Bruges Tour

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Bruges has outstanding art, twisting medieval streets, traditional bars, outstanding cuisine but when the unique charms of the carillon sound from the iconic belfry its ambience is complete.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • 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, with 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

What's this trip about?

    Bruges has outstanding art, twisting medieval streets, traditional bars, outstanding cuisine but when the unique charms of the carillon sound from the iconic belfry its ambience is complete.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityBruges
End CityBruges

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Belgium

Attractions

  • Bruges
  • Notre Dame Cathedral

Activities

  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • 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

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Day 1: Arrival In Bruges

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

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 i...

Day 3: Tyne Cot Cemetery

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 ma...

Day 4: Return Eurostar

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 International.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $609
Price per day$152
Last Updated: 5/8/2019

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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What's excluded

    • Entrance to ‘Halve Maan’ brewery museum €7.5
    • Boat trip €6.40
    • Flanders Field museum €7
    • Hill 62 €5
    • Approximate costs
    • Payable locally

Accommodation

,Martins Brugge – Bruges This three-star superior hotel is ideally located opposite the belfry in the heart of the historic centre, just behind the Market square itself. Having recently undergone a facelift to create a stylish and modern interior, the hotel has a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere, it has a tranquil private garden and bar offering a host of local beers. Within easy reach of numerous restaurants, cafes and bars, everything is on the hotels doorstep. Academie – Bruges Family run and within the historic centre of Bruges, it is very close to the Minnewater (the famous lake of love) and the church of Our Lady, on one of the quieter side streets. It offers modern facilities and comfortable, stylish accommodation, relax in the cosy bar or if you prefer the pleasant courtyard garden which the hotel is built around.  There are plenty of restaurants and bars nearby and the Market Square is only a short walk away. Golden Tree – Bruges This small, family run hotel is next to the t’Zand, one of Bruges famous squares. Sympathetically converted from a neoclassical town house, and listed as a protected monument, it retains many of the original features, including a stunning ceiling fresco in the breakfast room and also a terrace and conservatory to relax in should you wish. There are many restaurants and bars near to the hotel itself and it’s just a short stroll past the cathedral, along the main shopping street, to the Market Square and belfry. Grand Hotel Casselbergh – Bruges This illustrious and luxurious hotel was created from three historic residencies, owned and inhabited for centuries by local aristocracy. Centrally located, round the corner from the Market square it combines elegant modern comfort with 18th century charm. Facilities include a bar and, 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. All rooms are en Suite with , air conditioning, free Wifi and tea and coffee making facilities.
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