With so many popular Christmas Markets it can be difficult to choose one destination. Our Christmas Market medley cruise is the perfect solution, taking you to some of the biggest and best markets that Europe has to offer. From festive town centres to illuminated caves, we visit the countries of France, Belgium and Holland where you will find Christmas gifts for everyone on your shopping list. And when the shopping’s complete, you can take a step back to relax and absorb the magical atmosphere. So look no further for the ultimate Christmas market experience!
4-Day Break
Itinerary
Day 1 UK - Lille - Hasselt
We travel to Lille to see the spectacular Christmas Market, held in the Place Rihour in the town centre. Lille sparkles and glows with joie de vivre and the area is filled with stalls selling arts, crafts, decorations and local specialities. After a couple of hours we continue to Hasselt where we board the mps Amsterdam.
Day 2 Hasselt - Liege
We cruise to Liege, arriving in the early afternoon, where you will find over 170 decorated stalls which make up one of Belgium’s biggest Christmas markets. With a wealth of handmade decorations and traditional crafts, the selection of gift ideas is sure to delight.
Day 3 Liege - Maastricht - Valkenburg (optional)
Casting off this morning, our next destination is Maastricht. From here our coach takes us to the Aachen Christmas Market where the streets and squares are transformed into a festive paradise of lights, colours, sounds and smells. We return to our ship in Maastricht for lunch. This afternoon you can join our optional excursion to Valkenburg's Christmas Market, held in the illuminated quarry tunnels and caves beneath the town, known as the Fluweelengrot.
Day 4 Bruges - UK
Disembarking at Maastricht, we travel to beautiful Bruges for the Christmas Market on the main square. If you have, or know anyone with, a weakness for Belgian chocolates then you’ve come to the right place - the variety is astounding. The cobbled streets and historic buildings make this a beautiful setting for the festive stalls, with the open-air ice rink and horse and carriages adding to the atmosphere. After free time in Bruges we continue the return journey to the UK.
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Accommodation
MPS Amsterdam
The mps Amsterdam is a comfortable 98 passenger berth ship offering fully air conditioned cabins and public areas, a spacious sun deck terrace and a covered lounge bar area with 360 degree views. The Captain and crew aim to please and create a convivial atmosphere each evening when they provide good food and entertainment.
Highlights:
- Executive return coach travel from your chosen departure point
- Return ferry crossing from Dover to Calais
- Luggage handling on and off the mps Amsterdam
- Welcome drink, Captain’s get together and Party Night
- En-suite cabin accommodation as selected
- Full board during the cruise - hot and cold buffet breakfast, set 3 course lunch and set 4 course evening meal
- Early risers and mid morning tea/coffee
- Visits to Lille , Hasselt, Liege , Maastricht, Bruges
- Daytime commentary highlighting places of interest
- Entertainment on every night of your cruise
- Services of our experienced and friendly Cruise Director and Cruise Manager
- Port taxes, road taxes and tolls
Prices are per person, based on two people sharing. |
| Nov 28 2012 |
£409 |
| Dec 010 2012 |
£369 |
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