Thursday 8th July
5 Days
In the summer of 2010, Antwerp will be welcoming the Tall Ships Races. This is the first time the city will be the port of departure of this prestigious event. The Tall Ships Races are an event with major international allure. Antwerp will be expecting about 100 Tall Ships, including the world's largest sailing vessels where they will congregate in the River Scheldt close to the Old Town. Antwerp is a compact city, easy to explore on foot with centrally located museums, great restaurants and picturesque river walks.

ITINERARY
Day 1: Early afternoon departure to Hull for the ovemight
crossing to Zeebrugge with P&O Ferries.
Day 2: After breakfast on board, rejoin your coach and continue your journey to Antwerp. Arrive lunchtime – The rest of the day is free to relax and explore Antwerp.
Day 3: Official opening of the Tall Ships Regatta – a day to enjoy this unique festival and explore some of the ships.
Day 4: Check out of the hotel and travel to Bruges where we will spend a few hours before returning to the port of Zeebrugge for our return overnight crossing to Hull.
Day 5: After breakfast on board, rejoin your coach and return journey.

YOUR HOTEL
The Express by Holiday Inn Antwerp City-North hotel is located in the city centre and close to the Antwerp port, more specifically, in the most trendy part, named "Het Eilandje (little Island)". Moreover, this yacht harbour area offers you a wide choice of gastronomic restaurants, pubs and sunny terraces.

• All rooms have private facilities.
• Accommodation is based on bed and continental buffet breakfast.
• Accommodation on board ship is in en-suite cabins (floor bedded have been requested for all).
• Please note, meals on board ship are not included

Price: £259.00 I Single supplement: £99.00
A full 10 year passport is required for this tour.