Beautiful Bavaria - Tours - Travelsphere Europe by Coach & Rail

Rothenburg Beautiful Bavaria Discover the romantic road and historic unspoilt town of rothenburg Bamberg 10 days �639 2 inCLUDED ExCURSiOnS B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner from only Beautiful Bavaria Your included meal guide Aachen Your holiday includes Return travel by air-conditioned coach Channel crossings by ferry or Eurotunnel* 7 nights' half board accommodation in resort Your Travelsphere Tour Manager Overnight bed & breakfast en route and return Welcome drink Party night with live music Traditional Franconian evening and wine tasting Drink with each evening meal Special buffet dinner Come and join us for a fun-filled holiday in beautiful Bavaria, with its spectacular scenery and enchanting villages. Enjoy our extended holiday allowing you more time to appreciate this delightful region of Germany. And with half board accommodation in a charming village near Bamberg, included extras such as wine tasting, traditional German hospitality and a great choice of excursions, it's great value as well as great fun. Day 1 UK/Northern Germany Local departure and an afternoon crossing to Calais. Continue to your overnight stop in northern Germany on a bed and breakfast basis. Day 2 R�desheim & Markt Taschendorf We enjoy a scenic drive further into Germany. You will stop at the famous Lorelei Rock and enjoy lunch (additional cost) in the picturesque town of R�desheim. Continue to Bavaria in southern Germany, arriving in the evening at the family-run Hotel Landgasthof Wellmann in Markt Taschendorf for seven nights on a half board basis. Meals: B/D Day 3 Bamberg & Coburg Join our optional full day excursion to the delightful medieval town of Bamberg, home to the quaint cluster of fishermen's houses of Little Venice, and Coburg, the birthplace of Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert. We also visit the impressive 16th century castle of Veste Coburg, one of the largest castles in Germany. Meals: B/D Day 4 Rothenburg Included three-quarter day excursion to the historic town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Enjoy a walking tour in the company of a local guide. You will find an excellent range of shops, bars and restaurants waiting to be discovered as you explore the narrow streets and wide squares. Meals: B/D Day 5 Markt Taschendorf A day of leisure in the lovely village of Markt Taschendorf. Meals: B/D Day 6 Nuremberg This three-quarter day included excursion takes you to Nuremberg, Bavaria's second largest city with its lovely old town and half-timbered houses dominated by the enormous Imperial Castle. We include a comprehensive bus and walking tour of Nuremberg with a local guide visiting the old town, the Nazi Party Rally Grounds, as well as the Palace of Justice and the romantic villages on the outskirts of the city. The afternoon is free to explore the town at leisure. Meals: B/D Day 7 Main river cruise & W�rzburg Relax in your resort or join our optional excursion which starts with a relaxing cruise on the River Main. Marvel at the passing vineyards, castles and monasteries, before heading to the town of W�rzburg. Spend the afternoon at leisure and discover the city's UNESCO World Heritage Site - the Residence Palace. Or why not cross the Old Main Bridge for a visit to the mighty Fortress Marienberg, which overlooks the whole town area as well as the surrounding hills. Meals: B/D Day 8 Ebermannstadt & dinkelsb�hl We start the day with an optional train journey aboard the Fr�nkische Schweiz Steam Train which takes us from Ebermannstadt to Behringersm�hle and back. There will be free time in Ebermannstadt to discover the town's charming centre, before we head on to Dinkelsb�hl. The afternoon willl be at leisure for you to explore this medieval town. Meals: B/D Day 9 Northern Germany Depart after breakfast for your journey to northern Germany for a final overnight stop including breakfast. Meals: B Day 10 Northern Germany/UK Continue to Calais for a late afternoon crossing to the UK, returning to your original departure point in the evening. Meals: B River Main, W�rzburg your hotels The comfortable, family-run 3-star Landgasthof Wellmann in Markt Taschendorf has a restaurant, bar, terrace and its own vineyard. All bedrooms have private facilities and TV. Please note there is no lift in this hotel. Overnight hotels en route will typically be comfortable 2-star standard, conveniently situated for onward travel to your final destination. Included excursions & other highlights Rothenburg nuremberg Optional excursions Bamberg, Little Venice & Coburg Cruise on the River Main & W�rzburg Fr�nkische Schweiz Steam Train & Dinkelsb�hl Prices 2012 Beautiful Bavaria HOliDAY REF: EgBA custoMer ratiNG THE HoLidAy 95% Customers rating excellent or good Sep 10 - Aug 11 13 May 10 Jun 26 Aug �649 �659 �679 2 Sep 16 Sep 23 Sep �659 �659 �639 Coburg GERMANY Markt Taschendorf Rothenburg ob der Tauber Bamberg Nuremberg Single room supplement from �130. For insurance information, please see page 73. All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities. Additional fuel supplements may be applicable and you will be informed of these at the time of booking. *We will only use Eurotunnel when ferry services are unavailable. LOCAL DEPARTURES, OR JOIN AT THE PORT Join at a local departure point, see pages 12-13 for your relevant area or join direct at the port. 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