Festive Ghent, Brussels* & Bruges Christmas Markets

Festive Ghent, Brussels* & Bruges Christmas Markets

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Festive Ghent, Brussels* & Bruges Christmas Markets

4 Days Starting and ending in Belgium

Visiting: Mouscron, Ghent, Bruges

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

mby

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Special Events

Activities:

Shopping, Sightseeing

Tour Overview

Experience the magic of Belgium's festive season with our enchanting tour of Ghent, Brussels, and Bruges Christmas Markets. Delight in the land of chocolate and beer as you explore the historical city of Ghent, where over 100 festive stalls await, offering delicious treats and dazzling decorations. Wander through Bruges, a medieval city transformed into a winter wonderland, with its illuminated Gothic architecture and vibrant Christmas markets. An optional visit to Ypres offers the chance to witness the poignant Last Post Ceremony. Stay in comfort at the 4-star Hotel Alize in Mouscron, with convenient coach travel from the UK included. This unforgettable journey promises a festive period to remember, filled with cultural sights, seasonal delights, and the warm glow of holiday cheer.

Highlights

  • Enjoy the land of chocolate, beer, and stunning cities as you journey to Ghent and Bruges, with an additional visit to Brussels.

  • Marvel at the dazzling decorations and enjoy the delicious treats on offer at the Christmas markets.

  • Visit the charming historical city of Ghent, with over 100 festive stalls and chalets spread out from Sint-Baafsplein to the Korenmarkt.

  • Experience the medieval architectural wealth and idyllic charm of Ghent, including the impressive towers of St. Nicholas’ Church and Sint Baafs Cathedral.

  • Explore the charming medieval city of Bruges, with its stunning buildings beautifully illuminated and dressed in festive garlands.

  • Discover the Christmas Markets in Bruges, offering handmade gifts, decorations, and a tempting array of Belgian chocolates.

  • Visit Brussels, where the Christmas Market is brought to life with pretty lights, delicious aromas, and cheery stalls, creating a true festive atmosphere.

Places You'll See

Bruges

Itinerary

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Day 1

Location: Mouscron

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: hotel in Belgium or Northern France, 3 nights

Local departure by coach, then to our hotel in Belgium or Northern France for a three-night stay.

Day 2 Ghent & Ypres

Location: Ghent

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Hotel Alize in Mouscron or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

This afternoon, our included excursion takes us to the charming historical city of Ghent. Here, over 100 festive stalls and chalets are spread out from Sint-Baafsplein in areas such as the Botermarkt,and Klein Turkije, to the end of the Korenmarkt. Wander among the stalls selling snacks and drinks, decorative and craft items, taking in the festive sights and why not sample a warming gluhwein? Ghent manages to combine medieval architectural wealth and idyllic charm within its city walls. From St. Michael’s bridge there is a wonderful view of the skyline of Ghent, which includes the three impressive towers of St. Nicholas’ Church and Sint Baafs Cathedral with its elaborate stone and marble naves.

This evening, join our optional visit to Ypres, and see the moving Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate.

Day 3 Bruges

Location: Bruges

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 4-star Hotel Alize in Mouscron or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today we head to the charming medieval city of Bruges on our included excursion. Bruges 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 4

Location: Mouscron

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return home.

What's Included

  • Meals
    3 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 0 dinners

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation is provided as detailed in the itinerary.

  • Fully Guided

    The tour includes a fully guided experience.

  • 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.

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point.

  • International Travel

    International travel is included in the tour package.

  • Transport

    Transport is provided by a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach.

  • Excursions

    Included excursions to Ghent, Bruges, and optionally Ypres.

What's Not Included

  • Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.

  • Optional Excursions

    Optional excursions, such as the visit to Ypres, are not included in the base price.

Accommodation

You will stay for three or four nights at the 4-star Hotel Alize in Mouscron. The hotel does not have a restaurant, but snacks are available from the bar. There are a number of restaurants and bars nearby. Due to demand, we may use other hotels of a similar standard, such as the Mercure Lille Airport or Novotel Lille Airport.

Mode of Transport

Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price; some carry a supplement. This trip includes comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach travel from/to a local UK joining point.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    You will stay for three or four nights at the 4-star Hotel Alize in Mouscron. The hotel does not have a restaurant, but snacks are available from the bar. There are a number of restaurants and bars nearby. Due to demand, other hotels of a similar standard, such as the Mercure Lille Airport or Novotel Lille Airport, may be used.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Meals are included as detailed in the itinerary. Breakfast is provided during the stay.

  • What is the mode of transport for this tour?

    The tour includes comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach travel from/to a local UK joining point.

  • Is there an optional excursion available during the tour?

    Yes, there is an optional visit to Ypres to see the moving Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate.

  • What can I expect to see at the Ghent Christmas Market?

    At the Ghent Christmas Market, you can expect to see over 100 festive stalls and chalets spread out from Sint-Baafsplein in areas such as the Botermarkt and Klein Turkije, to the end of the Korenmarkt. The market offers snacks, drinks, decorative and craft items, and a festive atmosphere.

  • What highlights can I expect during the visit to Bruges?

    In Bruges, you can expect to see stunning medieval buildings, including the Gothic clock, town halls, and medieval belfry, all beautifully illuminated and dressed in festive garlands. The Christmas Markets offer handmade gifts, decorations, and a tempting array of Belgian chocolates made especially for Christmas.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • 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.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • 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.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

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    Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.

  • 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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