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| Calais |
| Lille |
| BELGIUM |
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| Bruges |
| Brussels |
| Ypres |
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Lille & Bruges Christmas MarketsLincoln - Dover - Calais - Lille - Bruges - Brussels - Lille - Ypres - Calais - Dover - LincolnA Travelsphere coach trip, 10th to 13th December 2007 The brochure says: Lille hosts the largest Christmas market in northern France - and certainly the most exciting! You will love the giant Ferris Wheel, affording fabulous views over the city and beyond. We also include a wonderful full day excursion to Bruges. DAY 0, Sunday 9th December: North HykehamAs we will be leaving very early on Monday morning from Lincoln, I will be starting from Linda's. |
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DAY 1, Monday 10th December: Lincoln to LilleWe will be picked up at about 2am (yep, middle of the night) in Lincoln so the coach can get us to Dover for a mid-morning crossing to Calais.We will have a late afternoon visit to Lille centre, the capital of 'Le Nord' with its pedestrianised Grand Place and charming historic centre, 'Vieux Lille'. Free time to enjoy the festive Christmas market held in the Place Rihour in the centre of town. We are then taken to our hotel on the outskirts of Lille for a three night stay at the Hotel Ibis Tourcoing. DAY 2, Tuesday 11th December: BrugesA full day excursion to the lovely town of Bruges, with its traditional gabled houses and majestic churches, narrow cobbled streets and charming canals; not forgetting the world-famous lace, chocolates and beer. We will have plenty of time to explore on foot, by boat or on a horse and carriage. We might climb the Bell Tower for amazing views of the city. We could relax and soak up the atmosphere in one of the many bars and cafés or visit one of the cosy tap-rooms to sample the famous Belgian beer.In the evening there is an included transfer into Lille centre, where we can try the popular bars and restaurants around the main square. DAY 3, Wednesday 12th December: Brussels and YpresOptional tours today are:A three-quarter day excursion to Brussels, Belgium's lively capital city, where we can see the famous (but very small) Mannekin Pis in the Grand Place. Ypres Evening Transfer - An opportunity to attend the moving Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate. Day 4, Thursday 13th December: Home via CalaisDepart Lille after breakfast. Visit the popular Cité Europe indoor shopping centre before a late afternoon crossing back to the UK. Continue to our original departure point in Lincoln in the evening. Actually, more like midnight or later by the time we get there. I will stay overnight with Linda. |