Three Countries Christmas Markets

Travel in deluxe style on this holiday aboard a JG Explorer coach!
Savour the festive traditions of the Continent as we visit the Netherlands and Germany and enjoy a trip to the Three-Country Point in Vaalserberg. The unique range of Christmas markets on our short break feature stands bursting with traditional and contemporary crafts and local specialities. There's even a secret treasure trove of Christmas stalls collected in subterranean Valkenburg - a unique cave of wonders that's not to be missed.What’s Included?
Includes- Return coach travel (see JG Explorer Coachestab for more info)- Ferry crossings- 3 nights at a selected hotel in the Netherlands (JG3 or JG4 rating) with breakfast- Excursions to Maastricht Christmas Market, Valkenburg Christmas Market & Cologne Christmas Markets- En-route visit to the Three-Country Point, Vaalserberg

Itinerary
Day 1 - Journey to the NetherlandsWe catch the ferry to Calais and continue on to our hotel in the Netherlands, stopping en-route for an evening meal (not included).Day 2 - Maastricht & Valkenburg Christmas MarketsToday we travel to the Maastricht Christmas Market which provides plenty of Christmas cheer with its carousel, Ferris wheel and numerous stalls featuring a variety of gifts and local treats. We then move on to sample the Christmas Market in Valkenburg, situated in this enchanting Dutch town's ancient network of tunnels and caves and considered the largest and oldest underground Christmas market in Europe. We have time to enjoy dinner at a restaurant of our choice (not included) in the town before returning to the hotel.Day 3 - Vaalserberg & Cologne Christmas MarketsEn-route to Cologne, we make a stop at Vaalserberg, the highest point in mainland Netherlands. Here we find the famous Three-Country Point, where Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium meet. The rest of the day is spent in Cologne, which has no fewer than six separate Christmas markets around the city centre, with the landmark cathedral providing an impressive backdrop to the main market. Stalls offer a vast range of traditional goodies including handcrafted toys, keepsakes and ceramics. We have time to find a local restaurant for dinner (not included) before our coach takes us back to the hotel.Day 4 - Journey homeWe check out of our hotel and head back to Calais for our return ferry home.

JG Explorer
JG Explorer coachesnWe are pleased to introduceJG Explorer- a brand-new deluxe coach, thoughtfully designed to provide an elevated coach experience and ensure your journey is special and memorable.
Exclusive to the JG Travel Group, the design of these coaches has been meticulously thought through with your comfort in mind - with only 44 seats meaning more room on board and padded seats. There's improved legroom and a footrest, making certain that wherever you sit, you'll be able to relax and enjoy your journey. We know it's the small things that make a big difference in terms of ease and added convenience, so ourJG Explorercoaches feature a floor-level, rear-mounted toilet, accessible to all customers.
On-board entertainment throughout your journey is easy to find on theJG Explorer,with access to Azimut, our wireless media system, providing films and quizzes. Simply bring along your smartphone or iPad and enjoy this entertainment interruption-free, with the use of our extra reliable Wi-Fi, free to all passengers and a handy USB port at each seat.nnThe layout of theJG Explorerincludes a floor-level, rear-mounted kitchen with a sink, an espresso machine to purchase delicious Nespresso coffee, dispensed by your driver during comfort breaks, and a fridge stocked with cold drinks and milk. Customers are welcome to help themselves to complimentary JG bottles, that can be used for refill at the built-in cold-water filter, cutting down on the need for disposable plastic bottles and doing our part for the environment.Selected Hotel (JG3 or JG4 rating) Hotel
We'll stay at a selected hotel in the Netherlands (JG3 or JG4 rating) such as the Fletcher Hotel, Sittard. All rooms are en suite and facilities include a bar and restaurant.Hotel accessibility informationYour hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.Hotel RatingsJG3 ratingHotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.JG4 ratingAccommodation in our JG4 category is of an even higher standard, typically offering a wide range of facilities and services. Bedrooms are designed to make your stay the most comfortable possible and the staff provide a service that reflects the detail and quality. You can also expect higher standards of food and beverages.