Brussels and Bruges Christmas Markets
Brussels and Bruges Christmas Markets
Brussels and Bruges Christmas Markets
4 Days Starting and ending in Brussels, Belgium
Visiting: Brussels, Bruges
Tour operator:
Tour code:
w4mbb
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
8-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Explore the cities of Bruges and Brussels which come alive with festive atmosphere at this time of year with their impressive Christmas markets.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Brussels
Location: Brussels
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Brussels Airport
Local departure by coach or Home Connect service to the Brussels area for three nights.
Day 2 Bruges
Location: Bruges
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Brussels Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
Join us as we head to the charming medieval city of Bruges on our included excursion. This charming city boasts quite a unique magic at this time of year, with its stunning buildings including the Gothic clock, town halls and medieval belfry that dominate the main square which will be beautifully illuminated and dressed in festive garlands. You will have free time to explore the Christmas Markets, which are magnificently brought to life, offering an assortment of handmade gifts, decorations, and food, including a tempting array of Belgian chocolates made especially for Christmas.
Day 3 Brussels
Location: Brussels
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Brussels Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a visit to Brussels where the Christmas Market with its cheerful lights, delicious aromas and a vast number of stalls, promises a true festive atmosphere. With exhibitors from all over Europe setting up wooden chalets around the Bourse (Stock Exchange), Place Sainte Catherine and the Fish market you are sure to find plenty of stocking fillers. Whichever chalets you visit you will find plenty of Christmas goodies, handicrafts and various seasonal gastronomic delights. For the more adventurous the market is home to a ferris wheel, ice rink and merry-go-rounds and brass bands provide festive atmosphere. In the Grand Place, one of the world’s most beautiful squares, admire the stunning baroque facades of the guild houses and Town Hall, which will be beautifully illuminated and dressed in festive garlands. The square’s famous cobbles will host a fabulous Christmas tree.
Day 4 : Return Home
Location: Brussels
Meals Included: Breakfast
Return home.
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 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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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Transport
Comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach
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Porterage at Hotels
What's Not Included
Accommodation
You will at the 4-Star Holiday Inn Brussels Airport on the outskirts of Brussels.
Check out our Q&As
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
As detailed in the itinerary
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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 a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
Your allowance is one medium sized suitcase per person, which should weigh no more than 20kg when full. Hand luggage should be stored in the overhead racks aboard the coach.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
You can be assured of a high level of service and reliability from our expert-trained coach crews, who will be on hand to assist and escort you along the way
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, 8 years or above
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Shearings requires a minimum deposit of 75 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 56 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of shearings 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.