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
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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
Itinerary
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
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Excursion to Ghent
The tour includes an excursion to the charming historical city of Ghent, where you can explore the festive stalls and chalets.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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