Thanksgiving at Cochem Castle

Our day begins with a direct travel to the beautiful Mosel Valley through some of the country’s most picturesque landscapes and most productive wine regions.  As we descend into the River valley, we stop right above the Reichsburg Castle, where there is this perfect spot for the first and particularly unobstructed glimpse and the only place to get a photograph from a bird's eye view with the castle revealing all its glory.  Upon arrival in Cochem, a walking tour of the town is offered by your tour guide, providing a chance to enjoy history at its most beautiful as we stroll by half-timbered buildings, along cobblestone streets and historical wells in this picturesque town.

After our group exploration of the sites and history of the town, enjoy some free time to shop and wander this beautiful place independently.  Perhaps join our tour guide in visiting the oldest mustard mill, established in 1810, and be sure to stop at one of the countless wine places for a tasting (not included), before we come back together and continue our adventure as a group, to our main event.

We venture onto the castle perched high above the town. Burg Reichsburg is over 1000 years old and proclaimed by local lore to be the original "Sleeping Beauty" castle. After a castle tour with a local guide (included), we will dig into a festive medieval-style Thanksgiving dinner (included) in the Knight’s Dining Hall. This tasty regional meal features rye bread with schmaltz spread, beef soup, a turkey leg, flatbread, cheese, nuts, and grapes. Wine will be served in a souvenir wine mug (beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase). We will be entertained throughout the meal with bawdy stories about medieval table manners and enjoy live entertainment before the Knight’s Games begin after dinner.