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2025 - Festive Canals, Chocolate & Beers in Bruges

This delightful short break gives you two full days to explore one of Belgium’s most famous and beautiful cities. Bruges is one of the best-preserved small cities in Europe and has long captivated visitors with its mix of medieval architecture, picturesque canals, and quaint, narrow streets.

Dates

Sunday 16th November 2025 - 3 nights/ 4 days

Prices

£459 per person

£200 Single Supplement

What is Included?

3 Night stay at the Hotel Le Bois De Bruges
Breakfast Included
Time at leisure in Bruges
30 Minute Canal Cruise
Choco-story Chocolate Museum
Bruges Beer Experience with Tasting
Bruges Walking Tour
Executive Coach Travel
Return Ferry Crossing

Payment

£100pp non-refundable deposit to secure your place

Final balance must be paid 60 days before departure.

Please contact us regarding our easy and flexible payment plans.

Travel Packs

You will receive a full information travel pack 7-14 days before your departure

Inside your travel pack you will get confirmed pick up times and point, hotel information, destination information, itinerary and attraction infromation (if applicable)

All pick up times are approximate upon booking and will be confirmed in your travel pack

These will be emailed to you unless stated otherwise.

Cancellation T&C's

Please note this tours full balance must be paid 60 days prior to departure, failure to do so may result in your booking being cancelled

60 days+ prior to departure - Loss of full deposit

0-59 days prior to departure - Loss of full balance

DAY 1

Travel to Dover for the short sea ferry crossing to Calais. Continue the short journey through France into Belgium and arrive at your hotel in Bruges for the next 3 nights.

DAY 2

Meet up with a local guide for a walking tour of the city which will highlight the most important attractions of the historic centre. Wander the maze of cobbled streets and see remarkable architecture. Grote Markt is the main square bounded by colourful, ornate and historical buildings. A canal cruise will show the city from a different angle and where you will discover the many waterways that give the city the nickname of ‘The Venice of the North’.

After the cuirse, explore the city at leisure. A museum worth visiting is the interactive Historium which brings the history of Bruges to life. Walk around the Benguinage or see the city from a different perspective on a horse and carriage ride. If you are feeling energetic climb the 366 stairs of the Belfry for a birds eye view. There are plenty of shops to browse around as well as cafes, bars and restaurants.

DAY 3

Enjoy a visit and tour of Choco-story, a contemporary museum in which one discovers the history of Belgian Chocolate and brings the 5500-year history of chocolate to life in words, images and taste. Enjoy and demonstration, with tastings of a variety of chocolate.

In the afternoon, head to Bruges Beer Experience. It is a must do visit for those who wish to experience the most fascinating aspects of beer! A fresh combination of interactivity, innovative technologies and the stimulation of all senses. Taste, smell and touch the ingredients. Play the quiz and discover the unique collection and numerous topics relating to beer and don’t forget to visit the unique bar with a view of the market square and shop!

The rest of the day and evening is free to explore what more this delightful city has to offer.

DAY 4

It’s time to leave Belgium and return home. We retrace our route back to Calais for the short sea ferry crossing to the UK.

B=Breakfast

Le Bois De Bruges (formerly Parkhotel, Bruges)

The Le Bois de Bruges is located in the centre of medieval Bruges, a 10-minute walk from the Market Square with the Belfry of Bruges, the Basilica of the Holy Blood and the shopping district. Guests can benefit from free WiFi and bicycle rental services are available. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar and a safety deposit box. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a bath or shower and free toiletries. Guests of the hotel can enjoy a refreshing drink at the bar. A wide choice of eating facilities can be found in the immediate surroundings of the hotel.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Aberdare	Sobell Leisure Centre, Aberdare, CF44 7RP
Ammanford	Ammanford Bus Station, SA18 3AB
Bancyfelin	The Fox & Hounds, High St, SA33 5ND
Burry Port	Chivers Corner Bus Stop. Tanycoed, SA16 0SY
Cardiff Gate	Cardiff Gate Welcome Break Services, CF23 8RA
Cardiff West	Cardiff West Moto Services, CF72 8SA
Cardigan	Finchs Square Bus Stop, Cardigan, SA43 1BS
Carmarthen	Train Station, Station Approach, SA31 2BE
Cross Hands	JJ Motors, Heol Stanllyd, Cross Hands, SA14 6RB
Haverfordwest	Train Station, Haverfordwest, SA61 2LH
Hirwaun	Library Bus Stop, High St, Hirwaun, CF44 9SB
Kidwelly	Fishermans Arms Bus Stop, Causeway St, SA17 4SJ
Llandarcy	Harvesters, Llandarcy, Skewen, SA10 6GZ
Llandeilo	Llandeilo Hang Out, SA19 7HR
Llandovery	Westend Car Park, Kings Rd, SA20 0AW
Llandysul	Tysul Vets, Pencader Rd, SA44 4AE
Llanelli	Llanelli Dominos Bus Stop, SA15 3UF
Merthyr Tydfil	Merthyr Tydfil College Bus Stop, CF48 1AR
Nantgarw	Cross Keys Inn Bus Stop, Caerphilly Rd, CF15 7TB
Narberth	Narberth Primary School, Jesse Rd, SA67 7FE
Neath	Train Station, Windsor Rd, Neath, SA11 1NB
Newcastle Emlyn	Cattle Market Bus Stop, New Rd, SA38 9BA
Newport	Train Station Bus Stop, Queensway, NP20 4AX
Pembrey	Trenal Bus Stop, Lando Rd, SA16 0UT
Pencader	Cae'rfelin School, Pencader, SA39 9AP
Pont Abraham	Pont Abraham Services, SA4 0FU
Pontyates	Pontyates Welfare Hall, Heol Y Meinciau, SA15 5TR
Pontyberem	Old Railway Station Bus Stop, Station Rd, SA15 5LB
Pontypridd	Bus Station Stand 13, Morgan St, CF37 2DS
Port Talbot	Bus Station, Heilbronn Way, Port Talbot, SA13 1PB
Sarn Park	Sarn Park Welcome Break Services, CF32 9SY
St Clears	Black Lion Pub, Pentre Rd, St Clears, SA33 4AA
Swansea	Moto Swansea, Jct 47, Penllergaer, SA4 9GT
Tumble	Working Mens Club, Heol Y Neuadd, SA14 6ER
Whitland	Keefe House Bus Stop, Market St, SA34 0AJ