Holiday 2008 

TRAVEL

by luxury coach via ferry from Dover to Calais and then through France Belgium and Holland to Germany

HOTEL

Rheinischer Hof, Mulheimerstrasse - a family run hotel a short walk from the centre of Duisburg (trams and taxis nearby) -comfortable rooms with ensuite facilities; staying on a bed and continental style breakfast basis - single rooms available

Details of the last exchange visit in 2008

ITINERARY

Sat 3/5

leave Portsmouth 6.30am arr Duisburg 6pm

Sun 4/5

spend the day hosted by our German friends (evening) Welcome Party at the Dietrich Bonhoffer Haus

Mon 5/5

A trip to Insel Hombroich, a beautiful island where Art and Nature combine to make stunning displays

Tues 6/5

(morning) Reception at the Rathaus (afternoon) free (evening) visit to Old Dusseldorf

Wed 7/5

A brewery visit, and river trip

Thurs 8/5

Schloss Anholt, and nearby Nature Park

Fri 1/6

Free Day- shop, sightsee, as you please; (evening) - farewell party at a restaurant on the Six Lakes

Sat 2/6

leave Duisburg 9am for return journey to Portsmouth

If you wish to travel with us but stay with friends you will be very welcome

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SPEAK GERMAN TO ENJOY THIS HOLIDAY

COST

£380 per person. This includes the coach fare, hotel and ALL THE TRIPS. The trips are optional and if you prefer, you can 'do your own thing' but the cost of the trips cannot be refunded as they are booked and paid for in advance. If you just wish to travel with us and stay with friends the cost will be £170. (If you wish solely to travel to Duisburg with us but take no part in the exchange activities at all, then you are still welcome to travel with us for the same £170)