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Valkenburg, Monschau & the Eifel Mountains

Valkenburg, Monschau & the Eifel Mountains

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.

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New for 2025 - 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. Experience the best of both worlds as we also venture into Germany, exploring the breathtaking Eifel Mountains and visiting the culturally vibrant cities of Aachen and Monschau.

 

 

INCLUDES

Return coach travel

4 nights half board

Excursions to Maastricht, Aachen & Monschau

Photo opportunity at the Drielandenpunt (Three Countries Point)

Free time in Valkenburg

 

PLEASE NOTE DEPARTURE DATE CHANGE TO THAT FEATURED IN 2025 BROCHURE

Day 1

After our morning departure, we travel to mainland Europe and our hotel in Valkenburg, The Netherlands.

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Day 2

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 and vaults found beneath the city? This afternoon, we return to Valkenburg. A trip to the fascinating Valkenburg Castle, which offers stunning hilltop panoramas and ancient ruins, comes highly recommended.

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Day 3

After breakfast, enjoy a free morning to explore charming Valkenburg, also home to a network of cobbled streets and underground Roman caves! 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.

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Day 4

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, 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.

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Day 5

We travel home via a ferry across the English Channel.

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B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Hotel Walram 3*, Valkenburg, The Netherlands

 

 

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

 

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Alfreton Bus Station, Hall Street,
Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold High Street Bus Stop,
Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston 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
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 Bus Stop, Walkden Street
Mansfield, NG18 1QN
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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