Day 1 Your holiday begins with selected coach pick-ups and a journey to port for the 7.35am Irish Sea crossing to Stranraer. Upon arrival, rejoin the coach for the journey to Newcastle for the 5.30pm overnight ferry crossing to Amsterdam with DFDS Seaways. 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 2 After disembarkation, we will continue to Belgium and the pretty Flemish city of Bruges, Europe’s finest medieval city. There will be time at leisure here to visit the Christmas markets, or explore the picturesque cobbled streets and ancient canals that give Bruges its second name, ‘Venice of the North’, before travelling on to the hotel. This evening, those who have pre-booked the set meal package will be served in the hotel’s restaurant.
Day 3 Following breakfast, board our coach for a full-day included excursion to the popular Dutch town of Valkenburg. Come with us underground to the famous Christmas markets held in a network of caves that run beneath the town (nominal entrance fee to caves not included). Here you’ll find a vast array of candlelit stalls filled with Christmas crafts and souvenirs. Afterwards join our optional afternoon excursion across the border to the medieval German city of Aachen.
Day 4 After breakfast, our coach will depart for our third included visit; to the Christmas market in the coastal town of Ostend. You’ll have time to make the most of the terrific Christmas shopping opportunities, discover the splendid decorations, extraordinary sights, and taste those sumptuous fresh creamy Belgian chocolates, all bought from wonderfully decorated stalls. Away from the markets, there’s also a great shopping district. Drag yourself away from the irresistible bargains and you’ll find notable art museums, neo-Gothic architecture, excellent restaurants and a casino. Our coach will then continue to Amsterdam for the return 6.00pm overnight ferry crossing to Newcastle.
Day 5 After disembarkation, rejoin the coach for the journey to Stranraer and the return 7.50pm Irish Sea crossing. Upon arrival you will be returned to your original pick-up point.
All timings are correct at time of publish, but may be subject to change.
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