Medeival Towns of Black Forest, Alsace & Swizter.
A wonderful Autumnal Hoilday to Germany's Black Forest, The Alsace & Switzerland visiting many of the regions Medeival Towns and Cities
Book NowThe Rhine River connects the spectacular landscapes, picturesque medieval towns and lush wine valleys of Germany’s Black Forest, France’s Alsace and Switzerland’s city of Basel. This amazing new holiday showcases the medieval town of Freiburg, the stunning town of Colmar known as ‘little Venice’ in the Alsace and city of Triberg. We also soak up the scenery on a scenic lake cruise and enjoy a day in the Swiss city of Basel followed by a cream tea in an English Rose Garden!
What’s Included
· 7 Nights, Dinner, bed & breakfast (Overnight in Belgian on outward journey, 5 Nights Zum Ochsen Hotel Schallstadt & overnight ferry to Hull on return journey)
· HOME PICK UPS
· Excursion with walking tour in Medieval Freiburg
· Excursion to Medieval ‘Little Venice’ in Alsace – Colmar with a journey on the town Pettit Train
· Sail and visit to Lake Titisee
· Visit Medieval Triberg
· Excursion to Basel in Switzerland
· Cream Tea in the English Rose Garden at Landhaus Ettenbuhl
· Afternoon wine & cheese tasting at the hotel
** Please Note Many Hotels in Europe are legally obliged to charge a Tourist Tax, in some instances this can be included in your holiday cost whilst in other instances this must be paid to the hotel in cash during your stay - For this Holiday you will be required to pay your overnight hotel in Belgium, a Tourist tax -you should therefore expect a charge of Approx 5 Euro per person in addition to our advertised cost, which must be paid to the hotel during your stay ** (please note this is based on 2026 rates, we are still awaiting confirmation of the 2027 rates)
Day One
It's an early morning start today as we head down to Dover to catch the ferry to Dunkirk, we then continue to overnight hotel in Belgium
EMDay Two
Fro Belgium we head into Germany arriving at our hotel in the Black Forest in time to settle in before dinner
B, EMDay Three
Today our knowledgeable guide will meet us and take us for a fascinating 90-minute guided walking tour of the medieval city of Freiburg. With free time for the rest of the day, we can continue to explore the city from the medieval cobblestone market square and beautiful Romanesque Münster topped with an elegant spire, plus brightly painted half-timbered houses, historic breweries and the walled medieval old town. We then return to our hotel this afternoon for a mouthwatering wine and cheese tasting experience.
B, EMDay Four
Today, we travel to the medieval city of Colmar, a picture-perfect rural town famous for its colourful half-timbered merchant houses, canals and spectacular floral displays, and known as the region’s capital of delicious Alsation wines. We have a full day here which includes a guided tour with our own individual headsets aboard the Little White Train. Afterwards, stroll through the town’s protected area to see its incredible heritage, from the Middle Ages to the 18th century.
NB: This day will require a certain amount of walking as coaches cannot enter the old town of Colmar.
Day Five
This morning, we travel to Titisee situated on the north shore of the beautiful Lake Titisee for a 25 minute circular cruise. After soaking up the stunning lakeland scenery by water, we have free time in the pretty lakeside town of Titisee for lunch and to pick up a few souvenirs before departing c1330 for the medieval city of Triberg. We have free time in the city, famous for its traditional wood carvings and cuckoo clock. Discover the pretty Triberg Waterfalls before we return to our hotel.
B, EMDay Six
This morning we head to the lovely city of Basel overlooking the River Rhine. Some of the must-see places of interest include the Old Town with its historic 15th century buildings, Middle Bridge, the Romantic and Gothic styled Basler Münster. In the afternoon we visit the unique English Rose Garden of Landhaus Ettenbühl together with a cream tea.
B, EMDay Seven
After breakfastthis morning it's Auf Wiedersehen to Germany as we travel to Rotterdam for our evening sailing back to Hull. Lower Bed Cabins are included along with dinner & breakfast on board and you can use all of the Ships facilities as you sail the night away.
B, EMDay Eight
Arriving into Hull this morning we enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking and making our way beck to the north West arriving around lunchtime
BB=Breakfast, EM=Evening Meal
Hotel-Restaurant zum Ochsen Schallstadt Schallstadt, Black Forest * * *
In the heart of Germany’s beautiful southern Black Forest area surrounded by wine-growing vineyards and historic towns is the 3-star Hotel-Restaurant zum Ochsen. Offering a warm and friendly welcome, enjoy comfortable rooms and delicious local cuisine. It’s the perfect base to explore this beautiful area rich in history.
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