Monschau & the Eifel Hills

Your hotel is the comfortable 3-star Hotel Seemöwe in Einruhr. You will be assured of a warm welcome from the English-speaking owner, Gunther, who will do all he can to ensure you have an enjoyable stay. Hotel facilities include a pleasant restaurant/bar, lift and a delightful terrace overlooking the lake where you can enjoy a drink. All bedrooms are comfortably furnished and feature private facilities and TV.

Day 1: UK/Einruhr

Local departure and an afternoon crossing to Calais. Selected dates will be on Eurotunnel. Evening arrival in Einruhr for a four night stay.

Days 2 - 4: Einruhr

Free to relax and join our included and optional excursion programme.

Meals: Breakfast / dinner

Included excursion: Monschau

An excursion to explore this charming little town. The cobbled streets are lined with colourful houses, shops, cafés and taverns. You may like to visit the castle, Monschauer Brewery Museum, the Glass Works, the Red House Museum or the Mustard Mill.

Optional Excursion: Eifel & Ahr

On this full day excursion we combine two scenic regions, the forested Eifel Hills and the pretty Ahr Valley. Our first stop is the walled town of Bad Münstereifel, we then drive to the vineyards and wine growing villages of the Ahr Valley, calling in at the delightful red wine town of Ahrweiler.

Optional excursion: Aachen & the Three Countries

Parts of Charlemagne’s original palace survive in Aachen’s Town Hall and the Cathedral, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The town centre has plenty of shops and cafés. Close to Aachen is Vaals, the point at which Belgium, Holland and Germany meet.

Day 5: Einruhr/UK

Depart after breakfast for a late afternoon crossing to the UK and continue to your original departure point in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast