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GERMANY - By Coach
Black Forest
6 days
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A warm welcome awaits you in a pretty German village in the northern Black Forest, a magical region which is sure to enchant you.
Your Christmas shopping trip takes you to the old town in nearby Strasbourg quaint and bedecked with nativity scenes and traditional stalls, this is one of Europes largest Christmas markets. Theres also an optional tour through the Black Forest visiting the popular town of Freiburg and we visit Gemanys oldest town,Trier. YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - Local departure and a mid-morning crossing to Calais. Continue to your overnight stop in the Reims area of France on a bed and breakfast basis. DAY 2 - Drive to Metz with time for a stroll around the historic centre, then continue to the northern Black Forest in Germany for a three night stay. DAY 3 - Included three-quarter day excursion to the superb Christmas market at nearby Strasbourg, with its variety of traditional stalls offering specialities such as hand-made wood carvings, scented candles, unusual Christmas decorations and gift ideas, delicious snacks and hot mulled wine. DAY 4 - Free to relax and enjoy our optional full day Black Forest tour taking you through some wonderful scenery. We visit the quaint old centre of Freiburg, whose cathedral tower was once described as the most beautiful tower in Christendom and is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. DAY 5 - Depart for Trier, Germanys oldest town and an afternoon visit to the Christmas market located in the pedestrianised centre. Overnight stop in the Moselle Valley area on a bed and breakfast basis.
STRASBOURG CHRISTMAS MARKETS
£249
HALF BOARD IN RESORT
Highlights Include Strasbourg Christmas market Metz Trier Optional Excursion Black Forest tour
Whats Included
Return travel by executive coach Channel crossings by ferry or Eurotunnel Three nights half board accommodation Overnight hotel accommodation as detailed Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager Excursion to Strasbourg Christmas Market Visits to Metz & Trier
DAY 6 - Continue to Calais for a late afternoon crossing back to the UK and continue to your original departure point in the evening. YOUR HOTEL In the northern Black Forest you will stay in the friendly family-run hotel Hotel Ochsen in KehlKork, a firm favourite with Travelsphere guests. The hotel has a lift, restaurant, bar and a cellar bar. All bedrooms have private facilities, TV and telephone.
2008 Dates & Prices
Holiday ref: HCMB
A, E & F Dec 9 £259 B, C, D & G Dec 3 Dec 6 £249 £259
Deposit £50 per person Single room £58 For insurance information, please see important information in the accompanying publication. 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 16 for your relevant area or join direct at the port on any date shown above
HOTEL OCHSEN
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Heidelberg
6 days
from
£289
HALF BOARD IN RESORT
Highlights Include Heidelberg Boppard Ghent Optional Excursion Speyer
Join us on a tour to the magical Christmas market in Heidelberg. With a picturesque riverside setting, towering castle, quaint and winding lanes, lively bars and cafés, a really fabulous, fairy tale Christmas shopping treat awaits!
YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - Local departure and a mid-morning crossing to Calais. Travel through Belgium and into Germany for an overnight stay in the Aachen area on a bed and breakfast basis. DAY 2 - Today we enjoy a scenic drive along the Rhine Valley, with a stop in popular Boppard. Continue to the Heidelberg/Ludwigshafen area for a three night stay. DAYS 3 & 4 - Free to relax and enjoy our included excursion: Heidelberg - A full day excursion to one of Germanys most historic university cities, dominated by its famous castle which can be reached either by foot or funicular and is well worth a visit. Heidelberg has its own selection of Christmas markets located in a number of squares adjacent to the mile-long pedestrianised Hauptstrasse. As well as the Christmas market stalls, Heidelberg offers a super range of shops in and around the old quarter. Alternatively, why not take a stroll along the right bank quays of the River Neckar or enjoy a drink in a traditional café. The following excursion is optional: Speyer - A three-quarter day tour visiting the old imperial town of Speyer. The traditional Christmas market in the lovely main square is overlooked by a magnificent Romanesque Cathedral. DAY 5 - Leaving the Heidelberg area, we return through Germany for an overnight stop in the Liège area of Belgium on a bed and breakfast basis.
HEIDELBERG CHRISTMAS MARKET
Whats Included
Return travel by executive coach Channel crossings by ferry or Eurotunnel Three nights half board accommodation Overnight hotel accommodation as detailed Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager Visits to Boppard and Ghent Excursion to Heidelberg
DAY 6 - Today we make a stop in the Belgian city of Ghent, before 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 Heidelberg/Ludwigshafen area of Germany in a comfortable medium grade hotel such as the Euro Hotel Excelsiorx in the town of Ludwigshafen. The hotel has a bar and restaurant and all bedrooms feature private facilities, TV and telephone.
2008 Dates & Prices
Holiday ref: HCMH
A, E & F Dec 9 £299 B, C, D & G Dec 3 Dec 6 £289 £299
Deposit £50 per person Single room £75 For insurance information, please see important information in the accompanying publication. 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 16 for your relevant area or join direct at the port on any date shown above
BOPPARD
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