Lübeck, Wismar & the Hanseatic Coast
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NEW Lübeck, Wismar & The Hanseatic Coast Destination Itinerary Day 1 Arrival in Wedendorf After our overnight stay, we travel towards the famed Hanseatic region of northern Germany. En route, we make a stop in Hamburg, Germany’s primary northern city, dating back to Roman times. Why not take in a tour of the city hall, St Michaelis church, or the wonderfully- restored warehouse district, criss-crossed with many canals? After our stop in Hamburg, we continue to our destination, arriving in the early evening. Day 2 Wismar & Lübeck (Round Trip) 136km Our journey today will take us to the northern ports of Wismar and Lübeck. Both of these cities are beautiful examples of Hanseatic brick construction combined with Scandinavian influences, having spent much of their history under Swedish rule. Enjoy free time in the historic centre of Wismar including its many churches and the largest market square in the whole of Germany, dominated by a beautiful wrought iron fountain. We continue onwards, to the largest of the Hanseatic cities, Lübeck, where we enjoy a guided tour. This large medieval city grew to be one of the largest trading ports on the north German coast and is filled with narrow cobbled streets and dominated by seven church Dom zu Luebeck ©S-E Arndt steeples, several dating from the 13th and 14th Centuries. PACKAGED ITINERARIES PACKAGED Day 3 Wedendorf 5 DAYS from only £299 Our day today will be spent at leisure, with the opportunity for a late breakfast. The hotel has some remarkable grounds including a sizeable lake with a Schloss Hotel NEW historic church, which is well worth a visit. Today, we Wedendorf, near Schwerin have included lunch for you within the hotel itself and in the afternoon, why not take part in the hotel treasure hunt, with a prize for the winner! DOUBLE FOR HISTORIC SINGLE HOTEL Day 4 Schwerin & Rostock OCCUPANCY (Round Trip) 215km A full day excursion to nearby Schwerin, the regional Rostock capital. Enjoy free time in this remarkable city which has Located in the small village of Wedendorf, close to the town a turbulent past, and is home to the marvellous of Schwerin, this historic 4 star hotel dates from the 17th Century and is surrounded by beautiful grounds, with lake Schwerin Palace situated on an island on Lake Schwerin, Wismar with the Alter Garten Square opposite on the lake shore. views from the magnificent rear terrace. The interior matches Lübeck We have included a short lake cruise to allow you to the exterior with high ceilings and unmistakeably detailed Wedendorf enjoy this outstanding lake and the magnificent villas decoration. Each of the 39 bedrooms is individually Lake cruise on along its edge. In the afternoon, we make our way to decorated with a unique sense of style and all have TV and Lake Schwerin Rostock, another Hanseatic city and home to one of the hairdryer. The high-ceilinged restaurant overlooks the oldest universities in Europe, founded in 1419. Despite grounds and lake, whilst the ground floor bar is excellent for heavy damage during the war, Rostock’s city centre has a pre-dinner drink. There is also a sauna in which to relax, been remarkably reconstructed, with a delightful and the old library is the perfect place to retire with a good pedestrianised market square and the imposing St book. All in all a hotel with real charm! GERMANY Mary’s Church. Ground 12 Lift 17 Floor Rooms 15 Bar Day 5 Depart After a relaxing breakfast, we depart for home across 13 Restaurant 16 Free Onsite northern Germany. Distances are one way and approximate 5 Days Half Board 01 APRIL 2013 – 31 OCTOBER 2013 Distances – Port to Resort Twin from £299.00 to £319.00 Calais - Wedendorf 848km Double for Sole Use Supplement £105.00 Dunkirk - Wedendorf 809km Based on midweek arrivals Hook of Holland - Wedendorf 619km Excludes peak Eurotunnel and P&O supplement dates – Rotterdam - Wedendorf 637km see page 122 for more details Zeebrugge - Wedendorf 742km Amsterdam - Wedendorf 559km Inclusions Distances are one way and approximate • Return short sea P&O or Eurotunnel crossings • 4 nights half board • Porterage • Welcome drink With the Hamburg Flower Show taking • 3 course dinner with choice of main place in 2013, why not combine your • 3 course lunch on 1 day stay in this hotel with a visit this • Tea/coffee after lunch/dinner outstanding event? • Treasure hunt on 1 day For more information, please see • BBQ dinner on 1 night (weather dependant) • 50% reduction off drinks for 1 hour before page 18 or contact our Sales Team. dinner each night • Free use of sauna • Step on guided tour of Lubeck Schloss Hotel • Circular boat cruise on Lake Schwerin 60 Contact us 01732 879191.