The 2017 Belgian Classic Car Festival Enjoy a Wonderful 4 Day, 3 Night Break to the 2017 Belgian Classic Car Festival 4 DAY / 3 NIGHT TOUR Join Scenic & Continental Car Tours and Eddy LePez on this extremely popular weekend break to Belgium for Classic Car Enthusiasts. During this great 4 day break, hosted by our Belgian colleague, Eddy LePez, you'll enjoy a welcome group dinner on Friday night at the Velotel Hotel, an 'optional' organised tour on Saturday, then on Sunday you'll be joined by other Belgian Car enthusiasts on an organised morning run followed by a classic car display near the lighthouse in Ostende harbour with free time in Ostende in the afternoon. On Monday you'll have the opportunity to visit and explore the WW1 Battlefields and the town of Ypres before returning to Calais. 25th to 28th August 2017 329 Per Person* Return P&O Ferry Crossing from Dover to Calais (alternative crossings available) 3 Night Hotel Accommodation at the Excellent Velotel, Bruges Welcome Group dinner on the 1st Night hosted by Eddy LePez Buffet Breakfast Each Morning Optional Organised Run on Saturday Organised Run on Sunday morning followed by an afternoon Classic Car display by Lighthouse on Maritiem Place in Ostende harbour Road Book featuring Drives & Attractions Commemorative Rally Plate Complimentary Parking at the hotel *Prices are based on 2 persons occupying a car and twin/double room - single room supplement 160 for the duration
Tour Itinerary DAY 1 (Friday) - UK to Brussels Following your journey to Calais (or other departure point where applicable), you'll board a morning P&O ferry crossing to Calais in France. After disembarkation your journey takes you through Northern France and across to border to the Belgian town of Bruges, your base for the next 3 nights. A welcome group dinner hosted by Eddy LePez is arranged in the evening. DAY 2 (Saturday) Kortrijk, Tournai & The Mahymobiles Museum 08h00 Breakfast 09h30 Departing the hotel after breakfast, today you can join our tour to three of Wallonia's best kept secrets, the cities of Kortrijk and Tournai plus the Mahymobiles Car Museum in Leuze-en-Hainaut with admission included. 16h30 Depart Mahymobiles Museum and return to Bruges. DAY 3 (Sunday) Regional Tour & Car Display 08h00 Breakfast 10h30 - All cars depart the hotel and follow the route directions from the start of the event in Roeselare, 10h30 - Assemble in the parking area at the start where Eddy LePez will issue the route books and rally plates. Members of local classic car clubs will also be joining the event with their classic cars. 11h00 First car departs on the route supplied, following a scenic route through the towns and quaint villages in the Belgian countryside with a visit to a Motor museum. You will then head into Ostende, following the instructions to Maritiem Place where you can leave your car on display while you explore Ostende and visit Fort Napoleon. 18h00 Car display ends with the remainder of the evening at leisure. Day 4 (Monday) - Belgium to UK Breakfast & Check-out followed by the day at leisure. Why not take a canal boat ride or horse drawn carriage on the cobbled streets of Brugge before returning to Calais. Alternately you could enjoy a visit to Ypres and the WW1 Battlefields Please allow 60 minutes for check in - refer to your ticket for departure time. Accommodation The Velotel Hotel, Bruges This 4 star hotel is located just on the outskirts of Bruges city centre, 2 km away from The Market square and Belfry. It features spacious accommodation with free WiFi, an on-site fitness centre and free private parking. The parquet floored rooms at the hotel feature a TV, a work desk, a safety deposit and private bathrooms with a bath tub/shower combination. The bar and restaurant Ter Poele has a terrace in summer time, it serves classic Flemish and French cuisine meals. Guests can enjoy an extensive buffet breakfast daily which includes scrambled eggs, bacon, a large variety of breads. The hotel is surrounded by its green park, where guests can stroll around and relax with a newspaper.
Places to Visit Ypres When the First World War was declared in August 1914 the town was known by it's French name of Ypres. Now the town is formally known by the Flemish name of Ieper and Flemish is the local spoken language. Being close to the French border, nevertheless, like many places in this locality the town is known by both names and visitors will find it signposted in both Flemish and French. During the entire war period, from 1914 up to 1918, Ypres was the scene of some of the most important battles in the first World War, later referred to as the Great War. Kortrijk Lying midway between Brussels and the North Sea the sights of Kortrijk are among the prettiest, and unusual, to be found in this part of the world, The Broeltorens, twin medieval bridge towers that reflect perfectly in the River Leie, almost as if they dropped from an illustration in a fairytale. Right in the middle of the square is the Belfry (Unesco World Heritage Site), a remnant of the medieval cloth hall. At the top are the famous bell strikers Manten en Kalle. The Grote Markt also features the City Hall, in late Gothic Renaissance style. Tournai One of Belgium's best kept secrets, Tournai has Wallonia's most memorable Grand Place and one of Belgium's finest cathedrals. Tournai cathedral is one of the most beautiful religious monuments in the Western world. The 5-towered Romanesque and early Gothic masterpiece was built during the 12th & 13th centuries. The Belfry is one of the oldest of Belgium, among the UNESCO world heritage list since 1999, why not climb the 257 steps for an exceptional view point. Mahymobiles Here you can discover the history of the automobile and road transport since 1895. The museum exhibits 300 vehicles from the famous Mahy collection over 6000m² and illustrates the remarkable development of the automobile over the past 110 years. Each vehicle has a fascinating story or a special place in motoring history and everything exudes passion. The Mahy family's unique automobile collection has an unequalled variety and is a true part of Belgium's heritage.