Bruges Christmas Market

Beautiful medieval squares lit with colourful lights, pleasant shopping at the typical Christmas market or in the magically decorated shopping streets, skating on the ice rink, or just enjoy the atmosphere in the many restaurants and cafes with nice food and hot chocolate! Colourful lights illuminate festive stalls on the Grote Markt and Simon Stevinplein crammed with Christmas goodies, where shoppers can browse tables laden with elegantly-packaged chocolates, brightly-coloured sweets and unusual hand-made decorations. Your included excursion to Brussels will round this festive weekend off nicely.Highlights
- Hotel for 3 nights in Bruges with buffet breakfast- Visit to Brussels Christmas Market- Explore Christmas Markets in Bruges- Time at leisure in Bruges

Your Itinerary
DAY 1 After joining your holiday coach, travel to Dover for the short sea crossing to Calais. Continuing the short distance to Belgium and onto your hotel in Bruges for a 3 night stay with buffet breakfastDAY 2 - 3 At leisure in Bruges with one included excursionSpend a full day at leisure in Bruges, browsing the Christmas market stalls, on the main square, forming a ring around an open-air ice rink. Soak up the festive spirit, exploring the town at your own pace. During your stay your driver will advise the locations of The Choco Story and the BreweryINCLUDED EXCURSION\nBrussels\nThe Winter Wonders event takes place in the Grand-Place and around the Bourse, the Place de la Monnaie, the Place Sainte-Catherine and the Marché aux Poissons. Enjoy the atmosphere of more than 200 chalets, fairground attractions - ferris wheel, merry-go-rounds, a covered ice rink for skating (Place de la Monnaie) and a Christmas tree and sound and light show on the Grand-PlaceDAY 4 Late morning, travel back through Belgium and France to Calais for your return to England.\n\n\nIMPORTANT TRAVEL INFORMATION ETIAS\nETIAS (European Travel Information Authorisation System) is due to begin in April 2025 and will be an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals (inc. UK) travelling to Europe. ETIAS will be linked to a traveller's passport and is valid for up to three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.ETIAS must be applied for at least 72 hours in advance of travel and will cost €7.00. Under 18's and Over 70's are free, but they still need to be registered. For more information, please visit https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_enPassport\nFor advice on passports when travelling into Europe please visit https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/holiday-cancellations-and-compensation/travelling-in-europe/EES (European Entry & Exit System)\nAs of 6th October 2024, EES has been in place. This is the new entry and exit system for UK citizens (and many other citizens) when entering or exiting the EU. For more information, please visit https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees_enLe Bois de Bruges Hotel, Bruges
\nThe 4* Bois de Bruges Hotel is well situated in the centre of Bruges next to 't Zand square, just a 10 minute walk to the main square. Contemporary styled guestrooms have been recently renovated and offer free WiFi, flat screen TV, tea & coffee making facilities and in-room safe. Most rooms have walk-in showers and singles are doubles for sole use. Buffet breakfast is available in The Greenery, a bright atrium area and there is a lobby bar as well as the Morning Star bistro restaurant. The pavement terrace overlooks the lively 't Zand square. There is a lift.\n\n