Belgium - a perfect blend of culture, architectural beauty, modern shopping and buzzing nightlife, just a short journey by car or by Eurostar™.Ideally situated between France and Holland, it is widely regarded that Belgium encompasses all the best that Europe has to offer. With stunning architecture lining quaint cobbled streets and squares, incredible cuisine (Belgium boasts the highest density of Michelin-starred restaurants in Europe!) and easy access from the channel ports or by Eurostar into Brussels (now less than two hours from St Pancras International), Belgium and Flanders in particular is a must-visit destination. Whether you opt to take a romantic cruise along the canals of Bruges , hunt for diamonds in Antwerp, take a journey of remembrance to Ypres or explore the many museums of Brussels, this delightful country has a myriad of hidden gems to tempt even the most seasoned traveller. And what's more, we haven't even mentioned its vast array of beer and chocolate yet! Click here for a map of northern Belgium (PDF)
From Van Eyck to Dürer
- Bruges
Bruges’ Groeninge Museum plays host to a prestigious exhibition dedicated to two titans of 15th-century art, Jan van Eyck and Albrecht Dürer, exploring the influence of the Flemish Primitives in the Holy Roman Empire. For a number of generations, Flemish art influenced artistic Europe in the fields of painting, sculpture and illuminated manuscripts to a degree that rivalled the innovations of the Italian Renaissance.
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£158
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Brussels - Capital of Europe
- Brussels
Enjoy a fabulous weekend away and discover for yourself the delights of the capital of Europe, with a free two-day city pass giving access to some of Brussels’ most popular museums and attractions. You'll stay in a centrally-located, four or five-star hotel and travel direct by Eurostar™ or by air.
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£228
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£340
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James Ensor, from Fantastic to Fantasy
- Brussels
After Rubens, James Ensor is Belgium’s most important artist. This autumn, Belgium proudly celebrates the 150th anniversary of Ensor’s birth with a superb exhibition hosted by the Brussels’ Royal Museums of Fine Arts. Friday arrivals only.
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£199
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Magritte - the Surrealist Master
- Brussels
Some 40 years after the death of one of its most famous sons, Brussels pays homage to René Magritte, considered the most influential artist in 20th-century Belgium and whose name is synonymous with Surrealism. Located in the very heart of Brussels, the Musée Magritte features some 200 works which make up the largest Magritte collection in the world.
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£198
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Matisse to Malevich in Amsterdam
- Amsterdam
This summer the Hermitage Museum in Amsterdam plays host to a magnificent collection of modern art on loan from its sister museum in St Petersburg, featuring some 75 works by modernist masters including Matisse, Picasso, Derain, Rouault, Kandinsky and Malevich.
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£297
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The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam
- Amsterdam
Here is a fantastic opportunity to visit the largest and most extensive collection of Van Gogh's work on a three-day break to the vibrant city of Amsterdam, where modernity is embraced with as much passion as tradition. FREE nights available!
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£250
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Beautiful Bruges
Walking through the picturesque cobbled streets of Bruges or alongside the tree-lined canals in the maze of waterways which criss-cross the city, it isn’t hard to imagine oneself back in the Middle Ages. Our break to one of the most attractive cities in Europe combines a choice of four centrally-located hotels with travel to Brussels by Eurostar™ and onward to Bruges by local train. Alternatively, our self-drive option offers great value too. FREE nights available!
from £148
Brussels - Capital of Europe
Enjoy a fabulous weekend away and discover for yourself the delights of the capital of Europe, with a free two-day city pass giving access to some of Brussels’ most popular museums and attractions. You'll stay in a centrally-located, four or five-star hotel and travel direct by Eurostar™ or by air.
from £228
In Flanders Fields
The pretty town of Ypres, with its chocolate-box houses and pretty cobbled squares played a pivotal role in the Great War and there are many poignant reminders of this region's tragic history. Experience the Last Post at the Menin Gate and the impressive In Flanders Field Museum for a remarkable human account of the First World War on our memorable two-night short break.
from £144
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