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DAY 1: SATURDAY. Frankfurt
Transfer from Frankfurt Airport to your downtown hotel. Meet your guide in
the hotel lobby for a welcome drink at briefing followed by a short city tour of Frankfurt – the German financial capital. Overnight
at the hotel Inter City in Frankfurt..
DAY 2: SUNDAY. Frankfurt – Heidelberg – Trier (B/ L)
After breakfast drive to the old university town Heidelberg located at the
north part of the famous Black Forest area. Visit the old town with the inner courtyard
and the wince cellar off the impressive castle, UNESCO World Heritage
Site. Welcome lunch with excellent local wine at famous Restaurant Zum Ritter St. Georg built in the 16th century.
In the early afternoon drive to Trier, Germany’s oldest city and definitely
one of the most charming ones located at the river Moselle. According to legend, in 2000 BC the
Assyrians established a colony here. The Roman colony of Augusta Treverorum (Trier) was founded under Augustus in 16 BC.
Trier became a favoured residence of several Roman emperors. The ancient
city is also the place, where Karl Marx was born. Overnight at Hotel Golden Tulip Trier
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DAY 3: MONDAY. Trier – Cologne (B)
In the morning we will enjoy a city walk of Trier. The face of Trier is impressively shaped by the Roman era. Most famous relic is the
Porta Nigra, the beautifully-preserved fortified gate from the great age. But all the other major stylistic epochs have also left behind
their monuments here. Quite justifiably, the city has been declared a treasure of world civilization by UNESCO. In addition,
Trier is Germany's oldest wine-growing centre. Famous vineyard estates and celebrated wine producers are headquartered here.
Get aquainted with the subterranean realm of the Trier sommeliers! In the early afternoon we leave
Trier to take a scenic route along the Moselle with a vine-taste in one of the famous vine-villages.
Continue on to Cologne where we
will arrive in the early evening. Evening at leisure to explore some
local breweries where the “Koelsch” (light beer served in small glasses) can be sampled. Overnight at Maritim Hotel Koeln
DAY 4: TUESDAY. Cologne (B)
Today we will visit Cologne. Starting at the cathedral which is one of the largest gothic churches in Europe your city tour will lead you
through the small alleys of the Old Town and splendid avenues to the river Rhine with its bridges and parks. For the sweet-lovers we
have planned a visit in the Chocolate Museum where you can learn all about chocolate and then sample from the large chocolate
fountain as much as you can. Take your time in the afternoon to explore Cologne on your own.
DAY 5: WEDNESDAY. Cologne – Koblenz – Ruedesheim (B/ D)
After breakfast we leave for Koblenzwhere the river Moselle meets the Rhine. In the early afternoon
we will take a Rhine cruise from
St. Goar to Ruedesheim, passing romantic castles and the Loreley
Rock. Maybe you'l see the legendary mermaid combing her golden hair
on the rock. On the arrival in Ruedesheim we will have a tasting of the
local wines and check-in at hotel in Ruedesheim.
Farewell Dinner at Restaurant Ruedesheimer Schloss. Overnight at Hotel Traube Aumüller
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DAY 6: THURSDAY. Ruedesheim – Mainz – Frankfurt (B)
Departure to Mainz the birthplace of printing. Wewill visit the Old Town, the cathedral and
the Museumof Gutenberg – the inventor
of the printing press – before we reach Frankfurt again where your tour ends in the afternoon.
We can add extra hotel nights in Frankfurt for those wishing to stay a
night or more longer in Frankfurt.
TOUR INCLUDES:
• Five overnight stays at specially selected first class and tourist superior hotels including tax, service
charges and baggage handling (one piece per person). All rooms with private bath or shower and toilet.
• Transportation by modern airconditioned motorcoach with WC.
• Professional English/ Spanish speaking guide throughout the tour.
• All excursions and city tours not marked as optionals.
• Welcome lunch incl. 1 glass of local wine
• Five breakfast buffets
• Farewell dinner
• Wine tasting at Moselle- and the Rhine valley
• Entrance fee to Heidelberg Castle inner courtyard and wine cellar
• Chocolate Museum, Cologne
• Rhine River Cruise from St. Goar to Ruedesheim
• Entrance to the Gutenberg Museum, Mainz
Tour price: Euros 850.- per person based on double occupancy (dollar rates
varies depending on exchnage rates)
Third person in extra bed: Euro 820.- Single supplement: Euro 180.-
Combination or add-ons:
• Pre/ Post tour hotels in Frankfurt, City Breaks
• See “Impressions of Gemany”
Pre and Post-night Hotels in Frankfurt 2010 / Prices are in Euro ($ rate varies
depending the exchange)
Le Meridien Parkhotel , Frankfurt City Center (Deluxe: 5star)
This establishment combines the luxury of a top hotel with the charm of
a family hotel. Behind the facade of imperial splendour lies the latest
in comfort. The service is just a little different, right down to the
little things in life. You will enjoy being their guest. In the historic
Palais, whose facade is under a preservation order, you will find
charmingly decorated
rooms. In the modern part of the hotel, the rooms are dedicated to the
style of the Nineties and are furnished with everything our guests could
wish for. All rooms have beautiful bathrooms, direct dial telephones, PC
and modem connections, Satellite TV, movie channels, Minibar, hairdryer,
safety-deposit boxes, room service, laundry service, shoe cleaning
service.
Weekdays
MON-FRI:
EUR 103 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes
included
Single supplement: EUR 75
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 65 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and
taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 50
Hotel
Intercontinetal, Frankfurt City Center (deluxe: 5star)
Deluxe hotel, centrally located on the River Main, only a short walk
from the cultural and commercial heart of Frankfurt as well as to its
shopping center. It offers excellent restaurants, like the „Signatures“
with delicious seafood. Furthermore there is a shopping arcade for your
convenience. All rooms with AC, bath or shower/ WC, tel., colour TV,
hairdryer andminibar.
Weekdays
MON-FRI:
EUR 98 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes
included
Single supplement: EUR 70
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 58 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and
taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 28
Hotel Tryp , Frankfurt West (First Class: 4star)
Located close to Frankfurt fairground with good access by public
transport. Hotel with all amenities of a 4-*-property, like AC in room,
restaurant, fitness area ,
Weekdays
MON-FRI:
EUR 58 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes
included
Single supplement: EUR 18
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 53 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and
taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 19
Hotel Intercity, Frankfurt City Center (3star)
Directly at the main railway station, the hotel is located right in the
city center of Frankfurt. It can easily be reached by S-Bahn (city
train) from the airport, and to the main shopping district and the
theaters of Frankfurt it is only a few steps or a short ride by
underground. A public transport pass for Frankfurt and to the airport
area is included in the price of your overnight stay and valid for the
length of your stay. The hotel provides a nice restaurant and a bar. All
rooms are very quiet and have bath or shower/WC, telephone, colour TV,
video and hairdryer.
Weekdays
MON-FRI:
EUR 63 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes
included
Single supplement: EUR 36
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 48 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and
taxes included
Single supplement: EUR 34
Hotel Hamburger Hof, Franfkurt City Center (3star)
Right by the central station and very close to the main shopping streets and the
trade fair center. Every possible effort is made to ensure the atmosphere and
quality of service one expects from such a centrally located hotel. The sights
of Frankfurt are just a short walk or ride from the hotel. All the rooms have
ensuite facilities - bath/shower/WC, cable TV and direct dial phones.
Weekdays
MON-FRI:
EUR 58 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and taxes
included
Single supplement: EUR 32
Weekends FRI-MON:
EUR 43 per person based on double occupancy with breakfast and
taxes included
Single supplement: Eur 29
Transfers in Frankfurt Airport/Hotel:
1-3 pax- EUR ($ rate varies depending the exchange) 107 per car without assistance
4-7 pax EUR ($ rate varies depending the exchange) 132 per car without assistance
Note:
The booking of these hotels is subject to availability. The following rates are
not valid during trade fair periods and conventions.
Maximum
one or two nights before/after tour are available at that special rate.
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