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Bruges, Arras & Lille Christmas Markets

Deposit: Lock in your space with just a £70.00 deposit & pay up to 6 weeks before departure!

From Only £399!

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What's Included?

  • Return coach travel with reserved seating
  • Two overnight sailings from Newcastle to IJmuiden return with DFDS on a dinner, bed & breakfast basis
  • Two nights bed & breakfast staying at the Park Inn by Radisson Lille Grand Stade
  • A visit to Bruges Christmas Markets
  • A visit to Arras Christmas Markets
  • A visit to Lille Christmas Markets
  • A visit to Amsterdam on return route

Prices based on two people sharing a twin inside cabin with bunk beds (singles and upgrades available at a supplement and subject to availability)
Please note valid passport and insurance required

IMPORTANT: For European tours, it is required by law that we have the following information:

Full names, Dates of Birth, Passport Numbers, Passport Expiry Date

These must be with us at least 28 days before the tour departs (or at the time of booking if your departure date is within 28 days at the time of booking), or an admin fee of £10pp will be charged. You can input these in the 'Manage my Bookings' section of your account, by emailing us at hello@lochlomondtravel.com or by giving us a call on 0141 487 6737.

Please note regarding valid passports:

  • The passport must be valid for at least three months after the intended return date
  • The passport must not be more than 10 years old on the day of return

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Thu 25 Nov, 2027

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Thu 2 Dec, 2027

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    Three markets.
    A world of
    Christmas magic.

     

    Twinkling squares, wooden chalets and the scent of something delicious drifting through the winter air.

    Discover the festive charm of Bruges, Arras and Lille, each with its own beautiful setting and irresistible Christmas atmosphere. Add two nights at sea, a comfortable hotel base and a return-route visit to Amsterdam, and you have a seasonal escape worth making room for.

    Arras Christmas market filling the Grand Place beneath a winter sunset
    BrugesCanals, chocolate and festive charm
    ArrasA grand square dressed for Christmas
    LilleFrench flavours and chalet shopping
    AmsterdamA final city visit on the way back
    Illuminated gabled buildings and Christmas stalls in Bruges

    Bruges · Belgium

    A storybook city,
    wrapped in Christmas.

    Bruges is made for winter wandering. Cobbled lanes, graceful canals and stepped-gable houses create a setting that feels wonderfully removed from the everyday, with the Belfry watching over the city's famous Markt.

    The Christmas markets bring extra warmth to this historic heart. Browse the chalets on the Markt and Simon Stevinplein, pause over a hot chocolate and let the tempting window displays of Belgian chocolatiers lead you a little further.

    It's the combination that makes Bruges so special: a little Christmas shopping, a freshly made waffle, and a beautiful old city to enjoy between the stalls.

    Arras · France

    Christmas on a grand scale.

    Arras gives its Christmas market a spectacular stage. The Grand'Place is framed by rows of Flemish Baroque façades, their decorative gables creating a remarkably elegant backdrop to the festive village below.

    Wander among wooden chalets filled with gifts, decorations and regional treats. The aromas of gingerbread, chocolate and mulled wine mingle with the bustle of shoppers, while the illuminated setting gives the whole square a sense of occasion. This is a place to slow down, browse a little longer and find something you hadn't expected.

    Christmas tree and festive illuminations at Arras marketThe illuminated centre of Arras at Christmas

    A little preview
    of the magic.

    Take a look around Arras Christmas market and imagine yourself among the lights, chalets and festive bustle.

    Lille · France

    Just one more chalet.
    Just one more treat.

    In Lille, Christmas brings a distinctly French flavour. Place Rihour becomes a festive village of wooden chalets, with decorations, artisan gifts and tempting seasonal food waiting around each corner.

    Browse for a present with a little personality, warm your hands around a vin chaud or follow the scent of waffles and gingerbread. Nearby, the Grand'Place and the ornate Vieille Bourse add another layer of grandeur to the city's Christmas scene.

    Beyond the market, Lille's elegant streets and independent shops make it a lovely place to keep exploring — especially if there's still someone left on your gift list.

    Lille's festive wheel and illuminated city square
    Amsterdam canal and trees illuminated for the festive season

    Amsterdam · The Netherlands

    One more city
    before you sail home.

    Your return route also includes a visit to Amsterdam. Enjoy the character of its canal-lined streets, tall merchant houses and inviting cafés — a different backdrop for the final part of your continental break.

    Take in the waterside views, browse the shops or find somewhere cosy for a coffee before continuing to IJmuiden for the return sailing.

    Your two-night hotel stay

    Settle in.
    Put the shopping bags down.

    Park Inn by Radisson Lille Grand Stade is your base for two nights on a bed and breakfast basis.

    This modern four-star hotel in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, beside the Stade Pierre Mauroy, offers a comfortable place to recharge between outings. Relax in your room, make use of the free Wi-Fi and start each morning with an included breakfast before heading out to explore.

    Park Inn by Radisson Lille Grand Stade exterior
    Your modern hotel base in the Lille area.
    Bedroom at Park Inn by Radisson Lille Grand Stade
    Time to unwind after a day of discovery.

    Your overnight DFDS crossings

    Let the holiday begin at sea.

    Your journey includes overnight sailings from Newcastle to IJmuiden and back, with dinner, cabin accommodation and breakfast included on both crossings. Settle in, enjoy your evening meal and make the most of being away before retiring to your cabin.

    DFDS cruise ferry sailing at sea

    Two nights on the waterUnpack your overnight essentials and enjoy the change of pace as the ship carries you towards your next destination.

    Selection of food at the onboard DFDS buffet

    Dinner and breakfast includedEvening meals and breakfast are part of your tour on both sailings, making the journey that little bit easier.

    Live music and bar entertainment aboard a DFDS ferry

    An evening to enjoyExplore the onboard shops, relax in a bar or enjoy the ship's usual entertainment before turning in for the night.

    Prices are based on two people sharing a twin inside cabin with bunk beds. Singles and cabin upgrades are available at a supplement, subject to availability.

    Come home with festive finds, favourite new places
    and a little more Christmas spirit.