DAY 1:
Local departure by coach, then to Ostend for a three or four-night stay. D

DAY 2: Bruges and Sluis
Included visit to Bruges, Europe's best-preserved medieval city, which can easily be explored on foot, with its canals, meandering cobbled lanes and hidden medieval almshouses. From Bruges you have the opportunity to join an optional afternoon excursion to the fortified town of Sluis in the rural province of Zeeland, Holland. Discover the rich architecture, elegant shops and cultural heritage and climb Holland's only bell tower for a spectacular view of the picturesque surrounding countryside. B,D

DAY 3: Ostend and Ypres
Spend a morning at leisure in Ostend. Take a stroll along the promenade, where you can admire the Royal monuments. This afternoon, join our optional visit to Ypres. See the market square, overlooked by the dominating reconstructed medieval Cloth Hall with its impressive 70-metre-high belfry, and visit the famous war memorial, the Menin Gate. B,D

DAY 4: 5-day break only) Ghent
Enjoy an included morning excursion to Ghent. Affectionately known as the 'flower capital of Belgium', this wonderful medieval cobbled Flemish town, with its many canals, has a wealth of stunning architecture, including the three impressive towers of St. Nicholas Church, the Belfry and the magnificent St. Baaf's Cathedral. We return to Ostend where you can enjoy a leisurely final afternoon. B,D

Day 4 (4-day tour) or
Day 5 (5-day tour)
To Calais then return home. B

Please note that the order of excursions may be subject to change.

Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

You'll stay for three or four nights at the 3-star Hotel Melinda, located within walking distance of the town centre, harbour and the beach in Ostend. The hotel offers a restaurant and a lounge bar, plus a lift. All bedrooms have T.V. and telephone. Two glasses of wine, beer or soft drinks are included with dinner each evening.

Single room saver
NO or LOW single room supplements on selected regular holidays means you can travel with a mixed group without added expense. We have limited availability on these rooms so call today to avoid disappointment.

• FREE local joining points

• Travel by executive coach
• Excursions and visits as detailed
• 3 or 4 nights' accommodation with continental breakfast & 3 or 4 evening meals
• 2 drinks (glass of wine, beer or soft drink) with dinner each evening in Ostend