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Why you're safe with the holiday experts

DERTOUR is part of the DERTOUR GmbH group of Frankfurt - one of the world's leading tour operators . We also hold our own ATOL and are members of ABTA.

We've been creating perfect tailor-made holidays to the heart of Europe for 50 years. A lot has changed in that time, but one thing that has always remained the same is our total focus on serving you in the very best way that we can. This includes ensuring your satisfaction and security. It's why DERTOUR is fully licenced with our own ATOL and is also adheres to all the rules and principles of ABTA.

ATOL is a financial protection scheme for holidaymakers travelling on an air inclusive holiday, which is managed by the Civil Aviation Authority. This protects you from losing your money or from being stranded overseas in the very unlikely event that DERTOUR should go out of business. Our Air Travel Organiser's Licence (ATOL) number is ATOL 1839.

When you buy an ATOL protected air inclusive holiday* from us, you will receive a confirmation invoice from us (or via our authorised agent through which you booked) confirming your arrangements and your protection under our ATOL.

* The air inclusive holidays we arrange are ATOL protected providing either the person who pays for the booking is present in the UK when the booking is made or the first leg of any flight or flights we arrange for you commences in the UK. For further information, visit the ATOL website at www.atol.org.uk

ABTA was created in 1950 by 22 leading travel companies. It now represents over 5,000 travel agencies and more than 900 tour operators, right across the British Isles. ABTA helps to maintain the highest standards of trading practice for the travel industry and its customers. The ABTA logo is a sign that you can expect choice, value and high levels of service from DERTOUR.

DERTOUR is also fully committed to always try to provide an alternative holiday or route in times of disruption that is out of our control, such as in the event of volcanic ash, disruption to air travel due to heavy snowfall or an airline strike grounding aircraft.

If you have any questions about our ABTA membership or the financial protection provided under our ATOL, please don't hesitate to call us on 020 7290 1104.

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City Breaks » Brussels City Breaks

Brussels City Breaks

Brussels city breaks are popular with those looking to visit the many museums, stylish bars and cafes lacing the locations many cobble stone streets with something for everyone. Famous for its vast selection of chocolates and beers, Brussels is fast becoming a busy hotspot for musical entertainment and theatre, appealing to music lovers and those looking to take in the city's architectural marvels.

The architecture descends along the Léopold II's Parisian-style boulevards (Belliard and La Loi) with many grand and governmental buildings drawing many tourists along with Sainte Cathérine, the Art Nouveau district of St-Gilles and Ixelles attracting art enthusiasts and visitors from the world over. If you visit during the winter months, make sure you visit the Brussels Christmas Market where the charming streets and squares are transformed into a winter wonderland.

Brussels City Break

Known as one of the most beautiful town squares in the world, The Grote Markt (Grand Place) is visited by thousands each year who enjoy taking time out to admire the picturesque architecture of the beautiful surrounding buildings, whilst relaxing on the many terraces, sipping a bubbling cup of Belgian hot chocolate or an ice cold beer. The square plays host to the annual Ommegang in early July. An event that can't be missed whilst on your Brussels city break, the historical procession is to celebrate the cities local heritage and tradition as well as a variety of musical events and concerts throughout the year.

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Designer shops and boutiques can be found in the Avenue Louise and Boulevard de Waterloo area, Place Stephanie, Place du Grand Sablon and on Rue Antoine Dansaert. Specialty shops are at Rue Haute and Rue Blaes.

The main pedestrian shopping street, the longest one in Brussels, is the Rue Neuve. This street has mainly international chain stores. More original smaller shops can be found between the Grand Place and the Rue Lemonnier.

Chocolate: Belgian chocolate is one of the most famous Belgian quality products. Brussels has a good selection of luxurious chocolate shops:

Pierre Marcolini, Place du Grand Sablon 39

Wittamer, Place du Grand Sablon 6-12

Godiva, Grand Place 22

Dandoy, Rue au Beurre 31.

Aux Armes de Bruxelles

This family-owned establishment is an excellent place for your introduction to Belgian cooking, since it combines traditional cuisine with great quality, and offers just about every regional specialty you can think of.

Taverne du Passage

Located in the city's most elegant shopping gallery, this stylish brasserie offers a wide variety of seafood.

't Kelderke

As many locals as tourists meet at the long wooden tables in a 17th-century,brick-arched cellar, a great place to try local specialties.

Grand Place (Central Square)

The Grand Place is the heart of Brussels and has been since the Middle Ages. One of Europe's more beautiful squares, it lies in the centre of small cobbled streets, and is surrounded by richly decorated 17th century Baroque Guildhouses.

Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall)

Brussels' Town Hall is rated as one of the most splendid civic buildings in Europe. The foundations were laid in 1402 and it survived the bombing during World War 2 when most of the other buildings on the Grand Place were destroyed.

Galeries Royales Saint Hubert

Europe's very first shopping arcade opened in 1847. The building itself is an architectural masterpiece arcaded shop fronts across two floors are separated by pilasters. Between the various shops you will find cafés, restaurants and theatres.

Royal Museums of Fine Arts

An unmissable attraction for art lovers: the twin Museum of Ancient Art and the Museum of Modern Art are Brussels' premier art museums. They feature art from the 15th to 18th centuries (ancient) and 19th century to the present day (modern).

For your perfect tailor-made holiday, please call our expert travel team on:

0203 131 0527

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