 Continental Day Trips
If you fancy a trip abroad, we can provide you with a wide selection of Continental day trips where you reach top European cities such as Lille or Bruges within a couple of hours. Have a day of discovery and tour the world-famous Crystal d'Arques factory where millions of pieces are made every day or enjoy a day shopping for all the best French bargains at the huge shopping mall of Cite Europe. Once we have picked you up from your local joining point, sit back and relax while our escorted coach takes you on your European day excursion.
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| Saturday 12 December 2009 |
| 1 day Adult £30, Senior £29 & Child (3-11 years) £25, By Coach |
| The Arras market is set against the arcades of Grand’Place in the heart of the city of Arras, with 60 wooden chalets spread either side of a red carpet which is laid along the market’s covered walkway. Roast chestnuts, mulled wine and seasonal sweets, Savoyard and Polish dishes will keep visitors warm in a traditional festive atmosphere. Arras is capital of the Artois region and one of the prettiest towns in northern France, and a great destination for a day trip away. The heart of the town is the two grand arcaded squares, Grand' Place and Place des Héros, both surrounded by elegant Flemish houses in brick and stone with gabled roofs. Includes return travel by luxury coach and entry to market. |
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| Wednesay 30 September 2009 |
| 1 Day Adult £40, Senior Citizen £39 & Child £35, By Coach |
Arras
With its fine old centre, Arras is one of the prettiest towns in northern France. It was renowned for its tapestries in the Middle Ages, giving its name to the hangings behind which Shakespeare's Polonius was killed by Hamlet.
Vimy Ridge
Vimy Ridge ran almost 12km north-east of Arras. The Germans occupied Vimy Ridge in September 1914 and their engineers immediately began to construct a network of artillery-proof trenches and bunkers. These were protected from infantry attack by concrete Machine Gun Posts.
La Carriere Wellington Memorial
The Carrière Wellington museum has been opened in Arras, France to commemorate the astonishing work of 450 New Zealanders who built a network of tunnels between Arras and the German front lines during World War 1. The museum, Carrière Wellington, 22 metres underground, is named after the cavern where it is situated. Sound and light shows in the museum cover the discovery of the caverns, the military strategy, the work of the tunnellers in 1916 and 1917, and the battle – one of the most strategic of World War 1.
Includes return travel by luxury coach.
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| Various Dates in November & December 2009 |
| Day Trip Adult £33, Senior £32 & Child (3-11 years) £25, By Coach |
With a wealth of gift ideas, ranging from handmade crafts to delicious local delicacies, Belgium is an ideal Christmas shopping destination. Visit the Christmas Markets in Bruges where those creamy chocolates will prove hard to resist or enjoy the fun on the fabulous ice skating rink.
Price includes return travel by luxury coach with free time in Bruges Christmas Markets. |
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| Dates throughout the year! |
| Day Trip Adult £33, Senior Citizen £32 & Child £25, By Coach |
| One of Europe’s most beautiful and best-preserved medieval cities, easy to explore on foot, by horse-drawn carriage or canal cruiser. Tempting Belgian chocolates, beautiful hand-made lace and world-famous beers make Bruges one of our most popular destinations. Instead of Bruges, there is also the opportunity to visit Sluis (Holland) and travel through three countries. Includes return travel by coach and cross-Channel crossing with free time in either Bruges (approx 4 hours) or Sluis (approx 3 hours).Please specify which destination on booking. |
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| Tuesday 22 September 2009 |
| 1 Day Adult, Senior Citizen & Child £29, By Coach |
NEW FOR 2009!!
Continental Mystery Day Trip
Due to the success of our UK Mystery Day Excursion we have decided to take it overseas! Who knows where you will end up - but a pleasent country drive with a stop at a place of interest and refreshments will be made during your day |
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| Saturday 12 September 2009 |
| 1 Day £30 Adult, £29 OAP, £25 Child, By Coach |
| De Panne is a quiet and friendly town near Ostende and is attractively situated in a sandy valley and is reported to have the most beautiful sand dunes on the North Sea coast. You will have approx 3 hours to explore the town. De Panne was originally a fishing village, very popular with artists, which quickly developed into a modern holiday centre. It is much favoured by the French, and has many attractions and leisure activities. The town and its surroundings became famous during the First World War as being the only unoccupied part of Belgium and the residence of King Albert and Queen Elizabeth. Includes channel crossing and return travel by luxury coach. |
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| Saturday 5 September & 19 December 2009 |
| 1 day Adult & Senior £65, Child (3-11 years) £59, By Coach |
The day begins with a very early start to arrive at the resort by opening time. With at least 8 hours in either of the Disney Parks, departure time from the resort is at 1830 hours to arrive back in the UK by approx 2330 hours.
Price includes return travel by luxury coach and entry ticket to the Disneyland Park or Walt Disney Studios (not both). |
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| Monday 24 August 2009 |
| 1 day Adult £30, Senior £29 & Child £25, By Coach |
| Ghent boasts that it has more listed buildings than the rest of Belgium put together. This claim to architectural fame is backed up by beautiful waterways, quaint cobbled streets, and speciality restaurants tucked away in back streets in this wonderful medieval town. Take a stroll through Ghent’s history with its backdrop of tiny houses overhanging the River Lys with their intricately carved stonework or climb 90 meters to the belfry of the Cloth Hall and see the whole of the city in one go. Includes return travel by luxury coach and Channel crossing. |
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| Tuesday 4 August 2009 |
| 1 day £30 Adult, Senior Citizen £29 & £25 Child, By Coach |
| Visit Lille with its historic town centre, cobbled streets in the old town with fantastic shopping opportunities. Enjoy wandering around the museums or just relax in one of the many cafés. With shopping from boutiques and antique shops to the Euralille centre. Euralille is one of France's biggest shopping and leisure centres. You can shop until you drop at 140 shops, and the Carrefour hypermarket. Includes return travel by coach and cross-Channel crossing. |
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| Wed 14 October 2009 |
| 1 Day Adult £45, Senior Citizen £44 & Child £41, By Coach |
| Join us for a three course lunch in France at this converted watermill complete with wheel and winding gear. The restaurant is just outside St Omer and offers something different you will enjoy a set three-course lunch with traditional style music and ambience in beautiful surroundings. To finish this day off you will have free time in St Omer.
Includes three-course set lunch and return travel by luxury coach. |
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| Sat 26 Sept 2009 |
| 1 Day Adult £30, OAP £29, Child £25, By Coach |
| Montreuil is considered one of the most attractive places to visit in Northern France, a 7th century monastery fortified hilltop walled town. France's bestselling author of the 19th Century Victor Hugo set his novel 'Les Miserables' in Montreuil. The towns ramparts have some wonderful walks and views across the surrounding countryside and the Canche Estuary. Includes return travel by luxury coach.
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| Wednesday 12 August 2009 |
| 1 day Adult £30, Senior Citizen £29 & Child £25, By Coach |
| Spend the day in the Belgium town of Ostend. The bustling seaside port of Ostend oozes continental flair and warmly welcomes visitors. A medieval harbour, a fascinating history and its close proximity to the UK make Ostend an interesting and easy choice for your short break. Five excellent sandy beaches along the three-mile Albert 1 Promenade are a key reason for this ancient port's great popularity. Includes return travel by luxury coach and cross-Channel crossing. |
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