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CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN DÜSSELDORF WITH A TOUCH OF HOLLAND
ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
FROM € 699
WHEN 11TH-14TH DECEMBER
VISITING: Cologne, Dusseldorf, Zons, Aachen, Valkenburg and Maastricht
WEDNESDAY 11TH DECEMBER | ARRIVAL & COLOGNE
We will meet at the airport at 4.45am for our KM Malta Airlines flight departing at 6.55am and arriving in Düsseldorf airport at 9.50am. On arrival, our coach will take us to Cologne. We will visit the “Cathedral City” of Cologne. Large, lavishly decorated Christmas markets shine in the city centre with the main market set in the Cathedral Square. There us a wide variety of smaller Christmas markets outside of the city centre, in the various city quarters (called “Veedel” in Cologne). These markets range from neighbourhood markets that offer goods from local businesses to markets that only sell culinary specialities and unique weekend markets We shall proceed to 4* Clayton Hotel in Dusseldorf and check in.
THURSDAY 12TH DECEMBER | ZONS & AACHEN
After breakfast, we join the leader on a full day excursion which will first take us to a short stop in the medieval town of Zons on the banks of the river Rhine. Afterwards we proceed to Aachen, located in the border triangle – Germany – the Netherlands – Belgium. One of the major sites one can find is the Aachen Cathedral with its beautiful Christmas markets. The Aachen Cathedral, UNESCO protected, attracts more than one million visitors. Here we can enjoy the magic of the festivities in the run-up to Christmas. Christmas music, arts and crafts, toys, Christmas decorations and the scent of the Christmas bakeries create a wonderful atmosphere.
FRIDAY 13TH DECEMBER | VALKENBURG & MAASTRICHT
Breakfast and today we visit the unique Valkenburg and Maastricht in Holland. Maastricht on the southern tip of the Netherlands, distinguishes itself for its medieval-era architecture and vibrant cultural scene. In its cobbled old town, is the Gothic style church St. Janskerk and the Romanesque Basilica of St. Servatius houses a significant of religious art. Of course, the city is all decorated for Christmas with lovely decorations and vibrant Christmas markets. We later proceed to the town of Valkenburg, wrapped up in Christmas Spirit. The Christmas markets are a real experience whilst walking in beautiful winter landscapes. Christmas in Valkenburg is a magical affair.
SATURDAY 14TH DECEMBER | DÜSSELDORF & DEPARTURE
After breakfast, we have time to enjoy our last day in this beautiful city and have the last opportunity to do the last Christmas shopping. Düsseldorf at Christmas time looks like this: cozy, themed markets scattered along the streets of Germany’s fashion capital, complete with twinkling lights, a big ice rink, a giant ferris wheel overlooking the Rhine, and yes, a Lindt chocolate store that’s liberal with free samples. We will then make our way to the airport for our return KM Malta Airlines flight departing at 6.45pm and arriving in Malta at 9.30pm.
PRICE PER PERSON
Adult in Triple € 699
Adult in Twin € 725
Adult in Single € 799
Child sharing with 2 adults € 449
PRICE INCLUDES
KM Malta Airlines return flights to Dusseldorf Airport
3 nights in central 4-star Clayton Hotel or similar
Rooms with private facilities, TV & A/C
Daily buffet breakfast
Return airport transfers
All excursions
Services of tour leader
Airport taxes & service charge
Insolvency fund
