Holidays 2027
Departs: Sunday 18th April 2027 | 5 Days
Castles & Gardens of the Ardennes
Tour Price: £919.00 per person
Your Holiday Centre
The Ardennes region covers a little bit of each of three countries: France, Belgium and Luxembourg.... between magical forests, spectacular landscapes, inviting valleys, ancient fortresses, and picturesque towns and villages. Namur's role in history was assured by its huge citadel fortress on the strategic heights overlooking the confluence of the rivers Meuse and Sambre: whoever controlled it controlled local traffic on both rivers and in the surrounding area. The city was besieged and occupied many times by the armies of different European powers. Today, it has expanded beyond the citadel's walls and, since 1985, has been the seat of the Parliament of the Walloon region. It has retained many of its historic buildings alongside some dramatic modern additions and its city centre is mostly pedestrianised, making it very tourist friendly. Its position at the gateway to the Ardennes means that Namur and its surroundings enjoy all the rich colours and flavours of that region.
Tour Inclusions
- All coach travel & ferry
- 4 nights half-board
- Excursions
- Entrances
- Courier escorted
Special Notes
- The currency you will need for this tour is the Euro.
- A valid passport.
- A GHIC card (Global Health Insurance Card).
- Insurance.
- To ring back to England, you dial: +44 then minus the 0 from your code, followed by your number.
- Please inform us of any special dietary needs e.g: diabetic, gluten free, vegetarian, etc.
- Your request is put forward to the hotel, and they will do their utmost to accommodate your needs.
Tour Price
- Price Per Person
- £919.00
Single Room Supplement: £205.00
(double/twin for sole use)
Your Accommodation
Mercure Namur Hotel
Av. Baron de Moreau 1, 5000 Namur, Belgium.
Tel: +32 81 64 92 20.
Located in Circus Casino Resort, 4 star Mercure Namur Hotel looks onto the River Meuse, offering a combination of peaceful surroundings and lively entertainment.
All rooms are fitted with modern furnishings. Some rooms overlook the river, and others look at the citadel. All en-suite rooms include free toiletries, hairdryer, TV, tea/coffee machine and minibar.
Traditional Belgian dishes are served at the restaurant of the hotel and celebrated Belgian beer brews complement the menu selection. A hot buffet breakfast is served daily in the renovated breakfast hall.
Renowned for its elegant and discreet atmosphere, Mercure Namur Hotel's casino offers the chance to be lucky at the blackjack table or at the roulette wheel, while enjoying many themed nights.
For a truly relaxing experience, indulge in their Cinq Mondes Spa - a true haven of well-being, where ancestral rituals and treatments from around the world await you.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Depart Local Area
After boarding your luxury coach and departing your local area, we head down to Dover for our morning ferry to Calais. We travel through France and Belgium to our hotel Mercure in Namur where we will spend the next four nights at half-board.
Day 2: Les Jardins d'Annevoie & Maredsous Abbey
Today we visit the beautiful Annevoie Gardens. It was built in the 18th century by the Montpellier family and is principally known for the extensive water gardens that surround it, the Jardins d'Annevoie, the only ones of their kind in Belgium. You will discover that everything works entirely naturally, without any mechanical or electrical intervention. Explore this wonderful place. Later we head for Maredsous Abbey, taste its typical gastronomy, visit its cheese museum where your taste buds will be awake, without forgetting to taste the inevitable beer of Maredsous resulting from a traditional brewing. Return to hotel.
Day 3: Namur Citadel & River Cruise + Guided Walking Tour of Namur
Today we start with a river cruise on the River Meuse, to see the beautiful surroundings of Namur. Later we will have a guided walking tour of the city centre of Namur with a local guide, taking in all the interesting buildings and places. Entrance to the Namur Citadelle is also included.
Day 4: Castle & Garden of Freyr & River Cruise
Today we travel to the town is Dinant which is dramatically perched on the narrow banks of the River Meuse, at a point where the river cuts deeply through the limestone of the Condroz plateau. Here we will board a boat for a 45 minute cruise along the River Meuse. On our return we then visit the 18th century castle and gardens of Freyr which has hosted many royal visitors. The gardens boasts a fountain, ancient orange trees and a 6km maze made from hornbeam hedges.
Day 5: Depart for Home
Departing after breakfast we retrace our steps back to Dunkirk with comfort stops, for our late afternoon ferry to Dover. Arriving home around mid-evening.