Bruges, Belgium

from £299pp +1.8% BF

4 days

Bruges

Duration: 4 days

Enchanted cobbled streets, incredible medieval buildings and beautiful canals; there aren’t many cities in Europe as tranquil as Bruges. Like something out of a fairytale, the captivating history, stunning architecture and endearing culture seduces visitors – it’s not hard to see why the Venice of the North has been a favourite of British and French tourists for over 100 years. For students that perhaps don’t live for the sesh, or simply want something different, Bruges is the perfect destination for you to discover one of Europe’s most picturesque cities while taking a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Itinerary

  • Grab your passports, and your cameras, and hop on our executive coach, which will take you to Bruges in style and comfort. Our dedicated trip leaders will support you with all your trip needs.
  • We’ll be travelling to Bruges via the overnight ferry. Don’t worry, we’ll be making plenty of stops for snacks and breaks.
  • Once you arrive, you’ll have plenty of free time to take a stroll through the beautiful city. The biggest attraction of Bruges is Bruges itself. Every street, every corner and every alley possesses some charm and character, which makes getting lost in Bruges part of the perfect day.
  • You’ll be taken through the city streets with our professional guided tour, learning more about the history of the enchanted city.
  • In the evening, take a walk to the market square, where they’ll be plenty of authentic Belgian food, snacks and beer to enjoy.
  • You’ll have the whole day to explore Bruges. You could explore the chocolate museum, take a trip to the basilica of the holy blood, or gorge yourself on traditional Belgian waffles. Why not explore Bruges by bike, cycling down the hundreds of hidden streets and beautiful roads.
  • Home time. We’ll be checking out, packing up and heading back with some new found friends and unforgettable memories.

What's included?

Return transport via private, executive coach

Return transport via private, executive coach

Highly-rated hostel accommodation

Highly-rated hostel accommodation

Breakfast included

Breakfast included

Trained UniLife Trip Leader

Trained UniLife Trip Leader

All booking fees included

All booking fees included

Not Included

Not Included

Breakfast or Other Meals
City Tax

Frequently Asked Questions

The currency used in Bruges is the Euro.

Having some cash is always useful on your trip, but not essential. The majority of establishments will accept card payments. Digital Bank cards such as Monzo, Revolut or Starling are particularly useful as they have low charges.

The City tax in Bruges is approximately, €3.00 per night.

City tax is not included in your trip ticket, This is not included in your trip ticket, and is payable via card once you meet your Trip Leader.

If you have purchased add-ons, you will be provided with the necessary information and your ticket prior to arrival at your destination. If for any reason the activity gets cancelled or is unable to run, you will receive a full refund of the add-on within 14 days of being notified.

If you are an international student, you may require a visa to travel with us. This is the participants’ responsibility and UniLife will not be held responsible or liable in any way in the instance that participants cannot travel because they do not have the relevant visa required.

We will not provide refunds if participants fail to obtain a visa. Please visit this page to find out more information about visas.

We are happy to provide you with a personalised visa letter to support your application. Please e-mail contact@unilifeuk.com to request a visa letter.

Travel insurance is not included as standard in our ticket costs unless specified in the trip inclusions of your trip page. We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance for your trip to avoid additional costs in the instance of an accident.

You can purchase travel insurance as an add-on during the checkout process. We use Endsleigh Insurance to provide insurance. More information can be found here.

We require full passport details at least 4 weeks before the date of departure. You can add your passport details by logging in and selecting ‘add/edit/passport details’ from your account section, or by following the link here.

We require all passports to have a minimum of 3 months’ validity from the date of travel. Please check your passport validity before you purchase a ticket. If you do require a new passport, this generally takes 6-8 weeks to arrive. However, fast track services are available. Please ensure that you apply for a new passport in a timely manner to prevent any delays or disruptions to your travel.

Your rooming preferences are recorded via the passport information section of your account. Please ensure you fill this out as soon as possible. We try our best to accommodate all requests, however are unable to in some cases.

We will always prioritise single-gender rooming requests over other preferences, and will release these to the group shortly prior to departure.

Unfortunately, we can’t provide refunds for the trip deposit. However, If you can no longer attend the trip, it may be possible to sell your ticket to another participant, subject to the Airline or Ferry name change fees. Generally, this is £55 each way (£110 total for a return flight).

You can do this by following this link, where there are full instructions. If you are struggling to find someone to take your place, we would suggest asking your committee first.

Trip highlights

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Belfry of Bruges

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Markt

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Basilica of the Holy Blood

Bruges

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