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BAD NAUHEIM AND FRIEDBERG

Join us for a fabulous extra-long weekend break to Bad Nauheim where Elvis lived whilst stationed in the US Army at the nearby Ray Barracks in Friedberg. Each August this beautiful spa town goes crazy for Elvis (which sounds perfect for us!) with an Elvis Festival honouring the life and legacy of the King. It’s a fabulous place to spend the Anniversary period and the town itself has many places which are virtually unchanged since Elvis’ time there – making for some great photo opportunities! So come and join us as we explore Elvis’ Germany. You’ll love it!

Day 1 – Thursday 13th August 2015

Morning departure from London’s Victoria Coach Station for the journey by coach and the Dover-Calais ferry to Bad Nauheim arriving in the late evening. There will be non-stop Elvis movies and music on the coach and various refreshment stops.

Or a morning flight from London to Frankfurt arriving in the early afternoon where you’ll board a coach to transfer to Bad Nauheim and your hotel.

Day 2 – Friday 14th August 2015

Breakfast will be served daily in your hotel. Join your Elvis Travel Service tour managers for a morning guided walking tour of Bad Nauheim. As with all Elvis Travel Service tours we have meticulously researched the Elvis history of this beautiful spa town so that we’ll show you more Elvis sites than you’ll see on any other tour, the hotel and house where he lived, where he shopped, ate, relaxed and the places where some of the most iconic photo’s of Elvis during this time were taken as well as the lovely monument that the town erected to him on Elvis Presley Platz.

The afternoon and evening are at leisure to relax, explore further or enjoy the events taking place as part of the Elvis Festival which is organised by the local tourist office and Fan Club. There will be a whole array of activities and events (a schedule will be sent to you once they are finalised) which typically include a parade of classic cars, fan get-togethers, concerts, memorabilia dealers and much more. As well as that the whole town welcomes Elvis fans with many of the shops and bars adopting an Elvis theme.

Day 3 – Saturday 15th August 2015

Morning visit to Friedberg. En-route we’ll stop in the village of Steinfurth (famous throughout Germany for its roses) where Elvis and his platoon erected a war memorial. Once we arrive in Friedberg, we’ll see the site of Ray Barracks the US Army Base where Elvis was stationed. There’ll also be time to explore this delightful small town, and see the Elvis memorial plaque in the centre, visiting shops that Elvis would’ve used, or to take a tour of the historic castle. Keep an eye out also for the genuine red British telephone box in the town too! Afternoon and evening at leisure.

Day 4 – Sunday 16th August 2015

A morning visit to Johannisberg hilltop. As we drive up the twisting road to the summit you’ll see the surrounding woods where Elvis took part in military maneuvers. Once we’ll reach the top you’ll see spectacular views over Bad Nauheim and the surrounding countryside. On a clear day it’s even possible to make out Ray Barracks in the distance! There’ll be time to enjoy a coffee in the café, used by Elvis where on one occasion he was asked to sign a tablecloth for a fan, but before he could hand it over the owner of the café snatched away and promptly washed it! Do remember to try the Apple Strudel, one of the café’s specialities – and a particular favourite of Elvis’. Remainder of the day to relax in the comfort of the hotel, enjoy the activities of the Elvis Festival or further exploration of Bad Nauheim.

This evening we’ll hold a get together for the group as a last night celebration of our time here.

Day 5 – Monday 17th August 2015

Time to say ‘Auf Wiedersehen’ to Bad Nauheim. Morning departures to Frankfurt for flights arriving back into the UK in the early afternoon and for the coach departure to connect with the early evening ferry arriving back into London in the early evening.

Included in the price:

· Return Flights from London to Frankfurt or Return coach travel from London including cross Channel ferry

· Transfers and coach travel as per the itinerary

· 4 nights hotel accommodation

· Breakfast each day in Bad Nauheim

· Guided walking tour of Bad Nauheim

· Visit to Friedberg

· Visit to Johannisberg Hilltop

· Hotel taxes

· Driver gratuities

· The services of an experienced Elvis Travel Service Tour Manager

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