Day 1: Friday 18 July 2025 - Travel to Dover
Depart North Wales and travel to Dover for our ferry crossing to Calais. Continue our journey through France to arrive in Aachen mid-afternoon.
Day 2: Saturday 19 July 2025 – Maastricht & André Rieu
You’ll have the pleasure of enjoying a leisurely start to your day with time to explore the charming town of Aachen at your own pace. Take this opportunity to wander through its quaint streets, browse local shops, enjoy a coffee at a café, or simply soak in the relaxing atmosphere. In the afternoon we'll be travelling to Maastricht, the hometown of Andre Rieu, immersing yourself in the local carnival atmosphere in the historic centre and in particular, Stokstraat Quarter. Nearly all in attendance will have descended on South Holland from all corners of the globe to catch a glimpse of Rieu and his phenomenal orchestra. Tonight, you can enjoy your dinner at leisure in one of Maastricht’s fabulous restaurants, and then the long-awaited concert will begin at 20:00.
Settle into your Category 3 seats and immerse yourself in the ambience. Instantaneously, you will be swept up in the special aura that will build in the open-air theatre as the buzz of excitement and anticipation accompanies the tuning of the instruments, then after a touch of tranquility, the euphoria will be set in motion as the ‘king of the Waltz’ enters the stage... Afterwards, return to the hotel in Aachen.
Day 3: Sunday 20 July 2025 - Monschau
Today, enjoy a relaxing drive through the stunning scenery of the Eiffel Mountains on the way to the picturesque village of Monschau. Spend some free time exploring this town, famous for its half-timbered buildings overlooked by a medieval castle.
Day 4: Monday 21 July 2025 – Travel to Calais
We depart Acham and travel to Calais for our Ferry to Dover. Disembark our ferry in Dover and make the return journey to North Wales.