Germany - Rhine & Moselle

Youth Orchestra • Sacred Choir • Secular Choir • Band • Marching Band

One of our most popular locations with intersting destinations
Both hostel & hotel accommodation

The Rhine and Moselle Valleys are both very popular and successful destinations for our young performing groups. These two regions sit next to each other are bound together by the confluence of the two rivers at Koblenz. The Rhineland, with its sweeping vineyards, quaint halftimbered houses and imposing castles, is steeped in legend and history. The Moselle Valley, quieter and less scenically dramatic than its neighbour, is no less interesting; the wine town of Cochem has a lively atmosphere and an imposing castle, while the Roman city of Trier with its mighty city gate, the Porta Nigra, makes an interesting excursion.

Concerts

You will have the opportunity of performing in both the Rhine and Moselle Valleys during your concert tour to this area. Both offer similar venues which include wellequipped spa halls, music pavilions in spa and town parks and churches. More unusual opportunities include a performance aboard a Rhine cruiser, an impromptu recital at Cologne Cathedral (sacred choirs only) or providing the entertainment at a town’s annual wine festival! For high quality groups, we can arrange a performance in The Bonn Summer Festival.

Suggested itinerary (orchestra)

Day 1 - Morning ferry and afternoon arrival in resort.

Day 2 - Morning rehearsal at the hostel. Afternoon visit to Linz Castle with its chamber of horrors and the Kinoptikum, Europe’s largest museum of Hollywood. Continue to Rhine cruiser landing stage for a trip to Königswinter. Take the Drachenfels railway to the top and walk down via the castle ruins. Return to hostel for informal concert.

Day 3 - Morning visit to Koblenz to visit the historic city and the Löhr centre for shopping. Travel to Bad Ems for afternoon rehearsal and evening concert in the spa park of Bad Ems. Return to hostel.

Day 4 - Morning excursion to Cologne to visit the cathedral, old town and chocolate factory. Afternoon visit to Bonn to see Beethoven’s House, followed by brief rehearsal and evening concert as part of the Bonn Summer Festival. Return to hostel.

Day 5 - Depart after breakfast for afternoon ferry and late return home.

Excursions

Cologne: impressive 750-year old cathedral, old town, and the excellent chocolate factory.

Phantasialand: popular theme park near Brühl Cruise on a Rhine steamer.

Visit one of the amazing castles, such as Burg Rheinfels in St. Goar.

Cochem: beautiful riverside town, also with an interesting castle.

Trier: 2000 year old city with impressive Roman ruins.

Accommodation

At Bacharach Youth Hostel you can authenticate your tour to the area by staying in this medieval castle, perched on the cliffs overlooking the Rhine valley. Groups can use the Knights’ Banqueting Hall for rehearsals and concerts and reside in 10 bedded dorm rooms high up in the tower overlooking the valley. The hostel has a central courtyard which can be used for meals or socialising.

Also in its own grounds, Traben-Trabach youth hostel is situated some 20 minutes’ walk from the centre of this charming small town. This modern, well-run hostel offers 170 beds, with all rooms having private facilities. Students’ rooms in this hostel are 4-bedded, with bunks. Leaders’ rooms also have bunks, usually with one pair of bunks per person.

INFORMATION
MINIMUM DURATION	5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS
EXTRA NIGHTS	RING FOR DETAILS
COACH TYPE	EXECUTIVE 48-SEATER WITH AIR CONDITIONING
TOUR MANAGER	FULL TIME
MEALS	FULL BOARD
JOURNEY FROM CALAIS	6 HOURS