Albatross Europe 2026

HOUSE PARTIES

Our excellent continental house party packages offer great value and fantastic inclusions, not to mention a free bar!

Fabulous Flanders Weekender & a Free Bar

Discover Valkenburg & Three Countries

4 DAYS

5 DAYS

MY TIME

MY TIME

This tour takes us to two popular and charming destinations of Bruges and Ghent each brimming with fascinating and historical sights, remarkable medieval architecture, chocolate shops, canals and cobbled streets.

Taking place in March, our fabulous tour to South Holland features a free day in Valkenburg, a visit to Maastricht, one of the oldest cities in Holland, and visits to neighbouring Germany and Belgium! SUGGESTED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival Day 2 Valkenburg Today is spent at leisure in Valkenburg, famous for its caves and castle. Day 3 Three Countries Tour Today’s circular driving tour takes in three countries: Germany, Belgium and Holland. We visit Monschau in western Germany then hop over to Belgium to see Liège. This afternoon we enjoy a tasting at the Abbaye Val-Dieu, which houses a brewery and is also known for its cheese. Day 4 Maastricht & Cruise We enjoy a 45 minute city tour of historic Maastricht, travelling in style on an American school bus, before boarding a boat for a 1 hour river cruise.

SUGGESTED ITINERARY

Bruges

Monschau

Day 1 Arrival Day 2 Ghent

We spend today in the fascinating city of Ghent with its vibrant, cultural atmosphere. There’s plenty to see including the Castle of the Counts, Ghent Belfry and The Ghent Altarpiece - a great work of art completed in 1432. Day 3 Bruges Today we travel to the historic city of Bruges, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site brimming with beautiful buildings, churches and canals. We can explore the striking Markt Square, overlooked by the imposing Belfry Tower, Burg Square and the Town Hall, or enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride along Bruges’ historic winding streets.

Ghent

Valkenburg

LONG STANDING PARTNER

LONG STANDING PARTNER

Hotel Walram Valkenburg, Limburg, South Holland plus (See page 41 for hotel description) 4 Nights Half Board JAN-MAR 2026 Based on Monday arrivals

Day 5 Departure INCLUSIONS

Ostend Hotel Ostend, Belgium plus (See page 36 for hotel description) 3 Nights Half Board MAR 2026 Based on Friday arrivals

Day 4 Departure INCLUSIONS • Return short sea crossing

• Return short sea crossing • Welcome drink of kir royale • 3 course buffet on arrival night • Choice of main on 3 nights • Pre-dinner party on 1 night • Live musical entertainment on 1 night • Free bar on selected drinks for 2 hours each night

• Welcome glass of kir • 3 course buffet menu • Unlimited selected drinks with dinner from 18.30 - 20.00

FREE BAR

FREE BAR

Party in Pretty Paganella Our fabulous house party package takes us to picture-postcard Fai della Paganella in the Dolomites. We’re in for a warm welcome from our hosts at the family-run Hotel Paganella, with scenic mountains, lakeside spots and pretty towns waiting to be explored.

6 DAYS

SUGGESTED ITINERARY

Riva del Garda

Day 1 Arrival Day 2 Fai Della Paganella

INCLUSIONS • Return short sea crossing • Welcome glass of prosecco • Set menu on arrival night • Choice of starter & main on 4 nights • Unlimited wine with dinner • Free bar on selected drinks each night from 18.00 - 22.30 • Guided walk of Fai with pizza & wine picnic on 1 day • Quiz/games on 1 night • Grolla evening in the bar on 1 night • Wine tasting on 1 night • 4 course farewell candlelit Trentino dinner with music

Our lovely host, Fausto, will take us on a gentle walk around this friendly village. Day 3 Verona We visit the beautiful city of Romeo and Juliet today, with its stunning architecture, impressive Roman Amphitheatre, elegant shops and enticing market in Piazza delle Erbe. Day 4 Lake Garda We take a scenic drive to the north end of Lake Garda and enjoy free time at the atmospheric and lakeside town of Riva del Garda. Day 5 Bassano del Grappa Today, we explore the stunning walled town of Bassano del Grappa. Just below the majestic Dolomites, the river Brenta passes through the centre of this picture- postcard town. Day 6 Departure

Verona

LONG STANDING PARTNER

Hotel Paganella Fai della Paganella, Dolomites plus (See page 75 for hotel description) 5 Nights Half Board MAR 2026 Based on Sunday arrivals

FREE BAR

Bassano del Grappa

Albatross Approved Rating: ✓ Visited ✓ Inspected ✓ Graded

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