See the 'Waltz King' live in his hometown
Join us in the magnificent setting of Vrijthof Square, Maastricht, for an extraordinary night of musical entertainment as Andre Rieu and The Johann Strauss Orchestra perform one of their special summer evening concerts. With Eurostar travel and accommodation in historic Brussels included, it promises to be an unforgettable concert break.
Itinerary
Day One: Catch the Eurostar to Brussels
Leave London St Pancras by Eurostar in the early-to-mid morning. Upon arrival in Brussels, meet your Tour Manager and transfer to your chosen hotel. You'll then have the rest of the day free to relax.Day Two: Andre Rieu concert in Maastricht
At around 1pm today we'll board the coach and travel to Maastricht. For the rest of the afternoon and early evening, wander the pedestrianised, cobbled streets around Vrijthof Square and explore the attractive shops, cafes and bars, or join our optional private river cruise.
In the evening, take your seat in the Vrijthof Square for the highlight of your break - Andre Rieu and The Johann Strauss Orchestra in concert. In this magical setting they'll perform music from across Andre's repertoire, including themes from operas, musicals and films, in addition to his trademark waltzes.
After this memorable, not-to-be-missed experience, our coach will take you back to your hotel.Day Three: Travel home from Brussels
After some free time, return to Brussels Midi to begin your Eurostar journey home (departing in the late afternoon or mid evening), at the end of a wonderful concert break.
Park Inn by Radisson Brussels Midi
Introduction
This modern hotel is conveniently located just 200 yards away from the Eurostar and Thalys high-speed train terminals, while the many cultural attractions of the city centre are a short 20-minute walk away (or five-minute tram ride).
Facilities & Amenities
There is a fitness room and a restaurant serving signature grill dishes and local favourites paired with Belgian beers.
Rooms
Rooms feature modern bathrooms, desks, TV, air conditioning, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
Mercure Brussels Gare du Midi ★★★★
Introduction
This wonderful, newly built four-star hotel is located close to the Midi train station, making it an ideal base from which to explore many of the surrounding amenities and attractions that Brussels has to offer.
Facilities & Amenities
The hotel has a bar, a restaurant and a leisure centre, which includes a gym, a sauna and a Turkish bath.
Rooms
All bedrooms have private en-suite facilities, air conditioning, irons, desks, TV, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.
Further Information
Concert information
Please note that this is an outdoor concert with no tiered seating, which will start at approximately 9pm and finish at about 11.45pm. Afterwards our coach will return you to the hotel, arriving at around 2.30am. It will be necessary to walk between the coach drop-off / pick-up points and the concert venue.Concert tickets
The advertised price includes a 59 € face-value, seated ticket. Upgrades to 69 €, 85 €, 95 € and 109 € face-value tickets are available for supplements (upgrade prices will be displayed during the booking process), which include any booking fees.
Your show/event ticket(s) will be given to you by your Newmarket Tour Manager on the day.Optional cruise excursion
We have organised an optional, private, afternoon Maastricht Summertime Cruise. Further details will be available during the booking process. Eurostar timings
Your Eurostar train will depart from London St Pancras International at 10:58am, and from Ebbsfleet International at 11:15am, and all trains will stop at Ebbsfleet on the return journey. You are welcome to board and disembark at Ebbsfleet. Your Eurostar ticket will be sent to you by post with your Final Travel Documents approximately 10 days prior to departure.
Please ensure that you allow sufficient time to check-in and pass through the security checks and remember that you will need a valid passport in order to travel.Passport & ID Documentation
Please note you will be asked to supply Passport / ID documentation details for each passenger at the time of booking or as soon thereafter.Special requirements
If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged.Disabled access
The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
