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Escape to Bruges

Freedom Holiday Self Guided Grading Level 1
5 days/4 nights Price - £250pp Tour Code BE004
 

Bruges, known as the Venice of the North, is, without doubt, the most beautiful city in Belgium. Escape to Bruges is a short break in this magical place letting you stay 4 nights in a 4 star hotel giving you time to explore by bike the beauty of the Flemish countryside and coast.

BrugesOf course, Bruges offers a lot of more than just cycling. As well as the rich architecture of churches, abbeys, castles and windmills, this little medieval city centre boasts canals, chocolate shops, museums and carriages. Soak up the atmosphere in one of the many cafés and restaurants (there are 350 different kinds of beer to savour).

Whether you enjoy art, gastronomy, shopping or the countryside, Bruges will seduce you!!

This tour is also very Family friendly – the routes are easy and flat using quiet roads and cycle tracks. Childrens’ bikes are available as well as tagalongs, trailers and child seats. Tandems and electric bikes can also be made available on request.
 

Includes

  • 4 nights in 4 star hotel (based on 2 people sharing)
  • 4 x breakfast
  • Bike hire
  • Maps and route information

Excludes

  • Flights
  • Cycling Helmets

Optional extras

  • Insurance £15pp
  • Half board £75pp
  • Single supplement £100
  • Reductions for children (with 2 adults in one room)
    Children 0-2 years: 100% (except additional costs for a cot or breakfast payable on site in the hotel.)
    3-6 years: 50%
    7-12 years: 25%
  • Reductions for 3rd person in double room: 10%
  • Extra night in Bruges £48pp (£74 single)

How to get there

  • Eurostar to Lille. From Lille, there's a direct train to Bruges.
  • Fly to Brussels (BRU) and train to Bruges.
  • Fly to Charleroi (CRL) (Ryanair) and a bus direct to Bruges station. Bus or taxi to the hotel.
 

Departure Dates 2010 - Any day of the week throughout the year

 
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Daily Itinerary
 

There are 4 fantastic cycle tours to choose from making use of the easy to navigate cycle route network around Bruges. Here is a suggested itinerary but you can decide your own itinerary from the routes provided. For example you might want to incorporate a rest day.

Please note:

The bikes are normally available from the late afternoon on Day 1, so if you are arriving early and want to tackle one of the suggested routes you need to let us know in advance so that we can arrange for the bikes to be delivered earlier.

Day 1: Arrival in Bruges and possible cycle ride

If you arrive early enough, you might want to cycle to the parks and nature reserve area around Bulskampveld. This is a round trip of 34 miles (55 km). Alternatively, you might just want to enjoy a stroll around the city centre and relax in one of the many bars or restaurants.

WindmillDay 2: Round trip to De Haan , 34 miles (55 km)

This ride will take you through the picturesque village of Lissewage and the beautiful seaside towns of De Haan and Blankenberge, cycling between the sea and the dunes, before returning to your hotel in Bruges.

Day 3: Round trip to Knokke, 36 miles (59 km)

Today you could enjoy a route alongside canals through the picturesque village of Damme and on to the town of Knokke at the seaside.

Day 4: Round trip to Wijnendaele, 43 miles (69 km)

The final ride takes you to the south west of Bruges, to the castles around Torhout and Wijnendaele in West Flanders. Wijnendale is situated on a plateau 20 metres higher than the surrounding countryside. This is the biggest hill climb you are likely to encounter! Then it is back to Bruges for your final night and a chance to sample some more gastronomic delights.

Day 5: Departure from Bruges

Departure from Bruges after breakfast or you may choose to extend your stay with an extra night if you were unable to tackle the ride suggested for Day 1.

 

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