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Concert Tours in Netherlands - Valkenburg
Youth Orchestra • Sacred Choir • Secular Choir • Band • Marching Band
- 4 country tour
- Compact town centre
- Great excursion possibilities
Situated on the southern tip of The Netherlands, Valkenburg has been a popular holiday destination since the mid-nineteenth century; indeed it was here that the country’s first tourist office was opened! It is a small, pretty town set amidst undulating countryside. With much of Valkenburg’s centre pedestrianised, students can explore the town without too much close supervision. There is plenty to do in and around Valkenburg: the ruined castle and the town’s caves are well worth visiting, while other activities include swimming pools, bowling and laser games. The town is well placed for trips to Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg, making it possible to perform concerts in more than one country!
Concerts
Valkenburg offers a good variety of concert venues. During the summer, there are plenty of tourists who enjoy the regular concert series which take place on the town’s bandstand and in the impressive open air theatre. Other venues in the town include the Chapel of the Velvet caves, as well as a local school (term-time only) and a retirement home. De Efteling theme park has a beautiful bandstand, while you can easily cross the border into Germany and perform in either sacred or outdoor venues in Aachen. Further afield lies Luxembourg, where you can perform on Europe’s largest bandstand!
Suggested itinerary (choir)Day One - Early afternoon Channel crossing and evening arrival in Valkenburg. Day Two - Morning concert at a local school. Afternoon visit to the Municipal Grotto, followed by a guided tour the Valkenburg castle ruins and a ride on the town’s chairlift. Evening’s bowling at the Valkenburg Bowling Centre and return to hotel. Day Three - Morning visit to the 3 country maze at Vaals. Continue to Köln for a guided tour of the cathedral, a trip to the chocolate museum and time for shopping! Depart for Heerlen for evening concert at the Valkenburg bandstand. Return to Valkenburg after concert. Day Four - Depart after breakfast for journey to Calais, afternoon Channel crossing and afternoon arrival home. |
Excursions
Vaals - the meeting point of 3 countries (Netherlands, Belgium, Germany); enjoy the 3 countries maze.
Maastricht - the Netherlands’ oldest city; take a canal cruise and visit the Old Town.
De Efteling - popular theme park.
Mosaqua - brilliant indoor swimming complex with slides and flumes.
Accommodation
The Hotel Den Halder is a family-run hotel which offers an exceedingly warm welcome. Rooms are 2 to 6 bedded, with shower and wc in many of the rooms. It offers accommodation in two blocks, one of which allows sole occupancy for a group of 45, and one annexe which has 20 beds. It is very well located, in the town centre.
Freephone 0800 496 4996
travel@club-europe.co.uk
Tour prices
Low season £237
High season £268
- Netherlands locations
- Valkenburg
- Noordwijk
| TOURS INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| MINIMUM DURATION | 4 DAYS 3 NIGHTS |
| EXTRA NIGHTS | RING FOR DETAILS |
| COACH TYPE | EXECUTIVE 48-SEATER WITH AIR CONDITIONING |
| TOUR MANAGER | FULL TIME |
| MEALS | FULL BOARD |
| JOURNEY FROM CALAIS | 4-5 HOURS |
