Walking in the Ahr Valley — Tour Pages — Travelsphere Europe 2009 online holiday brochure

GERMANY - WALKING Walking in the Ahr Valley 5 days from �259 HALF BOARD Including Highlights Include Altenahr Red Wine Trail Eifel Explorer Music & Wine Evenings ALL EXCURSIONS & WALKS WALKING GRADE 1 By coach... FREE Local departures Or join at the port AHR VALLEY 4.5 Join us on our great value walking holiday in Germany's beautiful Eifel Hills region, bordered by the Moselle river in the south and the mighty Rhine to the east. 5.0 Your resort, the pretty town of Altenahr, with its countless half-timbered old buildings, is situated at one of the most scenic spots in the Ahr Valley. The steep slopes of the valley are clad in vines which produce the famous red wines of the region. There is a good selection of shops, bars, caf�s and restaurants, whilst activities include walking, riding, tennis, mini-golf and more. YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - Local departure and a mid-morning crossing to Calais. Early evening arrival in Altenahr for a four night stay. Eifel Explorer - We enjoy a walk in the Eifel Hills, followed by a visit to the charming medieval town of Bad M�nstereifel, returning to your hotel via the giant radio-telescope (approx. 2 hours' walk). Music & Wine Evenings - On one evening there will be live music in the hotel and on another an included wine tasting. DAY 5 - Depart after breakfast for a late afternoon crossing back to the UK and continue to your original departure point in the evening. YOUR HOTEL You will stay in the comfortable Hotel Zum Weissen Kreuz, centrally situated in Altenahr. Run by the Hoppe family, the hotel has a bar, restaurant and lift. All bedrooms are comfortably furnished with private facilities and some have a balcony. AHRWEILER What's Included Return travel by air-conditioned executive coach Channel crossings by ferry or Eurotunnel Four nights' half board accommodation Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager Walks with a local guide and activities as detailed DAYS 2 TO 4 - Free to relax and enjoy the following included walks: Introduction to Altenahr - Walk into the hills around the resort and enjoy the views on the way. If you are keen for more, take a stroll around the picturesque Langfigtal Nature Reserve just outside the town (approx. 2 hours' walk). Red Wine Trail - We follow the scenic trails through the Ahr Valley directly from your resort. After a guided morning walk we meet the coach and continue to the pretty, walled town of Ahrweiler (approx. 3 hours' walk). Explore or relax in Ahrweiler before a return coach transfer back to your hotel. EIFEL Dates & Prices 2009 Areas A, E & F May 28 Jun 18 Sep 03 Sep 10 �259 �279 �279 �279 Holiday ref: GHGAV Areas B, C, D & G Jun 18 Aug 27 Sep 10 �279 �279 �279 WALKING INFORMATION Our walks require a reasonable level of fitness and ideally some previous walking experience. You will need comfortable walking boots, a small rucksack, waterproofs, a hat and sunglasses. A local guide will also accompany you on your walks. Grade 1 Walks These are for anyone of any age. Plenty of rest stops and time to enjoy the local scenery with up to 4 hours walking a day, mostly on good paths but occasionally rough underfoot. Ascent less than 300m per day. Deposit �50 per person Single room �50 For insurance information, please see page 195. All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities FREE LOCAL DEPARTURES, OR JOIN AT THE PORT Join FREE at a local departure point. See page 189 for your relevant area or join direct at the port on any date shown above 142 To view dates & prices click here To book click here

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