Half-day Programs
4-hours of sightseeing in the tour "In the Footsteps of Emperor Constantine" take the visitor to Trier Cathedral, the Bishop’s (Cathedral) Museum, the Roman Archaeological Museum (Landesmuseum), the Imperial Throne Room, and the Roman Imperial Baths.
The tour "The Romans as Master Builders and Craftsmen" explains Roman building technology and ancient crafts.
"UNESCO World Cultural Heritage – Large Roman Monuments and Churches" – the structures placed on the UNESCO List of World Cultural Heritage in 1986 will be presented in all their special aspects. Duration: about 4 hours
Prices 2010:
Half-day fee (4 hours): € 140.00 (German), € 150.00 (other languages)Each additional hour: € 35.00
All admission prices on request. All programs can be booked through Tourist-Information Trier. General travel and booking terms and conditions of the Tourist-Information Stadt und Land e.V. apply. Tour guide fees are subject to change.
"The Luxurious Life of a Roman Patrician" – the tour leads through the Amphitheater, built in the 2nd century AD. This place of entertainment was erected for gladiator and animal fights and seated about 20,000 spectators. The tour will also view the large, still accessible cellar located under the arena floor. Afterwards, the tour dives into “Roman Bathing” with the example of the Forum Baths. The history of Viehmarkt Square begins in a period before this former livestock market existed. A Roman residential section from the 1st century AD was followed by a large Roman structure where the inhabitants of the Imperial residence August Treverorum could enjoy the amenities of Roman bathing culture in the 3rd and 4th centuries.
Duration: 3 hours, guide fee: € 105.00 (German), € 115.00 (other languages)
Admission price: € 1.60 per person in groups (Forum Baths), € 1.60 per person in groups (Amphitheater)
Team Scavenger Hunt through Germany’s Oldest City – explore Trier just a bit differently: team spirit and communication are what’s called for! Following a small sparkling wine reception, task allocation, and instructions, you’re sent on your way, equipped with route map, questionnaire, good general knowledge, and team spirit. Color guidebooks or literature will be of no help; common sense and talent for observation are required. At the end, that team wins that has harmonized best with one another. The grand finale: every participant receives a genuine Roman coin. (Duration: about 3 hours, in English, French, or German)
Price includes sparkling wine reception, supervision, and original Roman coin. € 35.00 per person (minimum of 25 persons, otherwise on request)
Torchlight Walk on the Wine Culture Trail – Among the unforgettable experiences representing our city is the evening walk with torches on the Wine Culture Trail followed by a wine tasting at a vintner’s. View Trier in a sea of twinkling lights below and enjoy an expertly commented wine tasting from the vintner following the walk.
Price: Torch walk and wine tasting (6 wines): € 14.50 per person (minimum 25 persons)
Sparkling wine reception in the medieval Franco's Tower – greet your guests in a former defensive residential tower from the 11th century! We have planned a sparkling wine reception exclusively for you that leaves nothing to be desired. Hand-riddled, prize-winning vintner Riesling sparkling wine from the wine-growing area Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, accompanied by canapées, pretzels, naturally pure juices in a historical ambience - you could not experience this event in any other city!
Price and availability on request
Information and Booking:
Official Trier Convention Bureau, Mr. Christian Millen,
Tel.: +49 651 9780824, Fax: +49 651 9780877, e-mail: kongresse@trier-info.de
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