- Brussels

Your Group Package

Outgoing go further to ensure that every aspect of your trip is carefully planned & organised. Where possible we meet every group leader in person to gain a comprehensive understanding of what you & your group require. We offer tailored itineraries from a 'Brussel Sprint' (a whirlwind 24 hours), to a long and lazy week... By far our most popular package is the standard 4 day 2 night tour which is outlined below.

Brussels: 4 Day, 2 Night Tour From 109 PP

Depart Thursday evening, and kick back as you travel through the night on one of our comfy executive coaches fully equipped with reclining seats DVD player and WC. Arrive in Brussels Friday early morning and spend 2 full days & nights exploring everything the Belgian capital has to offer, before departing Sunday lunch time...

Trip Includes:

• Executive coach travel with DVD/monitors, reclining seats and WC
• Channel crossing
• City centre Bed & Breakfast accommodation for 2 nights
• Free entry to some of Brussels best nightclubs
  
• Unlimited promotional material to market your trip (Personalised posters, flyers, e-flyers)
• Personalised trip website for your group 
• Online booking system for use by members (no administration for you!)
• Personal service provided by our Travel Team
• Group leader itinerary for suggestions of things to do in Brussels
• Hyper-market stop to buy cheap products on return journey (on request)
  
• Fully Repped and managed by Outgoing team (group size dependent)

Extras:

• Bespoke Merchandise
• Comprehensive Insurance
• Private Rooms
• Group Meals
• Museum Entry
• Guided Tours

What sets us apart!

Please don't forget what sets Outgoing apart from other companies is that we make the extra effort and go one step beyond to provide all those little extras that will make you & your groups life so much us easier... see below for some examples.

Fun things to do

Grand Designs

The Grand Place, with its ornate baroque and gothic guild houses, is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and one of the most beautiful squares in Europe. Built as a merchants market in the 13th century, it serves as the city centre, and a great place to enjoy Belgian hospitality at one of the many terrace cafes. It is also a venue for many concerts & events throughout the year and during the warmer months has a vibrant, daily flower market.

Atomium in Heysel Park

Space-aged monument built for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair. Designed by Andre Waterkeyn, it is 102-metres (335 ft) tall, with nine steel spheres connected so that the whole forms the shape of a cell of an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times. Escalators connect the spheres which contain exhibit halls and other public spaces... The top sphere provides a amazing panoramic view of Brussels.

MIM (Museum of Musical Instruments)

The MIM is a strikingly beautiful building in Brussels combining the architectural styles of Neo-Classic and Art Nouveau. Housed in the museum is a collection of more than 7000 instruments of varying kinds and origins. On the top floor, the indoor & outdoor MIM Restaurant provides visitors with a whopping 360 degree view of Brussels.

Walk Tall in Mini Europe

This mini village houses over 300 doll-sized versions of the most famous European monuments including the Eiffel Tower and Acropolis. Also found in Bruparck are an assortment of themed restaurants, and IMEX movie theatre (IMAX in English) and Oceade, a tropically heated water park.

The Belgian Center for Comic Strip Art

Housed in an art nouveau masterpiece designed by Victor Horta, this museum pays homage to a particular Belgian passion; cartooning. Tin Tin and the Smurfs are the most famous Belgian comic strip characters but the museum also displays artwork from over 670 cartoonists. Other displays detail the stages of putting together a comic strip, from examples of initial ideas and pencil sketches through to final publication. Arranged over three levels, the museum also has a library and an art nouveau brewery... (we like it even more now!)

Cathedral of Saints Michel and Gudule

Built on the top of a hill, this dramatic place of worship reflects the three stages of the gothic style in its construction. It's a remarkable building because of the remnants of the old Roman collegiate church, its 16th century stained-glass windows, the statues of the apostles in the nave, the baroque style "chair of truth", its treasure and its impressive large organ. (No student citybreak is complete without one...)

The Royal Palace (Palais Royal)

The official home of the Belgian King - you'll always know if he is in the country when you see the Belgian flag flying on top of the building (and the TV will be on, of course). The building is a highlight of Neo-Classical architecture and overlooks Brussels Park. The Royal Palace is open to everyone during the summer months.

Mont Des Arts

Situated half way between the broad avenues of Brussels Park and the pretty gardens of Petit Sablon and Egmont, this area marks the transition between the 'upper' and 'lower' town. It boasts an endless array of museums, theatres and historical monuments and is always packed with locals and tourists, who together create a feeling of a city in full throe.

Royal Greenhouses

Built in 1874 by King Leopold II, it contains one of the largest & finest private botanical collections in the world. The complex itself consists of 16 huge interconnected greenhouses, a dining hall, theatre and reception areas. Every year, usually from the last week of April through the 1st week of May, the King invites the public to visit the greenhouses & the display of flowers...

NATO

A visit to NATO HQ normally takes approximately three hours and consists of two parts. First, a general introduction to NATO and information about current political issues is held by a representative from NATO International Staff. The briefing is followed by a meeting with a representative from the British Delegation, who will inform about the UK's work in NATO. If your group has a particular interest in a topic you are welcome to make a request for the briefings to also cover this subject.

European Law Courts

Most important building in Brussels, and a notable landmark – this imposing building was built between 1866 and 1883 in the eclectic style by architect Joseph Poelaert. Adolf Hitler just loved the look of this place and in collaboration with his in-house architect, Albert Speer, based several of the monumental buildings of the Nazi era on the design of the court. Just think behind these doors, handsomley paid lawyers arewaging war on threats to our existence; bendy bananas and crooked cucumbers!

Nightlife

You may be surprised to learn that Brussels is one of Europe’s most happening clubbing cities anywhere in the world.... That said it’s not all dance floor action, there are so many underground bars and bier cellars to choose from too.

Our Favourite Bars & Clubs

Place St Gery

The hub of the cities nightlife. More bars, clubs and after-dark activity than you'll ever need in a weekend. After sundown, this area of the city buzzes like a hungry mosquito.

Le Pain Quotidien

(Rue des Sablones 11) on the grand sablon is an Outgoing favourite. We enjoy the homemade tasty quiche and fresher than a student in September salad there. The sandwiches are faultless too. Great for those on a budget.

Frietkots

Vist the legendary Friekots where they serve Belgium fries and mayonnaise for hungry nightowls on the way home from one of the many bars and clubs.

Food & Drink

Brussels is regarded as one of the most cosmopolitan of all European cities, and so its restaurants serve both Belgian and world cuisine. The most typical things to try though are mussels, fries (necessarily with mayonnaise) and traditional Belgian chocolate. Even if you're on a budget it's recommendable to save some money for at least one proper feast in a fine restaurant, for the Brussels' haute cuisine is an experience that can't be missed... so make your parents jealous and proud.

Beer!

Belgium is the home of beer with over 100 breweries and over 500 different beers. Although there are some excellent lager beers such as Stella-Artois, it is the specialty beers for which Belgium is famous. Where else but Belgium could you try raspberry beer? Belgian beer is usually served in a glass produced specifically for that particular type of beer, with some really extravagant designs.

Some of our extras

Merchandise

Outgoing can provide customised merchandise that will have you and your group really looking like they're going places! Whether it is t-shirts, hoodies or crews, our team of graphic designers will make sure that you have something to remember your trip in addition to great memories. Sales are processed online at time of booking and we will make sure that they are all distributed before you go away.

Private Rooms

Some people need that extra bit of privacy - For this reason we can offer an upgrade to a twin rooms on most trips. Rooms are liable for an additional supplement subject to availability.

Insurance

Outgoing can provide insurance policies at 3 levels offering you comprehensive cover regardless of your budget. The policy is underwritten by Accident & General and provides an excellent 24 hour service via Europ Assistance. It's better to be safe than sorry!