Trier situated among the vineyards of the Moselle Valley close to the Luxembourg border, is probably the oldest city in Germany and once the Roman Empire’s northern capital.  Its heritage of buildings spanning two millennia makes it irresistible for visitors.  The city’s most famous son was Karl Marx, the house where he was born in 1818 is now a fascinating museum of his life and work. We shall be including a boat trip on the River Moselle whilst we are here.

YOUR HOTEL  Mercure Hotel Trier Located opposite the ancient Porta Nigra Roman Gate, this modern 4* hotel retains a unique position in the town.  Each of the bedrooms enjoys modern facilities including air conditioning, telephone, satellite television, hairdryer and coffee making facilities.  The pleasant first floor restaurant enjoys spectacular views over the Porta Nigra Gate and the pedestrian area.  The ground floor bar and terrace offer the perfect place for an after dinner relaxing drink.

THURSDAY  Depart Kettlewell’s Yard early morning for our journey to Dover and the short sea crossing to Calais and to our overnight hotel for dinner at the Holiday Inn Express in Arras, France. The hotel is five minutes from the City Centre, hopefully arrive in time to explore to places such as Les Boves, a series of secret tunnels built during the middle ages.  All bedrooms are en-suite with hairdryer, air conditioned, tea making facilities, TV and Fitness centre.

FRIDAY Our journey continues into Germany and onto Trier for our five night stay arriving in good time to relax and unwind before dinner.

SATURDAY  Day at leisure for you to explore this lovely place, opportunity to take a cruise on the river.

SUNDAY Today we take a scenic drive along the banks of the Moselle River to Bernkastel-Kues with its pretty, colourful Renaissance houses lining the market square with its fountain, while the odd shaped Spitzgielbelhaus nearby comes straight out of a picture book.

MONDAY  We depart after breakfast and visit the unique city of Luxembourg, itself a World heritage site, with 17^th century ramparts, the Ducal Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral, with plenty of opportunity for shopping.  Later we continue to visit the beautiful town of Echternach located in ‘Little Switzerland’ area of the country, with its fascinating Abbey museum and pretty market square.

TUESDAY  A visit to another riverside town, this time Cochem in its picturesque setting, with its romantically rebuilt castle, time to shop, perhaps do some wine tasting or even take a trip on the river, this town is one of the most visited and popular towns along the river.

WEDNESDAY  Regretfully we must leave this lovely area and travel into Belgium to the Holiday Inn Hasselt which is situated 200 metres from the city centre, a shoppers paradise.  This lovely hotel has air conditioning, mini bar, tea making facilities, en-suite with hairdryer. Sit on the terrace and while away the time watching the colourful barges drift along the canal.

THURSDAY  We leave Hasselt for Calais and home.

PRICE PER PERSON                                                £585

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT                                             £134

PRICE INCLUDES:  Depart Kettlewell’s Yard, free car parking.  Executive air conditioned coach with toilet, hot and cold drinks facilities. Seven nights Half Board.  All Excursions.  Accompanied throughout.  All Coach seats non-smoking.