Music tour of Belgium

Visit and explore the coastal town of Blankenberge, the popular tourist destinations of Bruges and Brussels, the picturesque town of Ghent and the historic region of Flanders. Each of these beautiful towns provides unique and memorable concert venues for performing students. You will have the chance to taste some authentic Belgian chocolates, and even visit a factory to learn about how they are made!

In the rest of your free time, you can relax on a reviving canal boat ride, walk along one of the sandy beaches or visit, and even perform in, the fascinating Musical Instrument Museum, which is a must.

from £299 pp

4 days/3 nights

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Includes:

3 night half board accommodation
Return executive coach travel (TV/Video/WC/Seatbelts)
Return Ferry crossings
Free staff place ratio 1:8
Organisation of 2 x concert performances
A service of a music coordinator
Detailed information pack
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
Motorway tolls and taxes
VAT

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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 has a fantastic restaurant on the top floor. 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 displa...

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The venue is ideal for chamber orchestras, choirs and bands.

Menin Gate

Situated on the Menin Road where men used to march from Ypres to the front lines, the Menin Gate is a memorial to some 55,000 British soldiers killed in the Ypres salient who have no known grave. The famous Last Post ceremony takes place here at 20.00 each evening.

Areas Covered

The venue is ideal for choirs and bands

Concert - Ypres town square

It is possible to arrange a concert in Ypres town square. They can usually organise chairs and electricity.We take care of arranging the concert for you, leaving you free to practise the music.

Canal Boat Trip

Visiting Bruges you simply can't miss a boat trip on the canals, you'll come to see why Bruges is called "Little Venice". During a roundtrip on the picturesque city canals you will discover Bruges from – literally - quite a different point of view! Tours are normally run daily, from 10 a.m. through to 6 p.m. Generally no tours are organized during the months of January and February.

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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...

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Vivaldi Restaurant

Lovely restaurant situated in the market square in Ypres. Perfect for groups. Situated directly opposite the Flanders Fields Museum.

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Day 1	Early departure from school. Ferry crossing	Arrive in Blankenberge.Time to explore the resort. Rehearsal at the accommodation before or after your evening meal.	Evening meal.
Day 2	Travel to Brussels and visit the Musical Instrument Museum.	Time to explore the city and perform a concert at Brussels cathedral.	Travel back to accommodation and evening meal.
Day 3	Travel to Bruges, visit the chocolate factory and climb the Belfry tower.	Depart for Ghent and late afternoon concert at Gentfest (late July only).	Travel back to the accommodation and evening meal.
Day 4	Depart after breakfast for Calais.	Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing.	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.

Hotel José

Hotel José is a family hotel with 36 rooms, 26 of which have a private bathroom (with shower and toilet). Most of the rooms have recently been renovated. An extensive breakfast is served in the hotel restaurant.

Hotel Sabot D'Or

Hotel Sabot d'Or is a family run hotel in Blankenberge, a short walk from the sea and beach. Facilities include a meeting room which can be used for a disco, and minigolf nearby.