Monday 9th: We leave this morning heading south to Dover where we take our short sea crossing to Calais, before making the short journey to Ostend.
Tuesday 10th: Full Day tour to Brugge with its network of cobbled streets, gabled houses and tree lined canals; together the friendliness of the Flanders people, Brugge is one of the most beautiful towns in Europe. (Please note the coach cannot drop off in the centre of Brugge, but there are convenient shuttle buses from the coach park. Small charge applies)
Wednesday 11th: Today we start mid morning and begin our excursion in Kortrijk where you will have time for lunch. Kortrijk is a city with a mix of modern and medieval buildings with plenty of cafes and shops to visit to choose from. After lunch we continue in to Passchendaele. Time will be given to visit the Tyne Cot Cemetery the resting place of nearly 12,000 soldiers of the Commonwealth forces, the largest number of burials of any Commonwealth cemetery of either world war. We will them travel on to Ypres where you will have free time to visit this lovely town. We highly recommend you spend time visiting the ‘In Flanders Fields Museum’ which is located in the famous Cloth Hall in the centre of Ypres. Time is also given for dinner before we visit the Menin Gate to witness the moving Last Post ceremony at 8pm. (No dinner is provided today)
Thursday 12th: A day to relax in our seaside resort on market day. Whether you wish to relax on the beach, take in the market day atmosphere and browse the market stalls or visit one of the seafront cafés for a traditional Belgian delight, such as a waffle. You can do as little or as much as you please.
Friday 13th: Sadly our holiday is drawing to a close and it’s time to return to France for our short sea crossing to Dover and our journey north.