The Rhine in Flames are annual events in which the various towns and villages along the Rhine compete to put on the best firework display. We have been taking British motorhomes to these events for many years, but this year we have decided to extend the tour to make it more relaxing and also to cover different regions. The tour will stay on campsites in 4 different countries, giving participants the opportunity to experience each country’s unique camping culture.
The relaxed, easy driving, make this an ideal tour for those people who have not taken their motorhomes abroad before.
Price List
Included in the Price
· 60-day return ticket on Dover – Calais ferry
· Entry to Club Class lounge
· 2 nights at Bruges campsite with 220 volt hook-up
· Drinks reception
· 2 nights at Valkenburg Campsite with 220 volt hook-up
· 4 nights at Rüdesheim campsite with 220 volt hook-ups
· Dinner in Drosselgasse restaurant
· Evening firework & music cruise on River Rhine
· Dinner on cruise boat
· English language tour around musical instrument museum
· 3 nights at Bernkastel-Kues campsite with 220 volt hook-ups
· Wine tasting
· 2 nights at rural French campsite with 220 volt hook-ups
· 1 night on hard standing at Franglais drinks outlet
· Buffet at Franglais
· Free wine tasting at Franglais
· Private shopping experience
· Route suggestion
· Relevant road map
· Services of experienced GB Privilege Tour Director
Campsite Information
All campsites used are the best available and include electric hook-ups. You will need to use your motorhome's own facilities for the night at Franglais.
Itinerary
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Monday 13th September 2010: We will drive to Dover and catch an afternoon ferry to Calais with access to the Club Class lounge with free Champagne and coffee. A drive of about 70 miles will bring us to our first campsite near Bruges, where we can all relax and get to know each other at an informal drinks reception. |
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Tuesday 14th September 2010: A free day to relax and maybe explore the beautiful city of Bruges. The city is about one mile from the site and if you don’t want to walk, you can catch a bus from near the campsite. |
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Wednesday 15th September 2010: A gentle drive of about 140 miles will bring us to a site in the centre of the lovely Dutch town of Valkenburg. This evening you can either cook for yourself, stroll into town for a meal in one of many good restaurants or eat in the campsite’s own restaurant. |
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Thursday 16th September 2010: A chance to explore this lovely old town – including its coal mines! |
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Friday 17th September 2010: Another leisurely drive of about 150 miles, including several miles along the River Rhine, will bring us to our German campsite in the fascinating town of Rüdesheim am Rhein. The site is alongside the river and it is easy to stroll along the riverbank for about 5 minutes and emerge in the town centre. This evening we will do just that and visit the world-famous Drosselgasse, which is a narrow street full of restaurants – all competing with different types of live music. We will have a typical local dinner in one of the better restaurants before strolling back to our motorhomes for a good night’s sleep. |
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Saturday 18th September 2010: A free day to relax after yesterday’s drive. This evening we have the highlight of the tour. A bus will take us to Assmanshausen where we board our river steamer at about 6 pm for an evening cruise on the river Rhine accompanied by a light dinner. During the evening we will be entertained by a fabulous firework display with a musical accompaniment. At about midnight we will return to Assmanshausen and the bus will take us back to our motorhomes for a good night’s sleep. |
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Sunday 19th September 2010: A completely free day to relax after yesterday’s late night. There are many fascinating places to visit in the town and the campsite owners will be glad to suggest some walks and places to of interest. |
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Monday 20th September 2010: This morning we have arranged for a tour around a wonderful museum of musical instruments in the town. Our knowledgeable guide will even demonstrate many of the old instruments. You can spend the rest of the day in Rüdesheim if you wish, visiting some of the museums and also the Asbach Brandy visitors centre. |
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Tuesday 21st September 2010: Today we drive to the wine town of Bernkastel-Kues, which is only about 100 miles from Rüdesheim am Rhein. |
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Wednesday 22nd September 2010: We have arranged a wine tasting today, which will give you the opportunity to improve your knowledge as well as having a great time! |
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Thursday 23rd September 2010: Time to continue your studies in the various wineries, or just relax at the campsite. |
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Friday 24th September 2010: We drive into France today for a short stay at a rural campsite near the Belgian border, with its own indoor swimming pool and restaurant. |
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Saturday 25th September 2010: A completely free day to relax or explore the local area. |
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Sunday 26th September 2010: Today’s drive to Calais is about 200 miles. Our final destination is the Franglais drinks outlet on the outskirts of Calais, where we will park up for the night. Franglais closes to the public at 19.00 and at 19.30 we will stroll into the wine & drinks store for a meal-sized buffet with a tutored, free wine tasting. Beer will also be available to drink at French prices. During the evening you can stroll around the shop and buy whatever you want from the huge selection at low, French prices. All major credit cards are accepted. Your purchases can be stored overnight for collection in the morning. No facilities are available, so you will need to use your own toilet and shower etc. |
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Monday 27th September 2010: After breakfast the tour director will take the group to a hypermarket where you can buy all the other French products which are so popular; either because of their price or their quality e.g. fruit and vegetables, cheeses, pâtés, jams, toiletries, washing powder, foil, etc. There will also be time for you to investigate the latest fashions before taking a leisurely French lunch and then catching an afternoon ferry back to Dover. |
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