Reader Holidays - Floriade 2012 from Gazette Series

Reader Holidays - Floriade 2012 from Gazette Series

A once-a-decade spectacular

Engage all your senses as you experience nature first-hand in one of the most anticipated horticultural events of 2012. Our superb-value break includes a trip to the 'Chocolate and Lace' city of Bruges, as well as the chance to see the world's most beautiful and unique flowers and plants, and enjoy a fantastic array of multicultural exhibitions and events.

What The Price Includes

• Coach travel throughout
• Return Channel crossings via ferry/Eurotunnel
• Two nights' bed and continental breakfast accommodation in a three-star hotel within 90-minutes' drive of the Floriade exhibition
• Entry to the Floriade exhibition
• A visit to Bruges
• The services of a Tour Manager
• Government taxes and service charges

Single rooms are available for a supplement

Itinerary

Day One

Leaving the local area by coach this morning we'll travel to Dover or Folkestone for our crossing to Calais. We'll arrive at your hotel by early evening, and you'll then be free to relax after checking in.

Day Two

After breakfast, it's time for our visit to Floriade 2012, set in 66 hectares of beautiful parkland. Wander through the five themed zones and discover what influence horticulture has on the quality of our daily lives, see some of the world's most exquisite plants, and enjoy a wonderful programme of shows from around the world. Don't forget to sample some of the delicious local and international cuisine on offer before we return to the hotel, after a memorable day.

Day Three

Today we leave the hotel and make our way to medieval Bruges. Wander through the picturesque market squares, take a romantic cruise down its winding canals, and - of course - stop for some famous Belgian chocolate and waffles.After a short visit, we'll continue our journey to Calais for our return Channel crossing, arriving back in the local area by mid evening.

The following hotels are offered with this holiday (subject to availability and supplementary pricing)