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Brussels has one of the most beautiful town squares in Europe. With a wide variety of nationalities and both French and Dutch accepted as the official languages there is a cosmopolitan flavour to its atmosphere. The city centre is crammed with picturesque medieval streets, lively squares, beautiful boulevards, impressive monuments and spacious parks. The city provides a variety and contrast of architectural styles with gothic cathedrals and churches, gracious classical facades surrounding the square and beautiful art nouveau and art deco houses. It is also the European capital and is home to the council of ministers of the European Union. A city with so much to offer is bound to inspire your students.
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Includes:
- 1 night half board 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 AccommodationBelgian 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...
European Parliament
Information visits are organised for groups composed of a minimum of 20 people and a maximum of 45. Exceptionally, larger groups can be accepted on request.Visits last between one and two hours and include a general introduction by an EP official to the role and work of the European Parliament. This could be followed by a discussion with an MEP if parliamentary business allows.When the European Pa...
Musical Instrument Museum
Known as MIM, the Musical Instrument Museum would be worth seeing even if it were empty, since it''s housed in the beautiful Art Nouveau former Old England department store—and its top-floor restaurant is pretty nice, too.But if you''ve ever been curious to know what a gamelan or Tibetan temple bell sounds like, here''s your chance. In addition to seeing the more than 1,500 instruments on display,...
Holiday, Tourism and Leisure Fair
Brussels'' annual holiday fair, Feb 2009 (annual), held at the city''s major exhibition hall, Brussels Expo. Some 110,000 holiday hunters seek the latest information on destinations in Belgium and far beyond.
Chocolaterie Duval
Proud of its experience and know-how in personalised chocolates, Chocolaterie Duval is delighted to offer you an opportunity to learn all about the art of chocolate making.Time-honoured production, natural products, 100% cocoa butter and respect for the great tradition of Belgian chocolate are the qualities that have made Chocolaterie DUVAL the specialist In personalised chocolate and packaging.Co...
Atomium
Designed by the engineer André Waterkeyn for the International Exhibition of Brussels, that took place in 1958, the Atomium is a structure that is half way between sculpture and architecture, symbolising an iron of cristal, magnified 165 billion times.
Throughout the ages, man has sought to give architectural expression to his desire for height; towers, pyramids, belfries, cathedrals,&helli...
Day 1
Early morning: Depart School
Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing
Late afternoon: Arrive Brussels
Walk into the beautiful main square (Grand Place) with its Gothic Town Hall
Day 2
Morning to be spent visiting a local chocolate Museum and then visit to Mini Europe and the Atomium
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: Depart School
Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing
Late afternoon: Arrive Brussels
Walk into the beautiful main square (Grand Place) with its Gothic Town Hall
Day 2
Morning to be spent visiting a local chocolate Museum and then visit to Mini Europe and the Atomium
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.
