Reims Champagne Weekend - Tours - Travelsphere Europe by Coach & Rail

Reims Champagne vineyards Reims reims champagne Weekend reims champagne Weekend �294 Your holiday includes Return travel by air-conditioned coach Channel crossings by ferry or Eurotunnel* 3 nights' bed & breakfast Your Travelsphere Tour Manager Welcome glass of champagne B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner from only 4 days Mumm Champagne cellar Your included meal guide Reims Included excursions & other highlights Reims walking tour Visit to Mumm Champagne cellars Join us to visit Reims, which enjoys a fabulous location in the heart of the Champagne region. Discover the history and beautiful rolling countryside of the area on our range of included and optional excursions, with plenty of opportunity to sample the region's most famous tipple. Day 1 UK/Reims Local departure and an afternoon crossing to Calais. Your journey continues to Reims, where you will stay for the next three nights. To celebrate your arrival in Champagne country, enjoy a welcome glass of bubbly. Day 2 Reims The Champagne region of northern France has been producing the world's most famous wine for the last 400 years. This morning we include a walking tour of Reims, where you will find the Basilica of St. Remi, Tau Palace and the Roman Forum. You will then visit the cellars of the Mumm Champagne Company, which will reveal the art of making Champagne, with a tasting included. The House of Mumm was established in Reims in 1827 by a German family. They made the unusual decision for the time to buy their grapes directly from the growers, rather than the pre-prepared grape juice. This way they could control the quality of the main ingredient of their final product. The afternoon is free for you to make your own discoveries of Reims, or why not join our optional excursion to nearby Ch�lonsen-Champagne, with its medieval quarter and half-timbered houses. Meals: B Day 3 Reims Enjoy a day at leisure in Reims. Or why not join our optional full day tour of the stunning Champagne region. Travel to �pernay, where you will enjoy a paddle boat cruise along the stunning River Marne before paying a visit to the famous Mercier Champagne cellars. As you walk through �pernay, it's astounding to think that in cellars below your feet there are said to be around 200 million bottles of Champagne ageing - this really is the `Champagne Capital of the World'. Meals: B Day 4 Reims/UK Morning departure for Calais and a late afternoon crossing back to the UK, returning to your original departure point this evening. Meals: B Optional excursions Ch�lons-en-Champagne �pernay and Mercier Champagne cellars Prices 2012 Reims Champagne Weekend HOliDAY REF: HWFR your hotel You will stay in a comfortable 2-star hotel such as the ibis Reims Centre, which is centrally located with easy access to restaurants. Please note this hotel does not have a restaurant. All rooms have private facilities, TV and telephone. Due to availability on selected dates, you may be located in a 2-star hotel on the outskirts of Reims, which will be conveniently located for touring the area. Hotels will be confirmed in your final documents. 27 Apr 4 May 15 Jun 20 Jul 7 Sep �314 �334 �324 �334 �334 21 Sep 5 Oct 12 Oct 22 Oct* �324 �304 �294 �324 Basilica of St. Remi UK Calais Please note this is a monday departure. Single room supplement from �70. 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. *This date will be on Eurotunnel. Additional fuel supplements may be applicable and you will be informed of these at the time of booking. FRANCE Reims Epernay 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. 22 For latest prices visit travelsphere.co.uk or call 0844 567 5229 Please have passport details ready when booking