Germany - RhineLand & Moselle Valleys
Geography & Perf/Arts
The Rhine valley with its sweeping vineyards, half-timbered houses and imposing castles conjures up the classic images of Germany. Source of the Rhinegold legends, this is the home of Siegfried the dragon-slayer and the beautiful Lorelei, who lured sailors to their deaths. Set against this legendary background, the Rhine valley offers visitors an enormous variety of excursions. The neighbouring Moselle Valley reflects the more tranquil lifestyle of this fairytale confluent of the Rhine. Many picturesque towns such as Bernkastel-Kues, Traben-Trarbach and Cochem are strung along the river and nestle amongst the vineyards.
Visits & Excursions
Bonn: Beethoven’s birthplace.
Köln: the 750-year-old cathedral and Roman-Germanic Museum. Also chocolate factory and museum.
Koblenz: situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle. It has one of Europe’s largest shopping malls, the Löhr centre.
Phantasialand: theme park with rollercoasters, log flumes and flight simulator.
Burg Rheinfels: One of the most extensive castles on the Rhine built in 1245.
Trier: 2000 years old with its Roman ruins, amphitheatre, baths and the Porta Nigra gate.
Suggested Itinerary by coachDay 1 - Depart school early morning for midday ferry. Arrive at centre in time for evening meal. Day 2 - Sightseeing in Köln and visit to the Beethovenhaus in Bonn. Day 3 - am: Rhine castle visit either Burg Rheinfels or Marksburg (depending on your centre). pm: Rhine cruises en route to Koblenz for visit to Löhr shopping centre, Tauris swimming pool. Day 4 - Full day in Phantasialand theme park. Day 5 - Depart after breakfast for early afternoon Channel crossing. Arrive back home early evening. |
Accommodation |
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| 1. Burg Stahleck –Bacharach Youth Hostel This beautiful 12th century castle high above the old town of Bacharach has been modernized to accommodate school groups and offers amazing views over the Rhine river valley. |
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| Capacity: | 168 beds. |
| Category: | Jugendgästehaus |
| Rooms: | 1-6 and 8 bedded rooms with shower and WC in most rooms Facilities:a bar/café, bistro, and large outdoor terrace, game room and table tennis, 4 conference rooms Leaders: Single and twin rooms. |
| 2. Cochem Youth Hostel Cochem is a beautiful wine town which lies on the banks of the Moselle river, half way between Koblenz to the north and Trier to the south.Cochem's fairytale castle, some 1000 years old, perches high above the town, from which tiny streets lead down to the town itself, where you will find plenty of interesting shops and cafes, as well as a lively town square. |
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| Capacity: | 148 persons |
| Category: | Jugend Herberge |
| Rooms: | 2 to 4 bedded shower and WC in all rooms. Bunk beds. |
| Facilities: | 7 meeting rooms of various size, café/bar, games room with pool table, pinball machines, outdoor table tennis & games area. |
| Leaders: | Twin & single rooms with facilities. |
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| INFORMATION | |
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| MINIMUM DURATION | 5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS |
| EXTRA NIGHTS | RING FOR DETAILS |
| MEALS | FULL BOARD |
| JOURNEY FROM CALAIS | 7-8 HOURS |
| SECOND DRIVER | INCLUDED |
