PUBLIC TRIPS FOR YOU & YOUR MATES COMING SOON!
The ultimate Christmas trip with 2 picturesque winter wonderlands. On our Bruges & Brussels trip we immerse ourselves in 2 of Europe's very best Christmas Markets whilst delving into everything each of the cities has to offer including Belgian nightlife and some awesome bars!
Check out the trips we currently have available in the amazing cities of Bruges & Brussels during the winter period. Enter your group password to access the page to purchase your tickets! You can book a trip to Bruges & Brussels all year round.
Leeds Law Society
Leeds University Law Society go to Bruges & Brussels on 7th - 11th December. Click book now to start your Driftaway adventure!
Here are some of the things you can expect from your Driftaway trip to Bruges & Brussels (please note, some activities may differ depending group preferences)
Here are a some Driftaway Trip Tips before embarking on your Bruges & Brussels adventure. Belgian Chocolate, beer or both?
CANAL TOUR
Take a canal tour, it’s a great way to explore and learn about the city from a different perspective whilst experiencing some awesome sites.
GO CHOCOLATE CRAZY
Feast on chocolate - there are dozens upon dozens of chocolate boutiques… a country famous for chocolate that you don't want to miss out on!
HOW TO GET AROUND
Use metro, trams & buses to explore the cities! Ticket vending machines are in the metro & main tram or bus stations and are nice & cheap.
SAVE YOUR CHANGE
Keep some change for the toilet... "Madame/Monsieur Pipi” as known locally, are a fixture of fast-food restaurants, stations, clubs, malls and even cinemas.
SAMPLE LOCAL BEERS
Belgium is one of the biggest beer exporters in Europe but they have over 600 beers that are produced only for local consumption!
BRING YOUR GCSE FRENCH
Brussels is bilingual (French/Dutch), but French is the most widely spoken language and English is understood and spoken more readily than in Paris!
Personal travel insurance is not included in your trip package. Please ensure that you have this in place prior to leaving for your destination, although it is not obligatory. Driftaway Ltd will have tour operator insurance in place and all coach transport we use are fully insured for European travel.
The first 10 people that book their trip place receive a £20 per person discount off the total price! You also have a longer period to split your payment instalments over which makes managing your funds that little bit easier.
The majority of our trips are only for 3 or 4 nights so please only bring the equivalent of hand luggage, especially if travelling via coach with us from the UK. Flights will of course be cheaper if you're only bringing hand luggage or a carry on bag instead of checked in luggage.
Yes, we always try to build free time into all our trips so you can appreciate where we are at your own pace. Attending all our organised activities is not compulsory although highly advised to make the most of your trip experience.
The booking fee helps us cover the ticketing platforms cost of hosting our website and processing all purchases on our behalf as well as providing the functionality for deposits and payment instalments.
Yes, you'll need spending money for anything not included in the trip, for example, food throughout each day, drinks (including alcohol) and any activities or adventures you want to do during your free time. We'd advise bringing a small amount of cash just in case.
You must adhere to the 90-day-visa-free limit if you are a British passport holder but at present, you do not require a visa for a short stay visit. You can find more information here: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/belgium/entry-requirements
