coach will leave the hotel at 1pm to take you close to the parade route for you to take up your places with your bags. You will then be picked up again at 5pm and brought back to the hotel. Relax before dinner. |
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Duration |
6 Days |
Departure |
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Meals |
5 x Half Board |
Excursions |
Included |
Single
Supplement |
£54 |
Insurance |
On
Application |
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- The currency you will need for this tour is the Euro.
- A Valid Passport.
- An E H I card (European Heath Insurance card)
- Insurance.
- To ring back to England you dial: - 0044 then minus the 0 from your code, followed by your number.
- Please inform us of any Dietary need (Gluten Free, Diabetic, Vegetarian, etc)
- Your hotel request is put forward to the hotel, and they will do their utmost to accommodate your needs.
- There are no Tea/Coffee making facilities in the rooms (please bring your own).
- Program could be subject to alteration.
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