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Bruges Christmas Markets by First Class Rail

Bruges Christmas Markets by First Class Rail, a rail journey with Planet Rail

Visit Bruges' magical Christmas markets by first-class rail, marvelling at the festive lights, sampling warming mulled wine and soaking up the seasonal charm.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Bruges

    London to Bruges

    Your short break begins at iconic St Pancras International, where the Eurostar service speeds you to Brussels in a spacious Standard Premier Class seat with a light meal and drinks. In Brussels change onto the InterCity train to Bruges, then take a taxi (payable locally) for the short journey to your hotel for the next 3 nights, ideally located in the heart of medieval Bruges.

  2. Day 2overnight: Bruges

    Bruges and its Christmas Markets

    Two full days in Bruges. Get your bearings on a walking tour and uncover the fascinating history of this medieval masterpiece, and enjoy the Bruges Christmas Markets at this festive time.

  3. Day 3overnight: Bruges

    Bruges and its Christmas Markets

    Journey further afield to Yprès and the monuments of the First World War, including the Menin Gate and the In Flanders Field Museum, or indulge in Belgium's celebrated chocolate and beer traditions with a visit to an artisan chocolate-maker and the renowned brewery museum.

  4. Day 4rail

    Bruges to London

    Return to Bruges station and travel by InterCity train to Brussels, where you join the Eurostar service back to London, relaxing with a light meal and drinks before arrival into London St Pancras.

Included

  • Eurostar Standard Premier Class between London and Brussels with light meal and drinks
  • First Class rail on the InterCity train between Brussels and Bruges
  • 3 nights at a 4 star hotel in the heart of medieval Bruges (Hotel Aragon, Hotel Dukes' Arches or Grand Hotel Casselbergh)

Not included

  • Taxi from Bruges station to your hotel (payable locally)

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