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Over the weeks leading up
to Christmas, the towns and cities of Europe come
alive with their traditional Christmas markets, where
in their festive wooden huts you will find a great
variety of Christmas gifts whilst the smell of gently
roasting nuts and mulled wine fills the air. |
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NH GENT BELFORT GENT |
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This hidden treasure is tucked away in the heart of the charming
medieval city of Ghent in the shadow of the town hall. All rooms
offer air-conditioning, TV, satellite, tea/coffee facilities and
hairdryer. The Belfry Tower, St Baafs Square, Gravensteen Castle and
the picturesque Graslei harbour are all within easy walking
distance. The hotel offers a sauna and gym and the hotel’s historic
cellar dining room with curved brick archways and stone pillars is
popular with guests and locals alike. |
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| THURSDAY We depart our local
area and travel south to Leeds arriving late morning to visit their
Christkindelmarkt. Leeds is one of the largest and most established
Geman Christmas Markets in the UK, with traditional wooden stalls,
festive greenery, Christmas carousel rides and twinkling colourful
lights all creating a unique continental style festive atmosphere in
the heart of Leeds city centre, set in the stylish Millennium
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Later this afternoon we
continue our journey onto the port of Hull to join our overnight
sailing to Zeebrugge on board North Sea Ferries.Whilst on board all
accommodation
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cabins with two low berth beds (single cabins are inside
cabins) and buffet dinners and breakfasts are included on
both our sailings. Relax and enjoy the ship’s entertainment
and facilities as you cruise to mainland Europe. |
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| FRIDAY After
breakfast and disembarkation we travel the short distance to
Ghent arriving late morning. After years of lying in the
shadow of Antwerp and Bruges, Ghent with its quaint cobbled
streets and winding canals, is finally starting to get the
recognition that it fully deserves. Its 900- plus listed
buildings are testament to the fact that not only did it
survive the World Wars pretty much intact, but also that it
was a very wealthy city in medieval times, having been
Europe's largest cloth producer and the Continent's largest
city outside Paris. Our hotel is situated in the heart of
the city offering easy access to sights and many bars and |
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restaurants. At night the city’s buildings come
to life when they are spectacularly illuminated.
SATURDAY A wonderful day as we
travel to the city of Brussels arriving late
morning.Ample free time in this historic and
exciting city to enjoy lunch and an afternoon
enjoying the city’s shopping and Christmas
Markets. Set around the Place Sainte
Catherine is the Brussels Winter Wonderland
where their Christmas market is set around its
ice rink and giant ferris wheel. The Grand Place
is also worth a visit and the Town Hall is
decorated and lit up for Christmas. Late this
afternoon we return to Ghent.. |
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SUNDAY After a leisurely
breakfast we depart Ghent and travel to the
picture postcard city of Bruges, often described
as the ‘Venice of the North’.There can’t be a
more magical setting at Christmas than medieval
Bruges. From mid November the Christmas markets
are set out at Simon Stevinplein and in Grote
Markt Square around an open air ice rink.Wander
along the canals and the cobbled streets,
amongst the illuminated festive stalls crammed
with Christmas goodies and look out for the
specialities of , |
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| Bruges elegantly packaged chocolates and
unusual handmade decorations. Later this
afternoon we travel the short distance to the
port of Zeebrugge to join our overnight sailing
to Hull. Cabins and meals as per outward
journey. |
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| MONDAY After leaving ship
we travel home with a break for lunch on route
before arriving home mid afternoon. |
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Return flights from
Manchester to Dubrovnik |
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Return airport coach
transfers in UK and
Croatia |
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7
nights’ accommodation at
Iberostar Albatross
Hotel Cavtat |
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Full buffet breakfasts
and dinner throughout |
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Dubrovnik sightseeing
tourwith coach transfer,
guide and entrance to
Franciscan monastery |
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Full
day excursion to
Montenegrowith coach,
local guide,boat trip,
entrance to Church of
Our Lady of the Rock,
local guide in Kotor and
entrance to cathedral |
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Full
day excursion to
Korculawith coach, local
guide, entrance to
cathedral and boat
crossings to and
fromKorcula |
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Porterage at main stay
hotel only (1 case per
person subject to
conditions) |
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Services of a Tynedale
Group Travel
representative
throughout your tour
from UK and return |
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Door to door collection
from selected areas |
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Operated by 2
members of crew with on
board drinks service
through out this tour |
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Not included |
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Travel Insurance £40.00 |
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Single Room Supplement
£150.00 |
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Optional
excursions,meals other
than specified, tips and
gratuities |
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