SHORT BREAKS
UPDATED TOUR
4 DAYS
4 DAYS
Brewery Bourgogne des Flandres
Bruges Canals A Weekend in Belgium – We’ll Drink to That! The lovely seaside resort of Ostend is the base for our fabulous tour and as a bonus our hotel offers unlimited drinks with dinner. We have time to explore this charming city, as well as the historic city of Bruges where we get a real taste of Belgium with a brewery tour and tasting. PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Ostend 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 Bruges This morning we have time at leisure to explore the historic city of Bruges. Famous for its beautiful medieval architecture, including the Belfry bell tower and fabulous Church of Our Lady, there is plenty to admire here. To see the city in style, why not opt for a horse-drawn carriage ride through the winding streets, or a boat cruise on the canals? In the afternoon we head to the Brewery Bourgogne des Flandres to find out more about one of Belgium’s most famous exports. On our 1 hour guided tour, we discover the brewing process, meet the brewer in the attic and enjoy a tasting in the alehouse. Day 4 Departure After breakfast, we begin our journey home.
Ghent
A Taste of Flanders Our fantastic packaged tour takes in popular Bruges and Ghent and gives a flavour of these wonderful, typical Flemish cities. A guided brewery tour and tasting and a boat cruise with refreshments are all featured. PACKAGED ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival We arrive at our hotel in time for dinner. Day 2 Bruges This morning we travel to the historic city of Bruges, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site brimming with beautiful buildings, churches and canals. In the afternoon, to get a real taste of Bruges, we enjoy a 1 hour guided tour at the Brewery Bourgogne des Flandres where we learn more about one of Belgium’s most famous exports. We experience the different aspects of the brewing process, meet the brewer in the attic and enjoy a tasting in the alehouse at the end. We spend the rest of our day at leisure – enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride around the historic streets, visit one of the many chocolate shops or see the town from a different perspective on a relaxing canal cruise. Day 3 Ghent Today we visit the Flemish city, Ghent, which boasts an opera house, museums, ancient churches and dozens of bridges. We spend the morning at leisure with time to explore this lovely city. Look out for the medieval belfry with its echoing bell, which, in the past, used to alert Belgium’s rulers of enemy advancements. Nowadays, it’s just part of the city’s charm! In the afternoon we embark on a 50 minute circular cruise , tucking into sandwiches and tea/coffee whilst we discover Ghent from the water Day 4 Departure After breakfast, we begin our journey home.
Ostend Hotel Ostend Plus
Mercure Roeselare Roeselare Plus
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 further large bar and bright, open plan restaurant. There is also a sauna and gym within the hotel. • Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Leisure facilities • Coach parking is off-site & free of charge 3 Nights Half Board Based on Friday arrivals
This modern 4 star hotel is located just outside the pleasant Belgian town of Roeselare, only a short drive from Bruges and Ghent. Each of the 87 stylish, modern bedrooms are spacious and equipped with a TV, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a large, bright restaurant and bar area with floor to ceiling windows, as well as an outside seating area. This is an excellently priced central hotel of good quality, combining packaged visits to Belgium’s most popular towns. • Lift • Bar • Restaurant • Tea/coffee in room • Coach parking is on-site & free of charge 3 Nights Half Board Based on Friday arrivals
Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage
Inclusions • Return short sea crossing • Porterage & welcome glass of kir • 3 course buffet dinner with 2 starters and 2 main course plus 3 desserts • Unlimited drinks – wine, lager, beer, soft drinks & tea/coffee from 18.00-20.00 • Guided tour & tasting at Brewery Bourgogne des Flandres
• Choice of buffet menu • Tea/coffee after dinner • Guided tour & tasting at Brewery Bourgogne des Flandres • 50 minute circular cruise with sandwiches and tea/coffee
Unlimited Drinks with Dinner
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