Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll arrive whenever works for you and meet the rest of the group along with your tour guide at dinner. It's a good opportunity to get to know everyone before things get started.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Aachen
Start in Aachen with a city tour covering 2,000 years of history. You'll see the Elisenbrunnen fountain, then head to the Gothic town hall that was built on top of Charlemagne's royal palace. The UNESCO World Heritage Aachen Cathedral gets a guided tour including the treasury. After that, the afternoon is yours to walk through the museums at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- City tour of Aachen
- Visit Elisenbrunnen fountain
- Visit Gothic town hall
- Guided tour of Aachen Cathedral
- Visit cathedral treasury
Optional Activities
- Explore Aachen's museums
Landmarks/POIs Elisenbrunnen fountain Aachen Town Hall Aachen Cathedral - Day 3
Maastricht
Travel to Maastricht, one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, and cross the St. Servatius Bridge into the old town. You'll check out the 17th-century town hall on the market square, then see Vrijthof square with the 10th-century Basilica of St. Servatius and the Gothic Sint Janskerk. The Gates of Hell, the oldest city gate still standing in the Netherlands, is also on the route. Later in the afternoon, explore on your own, and don't skip the 7th-century Bishop's Mill if you want to see traditional baking.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- City tour of Maastricht
- Cross St. Servatius Bridge
- Visit town hall at market square
- Visit Vrijthof square
- Visit Basilica of St. Servatius
- Visit Sint Janskerk
- Visit Gates of Hell
Optional Activities
- Visit Bishop's Mill
Landmarks/POIs St. Servatius Bridge Maastricht Town Hall Vrijthof Square Basilica of St. Servatius Sint Janskerk Gates of Hell Bishop's Mill - Day 4
Liège
Take the train to Liège and start at the impressive Calatrava train station. From there, cross the Meuse to Museum Island and walk through the old town's Hors-Château district. Your guide points out Romanesque and Gothic churches, Art Nouveau buildings, the Bishop's Palace, and quiet courtyards tucked away throughout the area. By evening, you'll take a boat trip on the Meuse River to wrap up the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- City tour of Liège
- Visit Calatrava train station
- Cross to Museum Island
- Explore Hors-Château district
- Boat trip on the Meuse
Optional Activities
- Visit museums
- Sample Liège waffles
- Sample Belgian chocolates
Landmarks/POIs Calatrava Train Station Liège Hors-Château Bishop's Palace Meuse River - Day 5
Aachen
Head back to Aachen for a guided tour of the town hall, which sits on the remains of Charlemagne's royal palace. This marks the start of the Route Charlemagne, which follows the emperor's influence on the city and his role in shaping it as a European center of remembrance. The afternoon is free, so you can shop in the city center or visit museums. Your guide can give you suggestions on what's worth your time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Aachen Town Hall
Optional Activities
- Shopping in city center
- Visit museums
Landmarks/POIs Aachen Town Hall Route Charlemagne - Day 6
Departure
After breakfast, you'll have time to pack up and get ready before heading out. The day is yours to depart whenever you're set, so there's no rush if you need a bit longer to organize things or grab a final coffee. This works well if you're catching a later flight or just prefer a leisurely morning before hitting the road.
- Meals
- Breakfast
