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GLORIOUS GHENT: WINTER DAY TRIP

ENJOY THE MAGIC OF WINTER IN A BEAUTIFUL MEDIEVAL CITY.

EXPLORE THE CASTLE OF THE COUNTS.

2017 Dates

Sun 3rd Dec

Highlights

Ghent, in Belgium, is a stunning, vibrant city with a thriving restaurant and bar scene amid it's network of narrow canals overseen by dozens of antique brick houses. Ghent’s medieval past is to be found in a string of superb Gothic buildings including St-Baafskathedraal, whose principal treasure is Jan van Eyck’s remarkable Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, one of the world’s most important paintings.

Supporting the cathedral are the likes of St-Niklaaskerk, with its soaring arches and pencil-thin turrets; the forbidding castle of the counts of Flanders, Het Gravensteen; and the delightful medieval guildhouses of the Graslei.

We will visit in the peaceful Winter weeks before the busy Christmas Markets, perfect if you're not keen on crowds! There is plenty to see and do in this wonderful small city.

Getting to Ghent with us couldn't be easier! We will pick you up in our comfortable, heated coach from central London or Bexley and travel via the Channel Tunnel straight to the heart of this wonderful winter wonderland. Join us for a winter day trip to remember!

*You must have a vaild passport to travel on this trip!*

Departure/Drop off point

Option 1) Tower Hill Coach Park

Look for the sign-posted pedestrian entrance on Petty Wales (painted yellow, underneath Wagamama) take the steps on the right and wait in front of the coach bays.

Option 2) Hall Place Car Park, Hall Place, Bourne Rd, Bexley DA5 1PQ

Wait by the coach bays at the far side of the car park.

Departure time*

7.45am / 8.30am

Return time (approx)

10.15pm / 11.00pm

Schedule* (in local times - Ghent is 1 hour ahead)

07.45 – Depart Tower Hill

08.30 – Depart Hall Place

09.50 – Arrive Folkstone for check-in before 10.50 crossing (crossing time approx. 30 mins)

14.15 – Arrive Ghent

18.15 – Depart Ghent

20.00 – Arrive Calais for check-in before 21.20 crossing

22.15 – Arrive Hall Place

23.00– Arrive Tower Hill

Included

Return coach travel from London, channel crossing by Channel Tunnel, services of a tour manager

Not included

Tickets to attractions, food & drink, gratuities

*Timings are approximate and the schedule is subject to change when required. Please check your booking confirmation for any changes to departure time. Your tour guide will confirm times to be back at the coach at each stop, the schedule above is a guideline only. See here for full terms & conditions.