Belgium - A Taste of Flanders, Bruges & Ghent

Day 1

Depart the local area and travel to Dover for our ferry crossing to Calais. We continue to the Mercure Roeselare, Belgium for our 3-night stay.

Day 2

This morning we travel to the historic city of Bruges, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site brimming with beautiful buildings, churches and canals. In the afternoon, to get a real taste of Bruges, we enjoy a 1 hour guided tour at the Brewery Bourgogne des Flandres where we learn more about one of Belgium’s most famous exports. We experience the different aspects of the brewing process, meet the brewer in the attic and enjoy a tasting in the alehouse at the end. We spend the rest of our day at leisure – enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride around the historic streets, visit one of the many chocolate shops or see the town from a different perspective on a relaxing canal cruise.

Day 3

Today we visit the Flemish city, Ghent, which boasts an opera house, museums, ancient churches and dozens of bridges. We spend the morning at leisure with time to explore this lovely city. Look out for the medieval belfry with its echoing bell, which, in the past, used to alert Belgium’s rulers of enemy advancements. Nowadays, it’s just part of the city’s charm! In the afternoon we embark on a 1 hour circular cruise, discovering Ghent from the water.

Day 4

Return journey home.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner