The Enchanting Black Forest

The Enchanting Black Forest

The Black Forest is an area of stunning natural beauty of wooded hills, rolling meadows and charming towns and villages. Lasting memories will be created by the traditiona architecture of the timbered buildings, as well as the unique, world-famous products of the region, cuckoo clocks and delicious Black Forest gateaux.

7 days from £459

Excursions & Visits
• Boppard - riverside town
• Triberg and Freiburg - medieval towns
• Baden Baden - historic spa-town

For a little extra why not try..
• Rhine Cruise – leisurely sightseeing
• Titisee and Schluchsee - picturesque lakes
• Calaw - charming squares and alleys

Your holiday itinerary
Day 1 Local departure by coach, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.
Day 2 Boppard and Rhine Cruise - Head south through Germany for an included visit to Boppard, the pearl of the Rhine. Here, you may join an optional cruise, before we continue by coach to our hotel in the Black Forest for a four-night stay. (B,D)
Day 3 Titisee and Schluchsee - Today, we offer an optional full-day excursion around the southern Black Forest. Enjoy time in the picturesque resort of Titisee, famed for the lake of the same name and its crystal clear waters. Stroll around the souvenier shops, enjoy a slice of the fine Black Forest gateaux at one of the lakeside cafes or cruise on the lake and admire the surrounding scenery. We also visit the larger and equally beautiful, yet lesser-know lake of Schluchsee. A haven for holidaymakers, Schluchsee offers pleasant woodland strolls and a bustling resort centre. (B,D)
Day 4 Triberg and Freiburg - Join our included scenic drive through the beautiful Black Forest countryside to Triberg, which houses the largest cuckoo clock in the world. Browse the souvenir shops or visit the Black Forest Museum. We then journey on to Freiburg, a medieval city overlooked by castle ruins and where you will find the famous 'Red Bear', reputedly the oldest pub in Germany! (B,D)
Day 5 Calw - Enjoy a leisurely final day in resort, or join our optional excursion to the beautiful town of Calw. We follow a scenic route towards the medieval town of Altensteig and then follow the Nagold River to Calw. A treasure trove of architectural delights, Calw offers charming squares, alleyways and narrow streets, all surrounded by breathtaking Black Forest scenery. (B,D)
Day 6 Baden Baden - We leave the Black Forest and head to the historic spa-town of Baden Baden for an included visit. This beautiful city boasts a relaxed atmosphere and a sea of greenery in its parks and gardens. Continue to Belgium for our overnight stay. (B)
Day 7 To Calais then return home. (B)
Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Your hotels
You’ll stay for four nights at the 4-star Hotel Am Park in Freudenstadt. The hotel offers a restaurant, bar and terrace plus indoor swimming pool, sauna and steam room. All rooms have TV. and telephone. Overnight stays in Belgium will be in city-style hotels.

What's included?
• 6 nights’ accommodation with 6 continental breakfasts & 4 evening meals
• Excursions and visits as detailed above
• Travel by executive coach

Upgrade to Silver Service luxury coach
• Extra legroom for your added comfort
• Rear lounge to relax and chat
• Free personal headphones with a choice of music and DVD's
• Porterage at your hotesl