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Hotel Carat What To Do Monschau, Rhineland Suggested Itinerary Monschau Day 1 A real hidden treasure of a town with some wonderfully We cross the Channel and head across the border into DOUBLE FOR CENTRAL preserved and distinctive buildings dating from its time SINGLE Germany before arriving at our destination in the LOCATION as the thriving linen capital of the area. Visit the Mustard OCCUPANCY beautiful village of Monschau. Mill or the Roman glassworks. Take a stroll to the castle overlooking the town or visit the Red House Museum to Day 2 & see how the wealthy merchants lived. Monschau has its This attractive 4 star hotel is situated in a quiet location by a Monschau own brewery too, at the Felsenkeller. pretty stream and only 300m from the centre of Monschau We spend this morning driving through the picturesque with its winding, cobbled streets and old buildings. The Eifel National Park, where the remote nature of the Valley restaurant is a perfect setting in which to enjoy the excellent countryside is amazingly unspoilt and remains some of The Rhine is one of Germany’s main attractions, and food. The 100 bedrooms are decorated in warm and cosy the most beautiful in western Germany. Our journey rightly so. Vineyards and castles clinging to the hillsides, colours and all have facilities including TV and hairdryer. The takes us to the romantic town of Bad Münstereifel. We charming villages and towns offer a warm welcome. hotel’s own skittles alley and games area are an ideal place spend time at leisure here enjoying the charming town There are a thousand possibilities to enjoy a boat trip or to spend the evening, or enjoy a drink in the bistro style bar. centre with its half-timbered buildings and the views of the a glass of the local wine and the best of Rhineland The coach drops off outside the hotel and parks 5 minutes’ area. We return to Monschau in the afternoon with free culture and hospitality. walk away. time to explore the village itself at your own pace.

Moselle 125km Ground Day 3 & Valkenburg Lift Bar Flowing between the two massifs of the Eifel and the 12 17 Floor Rooms 15 Our excursion today will cover both Germany and Huensruck, the is famous for its wines. The Holland. Our first destination is Aachen, the city of steepest vineyards in the world are located in the middle 13 Restaurant 16 Free Offsite Charlemagne and ancient capital of the Frankish Empire. and upper Moselle regions, the valley slopes are covered We spend time here viewing the impressive sights of this by lush vines. Cruises can be taken to and from many historic city. Later, we cross the border into Holland to towns situated along the river. 5 Days Half Board pay a visit to the beautiful town of Valkenburg, with its famous caves hewn into the rock creating a magical Bonn 95km 01 APRIL 2013 – 31 OCTOBER 2013 atmosphere. We have time here to wander around the The former German capital and birthplace of Beethoven, Twin from £199.00 to £224.00 medieval town to view the ancient walls and buildings Bonn is definitely worth a visit. Stroll down the baroque before returning to our hotel in Monschau. Double for Sole Use Supplement avenues, visit Beethoven’s birthplace or admire the Day 4 Rococo style town hall. With the city being over 2,000 from £62.00 to £64.00 We board our coach today for our visit to the regional years old the Romans had much influence on the area, Excludes peak Eurotunnel and P&O supplements dates – capital, Cologne. Famous for its outstanding cathedral, some of which can be seen on the Museum Mile that see page 122 for details Cologne also possesses an excellent riverside promenade attracts over a million visitors each year. making it perfect for an afternoon stroll, as there is always Distances are one way and approximate something going on. Sample a glass of beer from one of Inclusions the many cafés along the riverbank or for those with a • Return short sea P&O or Eurotunnel crossings sweet tooth; why not visit the chocolate museum • 4 nights half board overlooking the river? We enjoy time at leisure here, with Distances – Port to Resort • Welcome drink the opportunity to also buy a last minute souvenir. Calais - Monschau 350km • Hot & cold buffet breakfast Day 5 Dunkirk - Monschau 317km • Buffet style dinners • Tea/coffee after dinner After our final breakfast, we make our journey back to Hook of Holland - Monschau 285km • Skittles evening the UK. Rotterdam - Monschau 260km • Happy hour every night on selected drinks at Zeebrugge - Monschau 271km selected times (30-50% reduction) • Free use of indoor pool & sauna Winter Warmer Amsterdam - Monschau 280km For a Winter Warmer package at this hotel, Distances are one way and approximate along with several others, please page 117

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