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HOLIDAYS IN HOLLAND & GERMANY extra LEGROOM

Valkenburg, Aachen and Monschau 5 Days from £319

Relax in the lovely town of Valkenburg and enjoy excursions to the Departures
wonderful towns and cities of Aachen, Monschau and Maastricht. Apr to Oct 2021

Monschau

Valkenburg Maastricht
HIGHLIGHTS Day 1 Local departure by coach or Home of the Eifel Mountains to the small town
• Eifel Mountains countryside Connect service, then continue to our hotel, of Monschau, famous for its half-timbered
Hotel Walram, in the centre of Valkenburg. buildings. The ‘Gem of the Eifel Region’,
• Visit the charming old city of Maastricht Monschau is situated on the banks of a small
Day 2 Valkenburg Valkenburg, sometimes
Included Excursions called ‘Marlstone Town’ because of the lime river and overlooked from opposite hillsides
• Valkenburg • Aachen found in the soil and the soft yellow marlstone by the ruins of a stone watchtower and an
old palace. Linked by a series of bridges, the
• Monschau • Maastricht which has, since Roman times, been quarried town’s restaurants and shops lead up to the
as a building material. As a result, there is now
Also Includes a network of over 150 miles of underground town centre where a charming church proudly
• 4 nights hotel with continental breakfast corridors beneath the town. A visit to these stands. B,D
and 3 evening meals caves is highly recommended. There is plenty Day 4 Maastricht Included excursion to
• Porterage at the hotel here to keep you occupied above ground as Maastricht. Visit the charming old city centre
• Local joining points well, such as the castle ruins and shops, bars, or maybe take some time out to explore
the network of underground passageways
cafes and restaurants. B,D
(see pages 6 & 7 for your nearest) and vaults beneath the city, where a large
YOUR HOTEL Day 3 Aachen and Monschau Today we enjoy part of the Netherlands’ art treasures were
an included excursion to the historic city of
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Aachen, where you have time to explore the safeguarded during World War II. Visit the
Hotel Walram in the centre of Valkenburg. stunning old town. Aachen is famous for its Stokstraat Quarter, the Basilica of Our Lady
The hotel is located on a quiet square on magnificent cathedral and the Elisenbrunnen and the Ramparts. B,D
the banks of the River ‘De Geul’. The town fountain, which is also the symbol of the town. Day 5 Return home. B
centre with a host of shops, cafes, bars and We continue through the fantastic countryside
restaurants is only 2 minute’s walk from the Included Meals: B=Breakfast
hotel. Tour Code: W5HLG
Apr 19 2021 £349 Jul 19 2021 £389
May 10 2021 £379 Aug 23 2021 £389
May 24 2021 £389 Sep 13 2021 £389
Jun 21 2021 £389 Sep 27 2021 £379
Jul 12 2021 £389 Oct 4 2021 £319
EXTRA LEGROOM:
Tour Code: W5HLGR
May 31 2021 £419 Aug 9 2021 £419
Optional excursions are at extra cost.
Hotel Walram Aachen Extras: single room supplement from £69.

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