Magical Valkenburg & Cologne Christmas Markets

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17 November 2025
Tour Includes
  • Return ferry crossing Dover / Calais
  • 4 nights dinner, bed & breakfast
  • Free time in Valkenburg to explore the Christmas Markets
  • Excursions to Maastricht
  • Visit to Cologne Christmas Markets
  • Tourist Tax
  • Direct Coach Travel
  • Net Zero Carbon
Valid passport required for travel. £75 deposit per person applies

 

Magical Valkenburg & Cologne Christmas Markets

Step into Christmas on our enchanting festive holiday to experience the magical Christmas Markets in Valkenburg, Maastricht & Cologne, nestled in the heart of Europe’s festive spirit.

Based in the pretty town of Valkenburg, you’ll also get to experience Cologne’s world-famous Christmas Markets along with a visit to pretty Maastricht. During the Christmas season, the residents of Valkenburg transform the extraordinary caves under the city into spectacular Christmas Markets. Shop for Christmas decorations and gifts from more than 50 shops inside the Velvet and Municipal Caves*. Bright lights and Christmas trees with charming decorations illuminate the caves’ darkest corners. What a great base for this festive weekend!

Whether your interests lie in food, drink history, or simply festive fun, there is something for everyone!

An ideal choice for:

* Friends and family looking to get away together and have some fun
* Christmas shopping, food, drink or history lovers
* Anyone wanting to get into the festive spirit on a European Christmas Markets weekend break

Valid passport required for travel

* Entry costs apply to Valkenburg Christmas Markets

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