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20th May 7 days HB Royal Astor Hotel, Ostend
£370 Single supplement £50 |
| These days this lively Belgian North Sea resort and port boasts beautiful sandy beaches, an attractive esplanade and much, much more. Ostend provides everything from a leisurely stroll along a sunny esplanade to the opportunity to browse department stores and small boutiques if the weather is less kindly. But it is also ideally situated for visits to famous fi rst world war sites and that broodingly romantic Venice of the north, Bruges. |
Day 1
We make an early start for the easy journey to Folkestone with two stops en route. We then take an early afternoon shuttle to Calais. The journey under the tunnel takes just 35 minutes, we then make the short journey to Ostend by autoroute arriving at our hotel in time for dinner. Evening is at leisure.
Day 2
After breakfast we depart for the Medieval City of Bruges, often called 'The Venice of the North' and famous for its lace & chocolate. We allow 3 hours here to explore, the best way being by horse and carriage from the main square, or try the boat which takes about 40 minutes. Both excursions take in most of the famous sights. We depart at 1pm and take you to the delightful Dutch Village of Sluis where you are at leisure till 4.30pm. There is plenty to see and do at this lovely attraction, you can visit the famous DeBrak Corn Mill or hunt for a bargain in the many attractive shops. Don't forget to try the famous waffles and pancakes. We return to the Royal Astor in time to freshen up before dinner.
Day 3
A Full day to Antwerp, we make any early start at 8.45 am to allow plenty of time to explore this historic city, its magnifi cent Cathedral, well preserved old town and thriving new city shopping. It is also the diamond centre of Europe with more diamonds cut and polished here than Amsterdam. We leave at 3.30 pm and use the fast E17 motorway back to Ostend giving you time to freshen up before dinner.
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Day 4
We leave at 9.30 am to take you to the small market town of Verne were you can explore the busy market and take a coffee in one of the many cafes. We leave Verne at 1.00pm and head for Dunkirk where we will be at leisure for about 3 hours with time to visit the famous Dunkirk Beaches and evacuation museum. During our stop we will have a picnic lunch including wine and hot drinks. We leave Dunkirk and head for Ypres, where you will have some free time before we meet up at The Menin Gate to witness the 8pm Last Post Ceremony. We leave immediately after the ceremony and return to Ostend by 9.30pm.
Day 5
Day at leisure in Ostend. There is the famous market till lunch with many bargains for the early shopper. Ostend is known as the Queen of Belgium and the resort is often visited by the Belgian Royal Family. The main shopping streets have something for everyone, there is even a famous fi sh market with the Flemish speciality of hot whelks! We recommend a visit to the Cathedral of Petrus-Paulus to see its wonderful stained glass windows. Today the ships start arriving and the harbour becomes the centre attraction until late evening.
Day 6
Today is Ostend At Anchor Day with all things nautical. Shrimping Smacks from England, Steam Tug Boats, Tall Ships from Russia, a great day of leisure and plenty to keep you interested all day in and around the harbour.
Day 7
We leave Ostend today making a start at 7.30 am. We travel back to Calais for the shuttle to Folkestone and our onward journey to the North West. |
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ROYAL ASTOR HOTEL: Our hotel, with its comfortable rooms, is situated right in the centre of Ostend, just a few steps away from the lovely beach and close to the prestigious casino. Take a dip in the sea (depending on the season), enjoy the high living and refi ned gastronomy of the town, sample the sports and recreational facilities, see the sights, visit the museums, shop until you drop! The choice is yours, the hotel's just where you need it to be and Ostend is all you could ask of a north European resort. All rooms are en suite with TV, telephone but NO tea makers There is a lift and Indoor swimming pool.
PRICE INCLUDES: 6 nights half board accommodation in the 2 star Royal Astor Hotel, luxury coach travel services of experienced tour driver, excursions, picnic lunch, Channel Tunnel crossing, door to door pickups. Extras, Single room £50.
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