Holland, Germany & Belgium – 8 Days / 7 Nights

Day 1 -  Depart from your local area and travel to Dover, arriving in time to board a late morning ferry to Calais. From Calais the coach will continue through France and Belgium to the South Limburg region of Holland and the Hotel Riche which is situated in Valkenburg aan de Geul. 

 

Day 2  -  After breakfast the coach will depart for the short journey to Maastricht, one of the oldest cities in Holland. Upon arrival a local guide will board the coach for a 1½ hour guided tour of the city. The guided tour is followed by a 1-hour cruise on the River Maas after which you will have free time in Maastricht prior to returning to the hotel during the late afternoon. 

   

Day 3  -  After an early breakfast the coach will depart for the journey to Keukenhof Park (The Dutch Bulbfields) the best day out among the flowers! Over 7 million bulbs will bloom this spring, with a total of 800 varieties of tulips. A unique, unforgettable experience.  The coach will depart during the late afternoon for the return journey to the hotel.

 

Day 4  -  During the morning a local tourist ‘train’ will meet the group at the hotel for a guided tour of Valkenburg, finishing at the Main Cave where group entrance is included. After the visit, the remainder of the day will be at your own leisure in the town. 

 

Day 5  -  After an early breakfast, the coach will depart for a full day excursion to Amsterdam. On arrival  you will have free time to explore the city.  You may wish to book an optional canal cruise, details and prices of which will be advised by your coach driver. The coach will depart during the late afternoon for the return journey to the hotel.

Day 6  -  This morning we make our way to the German city of Bonn.  On arrival a local guide will board the coach for a 2 hour guided tour of the city, after which you will have free time prior to returning to the hotel during the late afternoon. 

Day 7 -  After breakfast, the coach will depart for the Belgian city of Liege. Again. on arrival a local guide will board the coach for a 2 hour guided tour of the city followed by free time prior to returning to the hotel during the late afternoon. 

Day 8  -  Check out of the hotel following breakfast and load our luggage onto the coach, before departing for the Belgian seaside resort of Ostend.  Here we will have time for a short visit before continuing our journey to Calais, arriving in time to board a late afternoon ferry sailing back to Dover. From Dover the coach will continue to Coventry, arriving during the late evening.