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Relaxed touring along three scenic rivers
Taking in three of Germanys rivers, with short driving distances between stops, this tour is a relaxed affair in wonderful scenery; with many of the campsites being on the banks of the rivers.
We start on the river Moselle, at Bernkastel-Kaus, located in the valley of a picturesque wine growing region. This is the best time of year to be in this area, as taking place during our stay is the wine festival. The streets of Bernkastel-Kues come alive with market stalls, regional wine sellers, street entertainment, fireworks and the wine parade.
Our next stop is Cochem, another scenic part of the Moselle, where we have time to explore this attractive riverside town. It’s then onto Koblenz and the point where the Moselle confluences with the Rhine. Koblenz centre is just across the river from our campsite. Following 3 stops on the Moselle, we switch rivers to the Lahn, where we spend time in medieval Limburg an der Lahn, our campsite again overlooks the river.
Our third river, the Rhine, we reach as we move south to Speyer. As well as being on the river, Speyer houses the ‘Technik Museum’ complex, a wonderful collection of all things linked to transport. Staying with the Rhine, we then travel to our final location at Rüdesheim am Rhine, a beautiful town laying in the rivers gorge and renowned for its wonderful views. The narrow-cobbled lanes of the Old Town lined with wine taverns and gardens are certainly not to be missed and is where we have our ‘Farewell Dinner’.
Day One – Friday 5th September
Our tour begins in Bernkastel-Kues on the River Moselle, where we stay for 4 nights. A chance to meet your fellow travel companions and this evening we have a group dinner in a local restaurant.
Day Two – Saturday 6th September
A free day. This weekend is the Bernkastel-Kues wine festival. The town comes alive with market stalls, regional wine sellers, street entertainment and fireworks. Enjoy your time exploring all the events at your own pace.
Day Three – Sunday 7th September
This afternoon is the parade of the wine festival. Supported by the local wine producers, enjoy the colourful display of passing carts well loaded with local wines to sample.
Day Four – Monday 8th September
To bring our time at the wine festival to an end, today we have a relaxed visit to a wine producers’ own cellar, for a presentation and tasting, accompanied by a selection of ham and cheese.
Day Five – Tuesday 9th September
Move on today. We continue driving next to the Moselle taking a scenic route to Cochem. 40 miles
Day Six – Wednesday 10th September
A morning guided walking tour around Cochem is arranged for today.
Day Seven – Thursday 11th September
We drive along another very scenic Moselle to arrive in Koblenz, where the river confluences with the Rhine. Our campsite is located on the banks where the two converge, overlooked by the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. 40 miles
Day Eight – Friday 12th September
Discover Koblenz and the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress by cable car and lift; using your included Hop-on, Hop-off ticket.
Day Nine – Saturday 13th September
With our drive to Limburg an der Lahn we swop the rivers, moving from the Moselle to the Lahn. Our campsite is located on the banks of the river and just a short distance from the historic centre of town. This evening, we walk into town for a group meal at a traditional Inn. 60 miles
Day Ten – Sunday 14th September
A free day for exploring Limburg’s Medieval centre.
Day Eleven – Monday 15th September
Travel south today to arrive on the Rhine in the town of Speyer. 100 miles
Day Twelve – Tuesday 16th September
Our campsite is part of the Speyer ‘Technik Museum’ complex, which houses a wonderful collection of all forms of transport. Entrance to the museum is included for all.
Day Thirteen – Wednesday 17th September
Travelling alongside the river we move to Rüdesheim am Rhine. 85 miles
Day Fourteen – Thursday 18th September
Today we will take the ‘Ring Tour’ which offers fantastic views of the gorgeous scenery around Rüdesheim and the Niederwald Forest. We begin with a 45-minute cruise to Assmannshausen. From here we take a chair lift up through steep vineyards and then walk along the peaceful forest paths to the Germania Monument, then finally a ten-minute ride on a cable car back to Rüdesheim town.
Day Fifteen – Friday 19th September
Free day to take it easy before this evening. You may also visit the town for some shopping or maybe go to the Asbach Distillery for a tour and taste of their Brandy. Our ‘Farewell’ dinner this evening is in one of the restaurants in the famous Drosselgasse area of Rüdesheim.
Day Sixteen – Saturday 20th September
The tour ends this morning, you can either head back to the UK or extend your stay on the continent.
PRICE
Motorhome with 2 people = £1349 per person
Motorhome with 1 person = £1889
DEPOSIT £300
INCLUDED IN PRICE
- 15 Campsite nights with electric hook-ups
- Entrance fees on excursions unless otherwise specified
- Tour information pack with suggested routes + GPS Co-ordinates
- Services of Tour Directors travelling in their own motorhome
Excursions, Events & Meals
- Welcome drinks with Tour Directors
- Group dinner with wine at Bernkastel-Kues
- Bernkastel-Kues wine festival parade
- Wine Tasting with light lunch at wine cellar
- Cochem guided walking tour
- Hop-on, Hop-off Koblenz ticket
- Limburg group dinner with drinks in traditional Inn
- Speyer Tecknik Museum entrance ticket
- Rüdesheim “Ring Tour”
- Farewell Dinner with wine
This tour starts in Germany, but if you would like to travel from the UK at the same time as the Tour Directors on the outward journey, please book the optional package so that everything can be arranged on your behalf including the flexi return cross channel ferry with club lounge both ways.
OPTIONAL PACKAGE
- Return Dover/Calais Ferry with a Flexible Ticket + Club Class Lounge
- 3 x additional Campsite nights with electric hook-up starting in Kent on Tuesday 2nd September followed by 1 night in Belgium and 1 night in Luxemburg
- Group dinner in Luxemburg
- Tour information pack with suggested routes + GPS Co-ordinates
- Services of Tour Directors travelling in their own motorhome
OPTIONAL PACKAGE PRICE
Motorhome with 2 people @ £379 per person
Motorhome with 1 person @ £615