O P T I O N A L S H O R E E X C U R S I O N S O N Y O U R J O U R N E Y
DINE IN RÜDESHEIM AM RHEIN
During this evening excursion, board a mini train
to the 15th- centur y Drosselgasse and take in
the medieval atmosphere. At the Rüdesheimer
Schloss, enjoy the flavours of the Rheingau region
during a festive dinner with traditional music and
local Schnapps.
BRÜHL UNESCO PAL ACES
With your guide, drive to Schlosspark at the edge
of the Naturpark Kot tenforst-Ville nature reser ve.
Here, tour the Augustusburg Castle, admiring
its beautifully landscaped grounds, rococo
architec ture, grand staircase and ex travagantly
decorated rooms and chambers.
MEDIEVAL VILL AGE OF COLMAR
Stroll the charming medieval lanes and squares of
Colmar and explore its 'Lit tle Venice' quar ter. On
a guided tour, discover the village's 13th- centur y
Gothic churches, original Old Town, Alsatian
homes and beautiful Renaissance architec ture.
Later, visit Musée d'Unterlinden.
ALSATIAN WINE TASTING
Explore the treasures of Alsace, from its
Renaissance beaut y and distinc t culture to its
crisp, clean white wines. Enjoy a drive into the
Alsatian wine countr y and stop for a winer y
and cellar tour and tasting. If the season permits,
take a walk through the vineyards.
KINDERDIJK WINDMILLS & DUTCH
CHEESE MAKING
See the pic turesque Dutch countr yside and visit
a traditional cheese farm — there will be plent y
of delicious cheese to sample. You will also visit
Kinderdijk 's 19 historic windmills, a UNESCO
World Heritage site.
COLOGNE'S BEER CULTURE &
DINNER
Stroll the Old Town's cobblestone streets to
three Kölsch brewhouses. Brauhaus ser vers,
called köbes, will deliver Kölsch straight from
the barrel to your table. Later, enjoy dinner at
the popular Brauhaus zur Malzmühle.
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