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Over 105 Years Experience
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Rated Excellent on Trustpilot
Over 105 Years Experience
Committed to Sustainable Tourism
5 Days
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From Only £649.00
Immerse yourself in the charm of Valkenburg, a Dutch town nestled in rolling hills and adorned with castle ruins, classical cobbled streets, and underground Roman caves.
This holiday operates under our Optimum Experience brand.
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After our morning departure, we travel to mainland Europe and our hotel in Valkenburg, The Netherlands.<br />
Our first excursion is to the medieval city of Maastricht, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in the country. Set on the banks of the River Meuse, why not visit the charming old city centre, home to a wealth of stylish shops and eateries, or explore the network of underground passageways beneath the city? Here, you’ll enjoy a boat trip along the river that provides a great alternative way to discover the historic buildings and streets. This afternoon, we return to Valkenburg. A trip to the fascinating Valkenburg Castle, which offers stunning hilltop panoramas and ancient ruins, comes highly recommended.
After breakfast, enjoy a free morning to explore charming Valkenburg, home to a network of cobbled streets and underground Roman caves, which can be toured by underground train! An afternoon excursion will take us over the German border to visit the ancient spa city of Aachen, most famous for its traditional markets and magnificent cathedral, built over a century ago as the royal chapel of Emperor Charlemagne and one of the most famous monuments across the continent.
This morning, we travel through the scenic Eifel Mountains to the picture-postcard town of Monschau; characterised by its narrow streets and half-timbered buildings and overlooked by a medieval castle and linked by a series of bridges, the town's restaurants and shops lead to the town centre. After some free time to explore, we head to the unique Three Countries Point or 'Drielandenpunt’; known as the ‘Crossroads of Europe’, the borders of Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands meet here.
We travel home via a ferry across the English Channel.
Located on a quiet square on the banks of the River Geul and only a two-minute walk from the town's centre, this comfortable family-run hotel offers splendid views over the famous castle ruins of Valkenburg. It is also close to the picturesque little waterfall of the River Geul.
Hotel Facilities
Bar
Restaurant
Lift
WiFi
Swimming pool
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Alfreton | Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT |
| Arnold | High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE |
| Beeston | Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA |
| Bulwell | Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE |
| Chesterfield | Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH |
| Derby | Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY |
| Heanor | Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG |
| Ilkeston | Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF |
| Leicester | St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG |
| Leicester Fosse Park | Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL |
| Long Eaton | The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ |
| Loughborough | Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE |
| Lutterworth | George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG |
| Mansfield | Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA |
| Nottingham | Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE |
| Ripley | Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ |
| Rotherham | Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB |
| Sheffield | Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG |
| Toton | Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA |
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