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Buges, Ypres & Ghent

Mon 2 - Thu 5 Dec 2024: A 4 Day Escorted Coach Holiday to Bruges, Ypres & Ghent with Johnsons Coaches

Monday 2nd to Thursday 5th December 2024

With cobbled streets, narrow alleys, looming towers and plenty of chocolate shops, Bruges looks like it came straight from the pages of a fairytale. This picturesque medieval city is one of the best-preserved in the whole of Europe, and city breaks to Bruges are a great choice for both family trips and romantic getaways. Situated in Flemish region of northwest Belgium, Bruges draws visitors in droves with its medieval buildings and breathtaking canals.

Your Holiday Includes:

Door to Door Service
Our own Courier Service
Luxury Traveller Coach Upgrade with ‘First Class’ Seating & Legroom
Complimentary on board hot and cold drinks
Return Dover to Calais ferry crossing
3 nights bed & buffet breakfast accommodation
Evening Dinner on arrival night Only
Outlined Excursions

Not Included: Two dinners & lunches

Monday

A short Channel crossing to France, then on into Belgium, arriving in Bruges during the late afternoon for our 3-night stay

Tuesday

This morning is at leisure for you to begin your exploration of Bruges with its canals, cobbled streets and shops selling the famous Belgian chocolate on almost every corner. The historic centre of Bruges is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a joy to explore. Mid-afternoon join us on an excursion to Ypres and the Last Post Ceremony? Spend time at leisure exploring the town centre. See the market square, dominated by the huge Cloth Hall, with its magnificent belfry. This evening pause at the Menin Gate, where the Last Post Ceremony is performed daily. The Menin Gate is a memorial dedicated to the missing and bears the names of 54,896 officers and men who died between 1914 and 15 August 1917. Every evening since 11 November 1929, buglers have sounded the emotive Last Post at 8pm beneath the archway. We return to the hotel after the Last Post Ceremony.

Wednesday

Today we enjoy a visit to Ghent. Affectionately known as the 'Flower Capital of Belgium', Ghent is a city of great elegance, boasting a wonderful legacy of medieval architecture and imposing monuments. The 'Gravensteen' or 'Castle of the Counts' was rebuilt by Philip of Alsace in the 12th century as a symbol of his power, and its battlements provide an interesting view of the city. Gent's popular City Pavilion is a modern building, completed in 2012 by architects Robbrecht & Daem, and a contrast to the surrounding architecture, with its striking design and use of glass, wood and concrete in its construction.

Thursday

There will be some more free time for you to explore Bruges before we retrace our steps to Calais and board our ferry homeward.

Your Hotel

4* Hotel Le Bois De Bruges, Bruges

Located in the heart of the historic city on the ‘Zand Square’, close to all the attractions, shops, restaurants and bars. There are 90 comfortable bedrooms each equipped with air-conditioning, TV, hairdryer, safe, Wi-Fi and hospitality tray. Restaurant, bar, lift access with some ground floor rooms available.

Dates, Duration & Price:

Mon 2-Thu 5 Dec 2024

3 Nights

£629

Tour Departs: 5.30am

Returns By: 9.00pm

Supplements:

Single Room: £219

Holiday Insurance: £69.50

(All prices are per person & are for the entire tour)

Passports are required for this tour.

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