Stedentrip Gent from 238 €

price per person From

238 €

Based on 2 adults

476 €

Total Price

Created: Sunday, February 11, 2024 - Departure: Friday, October 11, 2024

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City Benelux

About the destination

Spiritual bulwark of Flanders, second Belgian port and major industrial centre, Ghent is also a university city that has a feeling of vitality. Built at the confluence of the Leie and the Scheldt, the city is crisscrossed by numerous canals and waterways. Hometown of Charles V, Ghent is full of history and monuments, and old neighbourhoods and docks are full of poetry. The lighting makes a simple evening stroll into something extraordinary. Gravensteen, meaning castle of the counts in Flemish, is an impressive sight. Built in 1180 by Philippe d’Alsace, count of Flanders, Gravensteen Castle is a worthwhile visit for anyone who enjoys history. Featuring walls that measure two meters thick, Gravensteen includes a torture museum, showcasing various torture methods that were once used at the castle. The Gravensteen Castle is located on the eastern bank of the river Leie, right in the heat of Gent's historic city centre. The impressive gothic cathedral is one of the landmarks of the city. Saint Bavo’s Cathedral is a beautiful structure with so many things to see inside that you should think of it as a visit to a museum. The tower rising up in front is impressive, one of the three tower that dominates the city centre, the others belong to Belfort and St. Nickolas church. The cathedral houses the famous altarpiece painting, the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. The Belfry Tower, Belford, was erected in 1380 as a symbol of the self-governed and independent city of Gent. It was later also used as a treasury and watch tower. The Belfry is one of the three towers, which dominate the skyline of the historic city centre. The Brabant Gothic style tower is 91 metres tall and can be climbed for panoramic views. The third tower that dominate the skyline belongs to St. Nicholas' Church. The church was constructed in the 13th century and is the best example of Scheldt Gothic in Belgium. One of the oldest churches of the city it stands right in the heart of Ghent. Beautifully classical, Ghent is a compact, authentic city where the past and present co-exist in perfect balance.

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Departure transport

Departure

FlixBus - FLIXNL

09:30 - Utrecht, Utrecht

12:30 - Ghent, Ghent

Nonstop

Cabin Class: Economy

11 Oct

Accomodation

3 Nights

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Cour St Georges 7 Good

Ghent - At 0.7 km from the centerROOM ONLYHoogpoort 75-77, Ghent 9000 Eenvoudige twin kamer, 2 eenpersoonsbedden

With a stay at Cour St Georges in Ghent (Ghent City Centre), you'll be steps from Ghent Town Hall and Ghent Cloth Hall. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from St. James' Church and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Baudelo Park.This smoke-free hotel features complimentary bicycle rentals nearby and hiking/biking trails nearby.Make yourself at home in one of the 29 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator.

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