School tours to Germany

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One of the most picturesque and popular regions in Germany, the Rhine and Moselle valleys are renowned for their castles, romantic legends, festivals and wines. Small, pedestrianised riverside towns such as Boppard and Cochem are …the Rhine and Moselle valleysare renowned for their castles, romantic legends, festivals and winesexcellent for language activities such as town trails, or for a delicious Eiscafé or ‘Kaffee und Kuchen’ experience. These small, friendly towns have attractive waterfronts, beamed houses, colourful marketplaces and narrow streets. Chairlifts to stunning vantage points are popular, as are boat trips on both the Rhine and Moselle rivers affording good views of Rhineland vineyards and castles perched high above the water. Cologne, capital of the Rhineland, is famous for its magnificent gothic cathedral and is a thriving media and commercial centre. During December it hosts some of the largest traditional Christmas markets in Germany – a wonderful time to try out newly acquired language skills! Koblenz is dominated by the imposing Ehrenbreitstein Fortress which overlooks the Deutsches Eck with its impressive Kaiser Wilhelm memorial, marking the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. The town was largely destroyed in 1944, and subsequently rebuilt, although some magnificent 15th century buildings remain in the old town.

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