Towards the end of the year there is a trip to visit and experience first-hand the European Parliament. Over the course of a week (Monday to Thursday) the trip will also include the chance to explore Strasbourg and the surrounding area.
Monday 15th December - Thursday 18th December 2014
Provisional Itinerary: times subject to change
Monday
Eurostar require a minimum of 30 mins check in prior to departure. Our anticipated departure will be from Ashford at 9.55, arrives Paris Gare du Nord 12.47. 10 min walk between stations. TGV leaves Gare du l’Est 13.55. arrives Strasbourg 16.18. Coach transfer to 3* Hotel Le Forum, Strasbourg. Dinner either in Strasbourg or the hotel (not included in price). Coach transfer to Strasbourg for Christmas Markets. Return on foot or by bus (9 mins from centre).
Tuesday
Breakfast in the hotel, transfer to European Parliament. Lunch in private dining room with MEPs, Briefings, meeting with MEPs, visitors’ gallery to view Parliament in session. Afternoon - free in Strasbourg, coach return to hotel or optional coach tour of Strasbourg followed by 11/2 hr guided walking tour of Cathedral & Old Town. Another option is the one hour ten minute boat tour on the river Ill.
Wednesday
Breakfast in the hotel followed by an optional 1/2 day trip to Haut-Koenigsburg, a beautifully restored 15thC castle (picture), and the picturesque Alsace town of Obernai. Afternoon free for sightseeing/shopping. Dinner with Richard Ashworth MEP in a typical Alsacian restaurant (included), coach shuttle to/from restaurant.
Thursday
Breakfast in the hotel, meeting with Richard Ashworth MEP and other UK MEPs in the hotel. Lunch in the hotel included. Coach to Gare de Strasbourg. TGV leaves Strasbourg at 15.46, Arrives Paris Gare du l’Est at 18.05. Eurostar departs Gare du Nord 20.13, arrives Ashford 21.06
Includes:
Provisional Cost: £300 if sharing a 3* twin/double room, £400 single occupancy of a double room. Price includes:
* train travel, all coach shuttles,
* three nights bed & breakfast, lunch on the Thursday
* two excursions as listed,
* Lunch at the Parliament with speakers, dinner with Richard Ashworth MEP
£75 deposit per head- cheques made payable to WCCA.
to Wealden Conservatives, The Granary, Bates Green Farm, Arlington,
East Sussex BN26 6SH. Balance due 30/9/2014.
(Tel 01323 489289 to pay by credit/debit card).
Participants must have their own travel/medical insurance.