Valkenburg, Aachen & Cologne* Christmas Markets
Valkenburg, Aachen & Cologne* Christmas Markets
Valkenburg, Aachen & Cologne* Christmas Markets
4 Days Starting and ending in Netherlands
Visiting: Valkenburg, Aachen
Tour operator:
Tour code:
hva
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Start off your fantastic festive holiday with a visit to the stunning Aachen Christmas market. Possibly one of the most picturesque in the whole of Germany, you will really get to enjoy the romantic feel of this quaint town. Then, head deep down underground as we head over into Holland and to Valkenburg Christmas markets. If you’re looking for something unique, then the most impressive of Dutch markets in the Municipal caves will be right up your street! And, why not end on a big crescendo? On our 5-day Christmas break, we’ll head to mighty Cologne to enjoy the numerous Christmas markets dotted about this incredible city.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Holland
Location: Valkenburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Walram
Meals Included: No Meals
Local departure by coach, then to your hotel in Holland for a three-night stay.
Day 2 : Aachen
Location: Aachen
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Walram
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we cross the border into Germany and travel to Aachen to visit the Christmas Market. Every year in the weeks prior to Christmas, the squares and alleys around Aachen’s town hall and cathedral are transformed into a festive Christmas Market. The range of goods offered is overwhelming, from grand objects to the modest trinket and from the most impressive gifts to everyday utensils. Enjoy free time visiting the many stalls whilst sipping a warming cup of mulled wine and sampling the delicious potato fritters. Be sure to try ‘Spekulatius’ or traditional Christmas spice cookies.
In order to enhance your tour, you may wish to join an optional half day visit to the lovely German town of Monschau, the ‘Gem of the Eifel Region’. Centered on the banks of a small river and overlooked from opposite hillsides by the ruins of a stone watchtower and an old palace, Monschau is a classically pretty town. Linked by a series of bridges, the town’s restaurants and shops lead up to the town centre where a charming church proudly stands.
Day 3 : Valkenburg
Location: Valkenburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Walram
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Spend today in the charming town of Valkenburg. Experience the festive excitement of the Christmas market in the Town Cave (Gemeentegrot); the oldest and largest underground Christmas market in Europe. The ancient galleries are filled with Christmas music and decorated with lights and traditional stalls selling all kinds of festive gifts creating a truly magical atmosphere.
Day 4 : Return Home
Location: Valkenburg
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for three or four nights at the 3-star Hotel Walram, located in the centre of Valkenburg.
Due to demand, we may use other hotels of a similar standard, such as the 3-star Hotel Schaepkens in Valkenburg, the Select Hotel Apple Park in Maastricht or the 3-star Hotel Riche in Valkenburg on the Geul.
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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