We depart St Pancras International on the morning Eurostar for Brussels, where we change for our onward train to Liège. We walk to the 3* Hotel Husa de la Couronne, located beside the railway station and check in for our three night stay. You may have some free time to explore this lovely town at leisure. Perhaps take a stroll through the Old Town centre, before continuing on to the New Town, home to most of the city's bars and enticing restaurants.

Today why not soak up the festive atmosphere and start your Christmas shopping? The beautiful town square and neighbouring Place du Marché stage a magical Christmas Village, which is a joy to explore. The market is the oldest in Belgium and holds plenty of Christmas tradition and good cheer. More than 180 colourfully painted and brightly illuminated chalets and stalls offer all sorts of great gift ideas, including jewellery, handicrafts and toys, as well as a wide range of Christmas decorations and gastronomic goodies. If you have a fondness for Belgian chocolate, you've come to the right place - there are stalls laden with chocolate in a multitude of flavours. Savour a glass of vin chaud, or the Belgian liqueur made from juniper berries - Peket, and enjoy the seasonal entertainment. The Christmas Village is a great place to experience the delights of this glowing city at Christmas time. (B)

Today we travel by coach across the Dutch border to Valkenburg. This enchanting little hill town is built around a romantic ruined castle and is famous for its unique and atmospheric Christmas Markets which are held in the ancient labyrinth of tunnels and caves which run underneath Valkenburg. The beautifully lit passageways give a magical feel and hold many wonderful ideas for seasonal gifts. You will receive a pass which includes direct entrance to both cave markets - the 'Town Cave' and the 'Velvet Cave', with its impressive mural carvings, inscriptions, and exceptional sculptures, reflecting the ancient and almost forgotten legends and memories of the city of Valkenburg.

Every year the caves are decorated to reflect a theme and as you wander through the grotto there are plenty of opportunities for shopping at the many stalls selling seasonal fare and Christmas gifts. Alternatively, you may like to relax and soak up the atmosphere of the markets over a glass of mulled wine. Following our visit to this unique Christmas Market, we return to Liège by coach. (B)

We check out this morning and board our train to Brussels, where we join a Eurostar service to St Pancras International in London. (B)

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
These meals, where shown, are included in the price of your holiday.