André Rieu - The Vrijthof Concerts, Maastricht 2024 by Newmarket Holidays

André Rieu

& his Johann Strauss Orchestra

The Vrijthof Concerts, Maastricht 2024

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What 's inside? Vrijthof Concerts, Maastricht

4 Introduction to the Vrijthof Concerts, Maastricht 2024

8 André Rieu Concert in Maastricht by EurostarTM – 5 days

4 Ticket Upgrades

9 Your Hotels

5 André Rieu Concert in Maastricht by Air – 3 days

10 Visiting Maastricht

6 André Rieu Concert in Maastricht by Air – 5 days

11 Optional Cruise Excursions

André Rieu Concert in Maastricht by EurostarTM – 3 days

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André Rieu

& his Johann Strauss Orchestra

The Vritjhof Concerts, Maastricht 2024

Each year André Rieu, the ‘Waltz King of Europe’, performs a series of concerts in his hometown of Maastricht in the Netherlands. The Vrijthof concerts, set amongst the cultural backdrop of this beautiful town, have become one of the most popular concerts in his yearly schedule. Acknowledged as one of the world’s greatest living musical legends, Dutch-born André Rieu was classically trained and is now an accomplished violinist, an excellent conductor and a truly great showman. With his orchestra, choir, soloists and special guests, he brings a delightful and innovative approach to his concerts, recreating the atmosphere of 19th-century Viennese dance halls. Rapt audiences sway with the music, hum along and even dance in the aisles – it all happens! During the concert – the highlight of each break – you’ll hear music from across André’s repertoire, from his first major hit album, Strauss & Co to his latest release, Jewels of Romance. It will be a wonderful not-to-be-missed experience!

your concert ticket & upgrades

Air & Eurostar™ inclusive breaks available We’re delighted to offer four travel package options to see the great man perform in his hometown. You can start your three-day break flying direct from an airport near you to Amsterdam or travel from London St Pancras International direct to Brussels by Eurostar™. This year, we’re also offering the opportunity to explore and discover the region on our extended five-day air and Eurostar™ inclusive breaks based in the Eindhoven area of the Netherlands. You’ll visit the cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam and historic Antwerp – with free time to explore and relax.

Vrijthof Concert Seating Plan

All Air & Eurostar Inclusive breaks in this brochure include a Category 5 €69 seated ticket. You can upgrade your seat(s) to Categories 4, 3, 2, 1 or Premium for the following supplements. Prices are per person and include a booking fee.

Stage

Ticket Upgrade Supplements • Category 4

(€79 face value): £20

• Category 3

(€99 face value): £35

• Category 2

(€109 face value): £55

• Category 1

(€135 face value): £85

• Premium

(€165 face value): £135

Please note: This is an outdoor concert with no tiered seating. You’ll be required to walk between your coach transfer drop‑off /pick-up points and the venue. The concert will commence at approximately 9pm and will finish at about 11:45pm. We are unable to guarantee in which block you will be seated.

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Premium CAT 1 CAT 2 CAT 3 CAT 4 CAT 5

3-day air-inclusive break from £739

THREE DAYS BY AIR

André Rieu Concert in Maastricht This special series of summer Vrijthof concerts are sure to be a wonderful not‑to‑be-missed experience!

Vrijthof, Maastricht

Each year André Rieu, the ‘Waltz King of Europe’, performs a series of concerts in his hometown of Maastricht in the Netherlands. Fly from an airport near you to enjoy one of these spectacular, specially-themed concerts, including delightful melodies from opera, musicals, film and the world of classical music, plus a few catchy waltzes. Day One Your holiday begins with a direct flight to Amsterdam. Upon arrival, meet your tour manager and transfer to your hotel in the Eindhoven area, where two nights’ accommodation has been arranged. You have the evening free to relax. Day Two After a late breakfast and the morning free, you’ll travel by coach to Maastricht,

arriving mid-afternoon. You’re then free to shop and sightsee at leisure in this beautiful, pedestrianised town, take the opportunity to wander the cobbled streets around Vrijthof Square, which are full of attractive cafés, bars and shops. Alternatively, join an optional dinner cruise, including a welcome drink, a two-course buffet dinner (main and dessert), plus a private 90-minute river cruise (see page 11). In the evening, take your seat on the Vrijthof Square for the highlight of your break – André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra, choir, soloists and special guests in concert. The coach will return you to the hotel after the performance, arriving at approximately 2am. Day Three Transfer back to the airport for your flight home, having seen one of the world’s most popular live acts.

André Rieu in Concert

at a glance...

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • A seated ticket to see André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra live in concert on the Vrijthof Square in Maastricht (ticket upgrades available – see page 4 for details) • Experience a visit to Maastricht • Board an optional two-course dinner cruise • Two nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a four-star standard hotel in the Eindhoven area in the Netherlands (the name and location of your hotel will be confirmed at the time of your booking and on your reservation confirmation) • Return flights from your local airport to Amsterdam (see panel opposite for details) • Coach travel throughout as described in the itinerary, including transfers between Amsterdam airport and your hotel • The services of a tour manager

your hotel choices

Various, Eindhoven Area HHHH Bed & Breakfast from £739 You’ll stay in a four-star hotel in the Eindoven area of the Netherlands. All guestrooms will have private en-suite facilities. Other facilities will depend on the individual hotel. As a guest of Newmarket Holidays, you’re assured of a warm welcome. Please see page 9 or visit our website for hotel details and availability.

Concert ticket upgrades

available! See page 4

Available 4, 6, 11 & 13 July 2024 Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Aberdeen £995 • Birmingham £945 • Bristol £885 • Cardiff £879 • Edinburgh £799 • Gatwick £739 • Glasgow £885 • Heathrow £845 • Inverness £879 • Leeds/Bradford £939 • Luton £849 • Manchester £845 • Newcastle £919 Personalise your holiday - see page 11 • Maastricht Summertime Dinner Cruise – from £55

Room for Sole Use from £125

Transfer times: The transfer time between Amsterdam Airport and Eindhoven is approximately 90 minutes. The transfer time between Eindhoven and Maastricht is approximately 75 minutes.

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5-day air-inclusive break from £995

FIVE DAYS BY AIR

André Rieu Concert in Maastricht including, Amsterdam & Antwerp Enjoy a relaxed five-day break and visit some of Europe’s most fascinating cities and hidden gems.

André Rieu in Concert

This extended break includes an evening in the company of André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra, choir, soloists and special guests, and visits to Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, and the ‘Diamond Capital of the World’, Antwerp. Backing Dancers, André Rieu Concert

Day One Begin with a direct flight to Amsterdam, where you’ll meet your tour manager and transfer to your hotel in the attractive Eindhoven area. You have the evening free to relax. Day Two After breakfast, you’ll head to Amsterdam, where you’ll be free to explore this wonderful city, including famous sights like the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, and perhaps take an optional canal boat trip (see page 11).

Day Three After breakfast and a free morning, travel to Maastricht, arriving mid-afternoon. Join an optional dinner cruise, including a welcome drink, a two-course buffet dinner, plus a private 90-minute river cruise (see page 11). In the evening, take your seat on Vrijthof Square to enjoy the concert. The coach will return you to the hotel after the performance, arriving at approximately 2am. Day Four After a late breakfast, and the morning at your leisure, you’ll travel to Antwerp. Here you can explore the market square in the heart of the old city quarter and its pretty cobbled streets, the Rubens’ House Museum and fine Gothic churches, including its beautiful cathedral. Day Five Transfer to the airport for your flight home, taking back a host of memories from this special break to André Rieu’s hometown concert.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Available 3, 5, 10 & 12 July 2024 Fly direct from these airports. Prices from • Aberdeen £1,309 • Birmingham £1,109 • Cardiff £1,109 • Edinburgh £1,129 • Glasgow £1,139 • Gatwick £1,089 • Heathrow £995 • Humberside £1,135 • Inverness £1,295 • Leeds/Bradford £1,165 • Manchester £1,079 • Newcastle £1,189 • Norwich £1,149 Personalise your holiday - see page 11

• Maastricht Summertime Dinner Cruise – from £55 • Amsterdam Cheese & Wine Cruise – from £49

Room for Sole Use from £249

Transfer times: The transfer time between Amsterdam Airport and Eindhoven is approximately 90 minutes. The transfer time between Eindhoven and Maastricht is approximately 75 minutes.

at a glance...

Various, Eindhoven Area HHHH Bed & Breakfast from £1,079 You’ll stay in a four-star hotel in the Eindoven area of the Netherlands. All guestrooms will have private en-suite facilities. Other facilities will depend on the individual hotel. As a guest of Newmarket Holidays, you’re assured of a warm welcome. Please see page 9 or visit our website for hotel details and availability.

• Board an optional two-course dinner cruise • Four nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a four-star hotel in the Eindhoven area in the Netherlands (the name and location of your hotel will be confirmed at the time of your booking and on your reservation confirmation) • Return flights from your local airport to Amsterdam (see panel opposite for details) • Coach travel throughout as described in the itinerary, including transfers between Amsterdam airport and your hotel • The services of a tour manager

your hotel choices

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Concert ticket upgrades

available! See page 4

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3-day Eurostar™ break from £719

THREE DAYS BY EUROSTAR

André Rieu Concert in Maastricht Enjoy delightful melodies from opera, musicals, film and the world of classical music, plus a few catchy waltzes.

André Rieu in Concert

Travel by Eurostar™ to see André Rieu in his hometown open-air concert in beautiful and historic Maastricht. Enjoy a spectacular concert with André and his Johann Strauss Orchestra, choir, soloists and special guests on the Vrijthof Square – the highlight of this excellent value break. Day One Join your tour manager at London St Pancras International for your high-speed Eurostar™ journey to Brussels. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in the Brussels, Leuven or Hasselt areas, where two nights’ hotel accommodation has been arranged. You have the rest of the day to relax. Day Two After a late breakfast and the morning free, you’ll be transferred by coach to Maastricht,

where you’re due to arrive mid-afternoon. Here you can enjoy some free time to shop and sightsee in this beautiful historic city. Join an optional dinner cruise, including a welcome drink, a two-course buffet dinner, plus a private 90-minute river cruise (see page 11). In the evening, take your seat on the Vrijthof Square for the highlight of your break, André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra, choir, soloists and special guests in concert. The coach will return you to the hotel after the performance, arriving at approximately 2:00am. Day Three Depending on your departure time, you can enjoy some free time before transferring to the station for your Eurostar™️ journey home. You’ll return with a host of memories of a very special break in André Rieu’s hometown.

Vocalists, André Rieu Concert

Orchestra, André Rieu Concert

at a glance...

Tour Highlights & Inclusions • A seated ticket to see André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra live in concert on the Vrijthof Square in Maastricht (ticket upgrades available – see page 4 for details) • Visit Maastricht • Board an optional two-course dinner cruise • Two nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a four or three-star standard hotel in either the Brussels, Leuven or Hasselt areas of Belgium (the name and location of your hotel will be confirmed at the time of your booking and on your reservation confirmation) • Return Eurostar™ rail travel from London St Pancras International to Brussels • Coach travel throughout as described in the itinerary, including transfers between Brussels Midi station and your hotel • The services of a tour manager

your hotel choices

Various, Brussels, Leuven or Hasselt Area HHH Bed & Breakfast from £719 You’ll stay in a four or three-star hotel in the Brussels, Leuven or Hasselt areas of Belgium. All guestrooms will have private en-suite facilities. Other facilities will depend on the individual hotel. As a guest of Newmarket Holidays, you’re assured of a warm welcome. Please see page 9 or visit our website for hotel details and availability.

Available 5 & 12 July 2024 Travel direct from London, St Pancras from £719 Personalise your holiday - see page 11 • Maastricht Summertime Dinner Cruise – from £55

Room for Sole Use from £115

Transfer times: The transfer time from Brussels Midi Station to your hotel is between approximately 35 - 60 minutes. The transfer time between Brussels Leuven, Hasselt and Maastricht is approximately 50 - 90 minutes.

Concert ticket upgrades

available! See page 4

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5-day Eurostar™ break from £925

FIVE DAYS BY EUROSTAR

André Rieu Concert in Maastricht including, Amsterdam & Antwerp Travel by Eurostar™ on a relaxed fiveday break, including an evening with the ‘Waltz King of Europe’ on the Vrijthof Square

André Rieu in Concert

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Day One Morning to early afternoon, join your tour manager at London St Pancras International for your high-speed Eurostar™ journey to Brussels. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in the Eindhoven area. You have the rest of the day to relax. Day Two After breakfast, you’ll head to Amsterdam, where you’ll be free to explore this wonderful city, including famous sights like the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, and perhaps take an optional canal boat trip (see page 11). Day Three After a late breakfast and the morning free, you’ll travel by coach to Maastricht, arriving mid-afternoon. Join an optional dinner cruise,

Available 4 & 11 July 2024 Travel direct from London, St Pancras from £925 Personalise your holiday - see page 11

at a glance...

Room for Sole Use from £225

• Experience visits to Amsterdam, Maastricht and Antwerp

• Maastricht Summertime Dinner Cruise – from £55 • Amsterdam Cheese & Wine Cruise – from £49 Transfer times: The transfer time between Amsterdam Airport and Eindhoven is approximately 90 minutes. The transfer time between Eindhoven and Maastricht is approximately 75 minutes.

• Board an optional two-course dinner cruise • Four nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a four-star standard hotel in the Eindhoven area in the Netherlands (the name and location of your hotel will be confirmed at the time of your booking and on your reservation confirmation) • Return Eurostar™ rail travel from London St Pancras International to Brussels • Coach travel throughout as described in the itinerary, including transfers between Brussels Midi station and your hotel • The services of a tour manager

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including a welcome drink, a two-course buffet dinner, plus a private 90-minute river cruise (see page 11). In the evening, take your seat on the Vrijthof Square for the highlight of your break – André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra, choir, soloists and special guests in concert. The coach will return you to the hotel after the performance, arriving at approximately 2am. Day Four After a late breakfast and the morning at your leisure, you’ll travel to Antwerp. Here you can explore the market square in the heart of the old city quarter and its pretty cobbled streets, the Rubens’ House Museum and fine Gothic churches, including its beautiful cathedral. Day Five Depending on your departure time enjoy some free time, before transferring to the station for your Eurostar™ journey home.

your hotel choices

Various, Eindhoven Area HHHH Bed & Breakfast from £925 You’ll stay in a four-star standard hotel in the Eindoven area of the Netherlands. All guestroms will have private en-suite facilities. Other facilities will depend on the individual hotel. As a guest of Newmarket Holidays, you’re assured of a warm welcome. Please see page 9 or visit our website for hotel details and availability.

Concert ticket upgrades

available! See page 4

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Your hotels

You’ll be able to select your choice of hotel at the time of booking. Please note availability varies from tour to tour, as well as departure date. You’ll be able to view available hotels on the website in the

booking process under the ‘Hotels and Rooms’ section, where there will be further details on the selected hotel.

Brussels, Leuven area – 3 day Eurostar

NH Brussels Airport

Holiday Inn Brussels Airport

Park Inn by Radisson

Novotel Leuven

NH Brussels Airport, Holiday Inn Brussels Park Inn by Radisson, Novotel Leuven, Brussels HHHH Airport HHHH Leuven HHH Centrum This sleek hotel features an all-day restaurant, with a terrace and bar, which serves international and Belgian-inspired dishes. Modern, airy guestrooms feature mini-bars, TVs, soundproof windows, and free Wi-Fi.

The four-star Holiday Inn Brussels Airport is located close to the airport. Breakfast and dinner is served in the hotel restaurant, and Starbucks coffee is available in the lounge. The guestrooms have recently been refurbished, and each has air conditioning, TV a mini-bar and a private bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer.

This contemporary hotel is located within walking distance of Leuven city centre and is just steps away from Central Station. The Great Market and Stella Artois Brewery are all just a short distance away. The guestrooms feature free Wi-Fi, individual climate control and flat-screen televisions. The hotel also has a bar and grill.

HHHH

This modern four-star hotel is 15 minutes from the town’s historic centre. The hotel has a bar/restaurant, a 24hour reception and Wi-Fi throughout. The guestrooms are modern in style, and have private facilities, air conditioning, TV, telephones, safes, mini-bars and free Wi-Fi.

Eindhoven area – 3 day Air, 5 day Air and 5 day Eurostar

Pullman Hotel

Pullman Hotel, Eindhoven

Fletcher Kloosterhotel

Crown Hotel

NH Koningshof Hotel, Fletcher Kloosterhotel, Crown Hotel, HHHH Veldhoven HHHH Willibrordhaeghe HHHH Eindhoven

Situated in the centre of Eindhoven. The hotel’s restaurant features classic French cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the hotel bar. There is also a fitness centre, an indoor swimming pool and a beauty salon. All guestrooms are modern and include a mini-bar, satellite TV, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn, Eindhoven

NH Koningshof Hotel

This large hotel, surrounded by beautiful greenery, is located near Eindhoven. Guests can unwind and relax and dine in the hotel’s lounge bar and restaurant. All the guestrooms have private facilities, TVs and hairdryers, and superior rooms also have air conditioning.

Best Western Hotel

The four-star Fletcher Kloosterhotel Willibrordhaeghe is located in a large area of parkland in Deurne, just 13 miles from Eindhoven. All guestrooms are tastefully decorated with a flat-screen TV, private facilities and hairdryers.

The four-star Crown Hotel Eindhoven is situated in the city centre, just 200 yards from Eindhoven Railway Station. All guestrooms are air conditioned, with a flat-screen TV, fridge and a private bathroom. The hotel features a fitness area, free Wi-Fi and a restaurant.

Golden Tulip Hotel

Hotel 46

Best Western Hotel Golden Tulip Hotel Hotel HHHH Nobis Asten HHHH West-Ende HHHH 46

With it’s central location the city’s restaurants, museums and shopping malls are right at your fingertips. The restaurant offers a buffet breakfast, as well as lunch and dinner. All guestrooms have private facilities, air conditioning, an iron, a mini-bar, tea- and coffee-making facilities, free Wi-Fi and TV.

This wonderful hotel is located in a green area near the national park of De Groote Peel. Just 15 minutes away from Eindhoven, it’s an ideal base for exploring the area. Featuring a restaurant and a cocktail lounge. All guestrooms feature private en-suite facilities.

HHHH

This fabulous former private residence, is located in Helmond, near Eindhoven, an ideal base from which to explore. Featuring a stylish restaurant, and relaxing lounge bar. All guestrooms have private en-suite facilities, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, tea/coffee-making facilities, and a TV.

HHHH

A contemporary hotel set in the charming village of Wintelre. An onsite restaurant with a terrace serves local seasonal dishes, and a daily breakfast buffet. Modern guestrooms feature TVs, air conditioning, safes, balconies, mini-bars, tea/coffeemakers and free Wi-Fi.

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Maastricht, Netherlands

Maastricht – a wonderful place to visit

The centre of Maastricht is compact and therefore easy to explore on foot. Large areas are pedestrianised, and most places to visit are within walking distance. The St Servaas Bridge links the old centre, including the Vrijthof Square, with the trendy Wyck district. You can cross back over the river via the modern suspension bridge, the ‘Hoeg Brogk’. With an amazing variety of sights, sounds and flavours spread along a compact network of attractive streets on both sides of the river, you’ll never feel lost.

Vrijthof Square, Maastricht, Netherlands

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A historic city centre is a fantastic place for endless shopping. Maastricht offers a rich and varied shopping landscape dotted with small upmarket boutiques, authentic speciality shops, antique dealers, and the better-known fashion chains offering the latest trends in clothing, accessories and design. When you’re ready for a break, you’ll find a wealth of cafés, brasseries and restaurants, where you can relax and recharge your batteries prior to your André Rieu concert in the evening.

River Maas, Maastricht

Maastricht summertime dinner cruise, Exclusive Maastricht The including a welcome drink, a two-course

summertime dinner cruise £55 per person

buffet dinner (main and dessert), plus a private 90-minute river cruise, takes place on the concert day in Maastricht and is available to customers who have booked our three- or five‑day Air or Eurostar™ breaks. Step on board the Scheldevallei riverboat for a 90-minute private cruise along the River Maas. You’ll be joined by a knowledgeable guide who’ll bring the city

of Maastricht to life, pointing out historical sights and other salient points of interest, while you enjoy your welcome drink and dinner. Highlights include the St Servaas Bridge, the Basilica of the Beloved Mary (part of the original 13th Century city), and André Rieu’s castle home on St Pieter’s Hill. You’ll continue along the river towards the Belgian border before returning to Maastricht. The Scheldevallei vessel is fully equipped with two decks, a bar and toilets.

Exclusive optional

Amsterdam cheese & wine cruise £49 per person

This exclusive cruise is only available to customers who have booked our five-day Air or EurostarTM break. Enjoy the iconic sights of Amsterdam from a comfortable vantage point aboard our special private cheese and wine cruise. Your voyage past Amsterdam’s gabled buildings, the Westerkerk and Anne Frank House will include two delicious glasses of wine specially selected to go with a Henri Willig cheeseboard. This private cruise is a great way to avoid the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam’s streets. A friendly, knowledgeable local guide will accompany you throughout the voyage and be happy to answer any questions that you may have. The Amsterdam cheese and wine cruise includes free Wi-Fi, a free app with a GPS audio tour and toilet facilities. Your tour manager will confirm your exact cruise time(s) on arrival at your hotel.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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