School General & Cultural Trip to Bruges
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A school trip to the beautiful medieval city of Bruges offers lots of exciting opportunities for your students!
The historic centre of Bruges is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and you’ll see why when you visit! There are many enchanting medieval buildings, including the famous 13th century belfry, as well as plenty of opportunities to enjoy the chocolate, waffles and chips that Belgium is famous for - especially if any of your students are studying food technology!
And you mustn't miss the chance to take a boat cruise along the city's famous canal network - it really is the best way to see Bruges!
Suggested Itinerary (2 days, 1 night)
Day 1/2
Morning
Depart school
Afternoon
Arrive in Bruges
Time to explore town and buy lunch
Visit Choco-Story
Evening
Check-in to accommodation in time for evening meal
Day 2/2
Morning
Visit to Bruges Belfry
Time for canal boat trip
Afternoon
Visit to Friet Museum
Depart Bruges
Arrive in Calais
Evening
Arrive back at school
What's included?
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1 night's half-board accommodation
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Any inclusions such as visits and excursions
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Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
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Detailed information pack
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Free staff place ratio 1:8
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Itinerary planning service
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Motorway tolls and taxes
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Return Channel crossings
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Return executive coach travel
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Vamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
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VAT at current rates to tour operators
Educational activities and visits
Choco-Story
A visit to the building alone is worth the trip, a surprising four floors make up Choco-Story, something that was… Read More
Confiserie Zucchero
When visiting Confiserie Zucchero, your groups can see all kinds of sweets being traditionally made. After the demonstration there is… Read More
Friet Museum
The Frietmuseum in Bruges is the first and only museum dedicated to potato fries! Together with delicious Belgian chocolate, the… Read More
Roose's Chocolate World
On arrival, charming and professional shop assistants will lead your group to the demonstration area where they will see pralines… Read More
Cultural activities and visits
Belfry of Bruges
One of the city's most prominent symbols, the Belfry formerly housed a treasury and the municipal archives, and served as… Read More
Bruges Grote Markt
In the centre of the World Heritage City of Bruges lies the Grote Markt, here it is possible to perform… Read More
Canal Boat Trip
When visiting Bruges, you simply cannot miss a boat trip on the canals - a trip that will make you… Read More
Accommodation
This comfortable and modern hostel is set in its own grounds and is non-smoking throughout. Most the rooms are en-suite. Groups are accommodated in multi-bedded rooms and group leaders in twins. Rooms have private lockers and there are extra ones at the reception.A buffet style breakfast is servded every morning and packed lunches are available on request. Evening meals can be provided in the hostel's restaurant.Facilities include a meeting area, cosy bar, TV room, table tennis, garden, boardgames, and free WiFi.
Located in an ancient medieval building, Ibis Brugge Centrum hotel offers 128 rooms for booking.
Other amenities include a 24hr bar for snacks, public indoor paid parking and a restaurant offering regional specialities.
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1 Creating Your Perfect Trip
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2 Launching your trip to parents and students
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3 After you've booked
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4 While you're away
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5 After your trip
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Need help?
Gail Biggins — Tour Adviser
Don’t hesitate to contact me for any advice or further information on how your school trip can be tailored to your requirements.
Highlights were the Villa at Oplontis, the Necropolis and Via Triumphalis in the Vatican which was superb. The Massimo Museum in Rome was also a highlight.— King's College, February 2019
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