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Bruges and Brussels by Train

A twin centre break that combines dynamic Brussels with its bars, gourmet restaurants, shopping and museums; and the slower pace of life in the beautiful medieval city of Bruges with its winding streets and chocolate shops.

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Type of Holiday: Short Breaks, Bruges, City Breaks, Culture Holidays, Rail Holidays - Unescorted

Price:

from £269 including rail and hotel accomodation (based on 2 people sharing)

Duration: 5 days

Departures: Daily

Start point: London

End point: London

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Are you considering a trip to Belgium during the festive holidays? Tom Watts rates the traditional holiday markets in both Bruges and Brussels as two of the best in Europe. Each festive period, the charming canals and cobbled streets of Bruges come alive with lights and decorations, while the Market Place fills with stalls of local delicacies and countless gifts ideas for your loved ones. During the festive season, the Belgian capital features wooden Christmas chalets, the illuminated Town Hall in Grand Palace, a towering Christmas tree and a range of performances and winter activities to be enjoyed by the whole family.

Read More: Top 5 Christmas Markets in Europe

Details of Brussels and Bruges Holiday

Enjoy the buzz of Brussels, the capital of Europe and relax amidst the cobblestone streets, chocolate shops and historic atmosphere of Bruges.

Days 1-3 - Bruges Travel on Eurostar from London to Brussels, where you transfer onto the train to Bruges. On arrival check-in at the centrally located Hotel Aragon, where you will stay for 2 nights, just a short walk from the Market Place.

Days 3-5 - Brussels Take the train to Brussels, where you'll be spending 1 night at the Leopold Hotel Brussels, a historic, family-run hotel in restored 19th century townhouses with a gourmet restaurant and indoor Italian brasserie. Located in the centre of the Brussels, it's within walking distance of the Magritte Museum, European Parliament, Grand Place and Royal Palace

Day 5 - Brussels to London Travel on Eurostar from Brussels to London.

Holidays can be tailor-made for you to include different hotels, lengths of stay, departure dates and additional cities.

What price includes

Eurostar travel from London to Brussels and return
Traditional hotel accommodation with breakfast in Bruges
Train travel between Brussels and Bruges
Historic hotel accommodation in central Brussels

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Location

Plan your journey by train

Meeting point:
London St Pancras International Station

Nearest train station to meeting point:
London St Pancras

Transfer to meeting point:
Guests make their own way to meeting point
St Pancras station is connected both to the national and international train network and London underground (Kings Cross St Pancras station)

Plan your journey by train to London St Pancras