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The French Alsace and

German Rhine area

9 DAYS | 8 NIGHTS

Day 1: Arrival at Zurich – Strasbourg (-/-/D) Day 7: Trier (B/-/D)
Arrival at Zurich Airport. Meeting with our tour escort and travel by coach to Stras- Discover this ancient city – which lays claim to being the oldest in Germany – during
bourg. After settling into our hotel, we take an orientation walk around Strasbourg, a walking tour that includes the Porta Nigra, a large Roman city gate, visit the High
followed by dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Strasbourg. Cathedral of St. Peter, and see the unusual early-gothic Dreikönigenhaus. Trier is
often referred to as the cradle of German wine culture In the afternoon learn all about
Day 2: Strasbourg (B/-/-) the cultivation of wines and the history of wine production in this area. We will visit a
Strasbourg in Alsace is one of the most beautiful cities in the world – not least becau- wine cellar, and top it off with wine tasting and sampling of delicious cuisines. Dinner
se of its landmark, the cathedral (in French: Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg), and overnight in Trier.
which celebrated its millenial in 2015. The place in front of the cathedral is one of
the most beautiful marketplaces in whole Europe, also because of its picturesque Day 8: The Middle Rhine (B/-/D)
half-timbered houses with four to five floors. The „Maison Kammerzell“, one of those We leave Heidelberg this morning, heading to Rudesheim and tour the section to Bop-
houses, is a real showpiece on this place. We visit the cathedral and the town centre pard by boat today. The Middle Rhine is most spectacular: cliffs, forests, vineyards,
in the morning, ending with the fine collection of Old Masters in the Musée des Beaux castles, and the enchanting Lorelai Rock. We disembark in Boppard to enjoy some
Arts. Afternoon is free to explore the city on your own. Optional visit of the Strasbourg time in this medieval town. In the afternoon, we drive to Frankfurt by coach. After
Modern and Contemporary Art Museum built on the banks of the river Ill. It houses arriving in Frankfurt, we have our farewell dinner at a local restaurant
collections of paintings, sculptures, decorative artefacts and stained-glass windows
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dating from impressionism to modern times. On the 1 floor of the museum, the Day 9: Frankfurt – Frankfurt airport (B/-/-)
restaurant-cafe terrace offers a magnificent view of the river Ill and Petite France. Transfer to Frankfurt airport
Overnight Strasbourg.
Our prices include:
Day 3: Strasbourg – Colmar – Strasbourg (B/-/-) • Deluxe motor coach throughout as per itinerary
This morning we travel by coach to Colmar. Alsace is renowned for its medieval • English speaking tour escort throughout
heritage and the old town of Colmar has been left untouched for hundreds of years. • Accommodation at 4 hotels in double/twin room
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Colmar’s old quarter is as complete as it is lovely, with street after street of corbelled • 3 nights in with Bed & Breakfast in Strasbourg
wooden houses and sophisticated renaissance palaces decorated with flowers. Our • 2 nights at with half board in Heidelberg
local guide shows us the medieval streets and churches as well as the beautiful canal • 2 nights with half board in Trier
district known as Little Venice. After a break for lunch, we visit Kaysersberg which is • 1 night with bed & breakfast in Frankfurt
another charming Alsatian located on the famous wine route (Route des Vins). The • 1 welcome dinner at local restaurant in Strasbourg
town is located just 12 km from Colmar surrounded by green hills where the vines • 1 farewell dinner at local restaurant in Frankfurt
grow. Through the village flows – partly underground – the river La Weiss, which adds • Visit of a wine cellar in Trier including wine tasting and sampling of local specialities
an extra charm to this place. Overnight in Strasbourg. • Guided visits: Strasbourg, Colmar, Baden-Baden, Heidelberg, Trier
• Admission to the following sights:
Day 4: Strasbourg – Baden Baden – Heidelberg (B/-/D) ∙ Musée des Beaux Arts
On our way to Heidelberg we make a stop at the beautiful spa town of Baden-Ba- ∙ Heidelberg Castle
den. This small but impressively cosmopolitan city reveals that the elegant Belle ∙ Schwetzingen Palace
Époque period is still alive and well. Baden-Baden was established over 2,000 • Porterage at hotels in / out
years ago as a place for people to relax and reconnect with themselves. For many • All taxes and charges
generations, wealthy folks have flocked here to see and be seen, and to take the
healing thermal waters for which the town is famous. On our walking tour and time PACKAGE PRICE PP
spent on your own you will discover some of the town's treasures ranging from IN DOUBLE ROOM FROM
the ruins of Roman baths to the ornate, 250-year-old Belle Époque casino, the
Kurhaus, which movie star Marlene Dietrich once described as "the most beautiful 1,575 €
casino in the world". We continue to Heidelberg in the later afternoon. Overnight
and dinner in Heidelberg.
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Day 5: Heidelberg (B/-/D)
This morning we discover Heidelberg on a guided city tour, home to the oldest uni-
versity in Germany. We will visit the imposing red sandstone ruins of Heidelberg Castle
originally built in the 12 century. This hilltop Gothic masterpiece has encountered
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turbulent times but still stands as a dominant symbol of the city. Balance of the day is
at leisure in Heidelberg to discover the enchanting alleys and lanes in the old town with
its small gardens, museums and lovely galleries. Dinner and overnight in Heidelberg.
Day 6: Heidelberg – Schwetzingen – Speyer – Trier (B/-/D)
Today we explore the history of the central Rhine region, on our way to Trier. In the
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morning we visit Schwetzingen Palace, the 18 -century summer residence of the
Prince Electors. After touring the apartments, we enjoy the extensive gardens, which
fuse elements of the French formal garden with the new craze for the English land-
scape garden. We continue to Speyer, where, after a break for lunch, we visit the
impressive Romanesque cathedral, built by the Holy Roman Emperors and used as
their burial chapel. In the mid-afternoon, we make our way to Trier. Dinner and over-
night in Trier.

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