Christmas Markets of Kent & Belgium

Christmas Markets of Kent & Belgium

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Christmas Markets of Kent & Belgium

2 Days

Tour operator:

Just Go Holidays

Tour code:

9965

From: $421

NB: Prices correct on 05-Jul-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Take a festive tour of four Christmas markets on this yuletide getaway to Kent and Belgium. Step into the pages of a classic Christmas novel with a trip to Canterbury and marvel at the historic streets decorated with twinkling lights and sparkling ornaments. Then take a short ‘sleigh ride’ across the water to Ostend and Bruges, a winter wonderland of wooden stalls, delicious treats and live music. Simply magical! This is the perfect pre-Christmas package, ready to be unwrapped and enjoyed!

Itinerary

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Day 1

After joining the coach, we make our way to our hotel and check in.

Day 2 – Canterbury Christmas Market & Folkestone Harbour Arm Christmas Market

After breakfast, we make our way to Canterbury to enjoy the first market of the day. Canterbury is well-known for its historic charm, meandering little alleyways and the world-famous cathedral. At this time of the year, the medieval streets are lit up with over 70 traditional wooden stalls.  After soaking up the atmosphere in Canterbury, we head back to Folkestone to experience our second market of the day – opposite our hotel. The Folkestone Harbour Arm Christmas Market is a true gem of festive fun. With stalls, live music, delicious food and more decorations than you count! You can also explore the cobbled streets of the Creative Corner with its artisan shops, perfect for Christmas gifts.

Day 3 – Ostend Christmas Market

After breakfast, we take the ferry from Dover to Calais and head to Ostend to enjoy time at Ostend Christmas Market. Located in the historic centre of Church Square, this much-loved festive market has become one of the largest in Belgium. Browse over 150 beautifully decorated wooden stalls and enjoy the magical setting, with twinkling lights, live music, ice sculptures and more!After filling up our stockings with yuletide treats, we continue to our hotel in Belgium or France, where we stay for the next two nights.

Day 4 – Bruges Christmas Market

After breakfast, we enjoy time at leisure to explore or relax at our hotel. Then, in the afternoon we head to the beautiful medieval city of Bruges, famous for its picturesque canals. Held in the city’s main market square, the Christmas Market is full of stalls selling a tempting array of hand-made Christmas decorations and gifts as well as tasty local produce such as indulgent Belgian waffles and warming mulled wine.

Day 5

After breakfast, we check out of the hotel and head back to Calais for our return ferry home and onward journey.

What's Included

  • Return coach travel & ferry crossings
  • 2 nights at the Grand Burstin Hotel, Folkestone (JG2 rating) with dinner & breakfast
  • 2 nights at a selected hotel in Belgium or France (JG3 or JG4 rating) with breakfast plus one dinner
  • 2 for 1 bar (6pm to 9pm) on selected drinks at the Grand Burstin Hotel, Folkestone
  • Excursions to Canterbury, Ostend & Bruges Christmas Markets
  • Free time in Folkestone for the Christmas Market

Accommodation

Grand Burstin Hotel, Folkestone (JG2 rating)

The Grand Burstin Hotel is best known for its location, right next to Folkestone’s harbour and seafront. Simple yet comfortable throughout, all rooms have en-suite facilities and there is also a leisure club with a heated pool, gym and sauna (small charge applies). All meals are buffet style.

European Hotels

We’ll also stay at a well-appointed hotel in Belgium or France, either the Hotel & Aparthotel Alize Mouscron (JG4 rating), Logis Hôtel Restaurant Des Acacias (JG3 rating) or The Originals Residence Le Wax Lille Est. (JG3 rating)

Hotel & Aparthotel Alize Mouscron (JG4 rating)

Conveniently located in the centre of the pretty Belgian city of Mouscron, just steps away from the Grand Place and a range of restaurants, the Hotel & Aparthotel Alize Mouscron has everything we need for a comfortable stay. The hotel features a sauna, fitness room, free Wi-Fi, en-suite rooms with flat-screen TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee-making facilities.

Logis Hôtel Restaurant Des Acacias (JG3 rating)

The family-run Logis Hôtel Restaurant Des Acacias is situated just five minutes from the French city of Tourcoing, close to the Belgian border. You can expect a restaurant, bar, games room, free Wi-Fi, fitness room, unique music-inspired décor and comfortable en-suite rooms with views of the park and flat-screen satellite TV.

The Originals Residence Le Wax Lille Est (JG3 rating)

This modern and stylish hotel opened its doors in 2024 and is conveniently located in the Lille East, a ten-minute walk from the metro and tram stations. Hotel facilities include a coffee shop, bar, lounge and dining area. All 97 rooms are en-suite with TV, safety deposit box fridge, kettle, microwave and free Wi-Fi throughout.

Hotel accessibility information

Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

Reviews of this operator

Tracie Chana (Google Reviewer)  

My trip to Scarborough and...

02-Dec-2023

My trip to Scarborough and Witney.was fantastic .food at the grand hotel was buffet style.so you could help yourself.i went Monday to Friday from 20 November 2023

Christine Frodsham (Google Reviewer)  

Just come back from Liverpool,...

09-Mar-2024

Just come back from Liverpool, our driver, Gareth, was lovely, he looked after us, was an excellent driver and nothing was a bother. The coach was very clean and comfortable. My first time with the company and would recommend. Have requested brochures for next trip.

Patricia Stockton (Google Reviewer)  

Just returned from a 5day...

31-May-2024

Just returned from a 5day break to Weson super Mare, Bath & surrounding area, with my partner. The driver Martin was very professional, and a credit to your company. The hotel was a bit dated but could be overlooked by the quality of the home made food, it was fantastic & enough for the best of appetites. The staff & entertainment were also amazing. An excellent fun filled break.

Sonia H. (Google Reviewer)  

We book a holiday package...

07-Apr-2023

We book a holiday package to Torquay, with hotel, return by bus, and tour to 4 other cities included. Was amazing, the company on the bus, and the driver, Mr Lawrence very kind and helpfull. Recomend the company!

Suzy Picola (Google Reviewer)  

What a fantastic holiday we...

30-Aug-2022

What a fantastic holiday we had to Edinburgh Tattoo and Loch Lomond in August 2022 with Just Go Holidays, (Two adults and our 20 year old daughter) It was well organised, we had a fantastically friendly driver (Tony) and the holiday was great value for money. Unfortunately the Scottish weather wasn’t on our side, but that didn’t stop us enjoying ourselves. We loved it so much we have booked a European holiday for 2023. I can’t fault this company, it’s the first time we have booked with them and it won’t be the last.

Helen James (Google Reviewer)  

I have just returned from...

30-Jul-2023

I have just returned from Bournemouth. The hotel, heathlands hotel. Its only rated 2 star, its much better than that. Clean rooms, lovely staff. Dave, our driver, couldn't do enough. We went on trips every day. Highly recommended. Definitely going again. Thank you

Pauline Cook (Google Reviewer)  

Just returned from Italy, ...

03-Oct-2023

Just returned from Italy, brilliant tour guide David pleasant, helpful and friendly the same could not be said of the receptionist at our first hotel no food (apart from breakfast)or bar. We arrived 7pm ish asked him if there was anywhere nearby to eat and he told me to "use google". Found a small Trattoria a few hundred yards from the hotels secondary entrance. The lighting at this side of the hotel was not good neither was the road outside. This hotel was more used to weddings and functions that caterers were brought in for not for holidaymakers. Better planning needed!!

Zena Lampert (Google Reviewer)  

I am very disappointed with...

14-Feb-2024

I am very disappointed with my coach trip I paid £70 supplement for being single and I paid for a sea view when I arrived the room was small the bed was dirty the Seaview was a small square window and the view was a roof I asked to be changed was given a twin room with a seaview which was ok. The room was very dated the toilet flush didn’t flush there was enough Pugh milk to make one cup of tea and the sugar sachets had been there so long the sugar had gone hard. The dinner food was stone cold the salad lettuce was limp to say the least the food was atrocious so I decided to dine out. The breakfast I found eggs and toast which was edible. I have no idea why I paid an extra £70 the experience was awful. I will never go on another coach tour with just go holidays as they clearly do not checkout the hotels they allocate. Shame on you just go holidays I was appalled

Pauline Nestor (Google Reviewer)  

We have recently come back...

02-Feb-2024

We have recently come back from a short stay at warners nornton grange isle of white which was booked through just go holidays. After quite a long conversation with a very rude customer service chap called Simon at just go holidays who more or less told me that I shouldn’t complain about anything as we booked in January and what do you expect to get and if you don’t make sure that what you should have in your room is there and don’t tell the reception don’t complain about it. I’m very upset and feel that Simon thought that I was not worth talking to. On the whole don’t bother to pay extra for an upgraded room because others that didn’t pay will get the same room with the same two bottles of water two packs of crisps two packs of biscuits and two soft drinks without paying an extra £70 and if you don’t get what you think you should get please do not bother to ring customer service they are not interested in helping you

Rachel Smith (Google Reviewer)  

Really disappointing with this company...

26-Apr-2024

Really disappointing with this company Just Go Holidays as my mum cannot take her overnight trip due to being critical in hospital. The company are not being very helpful, no refund, zero flexibility, will not change dates or pick up location for someone else to take the trip in her place. No compassion whatsoever but good enough to take an elderly vulnerable persons money 😡 should be ashamed and I find this inhumane behaviour!

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