Three Countries Christmas Markets
Three Countries Christmas Markets
Three Countries Christmas Markets
5 Days Starting and ending in Belgium
Visiting: Liège, Valkenburg, Aachen
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Tour code:
w5mtc
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
8-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Explore Christmas Markets in Belgium, Holland and Germany on this spectacular, festive short break. We will visit the Christmas Village of Liege, exploring the range of traditional goods on sale, Aachen’s historic Old Town and the impressive gifts at the Christmas market and Valkenburg, where you can wander the markets of the famous underground caves. With all of this to see and more, this tour is sure to make your Christmas the best one yet.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Start Liege
Location: Liège
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The 3-star Ibis Styles Liege Guillemins
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service and continue to Liege for four nights.
Day 2 : Liege
Location: Liège
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The 3-star Ibis Styles Liege Guillemins
Meals Included: Breakfast
We spend the day exploring Liege and later, browse the charming Christmas Markets. Belgium’s largest Christmas Market, the Liege Christmas Village, displays the influences of its neighbours, with traditional Germanic goods and fayre, in the very heart of the city. Immerse yourself in the magical and fairy-tale atmosphere of this special time of year. Located around Place Saint-Lambert, the streets of Liege are lined with markets stalls and Walloon and French artisans are ready to show you their delightful products.
Day 3 : Valkenburg
Location: Valkenburg
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The 3-star Ibis Styles Liege Guillemins
Meals Included: Breakfast
We head into the Netherlands today, to the charming town of Valkenburg. Experience the festive excitement of the Christmas market in the Town Cave (Gemeentegrot) - the oldest 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. You may also wish to visit the Christmas market in the Velvet Cave (Fluweelengrot - entrance extra approximately €8.50 per person). This Christmas market leads you on a circular route through an underground pathway lined with stalls, all tucked into niches in the rock
Day 4 : Aachen
Location: Aachen
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The 3-star Ibis Styles Liege Guillemins
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a leisurely morning in Liege and time for a spot of lunch, join our included excursion into Germany and to Aachen. Aachen’s historic Old Town is perfect for visitors to stroll around. Here you can discover the charm of the narrow lanes and historic squares and be inspired by almost 2000 years of history. Every year in the weeks prior to Christmas the squares and alleys around Aachen’s town hall are transformed into a festive paradise of brilliant illumination and colourful splendour. The range of goods offered is overwhelming: from grand precious objects down to the modest trinket; from the most impressive gifts down to everyday utensils…it is no wonder that the Aachen Christmas Market has long since become a must for all the town's inhabitants and visitors alike!
Day 5 : Return Home
Location: Liège
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we 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 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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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
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Porterage at Hotels
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Ibis Styles Liege Guillemins in the centre of Liege.
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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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 6 years or above
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way
Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings 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.