Holiday Itinerary - French and Belgian Christmas Markets - Bruges and Lille

Day 1 – Journey to France/Belgium via Ypres

We take the ferry to Calais before travelling to the lovely Belgian town of Ypres. The charming cobbled streets lined with pretty Flemish-style buildings belie the town’s past as the scene of some of the most intense battles of the First World War. Almost completely destroyed, the town was faithfully rebuilt including the striking medieval Cloth Hall. Here we have some free time to find a local restaurant for dinner before we continue to our hotel.

Day 2 – Ostend and Bruges Christmas Market

Today we spend a couple of hours in Belgium’s premier seaside resort of Ostend, before heading to the beautiful medieval city of Bruges, famous for its picturesque canals. Held in the city’s main market square, the Christmas Market is full of stalls selling a tempting array of hand-made Christmas decorations and gifts as well as tasty local produce and warming mulled wine. Enjoy dinner in Bruges before we return to the hotel.

Day 3 – Arras Christmas Market and Lille

Our first destination today is the charming town of Arras where the Christmas Market is held in the magnificent setting of the Grand Place. Against the soft silhouettes of the rounded Baroque townhouses, over 100 artisans sell traditional crafts and gifts from their wooden chalets, transforming the whole square into a magical winter wonderland. Late afternoon we journey to Lille, sure to be crowned with huge festive garlands. Sample the spice bread or enjoy other regional specialities from the festive food stalls for dinner before we rejoin the coach to head back to our hotel.

Day 4 – Journey home 

This morning we check out of the hotel, stopping at on the coast at Dunkirk before we head back to Calais for our return ferry home.

Departure dates and prices 2024 French and Belgian Christmas Markets Bruges and Lille - 7% discount on all dates

Just Go brochure price in RED

Travel 55 discount price in BLACK

Tel Just Go reservations on 0333 234 2010 quote Travel 55 code PTR557

4 days by coach - French and Belgian Christmas Markets

Date Price from Date Price from
6 December
£329 : £260 13 December £329 : £260

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For operational reasons, we may occasionally need to use feeder vehicles to fulfil our tours. Similarly for operational reasons, it may be necessary to change your pickup point from your selected pickup point, but we will always notify you of these changes before you depart. Terms & Conditions apply.

Just Go Holidays
French and Belgian Christmas Markets - Bruges and Lille

7% Discount - 4 Day Coach Tour

2024 Tour prices from only £306

What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than a short hop across the Channel to stock up on some original gifts. Medieval buildings are illuminated by twinkling festive lights and traditional stalls entice visitors with their delicious specialities and colourful crafts.

Book this festive French and Belgian Christmas Markets trip direct with Just Go and receive a 7% discount saving. Call direct on 0333 234 2010 and quote our ref: PTR557.

Holiday Highlights

  • Return coach travel and ferry crossings
  • 3 nights at a selected hotel in France/Belgium (JG3 rating) with breakfast
  • Excursions to Ostend, Bruges Christmas Market, Arras Christmas Market and Lille
  • En-route visits to Ypres and Dunkirk

Bruges

Accommodation on tour

Selected Hotel

We’ll stay at a well-appointed hotel such as the Acacias in Tourcoing or the Horizon in Ath. All the comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant.

Hotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.

Hotel accessibility information

Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.


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