 New Year in Brussels from Northern Ireland
DAY ONE
Our holiday begins with selected coach pick-ups and the journey to the port of departure, for the 7.35am Irish Sea crossing to Stranraer. On arrival, we will continue to Hull for the 7.00pm overnight ferry crossing to Rotterdam/Zeebruges with P&O Ferries. Take advantage of the excellent on board facilities and perhaps enjoy a buffet dinner, before retiring to your comfortable cabin for a good night’s rest. DAY TWO This morning, after disembarkation, join the coach for the en route visit to Bruges. From Bruges you may wish to join our optional excursion to explore Ostend’s Christmas Markets. Alternatively, passengers will have free time in Bruges. Following an early evening arrival at your hotel, the rest of the evening is yours to relax and enjoy your surroundings. DAY THREE - NEW YEAR'S EVE After breakfast this morning, we include a coach transfer to Brussels where you will have the day at leisure. To experience the best of this wonderful city, be sure to join our optional city tour. Sprinkled with parks, gardens and elegant town houses, Brussels is greener than most European capital cities and has many hidden charms beyond its famous Grand Place. As well as a number of fine museums and churches, the city boasts quaint cobbled streets, great shopping opportunities and many food outlets where you will be able to sample the local specialities; especially the chocolate and beer. After the tour you will have the rest of the day at leisure, or you may wish to visit Mini- Europe, where you can see many of Europe’s most famous cities and landmarks, in miniature (entrance not included). This evening, you are free to join the New Year celebrations in the city and welcome in 2008 in style. Once the party is over, our coach will transfer you back to the hotel if you wish. Please note: there are no scheduled transfers back to your hotel during the day. DAY FOUR - NEW YEAR'S DAY Happy New Year! After breakfast, we will rejoin the coach and return to the beautiful medieval city of Bruges, famous for its picturesque canals and 12th-13th century square with its quaint cafés and towering belfry. Don’t miss the local lacemakers as they sit in the open doorways to their homes along the back streets. Later this afternoon, rejoin the coach for the journey to Rotterdam/Zeebruges and the return overnight ferry crossing to Hull. DAY FIVE This morning, after disembarkation in Hull, rejoin the coach for the journey to Stranraer for the return Irish Sea crossing. After disembarkation, we proceed back to your original point of departure. Please note that crossing details stated are correct at the time of publish but may be subject to change. 
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