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0115 9404 303Black Forest & Alsace School Music Tour
The Black Forest region of Germany, famous for its gateau, borders Switzerland and France. This truly beautiful destination with its rolling hills and stunning lakes look like a scene from the front of a postcard. Your group will have the opportuntiy to perform in some beautiful locations such as an open air concert beside Lake Titisee, the largest natural lake in the Black Forest.
On this tour you will also be able to visit and perform in the beautiful Alsace region of France. You will explore the exciting culture of Strasbourg, wander through the picturesque old town, take a relaxing boat trip and even perform in the prestigious Strasbourg Cathedral.
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£325 pp
5 days/4nights
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Includes:
- 4 nights Full Board accommodation
- Return executive coach travel (TV/Video/WC/Seatbelts)
- Return Ferry/Eurotunnel crossings
- Free staff place ratio 1:8
- Detailed information pack
- 3 concert arrangements including publicity and advertising
- A service of a bilingual music coordinator
- Itinerary planning service
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- VAT
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationStrasbourg by Boat
All on board for the most popoular tourist attraction in Strasbourg! Take a trip on the river around Strasbourg to discover this beautiful city from a different perspective. Departing from near the Cathedral, you'll pass through "petite France" and marvel at its architecture, the German quarter and the European quarter, and of course the European Parliament and the Council of Europe.
Strasbourg Cathedral
Strasbourg Cathedral de Notre-Dame is known as one of the most beautiful gothic cathedrals in Europe and most definitely awe-inspiring. The 142 m spire is a masterpiece of architectural elegance and intricacy and up until the 19th century, the cathedral was the highest building in the whole of the Christian world. The Cathedral also houses an 18 metre astronomical clock - one of the largest in the...
Areas Covered
Choirs only.
Rhine Falls
The Rhine Falls are the largest waterfalls in Europe and offer a spectacular showpiece to visitors. Located near the town of Schaffhausen in northern Switzerland and close to the German border, the falls are 150m (450ft) wide and 23m (75ft) high, with an average flow of some 700 m³/s of water. Taking a boat trip into the basin below the cataracts you can feel the great power of the rushing water.
Titisee-Neustadt bandstand
Titisee is situated in of the largest natural lake of the Black Forest. The resort attracts many visitors each day. The covered bandstand overlooking the lake is a great location to perform and an appreciative audience is guaranteed.
Areas Covered
Choirs and orchestras
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Travel to Dover. | Ferry/Tunnel crossing. | Arrive at the accommodation. Evening meal at the accommodation. |
| Day 2 | Travel to Strasbourg. Visit the old town called "Petite France". |
Afternoon to enjoy a boat trip. Late afternoon concert at the Pavillon Josephine. |
Evening meal at the accommodation. |
| Day 3 | Depart for Freiburg, the sunniest and warmest city in Germany. | Afternoon concert at the spa town of Bad Krozingen. | Evening meal at the accommodation. |
| Day 4 | Visit the Triberg Waterfalls. | Travel to Titisee. Afternoon concert at the bandstand overlooking the lake. | Farewell evening meal at the accommodation. |
| Day 5 | Travel to Calais. | Ferry/Tunnel crossing. | Arrive back at home. |
Hotel Bären
Situated close to the Harmersbach River in Oberharmersbach - the heart of the Black Forest - Hotel Bären is a traditional hotel which receives School groups on a regular basis. Students will be accommodated in twins or triples, with adults in twins or singles, all of which are en-suite. The hotel also has a dining area, garden and a terrace.
Hotel Rebstock
Hotel Rebstock is ideally located in the centre of Rust, just 200 metres from Europa Park. Amenities include a bar, a lounge and a games room. Students will be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms with adults in twins. All rooms are en-suite and come with satellite TV, phone, safe, shower/WC, hairdryer and mirror.
Meals will be taken in the hotel restaurant which offers a wide variety of food and drink
Meals will be taken in the hotel restaurant which offers a wide variety of food and drink
Hotel Sonnenmatte
This family-run guest house set in countryside just outside Titisee offers a wide range of amenities, including a games room, a heated swimming pool, garden chess and a large open area for games, sitting and relaxing. Students will be acommodated in 3-5 bedded rooms, with adults in twins. All rooms are en-suite.
Please note that this hotel has typical 'German beds' ie. twin beds pushed together and housed in a wooden frame, there are however two separate mattresses and two separate duvets etc.
Please note that this hotel has typical 'German beds' ie. twin beds pushed together and housed in a wooden frame, there are however two separate mattresses and two separate duvets etc.
