André Rieu - Christmas & New Year Concerts 2023 - 2024

André Rieu & his

Johann Strauss

Orchestra

“Christmas in my Hometown” Concert, Maastricht 2023

André Rieu, the ‘Waltz King of Europe’, will again perform an indoor “Christmas in my Hometown” Concert at the Maastricht Exhibition and Conference Centre (MECC) in his hometown of Maastricht in the Netherlands this December.

Join us for a memorable four-day break that in addition to the unforgettable night with André includes a visit to the Maastricht Christmas market on the famous Vrijhof Square with its ice rink, Ferris wheel and many beautiful stalls providing festive cheer, a warm welcome and wintry fun. In addition, on Day Three, we’ve included a visit to the world-famous Aachen Christmas Market which is set around its cathedral and town hall.

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!

your concert ticket & upgrades

All our inclusive breaks include a Category 5 €65 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.

Ticket Upgrade Supplements

• Category 4

• Category 3

• Category 2

• Category 1

• Premium

(€75 face value): £15

(€95 face value): £45

(€105 face value): £59

(€129 face value): £95

(€159 face value): £139

Please note: This is an indoor concert. You will be required to walk between your coach transfer drop - off /pick-up points and the venue. The concert will commence at approximately 8pm and will finish at about 11pm. We are unable to guarantee in which block you will be seated.

During the indoor “Christmas in my Hometown” concert at the MECC, which will be transformed into a magnificent ‘Winter Palace’ with chandeliers, Christmas trees, ice skaters, a brass band and a Christmas market, you’ll hear music from across André’s repertoire, including delightful melodies from opera, musicals, film and the world of classical music, plus a few catchy waltzes and lots of Christmas carols. It will be a wonderful not-to-be-missed experience!

Air & Eurostar™ inclusive breaks available

We’re delighted to offer two travel package options to see the great man perform in his hometown. You can start your four-day break by flying direct from an airport near you to Amsterdam or travel from London St Pancras direct to Brussels by Eurostar™. We’re delighted to also include visits to Maastricht and Aachen Christmas Markets.

MECC Indoor Concert Seating Plan

This four-day break includes a spectacular, festive evening in the company of André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra, choir, soloists and special guests, and visits to Maastricht and Aachen Christmas markets.

Day One Begin with a direct flight to Amsterdam where you’ll meet your tour manager and transfer to your four-star hotel in the attractive Eindhoven area. 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 early afternoon. Once in town, you’re free to shop and sightsee at your leisure in one of the most beautiful and historic cities in the Netherlands with its spectacular shops and cafés. You’ll also have an opportunity to visit Maastricht christmas market on the Vrijthof Square. In the evening, take your seat at the indoor MECC, transformed into a ‘Winter Palace’ for the highlight of your break – André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra, choir, soloists and special guests in their Christmas concert. The coach will return you to the hotel after the performance, arriving at about 1am.

Day Three After a relaxed morning today, you’ll cross the border into Germany for a visit to Aachen. Here you’ll discover one of Germany’s oldest and most traditional markets, laid out in the streets and squares around the city’s cathedral.

Day Four Transfer back to the airport for your flight home, taking back a host of memories from this special break to André Rieu’s hometown concert.

Available 15 Dec 2023

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Aberdeen £1,029 • Birmingham £929 • Bristol £855

• Gatwick £865

• Glasgow £985

• Cardiff £919 • Edinburgh £985

• Heathrow £855 • Humberside £995 • Inverness £995

• Leeds/Bradford £995 • Liverpool £855

• Manchester £869

• Newcastle £935

Room for Sole Use from £159

Deposit £250

• London City £835

• Norwich £995

• Luton £799

• Stansted £865 • Teesside £995

4-day air inclusive break from £799

André Rieu –Christmas Concert in Maastricht and Christmas markets

Enjoy a relaxed four-day break and visit some of Europe’s most fascinating cities and hidden gems.

at a glance...

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• A seated concert ticket at the indoor MECC in Maastricht (ticket upgrades available – see page 4 for details)

• Visits to Maastricht and Aachen Christmas markets

• Three 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)

• Return flights to Amsterdam

• Coach travel throughout as described in the itinerary including transfers between Amsterdam airport and your hotel

• The services of a tour manager

Concert ticket upgradesavailable!

See page 4

your hotel choices

Various (See page 7) HHHH Bed & Breakfast from £799

You’ll stay in a good quality four-star standard hotel in the Eindhoven area in the Netherlands. All guestrooms have private facilities, a hairdryer and a TV. All the hotels have good bars and restaurants, and as a guest of Newmarket Holidays, you’re assured of a warm welcome (see page 7 for more hotel information).

FOUR DAYS BY AIR

4-day Eurostar™ inclusive break from £785

André

Rieu

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Christmas Concert in Maastricht and Christmas Markets

Travel by Eurostar™ on a relaxed fourday break, including an evening with the ‘Waltz King of Europe’

This four-day Eurostar break includes a spectacular, festive evening in the company of André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra, choir, soloists and special guests, and visits to Maastricht and Aachen Christmas markets.

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 will be transferred to your fourstar hotel in the Eindhoven area. You have the rest of the day to relax.

Day Two After a late breakfast and the morning free, you’ll travel by coach to Maastricht, arriving early afternoon. Once in town, you’re free to shop and sightsee at leisure in one of the most beautiful and historic cities in the Netherlands with its spectacular shops and cafés. You’ll also have an opportunity to visit Maastricht Christmas market on the Vrijthof Square. In the evening, take your seat at the indoor MECC, transformed into a ‘Winter Palace’ for the highlight of your break – André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra, choir, soloists and special guests in their Christmas concert. The coach will return you to the hotel after the performance, arriving at about 1am.

Day Three After a relaxed morning, today you’ll cross the border into Germany for a visit to Aachen. Here you’ll discover one of Germany’s oldest and most traditional markets laid out in the streets and squares around the city’s cathedral and town hall. Keep warm with a mug of gluhwein, and treat yourself to the traditional festive flavours of gingerbread and marzipan bread.

Day Four After some free time, transfer to Brussels for your Eurostar™ journey home (departing afternoon to early evening), taking back a host of memories of a very special break to André Rieu’s hometown concert.

Available 15 Dec 2023

Room for Sole Use from £159

Deposit £250

at a glance...

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• A seated concert ticket at the indoor MECC in Maastricht (ticket upgrades available – see page 4 for details)

• Visits to Maastricht and Aachen Christmas markets

• Three nights’ bed and continental breakfast accommodation at a four-star standard hotel in the Eindhoven area in The Netherlands (the name and location of the hotel will be confirmed at the time of your booking)

• Return Eurostar™ rail travel from London St Pancras International to Brussels Midi Station

• Coach travel throughout as described in the itinerary, including transfers between Brussels Midi Station and your hotel

• The services of a tour manager

Concert ticket upgradesavailable!

See page 4

your hotel choices

Various (See page 7) HHHH

Bed & Breakfast from £785

You’ll stay in a good quality four-star standard hotel in the Eindhoven area in the Netherlands. All guestrooms have private facilities, hairdryers and TVs. All the hotels have good bars and restaurants and as a guest of Newmarket you are assured of a warm welcome (see page 7 for more hotel information).

Maastricht Christmas Market

Maastricht at Christmastime

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.

Your hotel

Your hotel will be allocated at the time of booking.

The 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.

Best Western Hotel Nobis Asten HHHH

This wonderful hotel is located in a green area near the national park of De Groote Peel. Just 15 minutes away from Eindhoven, it is an ideal base for exploring the area.

Facilities & Amenities Featuring a restaurant and a cocktail lounge, where guests can relax. They can also unwind in the hotel’s indoor swimming pool and gym.

Guestrooms All guestrooms are non-smoking and feature private en-suite facilities.

Golden Tulip Hotel West-Ende HHHH

This fabulous former private residence, dating back to the 19th century, is located in Helmond, near Eindhoven. Its location makes it an ideal base from which to explore.

Facilities & Amenities The hotel has a stylish restaurant, as well as a relaxing lounge bar and an attractive terrace for alfresco dining in the summer.

Guestrooms All guestrooms have private en-suite facilities, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, tea/ coffee-making facilities, and a TV.

Hotel 46 HHHH

Positioned just a few minutes away from Eindhoven Airport, this contemporary hotel is set in the charming village of Wintelre. Facilities & Amenities An onsite restaurant with a terrace serves local seasonal dishes, there is a 24-hour gym and reception, as well as a daily breakfast buffet.

Guestrooms Sleek, modern guestrooms feature TVs, air conditioning, safes, balconies, mini-bars, tea/coffee-makers and free Wi-Fi.

NH Koningshof Hotel, Veldhoven HHHH

This large hotel, surrounded by beautiful greenery, is located near Eindhoven.

Facilities & Amenities Guests can unwind using the hotel’s extensive leisure facilities, which include a swimming pool, gym, solarium and sauna, or relax and dine in the hotel’s lounge bar and restaurant.

Guestrooms All the guestrooms have private facilities, TVs and hairdryers, and superior rooms also have air conditioning.

Aachen Christmas Market

Nobis Asten Golden Tulip Hotel 46 NH Koningshof Hotel

André Rieu & his

Johann Strauss

Orchestra

New year’s concert, Amsterdam 2024

Don’t miss André Rieu, the ‘King of Waltz’, performing live in a spectacular New Year’s concert in Amsterdam. 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 this festive concert – the highlight of your break – you’ll hear music from across the star’s repertoire, from his first major hit album, ‘Strauss & Co’ to his recent hit album ‘Silver Bells’. It will be a wonderful not-to-be-missed experience in his home country.

The capital city of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is the perfect city, in which to see ‘Waltz King’ André Rieu and his sparkling Johann Strauss Orchestra live in his traditional New Year’s concert

Air Inclusive Breaks available

This three-day festive concert break includes convenient return flights to Amsterdam from a choice of 17 UK airports, accommodation in a four-star standard hotel, a range of ticket options for the André Rieu concert, comfortable coach travel and the services of a friendly, professional tour manager to guide you each step of the way. You’re sure to enjoy a memorable break with a difference.

your concert ticket & upgrades

All our breaks include a Category 4 €65 seated ticket. You can upgrade your seat(s) to Categories 3, 2, 1 or Premium for the following supplements. Prices are per person and include booking and service fees.

Ticket Upgrade Supplements

• Category 3

• Category 2

• Category 1

• Premium

(€75 face value): £15

(€95 face value): £45

(€119 face value): £79

(€149 face value): £125

Please note: Please note this is an indoor concert. You will be required to walk between your coach transfer drop off/pick-up points and the venue. The concert will commence at approximately 7pm and will finish at about 9:45pm.

Ziggo Dome Arena Concert Seating Plan

3-day air inclusive break from £639

André Rieu –Traditional New Year’s

Concert, Amsterdam

Enjoy a relaxed three-day break and visit one of Europe’s most fascinating cities

THREE DAYS BY AIR

Join us for a spectacular night of music and showmanship in the company of the inimitable André Rieu and his glorious Johann Strauss Orchestra, on this great value weekend break to Amsterdam.

Day One Begin with a direct flight to Amsterdam, where you’ll meet your tour manager and transfer to your four-star hotel in the Amsterdam area. You have the rest of the day free to relax and perhaps an initial opportunity to discover the city. For early arrivals, return coach transfers into Amsterdam will be available in the afternoon.

Day Two After breakfast, we’ll head to Amsterdam by coach, where you’ll be free to explore this wonderful city, including famous sights such as the Royal Palace, the renowned Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum, and perhaps take an optional canal cruise excursion (see page 11).

In the evening, take your seat in the Ziggo Dome Arena for the highlight of your break – André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra, choir, soloists and special guests in concert. The coach will return you to the hotel after the performance.

Day Three Transfer back to the airport for your flight home, taking back a host of memories from this special break to see Andre Rieu’s first concert of the new year.

at a glance...

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• A seated concert ticket at the Ziggo Dome Arena in Amsterdam on Saturday evening (face value €65ticket upgrades available)

• Two nights’ bed and buffet breakfast accommodation at the four-star Hyatt Place Hotel in the Amsterdam area

• Free time in Amsterdam on Day Two, plus an optional cruise excursion (coach transfers into Amsterdam are included)

• Return flights from 17 regional UK airports to Amsterdam

• Coach transfers between the airport and your hotel and venue transfers for the concert

• The services of a friendly tour manager

Concert ticket upgradesavailable!

See page 9

Available 5 Jan 2024

Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Aberdeen £905

• Cardiff £759

• Belfast International £659

• Edinburgh £715

• Humberside £715

• Newcastle £759

• Birmingham £735

• Gatwick £679

• Leeds/Bradford £799

• Norwich £759

Room for Sole Use from £92

Deposit £250

your hotel choices

Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport HHHH

• Glasgow £759

• Luton £679

• Stansted £679

• Bristol £639

• Heathrow £659

• Manchester £699

• Teesside £725

Bed & Breakfast from £639

The stylish Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport is located in Hoofddorp, just a ten-minute coach transfer from Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. The bright, spacious Hyatt Place offers comfortable public areas, an excellent restaurant, a 24-hour self-service café, a ‘Coffee to Cocktail’ bar and a fitness centre. (see page 11 for more hotel information).

Scan the QR code with the camera on your device then click the link to access more information on this tour.

Amsterdam

Amsterdam a wonderful place to visit

The delightful city of Amsterdam, with its canals, cobblestones, café-bars and artistic heritage is world-renowned for its popular museums – the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Rembrandt House. All house immediately recognisable works of art from some of the great Dutch Masters.

Another of Amsterdam’s most visited museums is the poignant Anne Frank House, the building in which the young girl and her diary were hidden during much of the Second World War. Relaxed and laid-back, Amsterdam has a thriving cafe-culture, and when you’ve finished enjoying the sights, take a seat in a cafe or bar to watch the world go by.

If our canal cruise tour (right) isn’t for you, a visit to the Dutch capital simply wouldn’t be complete without an afternoon spent strolling along the canal-lined streets, watching the narrowboats, and enjoying the iconic, narrow gabled houses that line the streets. As with much of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is largely flat, an aspect that encourages and enables exploration of the city’s sights on foot. Amsterdam also has a great network of trams and buses which, with the use of a public transport chip card (paid for in advance online or locally), will speed up your exploration of the sights, and give you discounted entry to a number of attractions.

Exclusive optional Amsterdam cheese and wine cruise

£49 per person

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 will be happy to answer any questions that you may have.

Please note: The Amsterdam cheese and wine cruise includes free Wi-Fi, a free app with a GPS audio tour and full toilet facilities. Your tour manager will confirm your exact cruise time(s) on arrival at your hotel.

Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport

HHHH

The Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport is a stylish hotel in Hoofddorp, just a 15-minute coach transfer from Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, which is in turn just a 15-minute train journey from the heart of the city.

Amsterdam

Facilities, Amenities The hotel is bright and spacious and has comfortable public areas, an excellent restaurant, a 24-hour self-service Gallery Cafe, a Coffee-to-Cocktails bar and a fitness centre. Breakfast at the hotel is a hot and cold buffet and is served from 6am.

Guestrooms All guestrooms are air conditioned and each has a TV, free Wi-Fi, a mini-bar, a safe, a hairdryer, an ironing board, and tea- and coffee-making facilities.

Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport