Once you have been on a coach holiday to Belgium you’ll want to go back time and time again! Bruges, sometimes called ‘The Venice of the North’ is one of Europe’s most charming and romantic cities and makes a delightful weekend break. Bruges represents all the finer points of Belgian lifestyle and culture, good food, beer and Flemish art, not forgetting the chocolates!  It has always been a popular destination as there is so much to see and do in such a small area that can easily be covered on foot. Alternatively, perhaps take a canal cruise or a horse drawn carriage to admire the views in this beautiful mediaeval city. There will be plenty of time to relax or stroll around the cobbled lanes. If you are in the mood for shopping, then visit the amazing chocolate boutiques where those handmade delicacies will be sure to tempt you. Chocolate and lace shops can be found on almost every street and a visit would not be complete without taking some home!!!  From Calais, the coach journey takes less than 2 hours and will bring you into Bruges by early afternoon. The remainder of the time is yours to do as you please in this fantastic city.

Every two years, the ancient Grand Place in the heart of Brussels is transformed with an explosion of floral colour. Grown especially for the event, a vast carpet of beautiful fresh begonias are set up in patterns covering 19,000 sq ft to create a spectacular awe-inspiring display under a magnificent and distinguished backdrop, which really must be seen to be believed.

Brussels, the capital of Belgium, has many contrasts and you will have free time to experience the best of the city whilst staying at an elegant and ideally located hotel. The city has it all - culture, architecture and cuisine, all providing a truly exciting and cosmopolitan coach break.

Queen Elizabeth II will celebrate her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, marking six decades on the throne. This super coach break gives you the opportunity to be a part of the celebrations and explore the city at your own leisure.

The spectacle begins with the awe-inspiring Queen’s River Pageant and Thames Flotilla on Sunday. Over a thousand decorated boats will sail down the River Thames with the Queen’s barge at its head and will finish with a Jubilee Gun Salute at Tower Bridge. Monday’s events include a BBC concert in the grounds of Buckingham Palace. You will only be attending that if you've been fortunate enough to get a ticket in the public ballot, but it's expected that everyone will be able to enjoy the fantastic event on big screens erected in Hyde Park.* There will be many smaller celebrations around the city or you have time at leisure to explore the iconic sights, world-class museums and shopping opportunities of London.

This itinerary is based on the information currently available. We reserve the right to amend it once plans for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations have been finalised. * Timings to be confirmed.