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FRANCE & GERMANY - Short Break
Strasbourg & the Alsace
5 days
from
£219
Highlights Include Strasbourg Optional Excursions Colmar & the Route du Vin Black Forest Explorer
What's Included
Return travel by air-conditioned executive coach Channel crossings by ferry or Eurotunnel Four nights' accommodation including breakfast Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager Welcome drink Dinner in a local restaurant on one night Walking tour of Strasbourg
This superb short break takes you to the delightful cosmopolitan city of Strasbourg, capital of the Alsace region, situated between the River Rhine and the Voges Mountains. Influenced by both Germany and France it is a fascinating city with plenty to offer. We include an orientation tour plus optional tours to picturesque Colmar and the beautiful Black Forest.
Dominated by its magnificent Gothic cathedral, Strasbourg is a city rich in architectural history. The hub of the city is the old quarter located on an island, where beautifully preserved halftimbered houses line the narrow streets and river banks. Much of the centre is pedestrianised and the picturesque area around `La Petite France' is home to a wonderful choice of shops, bars and restaurants. YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - Local departure and a mid-morning A crossing to Calais. Evening arrival at your hotel in Strasbourg for a four night stay. DAY 2 - Enjoy our included morning walking A tour of Strasbourg's old quarter starting at the landmark of the city, the Notre Dame Cathedral. Your afternoon is free to explore at your own pace. Why not take an optional boat trip through the network of canals a great way to see the city. DAYS 3 & 4 - Free to relax and enjoy our A optional excursion programme: Colmar & the Route du Vin - Our full day excursion takes us to Colmar, the wine capital of the Alsace, with its quaint canal quarter, known as `Petite Venise' (Little Venice) and half-timbered old houses. Amongst the main attractions are the Customs House and the Cathedrale Quarter, characterised by the numerous 16th century houses with ornate signs. The quaint canal side walkways are perfect for a leisurely stroll. We then drive through spectacular countryside along the Route du Vin visiting the pretty villages of Riquewihr and Ribeauville. Black Forest Explorer - We cross the border into Germany for a superb full day tour through the finest scenery of the Black Forest. Along the way we visit the fortified town of Offenburg. After free time in the historical centre we continue to Freiburg, one of Germany's most attractive towns with its Gothic cathedral and quaint shopping streets, where you're sure to find an unusual souvenir or two. DAY 5 - Depart after breakfast for a late A afternoon crossing back to the UK and continue to your original departure point. YOUR HOTEL You will stay in a comfortable medium grade hotel such as the Best Western MonopoleMetropole, conveniently located within a few minutes' walk of Strasbourg's La Petite France district. Hotel amenities include a bar, lounge, restaurant and lift. The comfortably furnished bedrooms feature private facilities, TV and telephone. On one evening during your stay we include dinner at a local restaurant to sample the local Alsace cuisine.
HOLIDAY REF: HFS
GERMANY
Strasbourg Colmar Offenburg Freiburg
FRANCE
SWITZERLAND
Dates & Prices
Holiday ref: HFS
Areas A, E & F £239 `08 Oct 13 £229 Areas B, C & D May 5 £219 Aug 25 £249
Deposit £50 per person Single room £60 For insurance information, please see Important Information Booklet. 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 6 for your relevant area or join direct at the port on any date shown above
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