THE FLANDERS: THE REGION OF THE FLANDERS
Welcome to the romance of the Flanders, the seductive northern region of Belgium! Here the cities of art conglomerate amidst the green plain landscape like lucent stars in the upper atmosphere: all of them, great and small, known to give with generosity their richness in both historical and artistic wealth.
Cathedral and churches overflowing with treasures, interesting museums which one could get lost in for hours, architecture which spans over centuries and styles Rubens, Van Eyck, Breughel, Horta, Landuyt, Panamarenko are only some of more famous sons of this rich region both past and present. But “Flanders” does not only mean art: here one also finds history, culture, nature, fun, gastronomy, optimal service, shores and all this that belongs to the so-called “living art”.

THE CITY OF THE FLANDERS
Brussels, is the main city of the Flanders, but also happens to be the capital of Belgium. The name derives from the ancient Dutch word “Broeksel” meaning marsh (broek) and home (sel), “home of the marsh”.

Bruges is the capital of Western Flanders and is the most important political and trade centre in Northern Europe. Conserved entirely in its original form, Bruges can be discovered via tours in a boat, or by foot or by car. The “Markt” with its splendid Houses of Corporations, the frequent performing concerts of the 47 bell Carillion 47 in Belfry tower , the ancient public square of the Burg, the Gruuthuse Museum with the great altarpiece of the Flemish Primitive, the museum of the porcelain and diamonds…
The entire city, with the canals, the All the city, with its channels, the Béguinage and “the lake of love - Lake Minnewater”, an oasis of peace and sweetness inviting you on a vacation which teaches you to relax.

DAILY PROGRAMME
Thursday 1^st April
Arrive at Charleroi Airport with a low cost fare, transferring at approximately 1:30pm via automobile to Bruges, where your hotel is located; preparation of bikes.
NOTE: this year Xevents will make available to its guest's carbon fibre Pinarello bikes in order to participate in the Tour of Flanders: you can book you bike and travel without worry. Contact us immediately and reserve your size immediately!

Friday 2^nd April
Morning ride, approximately 3 hours riding via Bruges and Odessa and as far as the North Sea, and then returning to the hotel. Free afternoon, with the option of visiting the city of Bruges.

Saturday 3^rd April
RONDE VAN VLAANDEREN
Meeting at the Market Square in Bruges in order to participate in the long course (260 km), with a “French style” start between 7:00am and 8:30am (in case of bad weather, it is possible to enter the shorter course which departs from Ninove); return to hotel after the ride.

Sunday 4^th April
94^th TOUR OF FLANDERS - professionals
Meeting at Market Square in Bruges for the departure of the 94^th Tour of Flanders, starting at 09:45am; transferring via automobile along the route of the race, stopping along the way at the principal “muur” being challenged by cyclists.

Monday 5^th April
Returning to Italy - wake up at 4:00am for transfer to Charleroi Airport

SERVICES: accommodation and breakfast + 2 dinners
DURATION: 5 days and 4 nights
PERIOD: 1^st to 5^th April, 2010

PARTICIPATION PRICE
€ 650.00 per person in double room
Single rooms upon request

PRICE INCLUSIONS:
- 4 nights in 3*** Star accomodation with breakfast + 2 dinners
- Pinarello bike rental (FP3 or FP7 models) on location
- All airport transfers: airport - hotel - airport (including bike)
- Transfers from the race start and hotel
- Assistance and support from Xevents staff in hotel and during the race

PRICE EXCLUSIONS:
- Drinks
- Low cost flight* (read the note below)
- Optional excursions
- Race registration

NOTES: * Low Cost Flights can be booked directly with Xevents, departing from Treviso. The sooner you book, the less you pay!

download the “FLANDERS TOUR” travel offer.