Monschau & Aachen Christmas
Monschau & Aachen Christmas
Monschau & Aachen Christmas
6 Days Starting in Belgium and ending in Einruhr, 52152 Simmerath, Germany
Visiting: Belgium, Valkenburg, Einruhr, Aachen, Monschau
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Tour code:
6xgma
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Head to Germany this festive season and spend time in the wonderful city of Valkenburg in the Netherlands, renowned for its historic buildings and lovely cobbled streets. The Christmas spirit truly comes to life in Aachen, as we visit the bright and beautiful Christmas market, and then spend the big day itself in the medieval town of Monschau. There will also be the opportunity to visit the glorious Ahr Valley, forested Eifel Hills, & the old town of Ahrweiler.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Travel To Belgium
Location: Belgium
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: City-style hotels
Meals Included: No Meals
Local departure by coach, then to our overnight hotel in Belgium.
Day 2 : Dec 23 Valkenburg
Location: Valkenburg, Einruhr
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Seemoewe Hotel Simmerath
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We head into the Netherlands and visit the charming city of Valkenburg. Valkenburg is situated at the crossroads of three countries and you will have time to explore the quaint cobbled streets and beautiful buildings of this enchanting fortified town. We continue to Einruhr in Germany for a four-night stay.
Day 3 : Christmas Eve Aachen
Location: Aachen
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Seemoewe Hotel Simmerath
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy some time at leisure this morning to explore the beautiful surroundings. Take a stroll by the lake and view the beautiful scenery. This afternoon, enjoy an included excursion to Aachen, whose brightly lit Christmas market is set around the cathedral and town hall. This lovingly decorated 'Christmas village' on the market square has everything you need. One local speciality you really must try is the Aachen Printen, a kind of gingerbread.
Day 4 : Christmas Day Monschau
Location: Monschau
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Seemoewe Hotel Simmerath
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Merry Christmas! Join today's included excursion to Monschau, a photographer’s paradise! Half-timbered façades overlook twisting streets, cobbled walkways and quaint market squares. The city originated around 1195 and takes its names from the castle situated on a mountain spur above the Rur River.
Day 5 : Boxing Day Eifel Hills, Ahr Valley & Ahrweiler
Location: Einruhr
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Seemoewe Hotel Simmerath
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Join our optional excursion as we combine two scenic regions: the forested Eifel Hills and the pretty Ahr Valley, with its sleepy wine-growing villages. The Eifel region was once a volcanic area, though the only remaining evidence is the small crater lakes dotted around. The vineyards dotted on the slopes of the Ahr provide the grapes for some of the best red wine in Germany. We also visit the old town of Ahrweiler, which still retains its medieval gates and fortifications.
Day 6 : Dec 27 Return Home
Location: Einruhr
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Seemoewe Hotel Simmerath in Einruhr.
Overnight stay in Belgium will be in a city-style hotel.
Check out our Q&As
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.