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Bruges

Bruges is the country’s most famous destination and one of the most touristy medieval cities in Western Europe. The picturesque squares, dreamy canals, cobblestone streets and carriages in which tourists ride give the feeling that time has stopped a few centuries earlier. The city was “born” around 862 BC in the form of a castle in the swamp formed by the Reie River. The castle has now disappeared, but the imposing Burg square that replaced it has remained the historic center of the city for centuries and is flooded with tourists. The most impressive building is the Stadhuis (town hall), which was built at a time when Bruges was a center of international trade. Around 1500 it lost its glory and remained in the shadows for four centuries as a medieval provincial town with its almshouses (you can still see them today, whitewashed) and lace workshops. However, in the late 19th century it was recognized as a historical jewel and a campaign of preservation and restoration was launched. Gradually, it developed into a tourist destination with atmospheric hotels, restaurants, chocolateries and bars.

BRUSSELS – BRUGES – ANTWERP – GHENT

5 Days – Departures:

  • 23, 30 December 2026
  • 02 January 2027
5
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  • Departure
    Athens
  • Included
    Guided Τours
    Airplane Tickets
    Liability & Professional Liability Insurance
    Transportation by Bus
    Accommodation
    4* Hotel
    Leader
    Excursions - Tours
    Breakfast
    VAT
    Transfer from and to the Airport
  • Not Included
    Airport Taxes
    Pre-purchase Ticketing
    Snack
    Drinks
    Crew
    Fuel
    Newsletters
    Travel Insurance
    Lunch Gift
    Drinks / Soft Drinks Package
    Tips
    Accommodation Tax
    Half board
    Tour Operator Insurance
    Activities
    Ferry Tickets
    Transfer from and to the Port
    Full Day Cruise
    3* Hotel
    Full Board
    Gala and Shows Night
    Gym
    Port Fees / Taxes
    Swimming Pool
    Insurance
    Dinner
    5* Hotel

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Tour Plan

1

1st Day

Athens – Brussels – Bruges

Meeting at the airport and direct flight to the capital of Belgium, Brussels. Departure for the capital of the province of West Flanders, and one of the most beautiful cities in central Europe, Bruges. Transfer and check-in at the hotel. Free time for a first acquaintance with the picturesque squares, dreamy canals, and cobblestone streets of the romantic city. Overnight stay.
2

2nd Day

Bruges (tour)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we will walk through the historic center of the fairy-tale city -a UNESCO World Heritage Site- with beautiful turrets and cobblestone streets. We will visit the Church of Our Lady with the Belfort bell tower, the emblem of the city that is 122 meters high. The Sculpture of the Virgin Mary holding the baby located in the church is a creation of Michelangelo. The beautiful Burg Square is dominated by the magnificent Gothic-style town hall. On this side of the city, in the Catholic Basilica of the Holy Blood, there is the famous bottle of the Holy Blood that contains a cloth with the blood of Jesus and is claimed to have been used by Joseph of Arimathea after the crucifixion of Christ. The bottle came to the city after the Second Crusade by Thierry of Alsace and is paraded through the streets of the city every year. We will also see the park with the «Lake of Love», the oldest hospital in Europe of St. John, the much-photographed bridge of St. Boniface, the Palace of the Lords, the Arends Gardens and finally the College of Europe, the first stock exchange in the world, a unique jewel of the city. Rest of the day free. Overnight stay.
3

3rd Day

Bruges – Antwerp

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for the diamond port of Belgium, Antwerp, which rightly earned the nickname after handling 70% of the world's diamonds. The old city center, built around the country's most impressive cathedral, is as beautiful as it was centuries ago. The entire city resembles a museum, from the medieval castle by the river to the modern creations on the waterfront. The Gothic and Flemish Baroque architecture, with a characteristic example being the house of Peter Paul Rubens, the greatest Baroque artist of northern Europe, will delight us. We will walk through the picturesque streets with thousands of restaurants and bars, antique shops, art galleries, designer boutiques and shops selling diamonds and other precious stones concentrated in the Jewish quarter. Return to Bruges. Overnight stay.
4

4th Day

Bruges – Ghent – Brussels

Breakfast. Departure for Brussels. On the way we will visit the picturesque Ghent, one of the oldest cities in Belgium and the capital of the Province of East Flanders, the city that was a major European trading port during the Middle Ages. On our tour of the medieval city center we will see the castle of the knights and the Cathedral of St. Boniface where there are works by the famous painter Ruben, Hieronymus Bosch and the magnificent triptych attributed to the Van Eyck brothers. Upon our arrival in Brussels, the panoramic tour of the aristocratic city, headquarters of the European Union, will begin. We will see the beautiful Grand Place with the impressive City Hall, the building that houses the City Museum, the Flemish Renaissance buildings, as well as the statue of Manneken Pis, which is the symbol of the city, the Royal Palace, the Belgian Parliament, the Gothic Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula, the buildings of the European Union, the Arc de Triomphe in the Sencanter Park and finally the Atomium, which is the trademark of Brussels. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
5

5th Day

Brussels – Athens

Breakfast and free time until we are transferred to Brussels airport for our return flight to Athens.

Tour Location

Bruges

Bruges is the country's most famous destination and one of the most touristy medieval cities in Western Europe. The picturesque squares, dreamy canals, cobblestone streets and carriages in which tourists ride give the feeling that time has stopped a few centuries earlier. The city was "born" around 862 BC in the form of a castle in the swamp formed by the Reie River. The castle has now disappeared, but the imposing Burg square that replaced it has remained the historic center of the city for centuries and is flooded with tourists. The most impressive building is the Stadhuis (town hall), which was built at a time when Bruges was a center of international trade. Around 1500 it lost its glory and remained in the shadows for four centuries as a medieval provincial town with its almshouses (you can still see them today, whitewashed) and lace workshops. However, in the late 19th century it was recognized as a historical jewel and a campaign of preservation and restoration was launched. Gradually, it developed into a tourist destination with atmospheric hotels, restaurants, chocolateries and bars.

Price list

 
5 days
Departures: 23 December 2026
5 days:
23 December 2026
 Double Single Child 2 until 12 years old*
Bruges
HOTEL LE BOIS DE BRUGES 4*
(or similar)
875 €
(price for all
2 hotels)
1.275 €
(price for all
2 hotels)
835 €
(price for all
2 hotels)
Brussels
THE HOXTON HOTEL BRUSSELS 4*
(or similar)
 
5 days
Departures: 30 December 2026
5 days:
30 December 2026
 Double Single Child 2 until 12 years old*
Bruges
HOTEL LE BOIS DE BRUGES 4*
(or similar)
835 €
(price for all
2 hotels)
1.235 €
(price for all
2 hotels)
795 €
(price for all
2 hotels)
Brussels
THE HOXTON HOTEL BRUSSELS 4*
(or similar)
 
5 days
Departures: 02 January 2027
5 days:
02 January 2027
 Double Single Child 2 until 12 years old*
Bruges
HOTEL LE BOIS DE BRUGES 4*
(or similar)
785 €
(price for all
2 hotels)
1.085 €
(price for all
2 hotels)
745 €
(price for all
2 hotels)
Brussels
THE HOXTON HOTEL BRUSSELS 4*
(or similar)
 

Flights with Sky Express:

  • GQ 800 / Athens – Brussels: 10:45 (departure) – 13:00 (arrival).
  • GQ 801 / Brussels – Athens: 14:00 (departure) – 18:00 (arrival).
 

Included

  • Airplane tickets ATHENS – BRUSSELS – ATHENS with Sky Express.
  • One (1) suitcase up to 20 kg and one (1) hand luggage up to 8 kg, per person.
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach of our office for transportation and transfers according to the schedule.
  • Four (4) overnights in selected 4* hotels in Bruges and Brussels.
  • Buffet breakfast daily.
  • Excursions, tours, guided tours, as mentioned in the detailed program of the excursion.
  • Experienced leader – escort of our office.
  • Civil / professional liability insurance.
  • VAT.
 

Not included

  • Airport taxes (275 €).
  • Entrances to museums, archaeological sites, shows and generally where required.
  • Checkpoints (25 € / traveler).
  • Optional enhanced security (25 € / traveller).
  • Everything that is not explicitly mentioned in the program or referred to as optional or proposed.
 

Notes

  • Tours and excursions, the order in which they will take place may change.
  • The child price applies strictly to children up to 12 years old with 2 adults.
  • Rubens Museum in Antwerp – group price 8 € per person with a minimum of 12 people. For children up to 18 years old, admission is free. Price without a group 12 €.
  • Church of Our Lady in Bruges – group price 6 € per person with a minimum of 10 people. Price without a group 7 €. For children up to 12 years old, admission is free, from 13 to 17 years old 6 €.
  • Beer Museum in Bruges – group price without tasting 9 € per person and with tasting 15 €, with a minimum of 20 people. Price without a group 10 € without tasting and 16 € with tasting. For children up to 5 years old, admission is free, from 5 to 12 years old 6 €.
  • Boat trip on the canals of Bruges – group price 12 € per person for adults and 7 € for children.
  • Chocolate Museum in Bruges – group price for a simple visit 7.5 € per person with a minimum of 15 people. For children up to 3 years old 1 €, from 3 to 11 years old 5 €. Price without a group 11 € for adults and 6.5 € for children from 3 to 11 years old.
  • Lace Museum «Kantcentrum» Bruges – group price 5 € per person with a minimum of 15 people. For children up to 12 years old, admission is free. Price without a group 6 €. Online reservation required.
  • Bruges is full of cobblestone streets so wear comfortable walking shoes.
  • In winter it has low temperatures and even snow so make sure you have the appropriate clothes.
  • Pay special attention to the carriages.
  • Don't forget to buy chocolates and try the local unique waffles.
  • Discover the city by bike – rental prices from 12 € per day.
  • Passport or new type ID is necessary for all excursions in Europe.
  • Children up to 12 years old are travelling only with passport.