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0115 9404 303Rhine & Moselle School Music Tour
The Rhine, a complete paradise for music lovers, is home to major concert events, including a jazz festival in the summer and Bonn’s Beethovenfest. The region has been named a Unesco World Heritage site and is famous for its cathedrals and monasteries. The charming Philharmonic hall of Cologne boasts two exceptional in-house orchestras, ensuring that a morning spent here will be an experience to remember.
The equally picturesque Moselle Valley is known for its wine towns such as Cochem and Trier and provides stunning outdoor performance opportunities in town squares and local wine festivals.
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£315 pp
5 days/4 nights
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Includes:
- 4 nights half board accommodation
- Return executive coach travel (TV/Video/WC/Seatbelts)
- Return Ferry/Eurotunnel crossings
- Free staff place ratio 1:8
- Detailed information pack
- Service of a bilingual music coordinator
- 3 concert arrangements including publicity and advertising
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Itinerary planning service
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- VAT
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationKöln-Düsseldorfer (KD) Boat Trip
Köln-Düsseldorfer Line’s river cruises offer a unique perspective on two of Germany’s most scenic river valleys. Most towns and villages along the Rhine and Moselle have a regular service, and it’s possible to hop on and hop off from Köln all the way down to Mainz.Please note that KD run a limited river cruise timetable during the Winter months - please ask for further details.
Phantasialand
Phantasialand is one of Europe’s top entertainment parks. Situated in Brühl near Cologne in the heart of the Rhineland it is the number one German theme park for visitors from the UK.Seven themed areas with worldwide unique attractions and internationally multi-award-winning shows promise to be great fun. Still one of the top attractions is “Deep in Africa”, a themed area, where thrill seekers wil...
Koblenz
The focus of the riverside city of Koblenz is the Deutsches Eck, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle, where a huge equestrian statue of Kaiser Wilhelm I now stands as a monument to German unity – a unique monument in a country where nationalism is almost taboo.
Marksburg
Towering above the riverside village of Braubach, the Marksburg is the only castle in the Rhine valley never to have been taken by force. This also means it’s one of the most complete mediaeval fortresses in Germany, and one of the most rewarding to visit.
Loreley Visitor Centre
The deepest and narrowest point along the Rhine’s course, the famously beautiful cliff at Loreley is the focal point of the whole middle Rhine. The visitor centre explains the Loreley’s importance in German folklore as well as the geology and ecology of the Rhine valley.
Boppard
The town of Boppard has all the ingredients for an unforgettable trip Germany: hills and valleys, quiet lanes and lively squares, and a wealth of nature and culture. In the Valley of the Loreley as well as on the heights of the nearby Hunsrück Hills, Boppard has a lot to offer in many respects both to residents and guests.
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Early departure from school. | Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing. | Arrive at the accommodation. After your evening meal, time to rehearse. |
| Day 2 | Rhine River cruise up to Koblenz. | Afternoon concert in Bad Ems at the Kurpark. | Arrive back at the accommodation. After dinner possibility to go bowling or swimming. |
| Day 3 | Depart for Braubach for a guided tour of the Marksburg castle. | Afternoon concert at Bad Neuenahr. | Arrive back at the accommodation. Quiz night. |
| Day 4 | Depart for Cologne . Time to visit the cathedral. the old town and the chocolate factory. | Depart for Bonn. Time to visit the Beethoven's house and afternoon concert. | Arrive back at the accommodation. Farewell dinner. |
| Day 5 | Depart for Calais after breakfast. | Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing. | Arrive back at school. |
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Our dedicated itinerary planners will work with you to create your personal itinerary, request a quote above to find out more.Hotel L'Europe
Hotel L'Europe is located on the bank of the Rhine and offers 84 comfortable rooms. Students will be accommodated in multi bedded rooms and staff in twins, all of which are en suite. (Some rooms have balconies but these can be locked and keys given to the Group Leader.) Meals will be taken in the hotel restaurant, there is also a terrace area. Use of a room for a disco or evening activities can be arranged in advance.
This hotel does require a damage/behaviour deposit of €10 cash per student on arrival. This will be refunded on departure provided no problems have occurred. Please note towels are not provided.
This hotel does require a damage/behaviour deposit of €10 cash per student on arrival. This will be refunded on departure provided no problems have occurred. Please note towels are not provided.
Hotel Erholung
Due to its lovely surroundings in the tranquil Loreley town and its personal and friendly atmosphere, Hotel Erholung is a favourite choice for school groups many of whom request it each year.
Pupils will be accommodated in twin or triple rooms all with en-suite facilities. The management always pay particular attention to accommodating teaching staff near to the pupils. The hotel is situated on a quiet road on the outskirts of St Goarshausen and is a ten minute walk from the Rhine. Language activities can take place in the hotel dining area. There is also a bar and a pretty sun terrace. Please note this particular hotel requires a damage deposit of €10 per person, to be paid in cash on arrival.
Pupils will be accommodated in twin or triple rooms all with en-suite facilities. The management always pay particular attention to accommodating teaching staff near to the pupils. The hotel is situated on a quiet road on the outskirts of St Goarshausen and is a ten minute walk from the Rhine. Language activities can take place in the hotel dining area. There is also a bar and a pretty sun terrace. Please note this particular hotel requires a damage deposit of €10 per person, to be paid in cash on arrival.
