Twixmas in Bruges
Twixmas in Bruges
Twixmas in Bruges
4 Days Starting in Bruges, Belgium and ending in Ostend, Belgium
Visiting: Bruges, Ypres, Antwerp, Ostend
Tour operator:
Tour code:
txb
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
0-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Following the Christmas festivities, enjoy a relaxing break in the beautiful Belgian city of Bruges. On this short break by coach, we also offer guests the opportunity to see Antwerp, Ostend and Ypres, making for the ultimate Twixmas getaway. Join us as we stroll the cobbled streets of the canalside city of Bruges, taking in the famous sights from the Belfry to the Church of Our Lady. Explore Antwerp’s charming streets and historic churchyards and enjoy a morning in Ostend, the Queen of Belgium’s seaside resorts. With the added opportunity to visit Ypres, home to the famous Menin Gate war memorial where you can witness the Last Post Ceremony. There’s something for everyone on this wonderful Twixmas holiday.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Dec 27 Arrive In Bruges
Location: Bruges
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Olympia
Local departure by coach then onward to Bruges for a three-night stay.
Day 2 : Dec 28 Bruges & Ypres
Location: Bruges, Ypres
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Olympia
Meals Included: Breakfast
Free morning for you to independently explore Bruges. This charming city, also known as the ‘Venice of North’, is considered one of the most beautiful and well-preserved small medieval cities in Europe. Bruges has stunning buildings that dominate the main square, including the Gothic clock, town hall and medieval belfry, and also features a network of canals crossed with pretty humpback bridges connecting winding cobbled streets that lead to picturesque market squares. Late afternoon, why not join our optional excursion to Ypres? 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 Bruges after the Last Post Ceremony.
Day 3 : Dec 29 Antwerp
Location: Antwerp
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 3-star Hotel Olympia
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy an included excursion to the city of Antwerp. Set on the River Scheldt, Antwerp is a delightful town with charming narrow streets, large squares and a cafe culture. Its history dates back to the Middle Ages and is a hidden gem with its 16th Century City Hall and rows of elaborate guildhalls topped with golden statues. At its centre is the centuries old Diamond District which houses thousands of diamond traders, cutters and polishers. Its medieval streets feature many Renaissance monuments and the ornate Cathedral, which houses paintings by Rubens.
Day 4 : Dec 30 Ostend
Location: Ostend
Meals Included: Breakfast
En route to Calais for our return journey home, we make an included visit to Ostend, the ‘Queen of Belgium’s seaside resorts’. Ostend gained its resort-town popularity from the Belgian Kings, Leopold I and II, who faithfully spent their summers here. A stroll along the promenade offers views of the Royal monuments and other historical sights.
What's Included
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Accommodation
As detailed in the itinerary
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Additional Services
Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. Please contact us for our full list of joining points.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point
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Fully Guided
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International Travel
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will stay for three nights at the recently-refurbished 3-star Hotel Olympia in Bruges. This friendly, family-owned hotel has been popular with Leger guests for many years. Situated on the western outskirts of Bruges, yet only around a 30-minute walk from the Markt, shops and sights. The hotel has a lift, bar and breakfast room.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of coach will be used?
You will travel on either our Luxuria Coach or our Silver Service Coach
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Some tours carry a supplement for solo travellers, please ask for details if the Single price is not shown
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Fully escorted by our experienced drivers/crews. And in most towns and cities we either include or offer optional sightseeing tours with expert local guides to help you get the most from your visits.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
On Leger Coach Holidays, your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?
Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.
Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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