A once in a lifetime chance to see the King of Waltz himself with his 60-strong orchestra in his charming hometown of Maastricht. We have included tickets for this breath-taking concert, ensuring you have great seats for the show. You also have time to explore Aachen, Maastricht and Monschau, all delightful towns with their own charms.
Day 1 We travel to Dover for our short sea crossing to Dunkirk, before continuing through France, Belgium and into Germany and our hotel in Aachen. The hotel is close to a great choice of restaurants in which you can enjoy your evening meal.
Day 2 We head to Maastricht in the early afternoon for free time to explore the beautiful old town on foot before the highlight of your trip: the remarkable André Rieu, accompanied by his Johann Strauss Orchestra, will provide an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment in the stunning surroundings of the Vrijthof Square. His programme of irresistible waltzes, operetta and classic renditions is sure to amaze and move you. We return to the hotel after the concert.
Day 3 A free day in Aachen to discover over 2000 years of history and see the famous cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and founded by Charlemagne. Explore the winding streets, monuments, and pretty squares on foot, or try the hop-on-hop-off bus (not included). Alternatively, you could join your driver on an excursion to the small town of Monschau, where you can explore the romantic historic centre with its pretty half-timbered buildings, cobbled streets and plenty of shops and cafés. We return to Aachen in time for dinner at a restaurant of your choice.
Day 4 After breakfast, we begin our return journey via Belgium and France to Calais for our ferry crossing home.
Our modern and comfortable four-star hotel is situated in Aachen, close to the borders with Belgium and The Netherlands, near to the cathedral and a wonderful choice of restaurants in the heart of the historic city. Bedrooms have TV, WiFi, safe, kettle and hairdryer. All rooms have a walk-in shower. The hotel serves a continental buffet breakfast, has a stylish bar and a lift.
