Brussels, Ypres & Lille by Train
The perfect trip for anyone with an interest in European history, taking in the medieval splendour and elegant turn of the century architecture of Brussels, Ypres' First World War battlefields and flemish-flavoured Lille in Northern France.
from £299 including rail and hotel accomodation (based on two people sharing)
Greentraveller's Top Tips: All three cities in this exciting overland itinerary have a few green options for visitors. Renowned for its beer, Brussels is an excellent place to sample organic beer such as Cantillon’s 100% Organic Gueuze. The countryside around Ypres is relatively flat and perfect for a day walking or cycling. Bike rentals are readily available. At your final destination, a great way to discover many of Lille’s historical sites is on foot.
Details of Brussels, Ypres & Lille
Combine a history lesson with the poignant Fields of Flanders at Ypres with city breaks in bustling Brussels and dynamic Lille.
Days 1-2 - Brussels: Take the Eurostar from London 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.
Days 2-4 - Ypres: Travel to Ypres, where you'll check-in for your 2 night stay at the Novotel Ypres Centrum (a third night free is available), a comfortable modern hotel with 122 ensuite rooms, just off the Grote Markt Square in the centre of Ypres. No visit to Ypres is complete without a guided visit to the Flanders fields. A half day trip takes you around the moving history as you visit sites including Hill 60, Bayernwald trench complex, Bedford House Commonwealth cemetery and ANZAC and Canadian sites, with the services of a guide.
Day 4-5 - Lille: Take the train to Lille, where you'll be staying at the Mercure Lille Centre Opera, with its original architectural features such as stained glass windows, close to the old town, Opera, Grand Place and Lille Europe station.
Day 5: Travel on Eurostar from Lille to London - only 1 hour 20 minutes.
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
- Local trains within Belgium including breakfast
- Hotel accomodation in Brussels including breakfast
- Hotel accomodation in Lille including breakfast
- Hotel accomodation in Ypres including breakfast
- Eurostar travel from Lille to London
Location
Plan your journey by train
Meeting point:
London St Pancras International Station
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
Finish point:
London St Pancras International Station
London St Pancras
Transfer to finish point:
You will arrive back on the Eurostar to London St Pancras.
