Romantic Rhine and Germany Tour
May 28 to Jun 7, 2012
11 nights
Hamburg and Rhine tour
Many poets, authors and songwriters have expressed the romanticism of the Rhine River with its majestic medieval castles and the fabled call of the Lorelei. Truly one of nature’s wonders, the Rhine boasts beautiful scenery, vineyards and some of the quaintest villages in Europe. From the cathedral spires of Cologne to the markets of Mainz, this Flying Wheels Travel group tour will help you discover all that Hamburg and the Rhineland have to offer.
Tour package
$5,024.45 per person (double occupancy)
$6,174.43 per person (single occupancy)
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What makes this tour special?
- Accessible tours to Hamburg, the Rhine and Mainz
- Airport to hotel roundtrip transfers
- Entrance fees go listed attractions
- Experienced care and tour escorts to assist throughout travel (based on group size)
- Transportation in an accessible van
- Deluxe accessible hotel accommodations with daily breakfast
- Personal care attendants and/or nurse (based on group size or arranged on an individual basis)
- Roommates for single travelers may be arranged
- Security and social opportunities of group travel experience
Tour itinerary
| Day | Activity |
| May 27 | Depart US |
| May 28 | Arrive in Hamburg and transfer to hotel |
| May 29 | Hamburg city and harbor tour |
| May 30 | Visit Minature Hamburg and Old Land |
| May 31 | Scenic drive to Munster |
| Jun 01 | Munster city tour |
| Jun 02 | Castle and garden tour |
| Jun 03 | Visit the Cologne Cathedral |
| Jun 04 | Rhine castles tour |
| Jun 05 | Mainz city tour and market |
| Jun 06 | Frankfurt city tour |
| Jun 07 | Transfer to airport for US departure |
Reservation deadline for this tour is Mar. 1, 2012
Space may be available after this deadline. All itineraries and prices are subject to change without notice and are based on estimated group size. A deposit of $1,000 per person is required to confirm your reservation. If traveling as a single occupant a $2,000 deposit is required. All major credit cards accepted for deposit. Final payment is due by Apr. 2, 2012.
*Rates include all of the listed group benefits. Rates are subject to availability and are the same for accessible or non-accessible rooms. The number of accessible rooms are limited and available on a first come basis. Book early to guarantee your room choice. All itineraries and prices are subject to change without notice and are based on group size. The rate does not include airfare. Based on exchange rate as of Nov. 02, 2011.
About the tour
May 28: Arrive in Hamburg and transfer to the hotel.
May 29: Hamburg city tour. A gateway to the world, Hamburg is a gem in the far north of Germany, the green city by the water is justly considered one of Germany's most attractive cities. Our tour highlights include a harbor tour and seafood dinner onboard an accessible ship.
May 30: Today we will visit Minature Hamburg, the world‘s largets minature model of a city and then on the Old Land region along the river Elbe. This area is famous for its cherry and apple orchards dotted with old time cottages.
May 31: After breakfast we depart Hamburg for a scenic drive to Munster.
Jun 01: City tour of Muenster. Idyllic medieval squares, hip and trendy urban life, green oases – there is a whole lot to discover in Munster. This is a cosmopolitan city with a history going back more than 1,200 years. Whether as a bishop's seat, a member of the Hanseatic League or a university city – Munster has always played an important role in the region and far beyond. One of the tour highlights will be a tour of the Peace Hall where the Treaty of Westphalia was signed.
Jun 02: Today we visit the region of Munsterland, famous for its lakes, water castles, gardens and villages.
Jun 03: We will depart Munster for our scenic drive to Mainz. Along the way, we will stop in Cologne to visit one of the world’s most famous Gothic cathedrals. A UNESCO world heritage site, this magnificent structure took seven centuries to build.
Jun 04: Tour along the Rhine. We will stop at picturesque villages, vineyards and castles.
Jun 05: Mainz, the state capital of Rhineland-Palatinate, is famous for its university, its Roman heritage and as a media centre, as well as its Romanesque cathedral, the Gutenberg printing press and the old market area. We will tour this lovely city and spend time at the market.
Jun 06: Frankfurt is the financial capital of Europe and has garnered the nickname “Mainhatten” for its combination of gleaming skyscrapers and medieval old Romer Platz that sits on the Main river. We will tour the old and new parts of this wonderful city and have time for shopping on the famed Zeil shopping street.
Customized travel
Flying Wheels Travel provides more than 40 years of experience and knowledge to make your dream vacation a reality. We provide customized fully-accessible tours for you and those traveling with you.
Please direct all inquires and reservations to Timothy Holtz at Flying Wheels Travel, e-mail at or call 612-381-1622.
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