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BELGIUM - Short Break Ghent & Bruges 4 days from �179 Highlights Include Ghent Bruges Optional Excursions Middelburg Brussels Chocolates, beer and super sightseeing combine on this marvellous short break to one of Belgiums most charming cities. Ghent is packed with great sights, from the impressive cathedral to delightful churches and quaint houses, plus a range of superb restaurants and shops. Whats more, we visit delightful Bruges and theres an optional trip to sophisticated Brussels, with visits to a chocolate factory and a brewery! YOUR ITINERARY Day 1 - Local departure and a mid-morning crossing to Calais. Late afternoon arrival at your hotel in Ghent for a three night stay. Enjoy a welcome drink with fellow guests. DAY 2 - Free morning to explore beautiful Ghent. Among the citys attractions are St. Bavo Cathedral, the Belfry and the Graslei harbour. Why not take a boat trip through the canals for a wonderful perspective on the city. This afternoon you are free to explore or join an optional trip to the charming town of Middelburg in Holland. DAY 3 - Optional full day excursion to Brussels. Belgiums capital is home to some splendid sights, such as the Royal Palace and the futuristic Atomium. In the afternoon youll be able to see how the superb Belgian chocolate is produced and enjoy a tasting. Youll also visit a brewery and sample the countrys outstanding beer. DAY 4 - Included morning visit to Bruges. The delightful old centre features the Bell Tower, narrow cobbled streets, traditional gabled houses and majestic churches. The city is also famous for its lace, chocolates and beer. Continue to Calais for a late afternoon crossing back to the UK, returning to your original departure point this evening. GHENT YOUR HOTEL You will stay in the comfortable two star Ibis Gent Central Opera, conveniently located in the heart of the city, next to the famous Opera House. The hotel has a bar, lift and breakfast room. All bedrooms have private facilities, TV and telephone. * Please note on the dates marked with an * you will stay at the superbly located Novotel Ghent Centrum with dinner included on the first night. Facilities at this 3 star hotel include a sauna and fitness centre as well as a restaurant and bar. Whats Included Return travel by air-conditioned executive coach Channel crossings by ferry or Eurotunnel Three nights accommodation including breakfast Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager Welcome drink Visit to Bruges 2008 Dates & Prices Holiday ref: HWBG Areas A, E & F April 18 �179 June 13 �189 Oct 3* �199 Areas B, C & D April 11 �179 Sept 12* �219 Oct 3* �199 Deposit �50 per person Single room �50 * You will stay in the Novotel Ghent Centrum on these dates For insurance information, please see page 95. All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities FREE LOCAL DEPARTURES, OR JOIN AT THE PORT Join FREE at a local departure point. See page 89 for your relevant area or join direct at the port on any date shown above To book click here LUXEMBOURG - Short Break To view dates & prices click here Secrets of Luxembourg 5 days from Join us for a marvellous break to this beautiful region. For a country so small, Luxembourg has an amazing variety of attractions, from the sloping vineyards of the Moselle and the craggy rocks and waterfalls of Little Switzerland, to the green hills of the Ardennes. YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 - Local departure and a mid-morning crossing to Calais. Early evening arrival in Vianden for a four night stay. DAYS 2 TO 4 - Free to relax and enjoy our optional excursion programme: Luxembourg City & the Moselle - A full day tour to see the best of the southern region of Luxembourg. We visit Luxembourg City for a guided tour and Wormeldange in the wine growing region, where we visit a wine cellar and enjoy a tasting. We round off the day with a relaxing boat trip on the River Moselle. Little Switzerland & Echternach - A half day tour of the Mullerthal region, known as Little Switzerland. We stop in the beautiful town of Echternach, which retains a remarkable medieval atmosphere. Trier - A three-quarter day tour to Germanys oldest town, Trier, where you can enjoy a stroll through the historic old centre. DAY 5 - Depart after breakfast for a late afternoon crossing back to the UK and continue to your original departure point in the evening. TRIER �229 HALF BOARD Optional Excursions Luxembourg City & the Moselle Little Switzerland & Echternach YOUR HOTEL You will stay at the family-run medium grade Grand Hotel de Vianden. The hotel is ideally situated in the centre of the town. Your hosts, the Peverelli family, speak good English and will ensure you have a most enjoyable stay. Hotel facilities include a large restaurant, bar, lift, terrace, sauna and solarium. All bedrooms are comfortably furnished with private facilities and TV. Whats Included Return travel by air-conditioned executive coach Channel crossings by ferry or Eurotunnel Four nights half board accommodation Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager 2008 Dates & Prices Holiday ref: HLV Areas A, E & F June 9 �249 Aug 18 �249 Sept 8 �259 Areas B, C & D May 5 �229 Sept 29 �239 Deposit �50 per person Single room �44 For insurance information, please see page 95. All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities FREE LOCAL DEPARTURES, OR JOIN AT THE PORT Join FREE at a local departure point. See page 89 for your relevant area or join direct at the port on any date shown above WORMELDANGE To book click here To view dates & prices click here 23

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