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Bruges Tour


tour code: RIVBT
Bruges Tour

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Prices shown joining from St Pancras with accommodation at the Academie Hotel. Other stations and hotels available, please ask for details.

4 Days from £Call per passenger

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Itinerary


Day 1


 


You take a late morning/early afternoon Eurostar service from London St. Pancras International to Lille (exact time will be indicated on travel documents), arriving approximately 1 hour 30 minutes later. A coach will then take you to your hotel in the heart of Bruges old town, transfer time approximately one hour.


 


Day 2 - Walking Tour & Brewery


After breakfast you have a guided walk of this beautiful town which really does show off its charm perfectly. The whole atmosphere of Bruges is pure romance and really reflects the true spirit of medieval Flanders. Its streets are crammed with fascination and yet it is so compact that the walking tour emphasises the main sights and attractions perfectly. Bruges has so much to offer and is centred around the main square, dominated by the Belfry and when the unique old Flemish chimes are heard, the atmosphere is perfect. You can climb this tower, if you can face the 366 steps: the view is breathtaking. You will also see the City Hall, the old Law Courts and the ‘Basilica of the Holy Blood’ in which is housed some of Jesus’ blood. Another must is the Notre Dame Church which houses Michelangelo’s beautiful Madonna and Child, carved in pure white marble.


Belgium, and Flanders in particular, is very famous for brewing beer, indeed there are over 500 varieties throughout the country. One of the features of brewing in Belgium is the great variety of types of beer and ingredients used, even things as diverse as cherries and oats! So a tour to Bruges would not be complete without a visit to a brewery! Some of you may choose to take the short walk to the “Halve Maan” brewery museum to learn the ins and outs of brewing in this quaint and very traditional establishment and then unwind with a tasting.


Day 3 - Canal Tour & Ypres


After breakfast we will arrange an optional tour by boat of some of Bruges’ canals, which gives an interesting view of the town (subject to seasonal operation). Late morning, for those who are interested, the coach will leave Bruges for a tour of some of the places made famous during the First World War. However, the excursion is not compulsory so should you choose to have free time in Bruges, perhaps ride in a horse drawn carriage, or visit one of the many other attractions, this afternoon is the ideal opportunity to do so.


Your main visit is to Ypres, the centre of British activity in Belgium and although the town was flattened, it has been restored to its original appearance. Ypres is the home of the Menin Gate, the memorial to the missing where the last post is played every evening at 8 o’clock. You also visit Hill 62, more commonly known as Sanctuary Wood to see some preserved trenches. Perhaps the most moving part of the afternoon is the visit to Tyne Cot cemetery at Passchendaele, which is the largest in the British sector. You will return to your hotel in Bruges late afternoon.


 


Day 4 - Chocolatier


Bruges chocolates are known throughout the world and so this morning you visit one of the few establishments which still makes chocolates by traditional methods. They are only made from the finest ingredients and during the demonstration you learn all about this delicious craft. A coach will later return you to nearby Lille to take an afternoon Eurostar service back to London St. Pancras.


Please note: If you are returning home on an early Eurostar you will still visit the Chocolate Factory on Day 3


Return rail connections available on selected dates from over fifty regional stations and return standard class reserved seat on Eurostar from London St Pancras International

Return coach transfer to your hotel

Three nights bed and breakfast at a choice of quality three, four-star or four-star superior hotels in superb locations in the heart of the old preserved town

Guided walking tour of historic Bruges, arguably Europe’s most perfectly preserved medieval town

Visit to a traditional chocolatier creating exquisite Belgian chocolates, probably the world’s finest

Visit to Ypres and a thought-provoking tour of the First World War battlefields

Escorted by our experienced tour manager



Accommodation


We offer a choice of hotels as follows:


 


Three-star superior Martin’s Brugge – Ideally located opposite the belfry in the historic centre, the hotel has recently undergone a facelift to create a stylish and modern interior and offers a tranquil private garden, bar offering a host of local beers.


Three-star Golden Tree - A former 19th century railway tycoon’s house just s short stroll from the market square has been recently converted into a beautiful boutique property.  Features include a stunning breakfast room with frescoed ceilings and an area in which to relax.


Four-star Academie - Built around a pleasant courtyard garden, this centrally located hotel is a superb place to relax after a hard day’s sightseeing. Recently renovated it offers excellent facilities and comfortable, stylish accommodation, bar and winter garden.


Four-star Grand Hotel Casselbergh - This illustrious hotel was created from three historic residencies, owned and inhabited for centuries by local aristocracy, centrally located, it combines elegant modern comfort with 18th century charm. Facilities include a bar and breakfast room, and a wellness centre in the cellars which date back to the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries. This superb property rightly deserves its four-star rating. 


 

Price Includes

The price of this holiday is per person, based on two people sharing a twin room. Single rooms are subject to availability at a supplement of £95 per person at the Martin's Brugge, £149 per person at the Hotel Casselbergh, £89 per person at the Academie and £79 per person at the Golden Tree. The price includes a return standard class reserved seat on Eurostar coach transfer from Lille to your hotel in Bruges (approximate transfer time one hour), walking tour of Bruges, three nights with breakfast, chocolate making demonstration, visit to the First World War battlefields and the services of an experienced tour manager. Occasionally the opening times of the places of interest vary, and if this happens we may change the order of the visits on this tour.

For Dublin dates the price inlcudes all details above except that transport is return flights from Dublin to Brussels with coach transfer from Brussels to Bruges. 

Not included: entrance to ‘Halve Maan’ brewery museum €7.5, boat trip €6.40, Flanders Field museum €7,Passchendaele Memorial Museum €7 (2016 dates Hill 62 €5), approximate costs, payable locally.

Please note there is a £10, £20, £30 or £50 supplement for certain regional stations. If your preferred station is not available, please contact the office, as we may be able to request it for you.