Magnificent Black Forest & Lindau Island

Magnificent Black Forest & Lindau Island

9 days from £969

A unique chance to immerse yourself in the magic of the Black Forest with a journey of discovery of local traditions, the on to the historic Lindau Island for a spectacular stay in the most prominent building on the square, overlooking the lake promenade.

Holiday highlights
• Join in the traditions of the Black Forest
• Discover Lake Titisee and Lake Constance
• Medieval Lindau Island

Optional excursions
• Guided tour of Lindau Island
• Bavaria, Fussen and Ulm
• Like Titisee cruise

Holiday Itinerary
Day 1 UK to Northern France - Dover, Calais then to our overnight hotel. (D)
Day 2 Northern France to Breitnau - On to the Black Forest for a three night stay in the 3* superior Hotel Hofgut Sternen. (B,D)
Days 3 to 4 Breitnau - Discover the traditions of the Black Forest on our included excursions. (B,D)
Day 5 Breitnay to Lindau - On to Linday Island, via Lake Constance for three nights at the 4* Hotel Reutemann. (B,D)
Days 6 to 7 Lindau - Time to relax in Lindau. (B,D)
Day 8 Lindau to Northern France - We head to France for an overnight stay. (B,D)
Day 9 Northern France to UK - Calais, Dover, then home. (B)
Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Included excursions
Full day Black Forest tour - A delightful day visiting the lakeside resort of Titisee, with an optional lake cruise. Then on to the charming towns of Furtwangen and Triverg, home of the Schwarzwald Museum and the famous Black Forest cuckoo clock.
Half day Glassblowing workshop and Black Forest gateau demonstration - Today we discover some of the traditions of the local area. A local glassblower demonstrates this delicate art through his decorative vases and oil lamps. We then learn how to make a perfect Black Forest gateau.
Full day Lake Constance & Mainau - Beautiful Lake Constance shares its shoreline with three countries, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Today we visit the pretty German stretch. We then head to the island of Maubaym an exotic, scented floral isle.

Hotel Sternen, Breitnau
This attractive hotel is typically decorated in Black Forest style and full of character. Located in a quiet park area, in the heart of the region between Freiburg and Titisee.
• All bedrooms have private facilities, television, tea and coffee making facilities and telephone
• Traditional restaurant
• Cocktail lounge and lobby bar
• Garden area
No. of rooms: 68, Lifts: 2, Official rating: 3 star

Hotel Reutemann, Lindau Island 
This wonderful hotel boasts a prime location directly on the lake promenade of the medieval island town of Lindau.
• All bedrooms have private facilities, television and telephone
• Restaurant, bar, corner cafe and terrace overlooking the promenade
• Outdoor swimming pool
• Wellness centre with sauna, steam bath and solarium
• Babor Beauty Spa (charged locally) 
No. of rooms: 64, Lifts: 1, Official rating: 4 star

Your Grand Tourer holiday includes
• Travel by Grand Tourer coach
• Services of a Shearings Tour Manager
• Complimentary Home Connect service (where available - please ask for details)
• 3 included and 3 optional excursions
• East-paced twin centre holiday with great accommodation in the Black Forest and Lindeau Island
• 8 nights half board