Monschau - Cologne

Route: Brussels - Monschau - Cologne - Brussels
Duration: 11 h
After a drive to the German border, we will make the first stop at Monschau,  a small historic town in the German Eifel mountain region, which has remained virtually untouched over the past several centuries. Considered to be the most beautiful town in this region, Monschau makes you feel like you have stepped back in time, with its small winding cobble-stoned streets and its half-timbered buildings alongside the meandering Rur River, also you will see the  Burg Monschau (or castle) overlooking the town, originated in the 13th century and over 300 buildings that are listed as monuments.During your free time in the cozy alleys, you can taste and buy the local Aachner Printen. Next, it's time to head to the vibrant city of Cologne. Cologne is a city with long and interesting history. It was founded by the Romans. First mentions about Cologne date back to 50 B.C. In the Middle Ages the population of this oldest city in Germany was already about 40000 people. In Cologne people searched university education, free trade and well-educated citizen to talk to; all these factors helped the city to enter the list of the richest and most powerful European cities of that time. We will start the walk in the heart of the old city and will see some of the highlights of the tour include the cathedral, the City Hall, the Roman walls, the banks of the Rhine and the world famous Eau de cologne 4711. Then there will be free time in the shopping streets of the old town and don't forget to try the famous 'Kolsch' beer before you leave. After we will return to Brussels.
Price: per person