ALL ABOARD FOR GERMANY.......AND POLAND  2021

We have always loved the romance of the railways and there's plenty
to relish when enjoying these German railway adventures.
Plus, the opportunity to explore unexpected Poland.

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The Harz Railway (HSB Dirk Bahnsen)
Black Forest Railway (Baden Wurttemberg Marketing)
Lossnitz Steam Railway (steamroutesaxony.com)
BLACK FOREST RAIL AND SAIL
6 Nights/7 Days - April to October 2021 - from £532
The popular Black Forest region of Germany has much to offer with steam trains, lakes cruises, pine clad hills, traditional museums and charming towns and villages. Staying at the 4* Schwarzwald Hotel in Gengenbach, surrounded by rolling hills, close to the River Kinzig and it's old town with half timbered houses, cafes and traditional market square. 
 
Tour includes: 4 nights half board in Gengenbach with buffet breakfast and three course, choice dinners with tea and coffee. Lake Titisee boat cruise. Two train journeys on the Pig Trail and Black Forest Railways. Guided visit to the Black Forest Museum. Local wine tasting. Coach parking. Half board overnights each way. Return Channel crossings.
HARZ MOUNTAINS, PISTONS AND STEAM
6 Nights/7 Days - April to October 2021 - from £465
Featuring a ride on the Harz Narrow Gauge Railway, the magical Harz Mountains is a region of folklore and exceptional medieval towns with impressive, preserved half timbered buildings. We suggest visits to Quedlinburg, Wernigerode and Goslar. Wander the narrow streets and town squares at leisure. Why not take the chance to savour the local Bratwurst! The 4* Maritim Berghotel at Braunlage is your base for your break, located at the foot of Mount Wurmberg and surrounded by Spruce forests with wonderful views across the town. 

Tour Includes: 4 nights half board in Braunlage with hot buffet breakfast, buffet dinner or three course dinner with choice from night two. Coach parking. Steam train trip from Alexisbad to Gernrode. Half board overnights each way. Return Channel crossings. 
BERLIN AND DRESDEN....CASTLES, BOATS AND STEAM
7 Nights/8 Days - April to October 2021 - from £543
Vibrant Berlin and classic Dresden. This tour combines a plethora of experiences from Berlin's Bradenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie to a fairytale Castle and steam railway journey.  Plus Dresden, a city that has been lovingly restored and is one of the cultural and architectural highlights of Germany. Also featuring a cruise on the River Elbe. Staying at the 4* Maritim proArte, Berlin and 4* Maritim Hotel, Dresden, both centrally located in prime positions to explore these fascinating cities.

Tour includes: 2 nights half board in Berlin with hot buffet breakfast and three course buffet or dinner menu. Coach parking nearby. Moritzburg Castle visit and Lossnitz Steam train ride. 3 nights half board in Dresden with hot buffet breakfast and three course dinner menu with choice from night two. Coach parking nearby. River Elbe cruise. Half board overnights each way. Return short Channel crossings.
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MOSEL AND THE FORESTS OF THE EIFEL
4 Nights/5 Days - 4 October 2021 - £405
Staying at the Mercure Trier, 4 nights half board with buffet breakfast and three course dinner. Tour and tasting at Bitburg Brewery and Mosel vineyard tour and tasting. Return short Channel Crossing.
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Dramatic Berlin (DZT)
Moritzburg Castle
Dresden (GNTB)
NEW FOR 2021 - GDANSK AND THE BALTIC COASTLINE
10 Nights/11 Days - April to October 2021 - From £775
Gdansk Zuraw (theculturetrip.com)
Malbork Castle (viator.com)
The Baltic Coast of Poland boasts glorious beaches, traditional fishing villages and a long and vibrant history. Gdansk, where you are based staying at the 4* Sadova Hotel,  is more recently known as the birthplace of the Solidarity Movement. You'll experience the major sights and cities of this Hanseatic region including Malbork Castle, one of Poland's greatest historic attractions.

Tour includes: 2 nights half board in Wroclaw with buffet breakfast and three course dinner with choice from night two. 4 nights half board in Gdansk with buffet breakfast and three course dinner with choice from night two. Coach parking. Morning guided tour of central Gdansk. Full guided tour one day. Admission and guided tour of Malbork Castle. 2 nights half board outward and return. Return short Channel crossings.
Further destinations to discover in Poland with Norman Allen Group Travel

Zakopane, the Tatra Mountains and Krakow
Poland Explored....Krakow and Warsaw
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Prices are based on a minimum of only 25 paying passengers with a free single room for the driver. Full details of each offer will be advised in our written quotation. 
Overnight stops, alternative durations or additional inclusions can be arranged - please ask for details.
FLORIADE 
April to October 2022
OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY 
May to September 2022
Artist Impression of Floriade 2022
Oberammergau Passion Play 2010 (Brigitte Mayer)
Floriade is the Netherlands' once in a decade horticultural event. Staged in Almere, close to Amsterdam and themed around 'The Green City of the Future', this huge expo site is already under construction. Visitors can expect a festival to stimulate all the senses.
The Passion Play is a testimony of religious faith and outstanding tradition. The singing, acting and staging are magnificent. Tours usually combine the Passion Play and a second centre destination. Early planning is essential.
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Kind regards,
The Continental Team