Kevendys Coach Holidays & Short Breaks 2017
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Rhine Valley & the<br />
Festival of Lights<br />
For many years, towns along the Rhine and Moselle rivers celebrate their<br />
annual wine festivals in the autumn. The harvest is over and it’s time to<br />
try the fermented, freshly pressed white and red grape juice, called<br />
Federweisser, which is traditionally matched with Zwiebelkuchen, a delicious<br />
type of onion tart. Indisputable highlights are the fireworks at night tied to<br />
the Rhine in Flames festivities. Join in the celebrations on land to discover<br />
the heart & soul of this special region of Germany.<br />
Day 1 After our local pick-ups we travel to<br />
Folkestone for the Eurotunnel crossing to<br />
Calais. We then proceed to our hotel with<br />
comfort stops on route.<br />
Day 2 Today we will enjoy a leisurely cruise<br />
from Boppard along the Rhine to the ancient<br />
Roman town of Koblenz, positioned at the<br />
junction between the Moselle and Rhine rivers.<br />
Castles, palaces, fortresses and towers are ours<br />
to explore (local charges may apply) before we<br />
embark on our return river cruise to Boppard<br />
later this afternoon.<br />
Day 3 Today you have a free day to explore<br />
the Roman town of Boppard, with its<br />
excellent promenade and panoramic views<br />
of the river on one side and the Hunsrück<br />
hills on the other. You can discover the<br />
Roman Fort, the 12th Century St. Severus<br />
Church, the 14th Century Carmelite Church,<br />
the baroque Church of St. Pankratius, the<br />
Provestry in Hirzenach and, in the town centre,<br />
the Electoral Castle of Boppard. In the evening<br />
you can enjoy the highlight of your holiday<br />
on the Rhine River. We depart at 5:30 p.m for<br />
a boat cruise on the Rhine River from Boppard<br />
upstream sailing past numerous castles on the<br />
Rhine river. From approximately 8.30pm, the<br />
house fronts of St. Goar and St. Goarshausen<br />
and the medieval castles will be beautifully<br />
illuminated. Light rings will spread across<br />
the Rhine river and the castles Katz and<br />
Rheinfels and the Rhine river hills will be<br />
illuminates. Four firework displays will take<br />
place from Castle Katz, the harbor in St. Goar,<br />
the castle Rheinfels and from a ferry in<br />
the middle of the Rhine, lighting up the valley<br />
in a spectacular display. Whilst on board<br />
we enjoy a 1 course evening meal and from<br />
6pm onwards there will be DJ music and<br />
dance on deck 2 for the young at heart (not<br />
so loud music of the 70s, 80s, 90s and hits of<br />
the last years). We return to Boppard on the<br />
Rhine River about 11:25 p.m.<br />
Day 4 Today we enjoy a scenic drive though<br />
one of Germany’s most picturesque river<br />
valleys. We follow the twists and turns of the<br />
Moselle as we make our way towards the<br />
oldest German city, Trier. Here, you will have<br />
time to discover the Roman gate, Porta Nigra,<br />
and the 4th Century Roman Basilica, believed<br />
to have been the Emperor Constantine’s<br />
throne room. You may also choose to visit the<br />
Roman Imperial Baths, the cathedral or the<br />
Trier Archaeological Museum during your time<br />
here (local charges will apply).<br />
Day 5 After breakfast we make our way back<br />
to Calais for our Eurotunnel crossing with<br />
comfort stops along the way.<br />
5 Days • Thursday 5th October<br />
£530 per person<br />
£15 per person per night single supplement<br />
Price includes<br />
• Choice of coach seats<br />
• Door-to-door Holiday Service<br />
• Executive coach with toilet and<br />
extra legroom throughout<br />
• Services of our Tour Escort<br />
throughout<br />
• Welcome brunch and comfort pack<br />
on outward journey<br />
• Complimentary Tea/Coffee<br />
• 4 nights Half Board Accommodation<br />
• Excursions as described<br />
Hotel<br />
Best Western Bellevue Rheinhotel<br />
★★★★<br />
This elegant, 4 star ‘superior’ hotel is<br />
beautifully decorated in a ‘Belle Epoque’<br />
style and is situated on the main riverside<br />
promenade, only a stone’s throw from the<br />
centre of the town. During your stay,<br />
guests can peruse the vintages held in the<br />
atmospheric, candlelit wine cellar and<br />
saloon, relax in the hotel’s Bar Papillon or<br />
admire the stunning view of the river<br />
through the windows of the woodpanelled<br />
‘Le Bristol’ restaurant, where<br />
specialty dishes based on locally sourced<br />
produce are served to your customers<br />
each night. The hotel also has a sauna,<br />
steam bath and ‘Romanesque’ styled<br />
indoor swimming pool. The 93 luxurious<br />
bedrooms are bright and elegant and<br />
each is equipped with hairdryer, TV and<br />
tea/coffee making facilities.<br />
Visit us at: www.nycercoachbreaks.co.uk or call 01268 763800 45