Romantic Rhine, Fairytale Castles of Bavaria & the Black Forest

The Romantic Rhine, Fairytale Castles of Bavaria & the Black Forest

Savour the majesty of Germany’s grand river valley, the romantic castles of Bavaria and the rolling tree-covered hills of the legendary Black Forest.

9 days from £529

Holiday Highlights
• Rhine Valley – medieval castles and picturesque riverside villages
• Romantic Road – scenic drive
• Rothenburg ob der Tauber – charming medieval town
• Neuschwanstein – fairytale castle
• Lake Titisee – beautiful lake in the heart of the southern Schwarzwald

Your holiday at a glance
Day 1 Local departure then onwards to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 2 To Germany and Rüdesheim and then to our hotel in Assmannshausen for two nights. B,D
Day 3 The Rhine Valley. B,D
Day 4 Via the Romantic Road to Bad Aibling for a three-night stay. B,D
Day 5 Neuschwanstein. B,D
Day 6 Chiemsee. B,D
Day 7 Titisee, en route to the Black Forest for an overnight stay. B,D
Day 8 Black Forest drive en route to Belgium for an overnight stay. B
Day 9 To Calais then return home. B
Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Excursions and visits
Rüdesheim (included); Exploring Rüdesheim Excursion (optional). Rüdesheim’s lively Drosselgasse is a narrow street  with cosy cafés, shops and bars.
Rhine Valley (included); Rhine Cruise (optional). Marvel at the superb medieval castles and vineyards; the world-famous
Loreley Rock; Boppard with its splendid Rhine promenade and St. Goar. The perfect way to view the Rhine is from the water on our optional cruise through the Rhine Gorge, famous for its many ancient castles, picturesque villages and vine-clad slopes.
Romantic Road (included). Our scenic drive takes us to the charming medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, past Nördlingen and Donauworth to reach Bad Aibling for three nights.
Neuschwanstein (included). We visit the village of Hohenschwangau and King Ludwig II’s famous Neuschwanstein Castle. Please note, at Neuschwanstein there is a degree of walking involved, as well as a number of steps to climb.
Chiemsee (optional). Located on an island in the Chiemsee Lake, Herrenchiemsee is the largest and most expensive castle built by Ludwig II. We drive to the lakeside town of Prien for sightseeing, then take a boat across to Herren Island, before our stroll through the woods to the castle. The castle’s splendid interior and hall of mirrors are truly inspiring.
Lake Titisee (included). We head west towards the Black Forest (Schwarzwald), spending time in the beautiful resort of Titisee.
Black Forest Scenic Drive (included). Our journey north takes us through more of the delightful Black Forest, where traditional timbered buildings blend into the beautiful rolling landscape of wooded hills and green meadows. Spend time in the charming town of Triberg, and later Freudenstadt.

Your hotels
You’ll stay for two nights at the 3-star Hotel Alte Bauernschänke, or similar, in Assmannshausen in the Rhine Valley.
The hotel is typically ‘Rhineland’ in style. There is a lift, restaurant and large bar area. All bedrooms have TV., telephone and
safe. In Bad Aibling, you will stay for three nights at the 3-star family-owned Johannisbad, or similar. The hotel has a
restaurant with bar and lift. All bedrooms have T.V. and telephone.

Overnight stay in the Black Forest will be in a 3-star standard hotel, and in Belgium will be in city-style hotels.

What's included?
• FREE local joining points
• Travel by executive coach
• 8 nights’ accommodation with breakfast & 6 evening meals
• Excursions: Rüdesheim; Rhine Valley; Romantic Road; Neuschwanstein; Lake Titisee; Black Forest Scenic Drive

Upgrade to Silver Service luxury coach
• Extra legroom for your added comfort
• Porterage at your hotels

Prices are per person, based on two sharing.
Extras: optional excursions

Executive Coach - 9GBB
Date	Price	Date	Price
Thu 13 May	529
Supplements (pp)
Single	119

Silver Service - 9GBBV
Date	Price	Date	Price
Sat 1 May	619	Sat 21 Aug	689
Sat 12 Jun	669	Sat 2 Oct	669
Sat 24 Jul	689
Supplements (pp)
Single	119