Delightful Bruges - 2 nights in 3* hotel , travel Eurostar

Called 'the Venice of the North' this splendid medieval town is one of Belgium's crown jewels. In no other European city the feel and the look of medieval times are so present as here in this town close to the North Sea. Considered to have one of the best-preserved historical centres in Europe, Bruges represents all the finer points of Belgian lifestyle, good food and beer, Flemish art and numerous lace and chocolate shops.

Things to see and do in Bruges

• Take a boat trip along the canals
• Taste one of the many local beers
• Stroll around the Market Square
• Discover the cobbled streets by horse and carriage

Accommodation

Located in the heart of the historical centre close to the beautiful Beguinage Convent and a canal, the Ibis offers comfortable standard of accommodation in modern surroundings. Ten minutes' walk from the Market Square, the hotel has 128 en-suite rooms, each with phone and TV. Built in 1989 within the walls of a former convent, many of the original features are retained.

Hotel facilities

• 24-hour reception desk
• Restaurant
• Cosy bar open 24 hours
• Parking space
• Buffet breakfast
• Rooms for disabled
• Non smoking rooms

Room facilities

• Individual air conditioning/heating
• Private bathroom
• Cable and satellite TV
• Alarm clock
• Private bathroom with hairdryer
• Internet access
• Direct-dial telephone

Trains

• Carrier - Eurostar
• From - London Waterloo to Bruges (change at Brussels)
• Outbound - Daily until December 20
  Departs various - arrives various
• Inbound - After 2 nights
  Departs various - arrives various

The tour operator is regrettably unable to advise any specific train times for this holiday, as there are a number of alternatives. After you have made your request for booking the tour operator will endeavour to offer you times closest to your personal requirements.

Connections to Bruges are at 5 and 35 minutes past every hour and take 50 minutes - you can jump on any connecting train between Brussels and Bruges, alternatively you have the option of breaking up your journey with a quick drink at the Grand Place in Brussels.

Price includes: Return train journey & 2 nights accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis.

Please note: Transfers are not included.

Single supplement: No single travellers available

Children: On request

Infants: On request

Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking.

To book this holiday online now, just click on the next step button above. If you'd rather speak to one of our holiday experts, just call 0871 222 3423 and quote reference 367746943.

Calls cost 10p per minute at all times. Opening hours are 08.00 - 20.00 Monday to Friday, 09.00 - 17.00 Saturday and 10.00 - 16.00 Sunday.

Subject to availability

1. Your confirmation email is notification that the tour operator has received your request and is processing it. The availability of this holiday is checked on a regular basis, however we are regrettably unable to provide an instant confirmation.

2. If the holiday is available
   1. the tour operator will automatically process your booking and your credit card will be debited accordingly;
   2. once done the holiday will be ticketed and you will be invoiced, at this moment there is a binding contract between you and the tour operator for the holiday;
   3. if you wish to cancel the holiday after this stage you will be liable to cancellation charges as per the tour operator's booking conditions. These terms and conditions can be accessed via the link at the bottom of the page; and
   4. you will be contacted by the tour operator within 6* hours from the time the booking was requested. The tour operator will be able to answer any questions you may have.

3. If the holiday is not available
   1. the tour operator will contact you within 6* hours from the time the booking was requested to inform you of the nearest available alternative; and
   2. if the tour operator is unable to offer you an alternative which meets your approval you can cancel your request for a holiday without having to pay a cancellation fee.
4. Once you have purchased a holiday, any amendments or cancellations can only be processed through the tour operator directly. There may be a charge to effect these amendments.
5. The following extra charges will apply when booked by credit card: Visa/MasterCard - 1.5%, Amex - 3%, Diners - 4%.

This holiday is operated by a UK tour operator who is bonded, for your protection, with the following ATOL number




2 adults sharing
* denotes weekend departures

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