The Belgian Coast De Panne

Itinerary

Itinerary

ItineraryDay 1 Morning departure for the journey to Dover for the sea crossing to Calais and continuing on into Belgium to De Panne for a three night stay. On arrival at the hotel you will be given a welcome drink at the bar and time to settle in before visiting a local restaurant for dinner. 

Day 2 This morning you will visit the Brewery St. Bernardus at Watou for a guided tour and tasting of two beers and a gift. You will then travel to Poperinge where you will have time for  lunch before visiting Talbot House Museum. During the Great War, Poperinge was part of unoccupied Belgium and became the nerve centre of the British sector away from the turmoil of  battle in the Ypres Salient area. In the heart of this bustling town, two Army chaplains Neville Talbot and Philip "Tubby" Clayton opened a club in Talbot House. From December 1915  onwards, and for more than three years, this 18th century mansion provided rest and recreation to all soldiers coming in, regardless of their rank. Today, as real as then, the place offers a  welcoming and friendly stop in Flanders fields. Afterwards you will travel the short distance to Ypres to explore and time to obtain dinner (not included) before watching the ‘Last Post’ at 20.00 hours.   

Day 3 Morning visit to the beautiful city of Bruges with time to meander through the narrow streets and find all those lace and chocolate shops. Returning to De Panne to have a free  afternoon to explore, perhaps take a walk along the beach or visit a museum. (Dinner not included).

Day 4 After breakfast, depart the hotel and commence the homeward journey.

Included in cost

Included in cost

• Coach travel
• return ferry crossings
• 3 nights bed & breakfast
• welcome drink
• 1 x 2 course dinner at local restaurant
• brewery tour & tasting
• entrance to Talbot house

Bruges

Ypres

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Accommodation

Your holiday hotel Ibis De Panne

A cosy, trendy hotel located in the centre of de Panne. All the rooms are en-suite with TV and WiFi. Lift, cosy bar and breakfast room.

Single room supplement £53

Holiday insurance £26.00 (70 years and over £45.00) Back to top