Valkenburg, Amsterdam & the Rhine & Moselle Valleys
Valkenburg, Amsterdam & the Rhine & Moselle Valleys
Valkenburg, Amsterdam & the Rhine & Moselle Valleys
7 Days Starting in valkenb and ending in Valkenburg, Netherlands
Visiting: Valkenburg, Amsterdam, The Three Country Point NL / B / D, Aachen
Tour operator:
Tour code:
hvb
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
From our base in Valkenburg, we enjoy a relaxing coach holiday with visits to Amsterdam, the Rhine Valley and Monschau, with their old-world charms. Walk the cobbled streets of Valkenburg, and take a canal-side stroll in Amsterdam, where you can appreciate the capital city’s amazing architecture. See the spectacular spot where the borders of Germany, Holland and Belgium meet at Drielandenpunt and enjoy time in the German town of Aachen. Why not also join us on a trip to charming town of Monschau, tucked into the Eifel mountain range landscape, or opt for a full-day excursion to the Rhine Valley, as we visit the lovely towns of Boppard and Alken and pass fairy tale castles and picturesque villages. With so much to experience on this fully escorted tour, you’ll return with magical memories from Holland.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Valkenburg
Location: Valkenburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Walram or 3-star Buschhausen Hotel
Local departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Valkenburg for a six-night stay.
Day 2 : Valkenburg
Location: Valkenburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Walram or 3-star Buschhausen Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Day at leisure to relax and explore Valkenburg’s quaint cobbled streets and pretty buildings. Situated at the crossroads of three countries, Valkenburg has long been a favourite destination on account of its exuberance and extremely varied appeal. Valkenburg, or the 'Marlstone Town' as it is known locally, is famous for its castle and the elaborate system of Roman caves and tunnels that run beneath the town. Explore the quaint cobbled streets and beautiful buildings of this enchanting fortified town, or alternatively, relax with a glass of the local white beer.
Day 3 : Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Walram or 3-star Buschhausen Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we travel to Holland’s cosmopolitan capital city of Amsterdam on our included excursion. Amsterdam is a city with something for everyone, from romantic canal cruises, fantastic gastronomic experiences, art, diamonds, shopping, culture, history and much, much more. Enjoy a relaxed optional cruise along myriad canals for which Amsterdam is famous. Listen to an interesting and informative commentary as we sail past many of the famous sights of the capital and we also have the added bonus of seeing parts of the city which are not accessible by coach.
Day 4 : Free Time Or Rhine & Moselle Valleys
Location: Valkenburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Walram or 3-star Buschhausen Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Our optional excursion takes us to the majestic Rhine Valley. Famous for its picture-postcard villages, fairy tale castles and vineyards, there is no wonder that the area is considered by many to offer the most picturesque scenery in Germany. We visit the quaint Rhineland town of Boppard, which was once a Roman fort. Enjoy time at leisure in this pretty town to explore or amble along the promenade. During the day, an optional River Rhine lunch cruise will be available. We cruise through the Rhine gorge, famous for its ancient castles, picturesque villages and vine-clad slopes, and enjoy lunch on board ship.
Day 5 : Drielandenpunt & Aachen
Location: The Three Country Point NL / B / D, Aachen
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Walram or 3-star Buschhausen Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we travel to the Drielandenpunt (Three Country Point), near to the town of Vaals and where the borders of Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands all meet. There will be a short amount of time here to take photos before we continue into Germany to the nearby city of Aachen. Aachen is famous for its magnificent cathedral and the Elisenbrunnen fountain, which is also the symbol of the town. There will be free time here for you to explore before returning to the hotel in time for your evening meal.
Day 6 : Monschau Or Free Time In Valkenburg
Location: Valkenburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Walram or 3-star Buschhausen Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a relaxing day in the town of Valkenburg or join our morning optional visit to the charming little town of Monschau, tucked into the hilly landscape of the Eifel mountain range. Wander around the cobbled streets lined with centuries-old half-timbered houses, cafés, restaurants and souvenir shops, before returning to Valkenburg after lunch.
Day 7 : 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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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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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
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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 six nights at the 3-star Hotel Walram in the centre of Valkenburg or the 3-star Buschhausen Hotel in Aachen, Germany.
Check out our Q&As
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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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 I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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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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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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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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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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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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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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Low Deposit
Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.