Bruges - Hotel Olympia

Bruges - with Ghent & an afternoon excursion to Ostend and then onto Ypres

Bruges has the distinction of being Europe’s best preserved medieval city boasting enchanting narrow streets and picturesque canals. It is a compact city with lots of character and charm and is inviting for exploration by foot, horse-drawn carriage or boat.

Hotel Olympia, Bruges ***

The welcoming family run Hotel Olympia enjoys a peaceful location in a quiet location within walking distance of the historic city centre of Bruges.

• Bright en-suite bedrooms •Flat screen satellite television • Free Wi-Fi • Hairdryer • Direct dial telephone • Safe • 1 bottle of water • Breakfast room • Bar • Sun terrace • Lift

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Day 1

TRAVEL TO BRUGES
Following the Channel crossing to Calais we make our way to Bruges where we stay for the next four nights.

Day 2

FREE DAY IN BRUGES
Enjoy a day to explore the city at leisure. Why not indulge in two of Belgium's passions - beer and chocolate? (B)

Day 3

OSTEND & YPRES
After a morning free for more exploration of Bruges, we depart mid-afternoon to visit the cosmopolitan resort of Ostend. We continue on to Ypres with its many bars and cafés where you can witness the poignant 'Last Post' ceremony which takes place every evening at 8pm at the Menin Gate. (B)

Day 4

After a leisurely breakfast enjoy a half day excursion to the medieval city of Ghent where you can marvel at its fabulous canal-side architecture. (B)

Day 5

FROM BRUGES
We travel to Calais for the return Channel crossing and complete the journey home. (B)

Executive coach travel
Short sea ferry crossings
4 nights bed & continental breakfast accommodation in Bruges
City tax in Bruges
Visit to the cosmopolitan seaside resort of Ostend
Trip to Ypres with time to witness the ‘Last Post’
Excursion to the medieval city of Ghent
Free time to explore Bruges at leisure

Entry fees not included unless otherwise stated

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Cardiff West Services	Cardiff West Services Coach Park, CF72 8SA
Dover Docks (WHERE USED)	Last Bus stop opposite Premier Inn (outside the demolished old leisure centre)
Dyffryn Depot	Edwards Travel Centre, Dyffryn Close, Llansamlet SA6 8QG
Edwards Depot LLANTRISANT	Edwards Depot, Llantrisant, CF72 8QZ
Newport RAILWAY STATION	Bus Stops outside the RAILWAY STATION,NEWPORT NP20 4AX
Sarn SERVICES	Sarn SERVICES - Coach Park, CF32 9SY