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0115 9404 303Bruges & Valkenburg Christmas Markets Trip
Enjoy a special Christmas break in Valkenberg in Southern Holland combined with a visit to beautiful Bruges in Belgium. These delightful cities offer fun and value for money, especially at Christmas time.
You will receive a friendly welcome in Valkenberg with its numerous bars, restuarants and shops where virtually all the locals speak English. The city comes alive during November and December as thousands of visitors come to enjoy the Christmas markets that are hidden away in the caves underground.
During November and December Bruges is transformed into a Christmas wonderland - with its quaint cobbled streets and pretty squares. The market stalls form a ring around an open air ice rink, and there is even an Ice Palace.
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£129 pp
3 days/2 nights
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Includes:
- 2 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
- Return executive coach travel (TV/Video/WC/Seatbelts)
- Return Ferry/Eurotunnel crossings
- Free place for the group leader
- Detailed information pack
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- Free itinerary planning service
- VAT
Suggested Activities
Sample Itinerary
Example AccommodationRoose's Chocolate World
On arrival charming and professional shop assistants will lead your French group to a demonstration area where they see pralines being crafted in their uniquely different ways. They can also view a video film of the production process in the factory and, of course, they can sample too!But because groups often have limited time, the demonstration is short, allowing plenty of time to browse and purc...
Belfry of Bruges
One of the city''s most prominent symbols, the belfry formerly housed a treasury and the municipal archives, and served as an observation post for spotting fires and other danger. A narrow, steep staircase of 366 steps, accessible by the public for an entry fee, leads to the top of the 83-meter-high building, which leans about a meter to the east.The bells in the tower regulated the lives of the c...
Memling Museum
The St. John’s Hospital (now Memling in Sint-Jan - Hospital Museum) is one of the oldest preserved hospital buildings in Europe. The museum gives a moving impression of what life was like in a medieval hospital ward. Numerous pieces of furniture, silverwork, pewter, paintings, statues, etc. evoke images of the care of bodies and souls that took place right here, throughout the centuries. The...
De Halve Maan Brewery
The museum offers the unique opportunity to discover the old tradional brewing methods in Bruges. Daily guided tours allow you to visit both the modern brewery and the museum. Our experienced guides will teach you everything about malt and hops.During the visit you will also enjoy an amazing panoramic view over Bruges.
Valkenburg Christmas Market
Friday 14 November 2008 marks the opening of the Valkenburg's 23rd annual Christmas Market, held as usual held in its underground grotto. Many hundreds of thousands of visitors have already passed through its labyrinth of passages to take advantage of the seasonal market's special atmosphere. The ancient galleries and the stylish dramatization of an episode from Valkenburg's rich history provide t...
Wilhelminatoren (Tower)
This magnificent tower which was built in 1906, offers fabulous views of the whole of the Southern Limburg Province. On a clear day it is possible to see Maastricht and even as far as Belgium! There is a restaurant in the tower that sells soup, coffee and cake and lots of other delicious snacks.
Horse and Carriage Ride Bruges
See this beautiful city in style with a 35 minute horse drawn carriage ride which takes you around the main sights of Bruges. Tours depart daily throughout the year. The departure point is the Market Square in the centre of Bruges.
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 |
Depart School and make your way to the Port in time for the lunchtime sailing |
Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing | Arrive at the hotel for evening meal followed by an evening stroll around the town |
| Day 2 | Breakfast at the hotel. Morning to be spent visiting the town | Afternoon visit to the Christmas Market located in the underground caves. | Return to the hotel for evening meal |
| Day 3 | Depart Hotel after breakfast and travel to Bruges, arriving mid morning | Afternoon visit to Bruges including a visit to the Christmas Market followed by a canal boat trip, horse and carriage ride or visit to the chocolate museum. Depart late afternoon and head back to Calais | Early evening Ferry back to the UK |
Hotel Dupuis
Tucked in the historic and charming town of Valkenburg is this 2-star hotel with a welcoming atmosphere. The humble rooms vary in size from singles to family rooms, making this the perfect location for all types of travellers. Guests can begin their day with an extensive breakfast buffet before wandering along into the city centre.
