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Throughout the city of Brussels there are magnificent Art Nouveau structures, which are recognized as "world heritage" by UNESCO. The brilliant creative works of Victor Horta and Paul Hankar, as well as those of other architects, bring pleasure to thousands of visitors every year.
The Austrian architect Josef Hoffman, painter Gustav Klimt and French architect Hector Guimard all joined the Belgian architects Victor Horta, Paul Hankar, Henry van de Velde, the furniture designer Serrurier-Bovy and the jeweller Philippe Wolfers by moving to this city to gain inspiration. On an art trip to Brussels you can also see the works of René Magritte and visit the Comic Strip Centre!
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Includes:
- 1 night B&B accommodation
- Return executive coach travel (TV/Video/WC/Seatbelts)
- Return Ferry/Eurotunnel crossings
- Free staff place ratio 1:8
- Detailed information pack
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Cost of group passport (youth groups)
- Itinerary planning service
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- VAT
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationRoyal Museum of Art & History
This museum has an important collection of art objects from different civilizations all over the world. It offers an overview of the history of mankind in the five continents (with the exclusion of Black Africa) from prehistoric times until today. The museum was founded in 1835 and was located in the Hallepoort, one of the last remaining medieval city gates of Brussels. In 1889 it was transferred ...
Musée Royeaux des Beaux Arts
Founded two centuries ago the Royal Museums of Fine Arts retain some twenty thousand paintings, sculptures and drawings. They include the Museum of Ancient Art (fifteenth-eighteenth centuries), the Museum of Modern Art (nineteenth to the twentieth century), Wiertz Museum and the Museum Meunier.
René Magritte Museum
The René Magritte Museum occupies the house in which the Belgian surrealist painter worked for nearly 24 years of his life. On the ground floor the museum presents the apartment which the painter rented together with his wife Georgette from 1930 to 1954, as well as a biographical exhibition dedicated to him.
Belgian Comic Strip Centre
A visit to this museum is a must for two reasons: the museum is situated in the beautiful Art Nouveau setting of the Waucquez Warehouses and one can see the history of an amazing art form - the comic strip.The Waucquez Warehouses are considered to be one of the masterpieces of the most famous Belgian Art Nouveau architect, Victor Horta. He built the house in 1906 for the Waucquez family who used i...
Day 1
Early morning: Pick-up from School
Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing
Afternoon: Arrive in Brussels
Group to visit to the Royal Museum of Art & History
Day 2
Morning Visit to the Royal Museum of Fine Arts and the Belgian Comic Strip Centre
If time allows, enjoy a visit to a local Belgian Chocolate factory.
Late afternoon: Depart resort
Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing
Late evening arrive back at school Our dedicated itinerary planners will work with you to create your personal itinerary, request a quote above to find out more.
Early morning: Pick-up from School
Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing
Afternoon: Arrive in Brussels
Group to visit to the Royal Museum of Art & History
Day 2
Morning Visit to the Royal Museum of Fine Arts and the Belgian Comic Strip Centre
If time allows, enjoy a visit to a local Belgian Chocolate factory.
Late afternoon: Depart resort
Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing
Late evening arrive back at school Our dedicated itinerary planners will work with you to create your personal itinerary, request a quote above to find out more.
YH Bruegel
The modern hostel building “Bruegel” is only a few minutes away from the heart of the old city of Brussels, the “Grote Markt”. This is an ideal location to start your sight-seeing tour of the historical buildings, the lively neighbourhoods and the many local cafés.
Students will be accommodated in mostly 4 bedded rooms, staff in twins or singles. Toilets and showers are on each floor. There is also an attractive inner court, sitting corners and leisure rooms.
Students will be accommodated in mostly 4 bedded rooms, staff in twins or singles. Toilets and showers are on each floor. There is also an attractive inner court, sitting corners and leisure rooms.
