Christmas Markets

European cities at Christmas offer a spectacular vision of a bygone age and Brussels, Bruges and Cologne are no exception. Your pupils will experience the medieval buildings,Christmas trees and local people, bedecked in yuletide finery, as they soak up the smells, tastes and sounds associated with a traditional market. Activities such as ice-skating, sight-seeing and shopping will captivate even the most ardent Scrooge!

Brussels by coach*
Day 1
AM: An early morning departure from the
UK allows you to cross the Channel and
transfer to your accommodation.
PM: Take a guided tour of the city or enjoy
the Christmas market at your leisure.
The evening can be spent attending a
Christmas music concert.
Day 2
AM: Visit the ever popular Chocolatarie Duval
in the morning where your group will
find out about the traditional method of
chocolate production.
PM: Spend the rest of the day exploring the
city and shopping for those all important
Christmas presents.
Evening: Depart Brussels at approx 18.00hrs
and return to your school in the UK.

Bruges by coach*
Day 1
AM: You will begin your journey early in
the morning in order to arrive at your
accommodation in Bruges by the
afternoon.
PM: Explore the historic city centre and the
wonderful Christmas market stalls before
taking to the ice rink in the evening.
Day 2
AM: A guided tour of the city is available.
Alternatively; your group can navigate
the medieval streets at their leisure.
PM: Leave Bruges late afternoon in time to
make the crossing back to the UK.

*The highlighted itineraries are entirely flexible to suit your group’s educational and recreational needs.
For more details regarding excursions, prices and alternative activities contact us on: 01273 320993.