Andre Rieu In Maastricht By Eurostar - 5 Days

Itinerary

Day 1

Leave London St Pancras by Eurostar in the morning or early afternoon. Upon arrival in Brussels, meet your Tour Manager and transfer to your chosen hotel. You're then free to relax for the rest of the day.

Day 2

After breakfast, we'll travel to central Amsterdam where you'll have the afternoon free to shop and sightsee. Visit famous sights like the Royal Palace, the renowned Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, or take advantage of our private afternoon cheese and wine cruise.In the late afternoon, our coach will take you back to your hotel.

Day 3

Today we'll head to beautiful, historic Maastricht. Leaving the hotel at around 1pm, we will arrive in André's hometown with plenty of time to spare before your concert this evening. Stroll the delightful, pedestrianised cobbled streets around the Vrijthof Square, relax in one of the attractive cafes and bars. Alternatively, join our optional private dinner river cruise, and enjoy a welcome drink, a two-course buffet dinner (mains and dessert), as your knowledgeable guide brings the city to life, pointing out historic sights and places of interest, including Andre Rieu's castle home on St Pieter's Hill.Later this evening, take your seat in Vrijthof Square for the highlight of your break - André Rieu and The Johann Strauss Orchestra in concert. Take in the stunning spectacle and enjoy wonderful music from the innovative showman's repertoire of waltzes, classics, operatic themes and music from well-loved films and musicals.After this not-to-be-missed experience, our coach will return you to the hotel.

Day 4

Spend your morning relaxing before we head to historic Antwerp - the Diamond Capital of the World and home of Rubens. See the great market square, stroll the pretty cobbled streets, and perhaps visit its fine Gothic churches, magnificent railway station and Rubenshuis museum. In the late afternoon, our coach will take you back to your hotel for a final night in the Netherlands.

Day 5

After breakfast, return to Brussels to board your Eurostar train home (which will depart in the afternoon or early evening), taking with you the memories of a wonderful concert break. Back to top

Further Information

Hotel transfer times

The transfer time from Brussels Midi Station to your hotel in the Eindhoven area is approximately 100 minutes.

Concert information

Please note that this is an outdoor concert with no tiered seating, which will start at approximately 9pm and finish at about 11.45pm. Afterwards our coach will return you to the hotel, arriving at around 2.00am. It will be necessary to walk between the coach drop-off / pick-up points and the concert venue. Your show/event ticket(s) will be given to you by your Newmarket Tour Manager on the day.

Optional cruise excursions

We have organised two optional excursions during your holiday - a private afternoon Maastricht Summertime Dinner Cruise and a private late afternoon Amsterdam Cheese & Wine Cruise. Further details will be available during the booking process.

Eurostar timings

At this time, exact outbound and inbound departure times have not been confirmed. Times shown are our best estimate based on current information. You will depart from London St Pancras. Final times will be confirmed to you in your Final Travel Documents though we will make every effort to secure timings close to those indicated on your booking.Please ensure that you allow sufficient time to check-in and pass through the security checks and remember that you will need a valid passport in order to travel.

Passport and ID documentation

Please note you will be asked to supply Passport / ID documentation details for each passenger at the time of booking or as soon thereafter.

Special requirements

If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged.

Disabled access

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Travelling to Europe

Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel. Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names. Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you return home (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date"). Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period. European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Commencing in late 2023 or 2024, all citizens of the United Kingdom will require a ETIAS electronic form completed prior to their arrival into the EU and Schengen member countries. The cost for this travel authorisation will be €7.00 per person with exceptions for under 18’s and over 70’s. The latest information and further details can be found at www.etias.com. Back to top