3B's of Belgium: Blankenberge Battlefields Bruges

THE 3 B’s OF BELGIUM – Blankenberge, Battlefields and Bruges

 

10 – 14 September 2024

Tuesday - Saturday

5 Days

From £565

 

A short journey from the Channel ports, you’ll find the charming Belgian seaside town of Ostend. This proves an ideal base from which to explore the picturesque  Belgium coast, as well as Blankenberge and Bruges.

Blankenberge has many Art Nouveau buildings, seafood restaurants and boasts Belgium’s only pier.

 

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Belgium Coast   |   Ostend   |   Blankenberge   |   In Flanders Field Museum   |   Flanders Battlefield Tour   |   ‘Last Post’ Ceremony   |   Ypres   |   Bruges Canal Cruise   |   Bruges

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Dover and make our crossing to Calais and onto our hotel in Belgium.

 

DAY TWO – Belgium Coast, Ostend and Blankenberge

This morning we travel to Blankenberge with free time to explore the town and see the many Art Nouveau buildings. Take a stroll along the promenade that runs alongside the vast sandy beach and explore the marina and Belgium’s only pier.

This afternoon we return to cosmopolitan Ostend, with 9km of wide sandy beach and a spacious promenade. Perhaps call in at the former home of impressionist painter James Ensor. Now a museum, the ground floor is presented as a 19th-century souvenir shop. Along the coast, there are more than 60 World War 1 bunkers, observation posts and artillery positions: the remains of the German ‘Atlantikwall’.

 

DAY THREE – In Flanders Field Museum, Flanders Battlefield Tour and ‘Last Post’ Ceremony

Today we visit Ypres ‘In Flanders Fields’. Located in the imposing Cloth Hall, this interactive museum looks at the story of WWI through the eyes of those who were involved. You can enjoy an afternoon on the guided tour of the ‘14-18 Route’ with visits to sites and memorials including Tyne Cot and Langemark cemeteries. We have an early dinner in Ypres today, enjoying a local Flemish meal before witnessing the emotional ‘Last Post’ ceremony at the Menin Gate which takes place at 8pm each evening. Although this is under renovation currently and they have moved the ceremony close by to commemorate.

 

DAY FOUR – Bruges Canal Cruise and Bruges

Today we visit Bruges, this famous medieval town well worth a visit. Often dubbed ‘the Venice of the North’.  We enjoy a canal cruise whilst here so you can really get a feel for the beautiful architecture.  You will then have free time to explore at your leisure before we return to our hotel.

 

DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast we leave our hotel and make our way back to Calais for our ferry crossing to Dover and our journey home with comfort stops en route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick-up

• 4 nights accommodation & breakfast

• 1 Dinner - Local Flemish meal in Ypres

• Ferry crossings

• Admission to In Flanders Field Museum, Ypres

• Guided Tour of Flanders Battlefield

• Bruges Canal Cruise.

 

THE ROYAL ASTRID HOTEL, OSTEND

Hotel & Wellness Royal Astrid is a three-star hotel located 100m from the beautiful sandy beach of Ostend and 800m from the city centre.

This excellent location gives you  quick access to the beach or to the cosy city centre without putting yourself in the crowds all the time. The Coastal Tram stops right at the hotel, allowing you to easily visit the entire length of the Belgian Coast.

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation & breakfast

1 Dinner - Local Flemish Meal in Ypres

Ferry crossings

Admission to In Flanders Field Museum, Ypres

Guided Tour of Flanders Battlefield

Bruges Canal Cruise.

 

THE ROYAL ASTRID HOTEL, OSTEND

Hotel & Wellness Royal Astrid is a three-star hotel located 100m from the beautiful sandy beach of Ostend and 800m from the city centre. This excellent location gives you quick access to the beach or to the cosy city centre without putting yourself in the crowds all the time. The Coastal Tram stops right at the hotel, allowing you to easily visit the entire length of the Belgian Coast.

 

 HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
3 star	Wifi	Lift
Bar	Television	Wheelchair accessible
Restaurant	Hairdryer
Swimming pool & Wellness Centre

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	10 – 14 SEPT 2024	TUESDAY	£565	£114 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£60

 

 

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

The Royal Astrid Hotel, Ostend