Description:
Your private vehicle and guide will take you on a journey to the Hanseatic city of Rostock and along the Baltic coast, taking in history, landscape and bustling promenades. Explore the historic old town of Rostock with its beautiful market square, gothic city wall and the busy boulevard, also stopping at the university (est. 1419) and the Holy Cross monastery. Be stunned by the astronomical clock in the church of St. Marien - an over 500 year old technical masterpiece. Around noon try a hearty German snack in a local restaurant or beergarden before setting out for the coast.
Your first stop in the afternoon is the medieval Gothic abbey of Doberan with its rare preserved interior. Step back in time and marvel at the architectural, scientific and artist mastership of the monks. The town of Bad Doberan itself was a popular summer residence for the family of the Duke of Mecklenburg. The central square is lined with the historic villas and parlors. Right through it all, the Molli train steams its way towards the coast. Embark on a scenic and nostalgic train ride to Kuehlungsborn, the lively beach resort with its long promenade and many shops, cafés and hotels. Enjoy a stroll along the old villas in the typical “spa style” from the 19th and early 20th century or lean back or enjoy a piece of cake and a good coffee with a view to the sea or the promenade. After this leisurely stop, the tour returns to the port via the scenic coastal landscape.
09.00 am meet at pier with bus and guide, narrated drive to Rostock
09.30 am panoramic tour of Rostock by bus and on foot
11.00 am visit St. Marien church Rostock with astronomical clock and/or some time at leisure
11.45 am transfer to lunch venue and lunch snack incl. 1 drink Restaurant/ beergarden, for ex. sausages with sauerkraut and 1 beer/ soft drink. Veggie option available.
01.00 pm transfer to Bad Doberan and inside visit to medieval Doberan abbey
02.30 pm approx. ride on Molli Steam train to Kuehlungsborn
03.15 pm panoramic drive through Kuehlungsborn
03.45 pm time at leisure in Kuehlungsborn
05.00 pm return transfer to Warnemuende
05.45 pm arrive back at ship
Duration: approx. 9 hours Included: transport in a van or bus according to group size English speaking tour guide Entrance to St. Marien church Rostock and abbey Doberan ride on the Molli steam train Lunch snack incl. 1 drink Excluded: further drinks, meals, gratuities, other entrance fees Private custom bookings - Vehicle and tour guide at service (no other inclusions) Service: 1. transport in vehicle with AC and driver according to group size 2. English-speaking tour guide 3. Destinations: Warnemuende, Rostock, Wismar, Schwerin, Doberan, Luebeck (limited availability) 4. Spanish-speaking guide available upon request for some destinations 5. Port access fees included in price 6. Admission fees, drinks, meals and gratuities not included
