Experience the beauty of Belgium and take part in the famous Last Post ceremony!
This small region of Belgium has it all, from picturesque cities such as Bruges and Ghent, through to coastal resorts, such as Blankenberge and Ostend. Add to this the WWI battlefields centred around Ypres, and it is clear to see that Flanders is full of unique and memorable performance experiences. Most importantly, your ensemble will have the opportunity to pay your respects by participating in the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate.

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Ghent Festival
The annual Ghent Festival takes place towards the end of the third week in July - the place to be at this time of the year whether you ...
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Ypres Cloth Hall Colonnade
Perform an open air concert in the Ypres town square known as 'The Market Place'. Numerous markets and special events take plac...
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Last Post Ceremony, Menin Gate
Every evening since 1928 the Last Post has sounded at the Menin Gate at 20:00 in homage to the fallen British and Allied soldiers of Wo...
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St Rochus Church
This church is located in the centre of Blankenberge, perfect for concerts for your group.
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The Cathedral of Saints Michel and Gudule
A Roman-Catholic church in Brussels, which was given cathedral status in 1962, this building offers a Gothic interior with a Baroque pu...
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Church of Our Lady
The Onthaalkerk Onze-Lieve-Vrouw, with its 122-metre brick steeple, dominates the skyline of the city. It is quite literally the ‘high ...Sample Itinerary
4 days/3 nights
From £269pp
Tour price includes:
- 3 nights' 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
- Participate in the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate (subject to acceptance)
- Detailed information pack
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- VAT
Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
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Day 1 |
Early departure from school Ferry crossing |
Arrive in Blankenberge Time to explore the resort |
Rehearsal at the accommodation before or after evening meal |
Day 2 | Depart for Ghent to enjoy some time in this wonderful city | Late afternoon concert at Gentfest (late July only) | Travel back to accommodation and evening meal |
Day 3 | Travel to Bruges, visit the chocolate factory and climb the Belfry | Visit WW1 battlefield sites followed by concert in the Ypres Cloth Hall colonnades | Participate in the Last Post Ceremony and return to the hotel |
Day 4 | Depart after breakfast for Calais | Ferry/Eurotunnel crossing | Arrive back at school |
Recommended Accommodation
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 ca...