The Zundert Flower Parade

Itinerary

• Day 1

  Local departure by coach, then to the Netherlands, where we stay for three nights.

• Day 2 - Aachen

  Today, enjoy a day at leisure to explore Valkenburg or join our included excursion to the imperial frontier town of Aachen, which boasts some fine examples of medieval architecture, including the superb cathedral and town hall.

  See the Elisenbrunnen fountain, a famous symbol of Aachen’s heritage as a spa town or, to learn about the history of Aachen, why not visit the Centre Charlemagne.

  Delicacies to be found in local bakeries include the spiced gingerbread known as 'Aachener Printen’, or the 'Rice Cake', a light yeast dough filled with sweet and creamy rice and oven baked for a golden yellow appearance.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 3 - Zundert Flower Parade

  Today is Parade Day, so don’t forget your camera! (Grandstand Ticket Included)

  Spend the day in the pretty town of Zundert where you will enjoy the huge annual flower parade and absorb the spectacular carnival atmosphere.

  See colourful floats, with hand-made creations sculpted from blooms of dahlias. The streets and local bars come alive with live music and street theatre.

  The parade floats at the Zundert Flower Parade are designed and built by the twenty hamlets. Everything is done by volunteers, even the cultivation of the dahlias.

  In order to prepare the floats for the big parade, hundreds of people join together. The art of building the Zundert Parade floats has been passed down from generation to generation.

  Meals - Breakfast, Dinner

• Day 4

  Return home.

  Meals - Breakfast

Accommodation

Due to demand, you may also stay at the 3-star Hotel Schaepkens Van St Fijt or the 3-star Hotel Riche in Valkenburg.