The Ardennes and the Semois for groups: Bouillon, Orval and the Caves of Han
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- Duration 5 days
- DepartureFrom the place of your choice
- GroupFrom 20 participants
- DateOn the date of your choice
A 5-day city trip to the Ardennes for your group: Bouillon Castle, Orval Abbey, the meanders of the Semois, Redu, the Caves of Han and Durbuy.
In the south of Belgium, the Semois winds between wooded hills and slate villages. Your group discovers the fortified castle of Bouillon, the medieval ruins of Orval Abbey and the famous Rochehaut viewpoint over the Frahan meander. The stay continues in Redu, the book village, at the Caves of Han-sur-Lesse and in Durbuy, a little town of cobbled streets.
Programme
Day 1 : Journey to Bouillon
- Morning departure from the location of your choice.
- Drive to the province of Luxembourg, with breaks along the way.
- Arrival in Bouillon and a walk along the Semois.
- Check-in at the hotel, in Bouillon or its surroundings.
- Ardennes dinner in the hotel restaurant (on request).
Day 2 : Bouillon Castle and Orval
- Visit to the fortified castle of Bouillon, associated with Godfrey of Bouillon (on request).
- Falconry show at the castle, in season (on request).
- In the afternoon, drive to Orval and visit to the abbey ruins and its medicinal herb garden.
- Tasting of Orval beer and cheese (on request).
Day 3 : The meanders of the Semois
- Stop at the Tombeau du Géant viewpoint in Botassart.
- Discovery of Rochehaut and its panoramic view over the Frahan meander.
- Kayak trip down the Semois, in season (on request).
- Group dinner in a restaurant in the valley (on request).
Day 4 : Redu and Han-sur-Lesse
- Drive to Redu, the book village, and free time among its bookshops.
- In the afternoon, visit to the Caves of Han (on request).
- Visit to the Han wildlife park (on request).
- Return to the hotel at the end of the day.
Day 5 : Durbuy
- Drive to Durbuy, on the banks of the Ourthe.
- Stroll through the cobbled streets of the old town.
- Visit to the Topiary Park (on request).
- Arrival back in your region in the evening.
The price includes
- Coach transport from the departure point of your choice
- The services of a driver
- 4 nights in a 3-star hotel (4-star on request), double rooms with breakfast
- Accommodation for the driver
- Road tolls and parking fees
The price does not include
- Ardennes dinner in the hotel restaurant
- Visit to the fortified castle of Bouillon, associated with Godfrey of Bouillon
- Falconry show at the castle, in season
- Tasting of Orval beer and cheese
- Kayak trip down the Semois, in season
- Group dinner in a restaurant in the valley
- In the afternoon, visit to the Caves of Han
- Visit to the Han wildlife park
- Visit to the Topiary Park
- Meals and drinks (except breakfasts)
- Admission to museums and monuments
- Tourist tax
- Single room supplement
- Cancellation and refund protection (optional)
- Personal expenses
Good to know
- Departure and return times adapted to the pick-up point chosen by your group.
- The Caves of Han are visited on foot, with many steps and a cool temperature all year round: closed shoes and a light jacket are recommended.
- Kayaking on the Semois depends on the river level and the season.
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A tailor-made trip for your group
- From 20 participants
- On the date of your choice, departing from near you
- Free quote, without obligation
Free places
- 25 →+125 paying participants: 1 free place(s)
- 50 →+350 paying participants: 3 free place(s)
- 75 →+475 paying participants: 4 free place(s)
- 100 →+6100 paying participants: 6 free place(s)
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The Ardennes and the Semois for groups: Bouillon, Orval and the Caves of Han
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