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A splendid medieval city, considered to be one of the best in Europe and known as
'the Venice of the north', Brugge is one of Belgium's crown jewels. It represents all
the finer points of Belgian lifestyle and culture.
We are delighted to return to this stylish and welcoming, locally rated 4* hotel, ideally
situated in the very centre of Brugge. It is literally just a stone's throw away from the
bustling Market and its famous Belfry with the rest of the city's attractions close by.
All rooms are tastefully decorated with ensuite facilities, air conditioning, flat screen
satellite TV and mini-bar. There is also a peaceful courtyard and a warm and
welcoming bar and restaurant.
Itinerary
BEAUTIFUL BRUGGE
4 DAY TOUR
Departure: Friday 9th – Monday 12th August
Martin’s Hotel
Brugge
FRIDAY – After an early departure, we make our way east, with a comfort stop en
route, to Dover for the ferry crossing to Calais. We then continue our journey to our
hotel in Brugge, with the evening free to settle in and enjoy diner at a restaurant of
your choice.
SATURDAY – The whole day is free for you to explore the beautiful and picturesque
city of Brugge. One of the best ways to see the city is a boat trip where you can relax
and view how life was here hundreds of years ago or take a sightseeing tour on one
of the local minibuses. Life in Brugge centres on the market square where the
streets are old and cobbled but bursting with life. There are plenty of shops to
browse, many selling lace, chocolates, gifts and crafts and numerous cafés to enjoy
coffee and a leisurely lunch. The Belfry is the most imposing in Belgium, with its
massive tower dating from the 13th century; the view from the top looks over all of
the city and its surroundings. Buro Square is also famous with each building being
from a different century and a few minutes walk from the Market Square is T’Zand
Square, lined with cafes and restaurants where you might like to have dinner and
spend the evening enjoying the musical entertainment. As our hotel is in the centre
of the city, you are free to spend as much or as little time exploring as you wish.
SUNDAY – After a leisurely breakfast, you may wish to spend the day in Brugge and
continue to enjoy all this wonderful city has to offer, or join us if you wish as we take
an excursion to the coastal town of Ostend. Full of individual charm, there is a
harbour, several parks, a bustling market and shops and you may like to take a
horse drawn ride through the city. With time to explore and have lunch, we return to
Brugge with the remainder of the day free to spend as you please and enjoy a final
evening dinner in a restaurant of your choice.
MONDAY – After breakfast, we leave our hotel and travel back to Calais, again with
a comfort stop en route, for the return ferry crossing to Dover. We then complete our
homeward journey to the West Country, arriving early –mid evening.
TOUR PRICE £269.00
Price includes:
3 nights’ bed & buffet breakfast
Ferry crossings
All excursions
Supplements:
Single supplement £81.00
Travel insurance £19.00
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Liverpool is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, like the Great Wall of China and the
Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. The city won the status in 2004 because of its
impressive waterfront The World Heritage Site officially stretches from Albert
Dock, which alone has the largest collection of Grade I listed buildings in the UK.
Join us for a tour where you can spend one, two or three days exploring some of
the city’s numerous attractions… the choice is yours!
A recently refurbished 3* hotel located in the heart of Liverpool. Each of the
faithfully restored Edwardian-style rooms is ensuite, with TV, telephone, hairdryer
and tea & coffee-making facilities. The restaurant offers a choice menu and there
are also several in-house bars and lounges in which to relax. There is a lift to all
floors. Leisure facilities include an indoor swimming pool, sauna and state-of-theart
gym and entertainment is provided on some evenings.
Itinerary
LIVERPOOL
4 DAY TOUR
Departure: Friday 9th – Monday 12th August
Adelphi Hotel
Liverpool
FRIDAY – We leave the West Country and make our way north, stopping for
coffee and lunch en route, arriving at our hotel in the centre of Liverpool, with time
to settle in and relax before dinner.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY – Both days are free for you to spend as you please and
explore the vibrant city of Liverpool. There really is so much to see and do. It has
world class culture offering with more museums and galleries anywhere outside
of London and there are two majestically different Cathedrals, You can also take
trip to The Beatles Story at Albert Dock; a brilliant tour through the Beatles’ lives,
with fascinating Fab Four memorabilia and insights from friends and family.
Maybe a City Sightseeing open top double decker tour where you can use your
Hop On Hop Off ticket to explore the city at your own leisure. Liverpool is also
bulging with fabulous new shops and restaurants. Liverpool ONE, right in the
heart of the city, is the shiny new designer shopping centre and is home to more
than 160 famous high street names, from John Lewis to Top Shop. The Liverpool
Queensway Mersey Tunnel tour offers an experience and is an engineering
masterpiece…a unique behind the scenes adventure where you will be guided
beneath the River Mersey. The Yellow Duckmarine is an hour long tour, half on
land and half in the water, taking in the city’s historical sights, attractions and the
dockland’s maritime history with fun, live commentary. As our hotel is centrally
located, you can do as much or as little sightseeing as you wish.
MONDAY – After breakfast we begin our homeward journey. Making comfort
stops en route, we reach the West Country early-evening.
TOUR PRICE £159.00
Price includes:
3 nights’ dinner, bed & breakfast
All excursions
Supplements:
No single supplement for 1st 3 singles, £45.00 for subsequent singles
Travel insurance £11.00
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