Bruges Christmas Market day trip 

• Depart from your chosen pick up point and travel to the Port of Dover, where we have a short break before boarding our Irish Ferry to France.  After a 90 minute drive from Calais/Dunkirk, we arrive in Bruges

• Spend 7 hours exploring Bruges.

•  At 6pm it's time to say goodbye to Bruges as we drive back to the channel port and back to Blighty.

• Don't forget to stock up on your duty free goodies in time for Christmas.

• Arrival back in England should be approximately 21:15 hours before retracing our steps back to your drop off points.

• All times are estimated and cannot be guaranteed.

• Christmas Markets:  Wander through cobblestone streets adorned with twinkling lights.  Sights, sounds and smells of up to 100 markets.  Market Square Grote Markt offers a traditional Christmas market experience.  Shop charming Christmas gifts, enjoy delicious festive treats and embrace the wonderful Christmas atmosphere.  Meanwhile Simon Stevinplein Christmas Market specialises in artisanal crafts, is the perfect place if you're seeking unique gifts to surprise your loved ones at home!

• Explore fairytale Markt, travel to the top of the Belfry of Bruges for an amazing panorama, visit the Basilica of the Holy Blood.

• Ice Rink:  Picture yourself gliding across the ice rink surrounded by festive cheer.

• Horse-Drawn Carriages: Take a romantic ride through the cobbled streets, feeling like you have stepped back in time.

• English Guided Boat Tour: Discover the hidden gems of Bruges from its charming canals.

• Shopping:  Explore numerous shops; sampling exquisite Belgium chocolates, perfect for gifts or a personal treat.

• Cozy Coffee Shops: Warm up with a hot drink in one of the many coffee shops.

• Lively Bars and Restaurants: Savour delicious local cuisine and festive drinks in the vibrant bars and restaurants.

• Sample Festive Treats

  • Belgian Waffle​

  • Speculoos Biscuits - spiced cinnamon biscuits in festive shapes

  • Artisan cheese stalls

  • Belgian hot chocolate

  • Duval or Mulled Wine

  • Belgian Beers

Map of markets, ice rink and bus drop off and pick up

• ​03:50 Hammersmith Apollo

• 04:20 London 320 Vauxhall Bridge Road

• 04:45 London New Cross Gate

• 05:00 Bexleyheath Black Prince Holiday Inn. DA4 1ND

• 05:40 Maidstone Services M20

• 06:25 Dover Premier Inn, Marine Parade​​​​

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• Return Coach Travel​: Allocated seats.

• Return Irish Ferry Travel

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• Don't forget to ask for a discount code for all your family and friends.

• Discount code must be added at the time of booking.

Don't forget valid passport is required for all British citizens and you must have a minimum of six-months left on your passport at the time of departure.​​