Overview:  Nestled in the Mosel Valley behind a few rocky hills is the charming town of Cochem. This quaint town has something for everyone. Discover the fairy tale Castle Reichsburg. Perched on a hill 100 meters above the Mosel River, this castles history dates back to 1000 AD. and the local legend claims it to be the "Sleeping Beauty" castle.

After a guided tour you will take part in an authentic medieval feast. The Lord of the Manor will welcome you with a goblet of Moselle wine and make you familiar with medieval customs and table manners.  Servants and maids in period costumes serve you lavishly and pass you water to wash yours hands so that you can eat with your fingers. Bread and lard make the rounds while a hot and spicy soup is steaming in the cookery pot. Huge turkey drum sticks are served for the main course. Jesters in medieval outfits provide entertainment and authentic music. Old "torture instruments" are displayed, and the evening climaxes with the traditional knighting ceremony.  The feast comes to an end with cheese, grapes, nuts and biscuits and the servants bring you water to wash your hands after "good fare and excellent wine".

Even though you may have travelled all over the world and eaten in the most basic or most exclusive restaurants, this kind of feasting will be an experience you'll never forget. It is simply an adventure that must be experienced. Go on a journey back to the Middle Ages when the Lord of the Manor declared to his servants and maids: “Let the banquet begin.”

Itinerary: After arriving in Cochem, we will walk up to the castle and go in for an informative tour by an English speaking guide, followed by a medieval style dinner in the Knights Dining Room. Dinner consists of rye bread with schwein schmalz (spiced pork fat, a local spread), beef soup, a turkey leg, flat bread, cheese, nuts and grapes. Wine will be served in a wine mug which you take home as souvenir from this exciting evening. Beer and non-alcoholic beverages of any nature will also be available. During the meal you are be entertained with stories about medieval table manners and eating habits and songs by traveling minstrels. The highlight of the evening will be the Knight Games, with lots of fun everyone.