House of travel Northern, Central & Eastern Europe Brochure 2017 | Page 15

Brussels & Brugge
Starting at the Grand Place in Brussel’s Old Town, you’ll discover that this is a city of
museums, beautiful buildings and enticing cafés – think moules frites and Belgium
beer. Art galleries that celebrate everything from renaissance to surrealist works, city
parks, puppet theatres, lace boutiques and chocolate shops fill your days. Brugge,
chocolate box picturesque is a perfectly preserved medieval city with cobbled squares
and canalside walkways. To really enjoy this popular city you need to stay overnight to
see the fabulous evening floodlighting and make an early start to wander around the
market square and climb the 13th century Belfort which towers 83 metres above the
city centre and leans almost a metre to the east at the top. The 366 steps to the top will
test your determination and its bells will keep you on schedule.
Our favourite things to see and do
Brussels City Tour – Beginning with a short stroll in the
old city centre with your guide you’ll learn about the world
famous Grand Place with its unique City Hall and splendid
guild houses. Next you’ll hop on a coach and pass by the
famous sights of the city.
Ultimate Chocolate Tour and Workshop – Learn how
to make chocolate at a fun workshop by a Master Chocolatier.
Enjoy a guided walk and see Manneken-Pis, the oldest citizen
of Brussels, the antique shops of Sablon Square and the Royal
Galleries. Visit the city’s most luxurious chocolate shops to
taste some of the best sellers like Godiva.
Flanders Field Tour – Poppies are a symbol of
remembrance and are dotted in the farmers’ fields. On this
tour you’ll explore around Ypres, through restored trenches,
stroll amongst now tranquil war graves in Passchendaele and
learn plenty from your guide.
Private Brugge Tour for Foodies – Taste the best food
Brugge has to offer as you stroll through the city, stopping at
the best local bakeries, chocolate shops and bars where locals
like to go. Discover the secret garden and see how the locals
live.
Luxembourg Day Trip from Brussels – Absorb the
antique charm of Luxembourg visiting landmarks like the
Royal Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral and the European Court
of Justice. Stop in the beautiful town of Dinant and see its 13th
century cathedral.
Our favourite places to stay:
Brussels
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Ibis Off Grand Place
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The Dominican Hotel
Brugge
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Novotel Brugge Centrum
•
Hotel De Tuilerieen
Brussels Beer Tasting Tour – Enjoy a selection of eight
beers, Belgian cheese, smoked ham and delicious chocolates
in some of Belgium’s oldest cafés.
Brussels and Antwerp Tour – Discover the sights of
Brussels before heading to Antwerp. Admire the architecture
of an ancient fortress and the houses of Market Square then
be dazzled by a diamond factory.
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Brugge
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