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Wonders of Wallonia, Belgium 2024
Mystery, History, Nature and Nostalgia
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Tramway Touristique de l'Aisne
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Package 1 - Fastrack to History - Cruising Towards Mystery
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Staying in the South East of Belgium, this tour visits the lively jazz infused riverside town of Dinant, including a chance to taste world-renowned Belgian beer and a tranquil cruise on the River Meuse. Visit the historic Abbey of Stavelot and its three museums: including one revealing the colourful history of the Abbey and another entirely dedicated to the world famous Spa-Francorchamps Racetrack. Finally, the reverential Bastogne War Museum - with its particular emphasis on the Battle of the Bulge rounds off the trip.
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Vayamundo, Houffalize is a large, comfortable, modern hotel
in a deep pine forest setting.
4 nights/ 5 days from £573 (single supplement £82) |
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Staying at Vayamundo, Houffalize, on a half board basis and including:
- Porter service
- Quick and easy channel crossings (return)
- 5 days executive coach services
- Visit to Dinant including admission to museum and tasting at Maison Leffe, and river cruise
- Visit to the Abbaye of Stavelot and the Spa Francorchamps Museum
- Visit to Bastogne including the Bastogne War Museum
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Package 2 - Underground, Overground – Nature and Nostalgia
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Often known as the ‘jewel of the Ardennes’ La Roche en Ardenne is picture postcard pretty. It’s the perfect base for this tour and includes admission to the Battle of the Ardennes Museum with emphasis on the British involvement. Visit the Caves of Han where, accompanied by your guide, you are immersed in a fascinating underground world of stunning geological treasures. A place to discover beautiful galleries, hauntingly transformed by an ethereal sound and light show – ‘Origin’. You will also enjoy a nostalgic journey on the Three Valleys Steam Railway, stopping at a charming museum housing locomotives dating back to 1894. |
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Floreal, La Roche en Ardenne is a pretty riverside hotel set in an oasis of green.
4 nights/ 5 days from £626 (single supplement £61) |
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Staying at Floreal, La Roche en Ardenne, on a half board basis and including:
- Porter service
- Welcome drink
- Quick and easy channel crossings (return)
- 5 days executive coach services
- Visit to La Roche en Ardenne including admission to the Battle of the Ardennes Museum. Visit to the Caves of Han including guided tour, a tram ride to the entrance, plus a light & sound show
- Journey on the Three Valleys Steam Railway and admission to the museum
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Package 3 - Spiritual Solace and Industrial Innovation: Wallonian Heritage at Its Finest
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Closer to the Channel ports in the west of Belgium than the other tours, this itinerary visits the serene Hospital Notre-Dame à la Rose in Lessines. It’s one of the oldest hospitals in Europe, where art, architecture, medicine and nature are brought to life by the excellent guides. A visit to the historic city of Mons follows, continuing to the formidable looking Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift, which, at a 73.15 metre difference in height, is the largest boat lift in Europe. Next stop Dubuisson Brewery offering tours and inevitable beer tastings of course. Finally, The Grand Hornu, classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. It’s one of the finest examples of neoclassical industrial heritage in Europe, presenting rich elements of Wallonia’s culture and innovation. |
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MAH.hotel, near Mons is a stylish modern hotel with bold design and
innovative spaces.
4 nights/ 5 days from £685 (single supplement £122)
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Staying at MAH.hotel on a half board basis and including:
- Porter service
- Quick and easy channel crossings (return)
- 5 days executive coach services
- Guided tour of Hospital Notre-Dame à la Rose
- Tour and Tasting at Dubuisson Brewery
- Visit to the Grand Hornu (UNESCO site)
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Package 4 - Small but Perfectly Formed: From Durbuy to Waterloo
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Staying on the northern edge of the Ardennes Forest, this tour is based near the town of Durbuy. Pretty and historic, it is often dubbed the smallest city in the world. Take some time to wander the charming cobbled streets full restaurants and independent shops and visit the Topiary Park with its 250 boxwood sculptures featuring everything from cheeky lady shapes to crocodiles. Jump on the Aisne Tramway which follows the Aisne River through the Ardennes countryside. Then travel north to Waterloo, to learn about the great battle and see where Napoleon (another miniature wonder) and his 70,000 strong army were finally defeated by Wellington and Britain’s Prussian Allies. |
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Azure en Ardenne, Durbuy, is a bright, modern hotel with stunning panoramic
views on the hilly countryside near Durbuy.
4 nights/ 5 days from £737 (single supplement £171) |
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Staying at Azur en Ardenne, Durbuy, on a half board basis and including:
- Welcome drink
- Quick and easy channel crossings (return)
- 5 days executive coach services
- Visit to Durbuy including admission to Topiary Park
- Journey on the Tramway de l’Aisne and admission to the museum Visit to the Waterloo Memorial Museum
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Package 5 - Tales of the Unexpected: Fairy-tale Castles and Secret Hideaways
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Namur is the capital of Wallonia with a vast former military citadel, which was once one of the mightiest fortresses in Europe. This varied itinerary includes the romantic Water Gardens of Annevoie featuring over 20 ornamental ponds and fountains. A mini cruise to take in the riverside splendour of Château de Freÿr follows. Then an unexpected twist in the middle of a sprawling forest, takes the itinerary to the secret headquarters of Hitler where he led the French campaign in May / June 1940. The final options include a light hearted visit to the Fagnes Brewery with the triple pleasure of modern brewing, museum and tavern/restaurant. The final stop is then Chimay castle – an impressive medieval bastion with its ancestral family still in residence. |
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4 nights/ 5 days from £643 (single supplement £122) |
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Staying at the centrally located Ibis Namur , on a half board basis and including:
- Welcome drink
- Quick and easy channel crossings (return)
- 5 days executive coach services
- Visit to Water Gardens Annevoie
- River Cruise
- Visit to Hitler’s Bunker and museum admission
- Tour and Tasting at Fagnes Brewery
- Visit to Chimay Castle
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Our latest offers can be viewed on our website
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Prices are based on a minimum of 40 paying passengers with a free tour arrangement
for the group organiser in shared accommodation.
Full details of each offer will be advised in our written quotation.
Overnight stops, alternative durations or additional inclusions can be arranged - please ask for details.
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We look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards,
The Private Groups Team
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