The Belgian City of Ypres & Bruges Christmas Market

£359.00

Soak up some of the continental Christmas atmosphere as we visit historic Ypres, where there is much to explore, and discover the delights of picturesque Bruges and its magical Christmas market.

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    Continental
  • Departs
    December 14, 2023
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Trip code WT-CODE 5937
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There is something magical about a European Christmas Market, and where better to soak up the festive atmosphere than the stunning Belgian city of Bruges, with its pretty wooden chalets, surrounding a glittering ice rink and beautiful buildings. Our base for this tour is the city of Ypres, where you can sample the festive ambience of this truly remarkable city.

Your Holiday Package Includes:

3 nights bed & breakfast

Luxury coach travel                                           

Services of experienced tour driver

Ferry Travel

EXCURSIONS – excluding any entry fees

Your Holiday Accommodation:

The *** ALBION HOTEL is located a few yards from the main city square and a short walk to the Menin Gate. The comfortable bedrooms are en-suite with TV, telephone, Wi-fi and tea making facilities. The hotel serves a delicious buffet breakfast each morning, with authentic treats and produce delivered from local farmers. There is a bar, and the hotel has a lift.

 

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Itineraries

Thursday

Date : December 14, 2023

Depart for Belgium

An early get away as we travel south to Dover for our afternoon crossing to Calais. It is a short trip of around an hour over the Belgian border to Ypres, where we check in at the city centre located Albion Hotel, for 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation. There are many restaurants and cafes situated in the main square from where you can purchase your evening meal.

Friday

Date : December 15, 2023

Bruges Christmas Market

We make the journey to the city of Bruges where you can spend the day enjoying one of the best Christmas Markets in Europe. The whole city turns into a fairy-tale destination, filled with Christmas trees and fairy lights and scents of buttery waffles and hot chocolate.

Saturday

Date : December 16, 2023

Explore Ypres & Free Time

This morning you can join your driver for a visit to some of the iconic sites of WW1, a chance to view first-hand the suffering of the First World War. The remainder of the day is free to explore the city of Ypres, with its many museums, stylish shops, and cafe bars. Take the opportunity to attend the emotional Last Post Ceremony, held each evening at 8pm at the Menin Gate.

Sunday

Date : December 17, 2023

Depart for home

We depart after breakfast and travel to Calais for a late morning crossing to Dover. We travel north, arriving back into our local area mid to late evening.

Supplements

Single supplement – £90.00

Deposit

£80.00 per person

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