Marvel at Maastricht
See the historic Old Town Walls during an excursion of the medieval city.
André Rieu in Maastricht
Get ready to dance in the aisles at this exuberant open-air concert.
Roermond Minster
The grand church is one of two structures which dominate the pretty town’s skyline.

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Andre Rieu in Maastricht: mini cruise from Maastricht

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Andre Rieu in Maastricht: mini cruise from Maastricht

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Watch André Rieu and the Johann Strauss orchestra perform under the stars

Enjoy André Rieu and the Johann Strauss orchestra performing live under the stars in the medieval heart of Maastricht before sailing to Roermond aboard the popular Rex Rheni. Perhaps join an optional walking tour of Roermond, where the town centre has been designated a conservation area and many of the buildings and monuments are listed. Then continue to Venlo, from where you can visit the castle gardens, which feature a bamboo forest and oriental water garden, at Arcen during an optional visit.

Including...

VIP door-to-door travel service from anywhere on the UK mainland

Included travel insurance

11 meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners

Free bar open 12 hours a day†

Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner

Cruise Host

Plus...

Captain's dinner and drinks reception
Entertainment and activities on the ship
Complimentary Wi-Fi on board
Return coach travel via Eurotunnel or ferry

Included excursion

Concert by André Rieu and his orchestra

Interactive maps and audio headsets for independent exploration
†The free bar on board is open from 12pm to midnight, serving non-branded alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Itinerary

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Rex Rheni

Day 1 UK to Maastricht

Travel by coach via Eurotunnel or ferry to Maastricht (a journey from Calais of approximately five hours).

Embark Rex Rheni and look forward to a welcome reception and dinner on board tonight as you remain moored here for the first of two nights.

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Day 2 Maastricht

Spend the morning on an optional tour of the city where André Rieu grew up. This evening you’ll enjoy dinner before transferring by coach to Vrijthof Square in the heart of Maastricht, where you’ll take your seat for the open-air André Rieu concert.

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Day 3 Maastricht to Roermond

Depart Maastricht at breakfast time and sail through the morning to arrive in Roermond just after lunch. An optional walking tour explores the town’s 800-year history.

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Day 4 Roermond to Venlo to Nijmegen

Sail from Roermond early this morning, to arrive in Venlo shortly after breakfast. From here an optional excursion visits the castle gardens at Arcen.

Your ship sails through the afternoon to arrive in Nijmegen this evening.

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Day 5 Nijmegen to UK

Disembark your ship after breakfast and begin your return journey to the UK.

Excursions

Maastricht City Tour

After meeting your guide at the ship, embark on a walking tour. Your route includes a visit to the oldest working water mill in the Netherlands, dating back to the 14th century, which still mills grain for the adjacent bakery and a brewery. Walk around the city wall, through elegant shopping streets and past the house where Andre Rieu was born. Next you will see several chapels and churches before your tour winds its way to grand Vrijthof Square, in the heart of the city.

Walking grade 3

Three hours

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Optional on 4 nights itinerary

Roermond walking tour

The town sits on the bank of the Meuse river and boasts more than 800 years of history, with much of the town centre designated a conservation area full of listed buildings and monuments. Its skyline is dominated by the towers of St Christopher Cathedral and Roermond Minster. A walking tour is a great way to see some of the highlights.

Walking Grade 3

Two hours

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Optional on 4 nights itinerary

Castle Gardens at Arcen

Discover 15 unique gardens, designed by landscape architect Niek Roozen, that have been laid out around a historic country estate with a 17th-century castle. Admire the Rhododendron Garden, Bamboo Forest, oriental water garden and Baroque Rosarium and explore the Casa Verde, a large greenhouse containing banana trees, bird of paradise flowers, palms and tree ferns, and a Koi pond.

Walking Grade 3

Four-and-a-half hours

Optional on 4 nights itinerary

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Andre Rieu in Maastricht: mini cruise from Maastricht

Dutch and Belgian Waterways

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Please call 0800 096 0084 for latest availability

Andre Rieu in Maastricht: mini cruise from Maastricht

Andre Rieu in Maastricht: mini cruise from Maastricht

Dutch and Belgian Waterways

Watch André Rieu and the Johann Strauss orchestra perform under the stars

Including...

Itinerary

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Rex Rheni

Day 1 UK to Maastricht

Day 2 Maastricht

Day 3 Maastricht to Roermond

Day 4 Roermond to Venlo to Nijmegen

Day 5 Nijmegen to UK

Excursions

Maastricht City Tour

Three hours

Optional on 4 nights itinerary

Roermond walking tour

Two hours

Optional on 4 nights itinerary

Castle Gardens at Arcen

Four-and-a-half hours

Optional on 4 nights itinerary

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