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16th - 19th Dec 2010
Known as the 'Venice of the North', Bruges is one of Belgium's most beautiful cities, where the entire historic centre has been recognised as a UNESCO world heritage site. The famous Christmas market is situated on the main square where it forms a ring around an open air ice rink. Laden with all sorts of Christmas goodies including handmade decorations and delicious Belgian chocolate, Bruges Christmas Market is a festival treat not to be missed!
Your accommodation is for 3 nights bed and buffet breakfast at The Academie Hotel which is located in the golden touristic triangle of Bruges within a stones throw of the Lake of Love, various shops and restaurants.
With a stylish lounge, a relaxing bar, a luxurious winter garden and a sunny garden terrace, The Academie provides a great base for our tour.
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Excursions will be chosen from:
Antwerp: The port city of Antwerp, one of the biggest in Europe is also an important city in the international Diamond trade. The old city centre, built around the country’s most impressive cathedral, is as beautiful and intimate as it was centuries ago. Long known as a magnet to shoppers, Antwerp boasts an astonishing number of world-acclaimed fashion designers, many of whom have set up boutiques here.
Brussels: Home to the EU and NATO amongst others, the international political centre of Brussels makes for a facinating day out.
From the medieval Grand Place to the massive Royal Palace, Parc du Cinquantenaire with its Triumphal arch to the 102m tall Atomium, over 80 Museums and Art Galleries to the famous Brussels Waffle and its world reknowned Chocolate, there really is something for everyone.
Ghent: Home to some of Belgiums best preserved Medieval architecture, Ghent is an interesting day out. With not one but two UNESCO World Heritage sites within the city limits (The Cloth Hall and adjacent Belfry and the towns beguinages, 13th Century religious houses) along with numerous beatuiful Churches and the Museum of Fine Arts, Ghent has much to offer. Along with the impressive architecture, Ghent is home to a rich variety of local and foreign cuisine, especially within the historic centre.
Only £229 per person
Single Suppliment: £105