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Beautiful Bruges & Charming Ghent by Rail

Four-day Bruges and Ghent escape by Eurostar from London

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Leger Holidays operates this four-day escorted break centred on medieval Bruges, reached via Eurostar from London St Pancras International to Brussels, then by coach. You will spend all three nights in the Novotel Brugge Centrum, a four-star property in the city centre. Day two begins with a two-hour guided walking tour of Bruges' UNESCO-listed centre, featuring museums and the Lake of Love, followed by free time to explore at your own pace. Day three takes you by coach to Ghent, where a sightseeing canal cruise reveals the city's waterfront before you have free time to discover medieval architecture including Saint Bavo's Cathedral and the Graslei quayside. An experienced Tour Manager accompanies the group throughout. The pace is relaxed with substantial free time in both cities. This tour suits first-time rail travellers, couples seeking a city break, history enthusiasts interested in Flemish architecture and medieval settings, and those who prefer guided experiences with included meals and local expertise.

What to know before you look closer

  • You must make your own way to London St Pancras International on Day 1 and from London back home on Day 4; these transfers are not included.
  • All three nights are spent in Bruges; Ghent is a day trip by coach from the hotel.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Bruges, Belgium

    Make your own way to London St. Pancras International where you will meet your friendly Tour Manager and board the Eurostar to Brussels. On arrival, you'll be transferred by coach to the town of Bruges. We check in to our hotel and enjoy a welcome dinner and drink.

    Meals: Dinner

  2. Day 2overnight: Bruges, Belgium

    Bruges Guided Walking Tour & Free Time

    After breakfast, our local guide will meet us at our hotel. We will then embark on a two-hour walking tour, taking in all the sights of Bruges including the UNESCO-listed city centre, museums and the Lake of Love. The rest of the day is free to explore Bruges at your own pace.

    Meals: Breakfast

  3. Day 3overnight: Bruges, Belgium

    Ghent Sightseeing Canal Cruise & Free Time

    This morning, we travel by coach to Ghent. We board our sightseeing canal cruise and take in the city from a different perspective, then there's free time to discover its medieval architecture, including St. Nicholas' Church, Saint Bavo's Cathedral and the Graslei quayside, before we return to the hotel by coach.

    Meals: Breakfast

  4. Day 4rail

    After breakfast, we transfer to Brussels for our return journey by Eurostar back to London St. Pancras International. After arriving in London, you will make your own way home.

    Meals: Breakfast

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Board Eurostar at London St Pancras International and travel to Brussels, then transfer by coach to Bruges for a welcome dinner with drink.
  • Day 2Join a two-hour guided walking tour through Bruges' UNESCO-listed city centre, museums, and the Lake of Love.
  • Day 3Travel by coach to Ghent and board a sightseeing canal cruise to view the city from the water before exploring its medieval architecture.

Included

  • 3 nights hotel with continental breakfast
  • Return Eurostar from London to Brussels
  • Welcome dinner with a glass of beer, wine or a soft drink
  • Services of an experienced Tour Manager

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Return Eurostar from London St Pancras International to Brussels is included. Local travel within Belgium is by coach.
Is this an escorted or independent tour?
It is an escorted tour. Leger Holidays provides an experienced Tour Manager throughout, plus a guided walking tour in Bruges and a sightseeing canal cruise in Ghent.
What is included in the price?
Three nights in the Novotel Brugge Centrum with continental breakfast, return Eurostar, a welcome dinner with a drink, services of a Tour Manager, the guided walking tour, and the canal cruise.
How much walking is there?
You should be comfortable walking for 10 to 20 minutes at a time and carrying your own luggage. The activity level is rated Easy.
When does this tour run?
The operator has not published specific departure dates in the available information. Contact Leger Holidays to confirm current departures.
What are the hotel and location?
You stay three nights in the Novotel Brugge Centrum, a four-star hotel in the heart of Bruges. All nights are in Bruges.

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