The 2 Country Tour – France & Germany
4 Days / 3 Nights Per Person
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Minimum Deposit of 300 Required
France & Germany Cultural School Tour - Heidelberg River Boat Cruise, Europa Park, Maginot Line and much more..
Begin your 2 Country Tour – France & Germany by flying to Frankfurt before travelling to Heidelberg for a scenic river boat cruise, a city famous for its romantic charm, historic castle and Germany’s oldest university. Continue to Strasbourg for your hotel check-in and evening meal. The next day, enjoy a fascinating Guided Tour of the European Parliament, including the impressive Plenary Chamber. Later, travel to Freiberg to cross the BlackForestLine Suspension Bridge, one of Europe’s widest, before ascending over 4,000 ft on the Schauinslandbahn cable car. Return to Strasbourg for dinner and a visit to the spectacular Strasbourg Cathedral de Notre Dame, beautifully lit at night.
The excitement continues with a full day at Europa Park, Germany’s largest theme park, offering rides and entertainment for everyone. On your final day, step back into history with a visit to the Maginot Line, the French defensive fortifications built before World War II to deter invasion. This cultural tour combines history, politics and thrilling experiences, giving students a memorable insight into both France and Germany.
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Our Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Flight & Heidelberg river boat cruise
Meet your GTI Travel representative at agreed check-in area at Dublin Airport.
Board your flight to Frankfurt and then meet your coach to transfer to Heidelberg for a river boat cruise, en route to Strasbourg. The picturesque city in southwestern Germany is renowned for its romantic ambience, its historic castle and for being the home of Germany’s oldest university.
Evening meal and check into your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 2: Guided Tour of the European Parliament, BlackForestLine Suspension Bridge, Schauinslandbahn cable car & Strasbourg Cathedral de Notre Dame
Breakfast at your hotel then enjoy a fascinating Guided Tour of the European Parliament including the Plenary Chamber.
Transfer to Freiberg to walk across the BlackForestLine Suspension Bridge, one of the widest spanning suspension bridge in Europe. Afterwards take a ride on the Schauinslandbahn cable car which will take you over 4000 ft high.
Transfer back to Strasbourg for evening meal before paying a visit to Strasbourg’s Cathedral de Notre Dame to witness the lights at night.
Day 3: Europa Park
Breakfast at your hotel before transferring to Europa Park where you’ll spend a day having fun at the largest Theme Park in Germany.
Evening meal and check into your hotel for overnight stay.
Day 4: Maginot Line & Flight home
Breakfast & check out of your hotel then visit the Maginot Line – the French defensive fortification built along the border with Germany and Italy before World War II to deter German invasion.
Transfer to airport for your flight home.
Optional Extras
For information on optional extras, including additional excursions and evening activities, please contact info@gtitravel.ie
- Tailor-made itineraries to suit all budgets
- Fully inclusive packages include:
- Flights
- Pre-inspected & approved accommodation
- Coach & friendly, knowledgeable drivers
- Insurance
- Meals
- Professional guides
- Excursions
- Single rooms free of charge for all group leaders
- Free places & early booking bonuses
- Meeting with Group Leader
- Assistance at Dublin Airport
- 24-hour emergency service
- Peace of mind … GTI is fully licensed and bonded in accordance with the Commission of Aviation Regulation (T.A. 0533)
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