Christmastime With André Rieu – Live In Maastricht

Itinerary

What's Included?

Includes

• Return coach travel & ferry crossings
• 3 nights at a selected hotel in Belgium/Germany/the Netherlands (JG3 or JG4 rating) with breakfast
• André Rieu concert ticket (Block L2)
• Excursion to a Christmas market
• Free time in Maastricht

Ticket upgrades available

Itinerary

Day 1 – Journey to Belgium/Germany/the Netherlands

We catch the ferry to Calais and travel on to check in at our hotel, where we stay on a bed and breakfast basis. We have time to choose a local restaurant for dinner.

Day 2 – Maastricht & André Rieu concert

We set off for Maastricht, where we enjoy some time at leisure. Maastricht is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, full of churches, city walls, merchant houses and big squares. There are also plenty of shops, from chic boutiques to larger shopping malls.

We head to the MECC Maastricht for the highlight of our break, the spectacular André Rieu concert. The violin maestro will perform his most celebrated waltzes, along with other spellbinding classical music, Christmas carols plus a surprise or two. Sing and dance along in what promises to be a musical extravaganza to remember; made even more special in the setting of André’s hometown. After the show we rejoin the coach and return to the hotel.

Day 3 – Christmas market

Today we travel to an enchanting Christmas market. Meander through a sea of traditional stalls with a glass of festive cheer or warming hot chocolate in hand, enjoy a tasty treat and browse the selection of handicrafts, original trinkets and other curios. We have time to choose a local restaurant for dinner before returning to our hotel.

Day 4 – Journey home

After breakfast we check out of our hotel and head back to Calais for our return ferry home.

Maastricht

Lying close to the border of Belgium and known as the birthplace of the Euro, the city of Maastricht is the capital of Holland’s southernmost region, Limburg. It is one of the country’s oldest cities, reflected in the historic centre of ancient churches, city walls, monumental merchant houses and charming squares. Maastricht is a delight to explore all year round, but it comes alive during the festive period. The annual Christmas Market provides plenty of Christmas cheer, where the bustling squares are filled with delightful stalls selling gifts and delicious locally-made treats.

André Rieu - Maastricht Carousel

Maastricht Carousel

Accommodation

Hotel

Selected Hotel

JG3 or JG4 rating

We’ll stay at a selected hotel in Belgium, Germany or the Netherlands (JG3 or JG4 rating) All rooms are en suite and facilities include a bar and restaurant.

Hotel Ratings

JG3 rating

Hotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.

JG4 rating

Accommodation in our JG4 category is of an even higher standard, typically offering a wide range of facilities and services. Bedrooms are designed to make your stay the most comfortable possible and the staff provide a service that reflects the detail and quality. You can also expect higher standards of food and beverages.