Located near the Dutch and Belgian borders, this historic German city offers culture, shopping and a genuine health spa in a pleasant woodland setting. The train journey from London Waterloo takes around 4 hours 30 minutes with one platform change at Brussels, some trains call at Ashford (not available after 13.11.07) 1 hour shorter journey with up to 5 departures daily.
For an indulgent wellness break stay at the 5 star Hotel Quellenhof with a huge pool, Finnish sauna, bio sauna, steam bath, health bar and an Asian style restroom or treat yourself to a massage in the beauty centre.
This elegant 19th century mansion offers 185 rooms with specially designed furnishings and accessories. Experience the warm welcome of the Aachen Christmas market with the special atmosphere created by its 1200 year old cathedral, Town hall and old town. Surrounded by the glitter of the city’s Christmas decorations experience the scents of Gluhwein, aromatic candles and the Aachen Printen, locally produced gingerbread as well as festive music and arts and crafts products. The modern centrally situated 3 star Hotel Mercure am Graben is a few minutes walk from the Christmas Market and the cathedral. Convenient for the station the independently owned 3 star Hotel Am Marshiertor offers a rich breakfast buffet to start the day.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices are per person based on 2 traveling sharing a twin or double room at the Maschiertor or Mercure am Graben hotel, subject to availability and range between:
- 2nd Class return journey £161 – £289
- 1st Class return journey £276 – £423.
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