The small town of Monschau sits in the beautiful nature park of High Fens, surrounded by impressive mountains and verdant valleys. As the cultural centre of the Eifel mountain region, this is a hugely popular tourist location, and for good reason. You’ll be utterly enchanted by the romantic half-timbered houses that sit within the ancient walls of this charming medieval town, and there’s nothing more magical than the Old Town at Christmas time, with glittering lights, stalls selling wonderful wares, and the delicious aromas of tasty food and comforting drinks. If excellent Gothic architecture and spectacular scenery are what your group is after, then look no further than Monschau.
Experience atmospheric Germany on this magical trip
based on two sharing in a twin/double room, with a minimum of 35 passengers travelling in a specific month
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
A truly memorable part of this trip is driving through the scenic Eifel National Park, where you can take in the unspoilt and remote countryside that makes this one of the most beautiful areas in Western Germany. The romantic and historic spa town of Bad Münstereifel contains historic houses within its 13th century walls, and is one of the few towns in this region to have medieval ramparts still intact.
Teeming with an impressive range of historic buildings that are interspersed with quaint streets, Cologne makes for an excellent day out. Touring the city, you’ll see the exquisite cathedral, which is renowned as a monument of Gothic architecture and has been a World Heritage Site since 1996. Explore an interesting array of museums in the city, covering everything from art and Roman history, to sports and chocolate. There’s a fabulous range of shops, and plenty of places to enjoy some excellent food and drink.
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Bavaria evokes images of fairytale castles and breathtaking Alpine scenery, traditional villages and centuries-old crafts: the perfect place to discover opulent palaces, cosy mountain villages, stylish ski towns and verdant, forested landscapes.
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France
Rouen, capital of Upper Normandy, is a once-prosperous market town with a rich architectural heritage and a wonderfully restored medieval centre. The quaint and colourful town of Honfleur was a favourite of Claude Monet and the Impressionists, and is known for its enchanting harbour.
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France
Normandy holds a deeply rural charm within the green folds of its pastoral land. The region’s history of strife and battle is belied by idyllic orchards, pretty coastline, quaint villages of half-timbered cottages and hearty cuisine.
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Belgium
Tradition holds strong in Leuven, a Flemish town known for its characterful historic core. The town of Dinant, close to the French border, sits along the River Meuse under an intriguing clifftop citadel.
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France
With opulent châteaux and elegant abbeys, magnificent cathedrals and world-class art museums, medieval towns and pretty harbours, a strong artistic heritage and war memorials, the northern regions of France boast something for everyone.
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