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GERMANY - Resort Stay Bavarian House Party 7 days from �299 HALF BOARD IN RESORT Highlights Include Rhine Gorge Rothenburg ob der Tauber Optional Excursions Bamberg & Coburg Nuremberg Come and join us for a fun-filled holiday in beautiful Bavaria, with its spectacular scenery and enchanting villages. With half board accommodation in a charming village near Bamberg, included extras such as a wine tasting, and traditional German hospitality, its great value and great fun! YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - Local departure and a mid-morning crossing to Calais. Continue through Belgium into Germany and on to your hotel in the Koblenz area for an overnight stay including breakfast. DAY 2 - We enjoy a scenic drive along the Rhine Gorge and on to Markt Taschendorf, just south-west of Bamberg. Arrive at your hotel early evening for a four night stay. Welcome drink and dinner. DAY 3 - 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. DAY 4 - Join our optional full day excursion to the delightful medieval town of Bamberg, the quaint cluster of fishermens houses of Little Venice, and Coburg, the birthplace of Queen Victorias husband, Prince Albert. We also visit the impressive 16th century castle of Veste Coburg, one of the largest castles in Germany. DAY 5 - Optional three-quarter day excursion to Nuremberg, Bavarias second largest city with its lovely old town and half-timbered houses dominated by the enormous Imperial Castle. DAY 6 - Depart after breakfast for your journey to the Aachen area for a final overnight stop including breakfast. ROTHENBURG OB DER TAUBER DAY 7 - Continue to Calais for a late afternoon crossing to the UK, returning to your original departure point in the evening. YOUR HOTEL The comfortable, family-run 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. Whats Included Return travel by air-conditioned executive coach Channel crossings by ferry Four nights half board accommodation Overnight accommodation including breakfast as detailed Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager Excursion to Rothenburg with local guide Included Extras: - Welcome drink - Party night with live music - Franconian evening and wine tasting - A drink with each evening meal - Special buffet dinner on one evening 2008 Dates & Prices Holiday ref: HGBA Areas A, E & F May 18 �299 Sept 14 �319 Areas B, C & D May 25 �299 Sept 7 �319 Deposit �50 per person Single room �65 For insurance information, please see page 95. 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 89 for your relevant area or join direct at the port on any date shown above To book click here GERMANY - Resort Stay To view dates & prices click here Secrets of the Harz 7 days from The beautiful rolling scenery of the Harz region, Germanys northernmost mountain range, is the setting for this fascinating holiday. YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - Local departure and mid-morning crossing to Calais. Continue through Belgium to the Dortmund area of Germany for your overnight stop on a bed and breakfast basis. DAY 2 - We continue to the medieval town centre of Hamelin, arriving early evening at our hotel in the Harz region for a four night stay. DAYS 3 TO 5 - Free to relax and enjoy our optional excursion programme: Harz Narrow Gauge Railway - This full day excursion includes an unforgettable narrow gauge rail trip from Wernigerode up to the Brocken station at a height of over 3,490 ft, with magnificent views over the Hochharz National Park along the way. After enjoying the ride down you have free time in the delightful medieval centre of Wernigerode. Leipzig & Colditz - A fascinating full day excursion featuring a guided tour of Colditz Castle, the infamous World War II prison, and the rejuvenated city of Leipzig. Goslar & Quedlinburg - A three-quarter day tour featuring a visit to the UNESCO listed town of Goslar and the delightful town of Quedlinburg with its pretty half-timbered houses. DAY 6 - Time to leave the Harz region and head back west. Today an added bonus is a photo-stop at the M�hne Dam, the target of the famous wartime Dambusters raid. Continue to our final overnight stop in the Dortmund area on a bed and breakfast basis. DAY 7 - Continue to Calais for a late afternoon crossing to the UK, returning to your original departure point in the evening. HARZ MOUNTAINS �289 HALF BOARD IN RESORT Highlights Include Hamelin M�hne Dam Optional Excursions Harz Narrow Gauge Railway Leipzig & Colditz Goslar & Quedlinburg YOUR HOTEL Youll stay in the comfortable Hotel Zum Schwan, in the small village of Nachterstedt, located around 50 miles east of Goslar. The hotel has a bar, restaurant, bowling alley and pleasant garden. Bedrooms feature private facilities, TV and telephone. Please note that the hotel does not have a lift. Whats Included Return travel by air-conditioned executive coach Channel crossings by ferry Four nights half board accommodation Overnight hotel accommodation as detailed Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager Visits to Hamelin and the M�hne Dam 2008 Dates & Prices Holiday ref: HGH Areas A, E & F May 18 �289 June 15 �299 Aug 31 �299 Sept 14 �289 Areas B, C & D June 22 �299 Aug 24 �299 Deposit �50 per person Single room �70 For insurance information, please see page 95. 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 89 for your relevant area or join direct at the port on any date shown above COLDITZ CASTLE To book click here To view dates & prices click here 29

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