GERMANY
6 DAYS
Rhine Falls
A Lakes & Falls Spa-tacular This tour takes in some magnificent scenery including the stunning Rhine Falls and pretty town of Schaffhausen in nearby Switzerland as well as visits to botanical gardens and lakes Constance and Titisee, whilst also including a day in our delightful spa resort base in the Black Forest.
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Rhine Falls Cruise
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Rhine Falls & Schaffhausen
Day 4 Bad Dürrheim Driver’s Day Off Today is spent relaxing in our fabulous spa resort, making the most of the lovely leisure facilities. We might also like to stretch our legs and explore our surrounds – Bad Dürrheim town centre is less than 10 minutes’ walk away. Day 5 Lake Titisee & Pig Tail Railway Today we visit the north shore of Lake Titisee, one of Germany’s prettiest lakes, and join the ‘Titus’ – built as a replica of a Roman galley – for an enjoyable 25-minute cruise , before exploring the town of Titisee-Neustadt itself. After free time here for lunch, we continue our scenic drive to Weizen, where we board the scenic Sauschwänzlebahn (or Pig Tail Railway) for the scenic ride through the countryside to Blumberg. From there we return to our hotel. Note: Steam train is not guaranteed on all services. Service runs on a Thursday from June to September and selected dates outside this period. Day 6 Departure After breakfast, we begin our journey home. INCLUSIONS • Return short sea crossing • 30-minute boat trip at Rhine Falls • 90-minute guided walking tour of Mainau Island • 25-minute cruise on Lake Titisee • One way journey on the Sauschwänzlebahn
Today we head south into the most northerly region of Switzerland. Here we experience the drama and beauty of the magnificent Rhine Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in Europe. In the summer months, we enjoy a 30-minute boat trip with an audio guide that departs from Schlössli Wörth and sails close to the central rock for which the Falls are so famous. We then make our way to the nearby medieval town of Schaffhausen to explore at leisure. Known as the prettiest town in Switzerland, the houses of the pedestrianised Old Town are richly decorated with oriel windows and lavishly painted facades, while the iconic Munot Fortress towers above the town and can be seen for miles. Day 3 Mainau & Constance Today we drive towards Lake Constance and visit Mainau Island, known for its botanical gardens, the Castle of the Teutonic Order, its butterfly house and Palm House. We enjoy a 90-minute guided walking tour of Mainau’s botanical treasures before we travel the short distance to Constance, a town of great historical relevance and the most important on Lake Constance, to spend some time at leisure.
Waldeck Spa Resort Bad Dürrheim, Black Forest plus
This modern, family-run, 4-star hotel is traditional in style and located within a 10-minute stroll from the town centre. Public areas are bright and spacious and include a reception, bar, atmospheric wine cellar restaurant, roof terrace and garden. The airy 139 bedrooms feature balcony, TV and hairdryer. The hotel features extensive leisure facilities including a large indoor swimming pool, saunas, gym, yoga sessions (free to guests) and spa services. For guests wanting to convalesce, a broad range of treatments are available in the medical clinic alongside the hotel. A broad range of different massages, sauna, steam baths, saltwater baths and local cold therapy are available. • Ground floor rooms • Lift • Leisure facilities • Choice of buffet menu facilities • Coach parking is on-site and free of charge
5 Nights Half Board Based on Sunday arrivals
Sauschwänzlebahn
Mainau Botanical Gardens
Lake Titisee Cruise
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