Festive Ghent, Brussels* & Bruges Christmas Markets

Festive Ghent, Brussels* & Bruges Christmas Markets

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Festive Ghent, Brussels* & Bruges Christmas Markets

5 Days Starting and ending in Belgium

Visiting: Belgium, Ghent, Bruges, Brussels, United Kingdom

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Activities:

Shopping, Sightseeing

Tour Overview

Experience the magic of Belgium's Christmas markets with our Festive Ghent, Brussels, and Bruges tour. Stay at the 4-star Hotel Alize in Mouscron, with easy access to local dining options. Begin your journey with a visit to Ghent, where medieval charm meets festive cheer, and enjoy an optional evening trip to Ypres for the Last Post Ceremony. Discover Bruges' enchanting Christmas markets, offering handmade gifts and delectable Belgian chocolates. Conclude your festive adventure in Brussels, where the vibrant Christmas market and the beautifully lit Grand Place await. This delightful tour promises a memorable holiday season filled with festive sights, sounds, and flavors.

Highlights

  • Ghent's festive stalls and chalets spread out from Sint-Baafsplein, offering snacks, drinks, and crafts.

  • View the skyline of Ghent from St. Michael’s bridge, featuring the towers of St. Nicholas’ Church and Sint Baafs Cathedral.

  • Experience the moving Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres.

  • Explore Bruges' Christmas Markets with handmade gifts, decorations, and Belgian chocolates.

  • Visit Brussels' Christmas Market with its vibrant atmosphere and the beautifully lit Grand Place.

Places You'll See

Bruges

Itinerary

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Day 1

Location: Belgium

Accommodation Name: Hotel Alize or similar

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

Day 2 Ghent & Ypres

Location: Ghent

Accommodation Name: Hotel Alize or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Mid-morning, we set off on our included excursion to the charming historical city of Ghent. Here, the festive stalls and chalets 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 Name: Hotel Alize or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Join us as 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 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 Brussels

Location: Brussels

Accommodation Name: Hotel Alize or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a visit to Brussels where the Christmas Market is magnificently brought to life in this already vibrant city. The market, with its pretty lights, delicious aromas and cheery stalls, promises a true festive atmosphere. Visit the beautiful Grand Place, decorated in festive lights for the occasion.

Day 5

Location: United Kingdom

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return home

What's Included

  • Excursion to Ghent

    The tour includes an excursion to the charming historical city of Ghent, where you can explore the festive stalls and chalets.

  • Excursion to Bruges

    The tour includes an excursion to the medieval city of Bruges, where you can explore the Christmas Markets and enjoy the festive atmosphere.

  • Visit to Brussels

    The tour includes a visit to Brussels to experience the Christmas Market and the festive decorations at the Grand Place.

What's Not Included

Optional Visit to YpresThe visit to Ypres and the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate is optional and not included in the tour package.

Mode of Transport

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

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.

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.

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

    At the Ghent Christmas Market, you can expect to see festive stalls and chalets spread out from Sint-Baafsplein to areas such as the Botermarkt and Klein Turkije, ending at the Korenmarkt. The market offers snacks, drinks, decorative and craft items, and you can enjoy the festive sights while sampling a warming gluhwein. Ghent combines medieval architectural wealth and idyllic charm, with a wonderful view of the skyline from St. Michael’s bridge.

  • What is special about the Bruges Christmas Market?

    The Bruges Christmas Market is special because it is set in the charming medieval city of Bruges, which is beautifully illuminated and dressed in festive garlands. The market offers an assortment of handmade gifts, decorations, and food, including a tempting array of Belgian chocolates made especially for Christmas.

  • What highlights can I expect at the Brussels Christmas Market?

    At the Brussels Christmas Market, you can expect a vibrant festive atmosphere with pretty lights, delicious aromas, and cheery stalls. The market is set in the beautiful Grand Place, which is decorated in festive lights for the occasion.

  • Is there an optional excursion available during the tour?

    Yes, there is an optional excursion available to Ypres, where you can see the moving Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate.

  • 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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  • Low Deposit

    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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