Inspire your ensemble with a tour of this German paradise for music lovers!
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 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 at local wine festivals.
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Rudesheim Market Square
Concerts take place in the market square surrounded by cafes and shops. During their summer wine festival performances are tremendously...
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Wine Festivals
There are many wine festivals in the Rhine and Moselle where music groups can take part in the celebrations offering music entertainmen...
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Bad Ems Bandstand & Marble Hall
Bad Ems is located on the banks of the River Lahn and has a stunning riverside bandstand where groups can perform. Another lovely perfo...
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Konzerthalle im Kurpark Bad Neuenahr
Bad Neuenahr is a traditional spa town and a fantastic place to perform, whetherat an indoororoutdoor venue(depending on the time of ye...
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Cologne Cathedral
The largest Gothic Church in Northern Europe, Cologne’s cathedral can be seen throughout the city thanks to its tall twin spires....Sample Itinerary
5 days/4 nights
From £309pp
Tour price 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
- Arrangement of 3 concerts including publicity and advertising
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Itinerary planning service
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- VAT
| 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 | Visit the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and Deutsches Eck around the city of Koblenz | Head to Bad Ems for a concert in the lovely Marble Hall |
Arrive back at the accommodation for evening meal |
| Day 3 | Travel to Cologne to explore the city and lunchtime recital at Cologne Cathedral | Return via Bonn and a visit to Beethoven's House |
Evening meal at hotel Quiz night |
| Day 4 | Take a Rhine Cruise south towards Rudesheim | Concert as part of a Wine Festival (subject to time of year) |
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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