GERMANY
5 DAYS
Marksburg Castle Overlooking the Rhine
The Rhine, Some Wine & Rüdesheim Renowned for its white wines, vine-coated hillsides and half-timbered medieval towns, Germany’s Rhine River Valley is as breathtaking as it is historic. Our packaged tour sees us based in charming Rüdesheim with a day to enjoy this picturesque valley, whilst also including free time in history-rich Mainz before taking a guided tour of the Eberbach Monastery. We also enjoy a scenic Rhine boat trip and time enjoying the stunning Marksburg Castle.
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Rüdesheim
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Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner.
of wine along the way, or, for the more adventurous among us, we may wish to take the cable car up into the vineyards and enjoy the views from the Niederwald Monument. Day 4 Rhine Cruise & Marksburg Castle This morning (0900) we enjoy a scenic boat journey from R Ü desheim to St Goarshausen (arrive c1030). Afterwards, we continue the short distance to the magnificent Marksburg Castle where we will experience a 50-minute guided tour of this 800 year old castle with stunning views of the Rhine. We then return to our hotel mid-afternoon. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we begin our journey home.
Day 2 Mainz, Eberbach Monastery & Wine-Tasting This morning, we enjoy free time in history-steeped Mainz. Visit the fascinating Gutenberg Museum, dedicated to Johannes Gutenberg, who invented the movable-type printing press here more than 550 years ago: tracing the story of printing and viewing its original Gutenberg Bibles. We can also admire fabulous, red- sandstone Mainz Cathedral, and spend time exploring the cellars – and sampling the sparkling wine – of the city’s historic Kupferberg Wine Cellars. After free time for lunch, we enjoy a 90-minute tour and tasting of Eberbach Riesling wine at the nearby Eberbach Monastery . Tastebuds tingling, we then head to the RheinWeinWelt wine cellar to sample more of the good stuff - we taste 10 wines , helping ourselves from the self-serve dispensers. With around 160 different wines from the Rhine region on offer, we must choose wisely! Day 3 Rüdesheim Driver’s Day Off We spend today at leisure in Rüdesheim. We can spend time exploring the famous Drosselgasse area in the heart of Rüdesheim old town, sampling a glass
Hotel Lindenwirt Rüdesheim, Rhine Valley
This charming and traditionally decorated 3 star hotel has an abundance of character and is situated just a few steps from the Rhine, on the famous Drosselgasse. The hotel is built around a courtyard featuring huge original wine casks and has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The 55 bedrooms are individually decorated and equipped with TV and hairdryer (some are accessed via open air corridors that face the courtyard). The restaurant is spacious with large windows overlooking the Drosselgasse. Summer evenings can be spent on the large terrace/beer garden. Coach parking is off-site, just outside of Rüdesheim, and is chargeable. • Lift • Coach parking is off site & chargeable
INCLUSIONS • Return short sea crossing • 90-minute guided tour & wine tasting at Eberbach Monastery • Wine tasting of 10 wines at RheinWeinWelt • One-way boat cruise - R Ü desheim- St Goarshausen • 50-minute guided tour of Marksburg Castle
4 Nights Half Board Based on Sunday arrivals
HOW ABOUT? R Ü desheim is a wonderful location for an Advent tour of the local Christmas markets including the magnificent Frankfurt Christmas Markets throughout the city centre. Ask your Account Manager for details.
RheinWeinWelt Wine Cellar
Eberbach Monastery
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