BELGIUM
4 DAYS
5 DAYS
Ostend Marina
Tournai Cathedral
A Seaside Weekend in Belgium - We’ll Drink to That!
NEW City to City in Belgium Explore Belgian heritage and culture through the unique cities of Mouscron – lying on the Belgian/French border and Tournai – the city of five spires. Also enjoy a visit to the French city of Lille.
SHORT BREAK
MY TIME
The seaside resort of Ostend is the base for our tour and as a bonus our hotel offers unlimited drinks with dinner. We have time to explore this charming city, as well as the Belgian coast.
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Mouscron Folklore Museum & Mouscron
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Ostend Driver’s Day Off
Choose either itinerary from either hotel, the choice is yours! Today we spend the day in Tournai, the “City of Five Bell Towers,” named after the iconic towers of its cathedral and known as one of Belgium’s oldest cities. Its remarkable heritage reflects a history that spans thousands of years. Discover Belgium’s oldest belfry and the UNESCO-listed Cathedral of Our Lady, both enduring treasures of the medieval era. Be sure to visit the Cloth Hall and admire the many Art Nouveau buildings that grace the streets, including the Museum of Fine Arts, designed by Victor Horta. Day 5 Departure After breakfast, we begin our journey home. INCLUSIONS • Return short sea crossing • Entrance to Mouscron Folklore Museum MIX & MATCH This morning, we visit Mouscron Folklore Museum and discover the life of border regions—Picardy, Wallonia, West Flanders and Northern France - through objects, documents and personal stories. Explore working-class and middle-class homes, traditional trades from farming to weaving, and the bustling commercial life of shops and taverns. In the afternoon, we enjoy an afternoon at leisure in Mouscron. Day 3 Lille This morning, we explore, at our own leisure, the charming shops and bistros nestled along the winding cobbled streets of Lille’s Old Town. Highlights include the enchanting historic district with its stunning French and Flemish architecture. Day 4 Tournai HOW ABOUT? Enhance the itinerary with a guided walking tour in Mouscron, Lille, or Tournai. Ask your Account Manager for details.
We spend today at leisure in Belgium’s most popular seaside resort, and our base for the next few nights, Ostend. With its individual charm, characterful seafront and marina, bustling markets and shops, and great seafood restaurants, Ostend is perfect for a leisurely break, taking a stroll along the pier or relaxing on the beach. With our free day we might like to visit the Atlantic Wall Open Air Museum, James Ensor House, the abandoned medieval fishing village of Walraversijde – now home to a museum – or the interactive Museum Amandine, which is moored in Ostend’s marina. Day 3 Belgium Coast Drive The choice is yours to include stops in the scenic coastal resort of Blankenburge and Nieuwpoort known for its beach and marina along with a stop in Veurne, a beautiful and historic town in Belgium. Alternatively, enjoy a short drive north into Holland to visit the historic and majestic town of Sluis. Day 4 Departure After breakfast, we begin our journey home.
INCLUSIONS • Return short sea crossing
HOW ABOUT? There are events all year round in Ostend as well as the especially popular Christmas Markets.. Ask your Account Manager for details.
Ostend Hotel Ostend plus
The Hotel & Aparthotel Alize Mouscron is centrally located in the city of Mouscron with numerous shops, bars and restaurants surrounding the hotel. It is close to the Belgium-France border with Ypres and Lille both around 30 minutes’ drive away. The hotel has 58 bedrooms equipped with air-conditioning, TV, safe, hairdryer and tea/ coffee making facilities. There is a bright, modern restaurant serving breakfast and snacks throughout the day as well as a bar with traditional Belgian beers on the menu. Hotel & Aparthotel Alize Mouscron Mouscron plus
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Located in the heart of the city within a short walk of the beach and shopping areas, this 3-star hotel offers 97 comfortable bedrooms, all of which are equipped with a TV and hairdryer. The hotel enjoys a large modern reception, leading through into a larger bar and bright, open-plan restaurant. There is also a sauna and gym within the hotel. • Lift • Leisure facilities • Welcome glass of kir • 3 course buffet dinner • Unlimited drinks (wine, lager, beer, soft drinks & tea/coffee from 18.30-20.00) • Coach parking is off-site & free of charge
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Unlimited Drinks with Dinner
3 Nights Half Board 4 Nights Monday Departure Also Available Based on Friday arrivals
• Lift • 3 course set dinner • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge
4 Nights Half Board Based on Monday arrivals
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