Ghent, Belgium from 358 €

Total price From 715 €

Created: Monday, September 11, 2023 - Departure: Friday, November 24, 2023

About the destination

Spiritual bulwark of Flanders, second Belgian port and major industrial centre, Ghent is also a university city with a vibrant atmosphere. Built at the confluence of the Leie and the Scheldt, the city is crisscrossed by numerous canals and waterways. The hometown of Charles V, Ghent is rich in history and monuments, and its old neighbourhoods and docks are full of charm. By night, the city’s lighting turns a simple evening stroll into something extraordinary. Gravensteen, meaning “Castle of the Counts” in Flemish, is an impressive fortress. Built in 1180 by Philip of Alsace, Count of Flanders, Gravensteen Castle is a must for anyone interested in history. With walls two metres thick, it also houses a torture museum, displaying various methods once used there. The castle stands on the eastern bank of the River Leie, right in the heart of Ghent’s historic centre. The city’s impressive Gothic cathedral is one of its main landmarks. Saint Bavo’s Cathedral is a magnificent building with so much to see inside that it feels more like visiting a museum. The soaring tower in front is one of three that dominate the city centre, the others belonging to the Belfry and St Nicholas’ Church. Inside, the cathedral houses the famous altarpiece The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. The Belfry Tower was erected in 1380 as a symbol of Ghent’s self-government and independence. It later served as both treasury and watchtower. One of the three iconic towers on the historic skyline, this Brabant Gothic structure rises 91 metres and can be climbed for sweeping city views. The third tower belongs to St Nicholas’ Church. Built in the 13th century, it is the finest example of Scheldt Gothic in Belgium. One of the oldest churches in Ghent, it stands in the very heart of the city. Classically beautiful and compact, Ghent is an authentic city where past and present coexist in perfect balance.

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Included services

24 Nov

Departure transport

Departure

05:00

Porto (OPO)

5h 5m

11:05

Brussels Natl (BRU)

DISCOUNT 0 PC

TAP Air Portugal - TP 1937

05:00 - Porto, Porto (OPO)

06:00 - Lisbon, Lisboa Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)

Transport: TP1937

Cabin Class: Economy

1h 15m - Connection in Lisbon, Lisboa Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)

TAP Air Portugal - TP 640

07:15 - Lisbon, Lisboa Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)

11:05 - Brussels, Brussels Natl (BRU)

Transport: TP640

Cabin Class: Economy

24 Nov

Hotel

3 Nights

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Holiday Inn Gent Expo by IHG

7.3

Good

3218

Ghent - to 2.5 miles from the centerWITH BREAKFASTMaaltekouter 3, 9051 St-Denijs Westrem, Ghent 9051

Double room

Located in Ghent, Holiday Inn Gent Expo by IHG is in the business district, a 1-minute drive from Flanders Expo and 6 minutes from Maria Middelares. This hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Blaarmeersen Recreation Area and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Ghent University Botanical Garden.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include a banquet hall and a vending machine.

Make yourself at home in one of the 169 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Atrium Restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Ghent? This hotel has 5802 square feet (539 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 10 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

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27 Nov

Return transport

Return

11:50

Brussels Natl (BRU)

6h 10m

17:00

Porto (OPO)

DISCOUNT 0 PC

TAP Air Portugal - TP 641

11:50 - Brussels, Brussels Natl (BRU)

13:40 - Lisbon, Lisboa Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)

Transport: TP641

Cabin Class: Economy

2h 20m - Connection in Lisbon, Lisboa Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)

TAP Air Portugal - TP 1930

16:00 - Lisbon, Lisboa Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)

17:00 - Porto, Porto (OPO)

Transport: TP1930

Cabin Class: Economy

1 Insurances

Seguro( Seguro de Inclusão Classic) - Região(Continente de um só país) - Dias (4)

Classic - Seguro de Inclusão Classic

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