Overview

Introduction

We wanted to offer our customers a short break in Europe that is different from the rest, and our Euro Getaway offers exactly that. Take a week to visit 3 of the continent’s most unique cities, Lille, Brussels, and Bruges! Start in Lille, France’s most underrated metropolis! Move on to the quaint medieval city of Bruges, packed with beautiful squares and surrounded by gingerbread houses. Your final stop is the city famous for junk food and home to the best chocolate in the world, Brussels. If you want to know more about each of the cities included in this short break, see the drop-down menu below.

7 Nights 8 Days Available on request Belgium
Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Flights
  • Insurance
Highlights
  • Charm of Lille: Underrated Metropolis and Irresistible Waffles
  • Exploring Lille: Flemish Architecture and World-Class Museums
  • Bruges Delights: Open-Air Museum and UNESCO Heritage
  • Wandering Bruges: Magdalena Church and Timeless Streets
  • Quirky Brussels: Beyond Eurocrats to Chocolates and Grandeur
  • Discovering Brussels: Iconic Landmarks and Culinary Indulgences
  • Memorable Euro Getaway: From Lille to Brussels and Beyond
Itinerary 
Day 1: Eurostar London St Pancras to Lille & stay overnight in Lille

First city included on this short break is Lille, the capital of the Hauts-de-France région, France's most underrated metropolis! This metropolitan area sits along the France/Belgium border along the Deûle River. Regardless of who you are, you cannot help falling under the charm of this friendly and fascinating city of contrasts. Fashionista's alike will revel in the selection of boutiques and stores. You should book this short break right now purely for the amazing waffles you can stuff your face with in Lille, you will understand what we mean when you try them!

Day 2: Explore Lille & stay overnight in Lille

Lille, France is a charming city known for its Flemish architecture, historic landmarks, and worldclass museums

Day 3: Train from Lille to Bruges & stay overnight in Bruges

You can't travel to Europe without stopping in Bruges! Our Euro Getaway short break takes you to the city in Europe that some call an open-air museum, and to be honest, it's easy to understand why. The city centre is a UNESCO cultural heritage, masterpieces can be found all around town and a vibrant atmosphere exists 24/7! Feast your eyes on the beauty that surrounds you in this Belgian city.

Day 4: Explore Bruges & stay overnight in Bruges

Simply wander in one of the many winding, small streets and go where your feet take you. We recommend that you visit the Magdalena Church, it's not your average house of God, but it has to be at the top of your list!

Day 5: Train from Bruges to Brussels & stay overnight in Brussels

Your final stop of this short break is the city in Europe that many people are quick to judge, simply because of the boring eurocrat reputation it is. But this city actually has a lot of quirks.

Day 6: Explore Brussels & stay overnight in Brussels

Brussels is home to the best chocolates in the world and famous for junk food! You never know what you're going to get while you're here. As well as indulging in all the food, make your first stop the Grand Place or Grote Market. This main square in the heart of the Old Town is a feast for the eyes!

Day 7: Explore Brussels & stay overnight in Brussels

Brussels, Belgium is a city that offers plenty of things to do, including visiting iconic landmarks like the Atomium, the Manneken Pis statue, and the Grand Place, as well as indulging in delicious Belgian waffles and chocolate.

Day 8: Depart Brussels for London St Pancras

This is where your trip ends for your onwards travel :)

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