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Sunday, July 5th:
“The worlds largest cold water geyser”

The carbon dioxide contained in the Geysir Andernach derives from a magma layer of the relatively young volcano area in the East Eifel. Cold water geysers similar to their better known hot water counterparts need a path to reach the surface and eject water. Like many cold water geysers the Geysir Andernach is a drilled well. The Geyser forms a water column up to 40 m high. To visit the geyser you have to take a ship on the Rhine River.

time schedule:

14.30 h departure per coach - tour through the Rhine Valley to Andernach
15.15 h arrival at Andernach, harbor
15.35 h departure with the ship, tour on the Rhine River to the geyser at the “Namedyer Werth”
17.00 h back in Andernach and departure per coach to Bonn

Price per person (min. 20 participants):   € 45,--

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Monday, July 6th:
Castle Augustusburg und Castle Falkenlust

Commissioned by the Elector and Archbishop of Cologne - Clemens August von Wittelsbach, three of the period's best architects collaborated on this elegant residence in Brühl. Johann C. Schlaun started with the contruction of the Brühl Castle Augustusburg in 1725 but three years later Francois Cuvilliés was appointed for a redesign into a more modern style. Today especially the garden of Brühl Castle, modeled on Versailles, is popular for those who want to relax in nature. In the hunting lodge of the castle Falkenlust Clemens August could pursue his favourite hobby falconry and entertain guests or occasionally receive lady visitors in the preciously equipped rooms.

time schedule:

14.00 h departure per coach to Brühl
14.45 h guided tour through the castle
16.30 h departure per coach to Bonn

Price per person (min. 20 participants):   € 37,--

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Monday, July 6th:
“Rurtalsperre (dam) and the middle-aged town of Monschau”

Rurtalsperre: With a 480 m long dam wall and 205 Mio. m2 capacity it is one of the largest artificial lakes in Germany, surrounded by a wonderful landscape in the heart of the Eifel woods.

Monschau: With its historical Old Town and unique location amidst the famous hedges and impressive scenery of the surrounding Venn region, Monschau is a health climate resort with plenty to offer. As a stroll through its winding alleys will soon reveal, the romantic half-timbered houses harbor a rich mosaic of art, culture and museums.

time schedule:

10.00 h transfer by coach to the Rurtalsperre
shipping tour on the lake
12.00 h transfer by coach to Monschau
13.00 h individual lunch in the restaurant “Schnabeleum”, part of the mustard mill
14.00 h guided tour through the mustard mill
15.00 h guided tour through the historical part of Monschau and the castle
17.00 h departure per coach to Bonn

Price per person (min. 20 participants):   € 54,--

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Tuesday July 7th:
Radio Telescope Effelsberg


The 100 m telescope in Effelsberg went into operation already in 1972. Yet, even today it is still one of the two largest fully steerable parabolic antennas in the world (Aperture 7.850 m2, total weight 3.200 t). It can be used to observe the radio emission from objects in the Sky in the wavelength range from 90cm down to 3.5mm.

time schedule:

14.00 h transfer by coach to the Effelsberg
14.45 h arrival and guided tour and lecture
16.30 h transfer back to the hotel

Price per person (min. 20 participants):   € 39,--

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Tuesday July 7th:
“Cathedral City Cologne”

Cologne, over 2000 years old, is addictive. Anyone who has ever lived in the attractive cathedral city never wants to leave again. It is this unique feeling, the result of a cheerful way of life, an atmospheric city experience and Mediterranean flair that captivates everyone who experiences it and brings on homesickness in forced absentees.

The Cologne Cathedral is one of the architectural masterpieces of mankind. Declared a World Cultural Heritage Site as a perfect example of Gothic construction, the Cologne Cathedral is the symbol of the Rhenish city. And with about six million visitors a year, Germany's largest Cathedral is also the country's most popular architectural monument.

time schedule:

09.00 h transfer per coach from Bonn
09.45 h arrival at Cologne - meeting the guide, guided tour through Cologne
11.45 h guided tour through the cathedral
12.30 h departure to Bonn

Price per person (min. 20 participants):   € 45,--

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Wednesday, July 8th:
“Rhine Valley and romantic castle sightseeing”

It is almost a must to visit Germany's most famous landscapes: the romantic Rhine Valley. Majestic castles, beautiful views and charming towns - impressions which inspired hundreds of poets and philosophers. Nowadays the Rhine Valley belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage.

time schedule:

09.00 h departure per coach in Bonn - tour through the Rhine Valley up to Koblenz, lunch in the restaurant of the “Castle Ehrenbreitstein”
14.00 h departure with the ship, ending in Braubach
15.05 h arrival at Braubach - walk to the Marksburg castle, guided tour through the castle
17.00 h departure back to Bonn per coach

Price per person (min. 20 participants):   € 78,--

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Wednesday, July 8th:
Nostalgic Volcano Express - Benedictine Abbey of Maria Laach - Nürburgring and Red-Wine-Valley Ahr

Take an exciting ride on the narrow-gauge railway “Volcano Express”, which surmounts a height difference of 400 m during its track of approx. 18 km with an average velocity of 20 km/h. Exactly the right speed to enjoy the lovely countryside. Visit the famous Benedictine Abbey of Maria Laach. It is situated on the banks of the Laacher See (lake Laach).The abbey was founded in the year of 1093 by the count palatine Heinrich II. (Henry II). The abbey church is one of the most perfect Roman pieces of architecture. After having experienced the famous racing track Nürburgring finally a visit in Germany's so called “Red-Wine-Paradise Ahrtal” with the oldest wine-growers' organisation of the world in Mayschoß and the middle aged town of Ahrweiler rounds off the tour.

time schedule:

09.30 h departure per coach from Bonn
10.30 h arrival at Oberzissen - tour with the “Volcano Express”
11.00 h arrival in Engeln station - per coach transfer to the Benedictine Abbey of Maria-Laach
11.20 h arrival at the abbey and free time to visit the dome, the lake, take an individual lunch etc.
13.30 h per coach tour through the Eifel to the famous racing track Nürburgring - if possible and free: with the coach on the historic “Nordschleife”, the so called “green hell”
15.00 h departure to the red wine valley Ah
15.30 h arrival at Mayschoß - guided tour through the worlds eldest wine growing association and its cellars
16.30 h per coach to the middle aged town of Ahrweiler - guided tour through the historical town
18.00 h transfer back to Bonn

Price per person (min. 20 participants):   € 59,--

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