Belgium Ghent And Antwerp
5 days
Flanders: the land of beer, chocolate and… dry-aged meat? Take a group city break to Ghent and Antwerp, the region’s two largest cities and experience the fairy tale sparkle firsthand.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Day 1
Travel to BelgiumTravel to Belgium via a overnight crossing from Hull – Zeebrugge.
Evening meal and breakfast included on the ferry.
Day 2
Canal Cruise & Ghent’s delights!Today we take to the canals and streets to discover Ghent. Begin with a 40 minute canal cruise followed by tea and coffee. Then, take a 2 hour walking tour around the old squares and along the streets and whilst enjoying the architecture, enjoy 3 stops in the centre for tastings of regional products. Enjoy all the sights the city has to offer such as a large and regal dragon perched atop the Belfry, which soars over the city. The magnificent St. Bavo’s Cathedral, the Castle of the Count and the famous Graslei area with its many canal side cafés and restaurants. Alternatively, visit the old meat hall, now housing shops and cafés and experience the wonderful aromas, or simply wander around the famous Graslei and Korenlei, a favourite with both locals and tourists.
Day 3
Antwerp Sightseeing and Beer tastingWe start our discovery of the city with a guided tour that reveals the beautiful gabled buildings around the cobbled Grote Markt square. In the afternoon, take the tour at the De Koninck Brewery and sample one of Belgium’s delights – beer.
Day 4
Travel to the UK.Check out of the hotel following breakfast and travel to Bruges – the ‘Venice of the North’. Enjoy the fascinating museums, explore the beautiful churches or walk along the picturesque canals. Afterwards there is some time for bargain shopping at Adinkerke. This is renowned for its selection of low price beer, wine and cigarette warehouses.
Return to the ferry port to start our journey home.
Day 5
The ferry will arrive in Hull in the morning we will disembark and re-join the coach for your journey back to your drop on point.
Hotel
Holiday Inn Gent Expo ****The Holiday Inn Gent Expo is a 7-minute walk from the nearest tram stop, this relaxed, 6-minutes walk from Flanders Expo arena and convention centre and 6 km from Gravensteen castle museum. The hotel features free Wi-Fi, TVs, minifridges and tea and coffee-making facilities. There is a laid-back lounge bar and a gym.
Included
- Return Coach
- Return Ferry Crossings with Meals
- 2 Nights DBB at Holiday Inn Gent Expo
- Excursions to Ghent, Antwert & Brugges
Not Included
Not Included:
- Personal expenditure, gratuities etc
- Any applicable admission charges
- Travel insurance
- Single room supplement
- Charges made by hotel for use of facilities
- Tourist Taxes
Important Note: If any elements are not available during your stay there will be no compensation payable.
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