Every winter the heart of Brussels beats to the rhythm of “Winter Wonders”, featuring a magical décor, superb Christmas Market, illuminated Fun Fair and its famous Skating Rink. Hailed a Europe’s most original Christmas Market it also offers a host of on-street entertainment including at times, choirs, processions, troupes of wandering artistes, brass bands, concerts and more…  In addition a fabulous Sound and Light Show brings the famous Grand Palace to life every evening – the “most beautiful theatre in the world”.   There can be no better viewpoint from which to take it all in than at the top of the Big Wheel – forty eight metres high and decorated with 18,000 light bulbs – the scene is even more spectacular when night falls!

N H HOTEL, Brussels City Centre

This 4 star hotel is located in the fashionable and elegant Louise shopping area where there is an abundance of cafes, bars and restaurants. It is within a short walk of the Grand Palace and areas hosting the Christmas Market.  Newly refurbished the hotel offers over 200 bedrooms furnished in a modern style with a range of creature comforts, including private bathroom, hairdryer, satellite television, radio/alarm, telephone, mini-bar and air-conditioning.  There is a comfortable and traditional restaurant “Le Bambou“, which provides a good selection of local and international dishes.  A popular bar/café is situated off the stylish lobby and offers a relaxing place to reflect on the days sightseeing.  A lift serves all floors.

ITINERARY

FRIDAY - Morning departure from Dorset for midday Eurotunnel crossing to Calais and onwards into Belgium.  Arrive Brussels late afternoon with the rest of the evening free to explore your surroundings.

SATURDAY – At leisure in Brussels.  Spend the morning enjoying the sights of this cosmopolitan and vibrant city – a wealth of designer boutiques and quality shopping is right on the hotel doorstep!  The Christmas Market opens at 12:00 noon and keeps going until 10:00 that night.  You will find plenty of Christmas goodies, handicrafts and seasonal gastronomic delights available from over 240 wooden chalets, plus all the associated entertainment and attractions.

SUNDAY – Day excursion to the famous “Village de Noel” at Liege – offering a magical and at the same time glamorous atmosphere.  One of the largest markets outside of Brussels with over 190 chalets, it attracts in excess of a million visitors every year.  It’s distinctive character and ambience is quite unique and reflects the Latin spirit of the city that so defines it from its German and Alsatian fellows.

MONDAY – Morning departure from Brussels to Ostend, the popular seaside resort that also boats its own smaller, some say more intimate, Christmas Market.  Stay for lunch with a little time to browse the stalls.  Afternoon Eurotunnel crossing from Calais and so return to Dorset late evening.

TOUR PRICE : £260.00 per person

Single Room Supplement : £60.00     Travel Insurance Premium : £14.25  per person

Price Includes : All coach travel, Return Eurotunnel crossings, 3 nights hotel accommodation with half board meals,

Financial protection insurance and VAT.