Liege, Maastricht & Monschau Christmas Markets

Compare the lights, sounds and smells of Christmas Markets across three different countries: Belgium's oldest, Liege with a fabulous Christmas Village - Magical Maastrict never fails to provide plenty of Christmas cheer and wintry fun and Monschau steeped in 2000 years of history and a wonderful Christmas shop!

Departure points to suit you...
Crusader Holidays uses an interchange system, taking place at either Beaconsfield Services (M40), South Mimms Services (M25/A1M) or Thurrock Services (M25).

Here you may have to change to your holiday coach and we are renowned for ensuring that this is smooth and efficient.

The holiday coaches typically depart from Beaconsfield Services at 11.15, Thurrock Services at around 09.30 and South Mimms Services at 10.30. Some customers find it more convenient to join direct at the interchange, please let is know when booking if this is the case.

*Due to increased operational costs, from Monday 16th October 2023 Dover, Folkestone, Canterbury & Ashford joining points will be subject to a £25.00 per person supplement on all 2024 UK Tours.

NOTE: Pick up points are a guide so please refer to your holiday confirmation for specific locations as details are subject to change.Highlights
- Hotel for 3 nights with hot & cold buffet breakfast- First night buffet dinner in hotel- Porterage on arrival & departure- Visits to Maastricht & Monschau- Leisure time in Liege

Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Board your holiday coach and head to the port of Dover for the short sea crossing to Calais. continue via the auto-routes to the Mercure Liege City Centre in Liege for 3 nights. Accommodation on bed & breakfast basis with a buffet dinner on arrival night.

Days 2 & 3 At leisure in Liege with two included visits to Maastricht & Monschau.Liege's Christmas village is not only the largest in Belgium, it's also the oldest. 200 chalets offer you all the seasonal products imaginable: the perfect chance to find the perfect Christmas gift. There are stalls laden with chocolate, vin chaud and the Belgian liqueur made from juniper berries, Peket.Maastrict Christmas Market. A morning visit to Magical Maastricht which celebrates on a grand scale every year with plenty of holiday gifts. You'll find the biggest surprises on the Vrijthof Square, where a huge ice skating rink, a Christmas market, a big wheel and more will provide plenty of Christmas cheer and wintry fun. The Christmas square on the Meuse - a fantastic place to grab a glass of mulled wine or a warm waffle and watch unique performances. Return to Liege for the afternoon and evening at leisure. Monschau Christmas Market A morning visit to Monschau The scent of German gingerbread, Lebkuchen and Printen, and mulled wine, wafts through the narrow alleys - these are the fragrances of Christmas. Picturesque timbered houses, cobbled streets, medieval ambience, wonderfully decorated wooden huts snuggle up against old buildings all bathed with light - these are the sights of Christmas. High above the market square tower musicians present themselves in resplendent garments, alpenhorn blowers shoulder their instruments, musical ensembles sing tranquil melodies - these are the sounds of Christmas. Return to Liege for the afternoon and evening at leisure.

Day 4 - With many happy memories, your homeward journey begins back to the UK and onward to your home towns mid-evening.4* Mercure Liege City Centre .

Converted 17th Century convent, located in the historic centre on the banks of the River Meuse and is less than 15 minutes' walk from the central station and shopping area.

The hotel has a gym, lift to all floors and free WiFi. Formerly known as Ramada Plaza Hotel, Liege.

All single rooms are double for sole use.