Description
Nestling within the Eifel national park in Germany, Monschau with its historic old town makes an ideal location for a Christmas break.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Hotel for 4 nights with breakfast and dinner, a Traditional Christmas Day lunch with a visit from Santa and a farewell gala dinner.
• Tea/coffee served after dinner
• Candlelit walk to Midnight Mass
• Entertainment on 1 night and 1 night in the skittle alley
• Two included excursions to the Eifel Mountains and Aachen
Itinerary
DAY 1 Departure: We depart this morning and travel to Dover for our ferry to Calais.We travel through France and Belgium and on to Monschau arriving early evening for dinner followed by a game of skittles in the hotels skittle alley.
DAYS 2-4 At leisure in Monschau with two included excursions. Christmas Eve - Aachen: After a leisurely breakfast this morning, we visit the historic town of Aachen with an opportunity to visit the magnificent cathedral and historic centre of the city. Your afternoon is free to explore the lovely town of Monschau before returning to the hotel for your evening meal and a candlelit walk to Midnight Mass.
Christmas Day - Santa: After breakfast relax, take a walk or enjoy the hotel’s facilities before sitting down to a traditional turkey lunch and a visit from Santa Claus.
Boxing Day – Eifel Mountains: After breakfast today wehead out into the green countryside of the Eifel mountains region. Enjoy ample photographic opportunities before returning to the hotel for our farewell gala dinner and evening entertainment.
LAST DAY Travel home: Today we say farewell and depart for Calais, arriving home during the evening.
Venue Information
Carat Hotel, Monschau
This attractive 4 star hotel is situated in a quiet location by a pretty stream and only 300m from the centre of Monschau with its winding, cobbled streets and old buildings. The restaurant is a perfect setting in which to enjoy the excellent food. The hotel also has a lift. The 100 en suite bedrooms have facilities including satellite TV and hairdryer. The hotel’s own skittle alley and games area are an ideal place to spend the evening, or enjoy a drink in the bistro style bar. Guests have free use of the hotels indoor swimming pool and sauna.Welcome drink & porterage are included.