Tall Ships Race 2010 in Antwerp

In July 2010, the city of Antwerp hosts the start of the Tall Ships Race.  The Tall Ships Races are an internationally acclaimed annual competition organised by Sail Training International and held every summer in European waters. Each year around 80 vessels from 15-20 countries, crewed by some 5-6,000 young people, take part in this unique event that combines four days of activities in each port with racing or cruising-in-company between ports.

The main aim of the event is to provide an opportunity for young people and hence at least 50% of a Tall Ship's crew must be aged 15-25.

The Tall Ships Races 2010 will visit four ports in Belgium, Denmark, Norway and the UK crossing the North Sea with all the challenges associated with such a busy shipping area, while also enjoying the fjords and archipelagos of Denmark and Norway. From 10 July through to 10 August the fleet will enjoy the usual mix of cultural visits, sports, friendly competition and international friendship.

The fleet will gather in Antwerp, an experienced host port that last hosted the fleet in 2006. The crews are always ensured an enjoyable visit to this exciting and interesting city and centre of the diamond industry. The fleet will be berthed along the River Scheldt close to the town centre from 10-13 July before making their way out to an area north-west of Zeebrugge for the race start on 14 July.

Tour Includes
- Travel by Executive coach
- Free Local Joining Points
- 3 nights’ accommodation with continental breakfast

Included Excursions and Visits:
- Antwerp
- Ghent

Day 1
Local departure by coach, then onwards to Belgium and our hotel in Antwerp for three nights.

Day 2
Tall Ships Races (included); Ghent (optional). Enjoy the local events in the setting of this fine city. Antwerp boasts excellent shops and of course the delightful restaurants and cosy taverns are a must. B

Day 3
You can also choose to join an optional morning visit to the lovely town of Ghent. Affectionately known as the ‘Flower capital of Belgium’, the medieval city of Ghent has a wealth of stunning architecture. B

Day 4
Journey to Calais, then return home. B

B=Breakfast

Your hotels
You’ll stay for three nights at the 3-star Express by Holiday Inn Antwerp. The hotel is situated approximately 30 minutes walk from the main shopping area and heart of the city. The hotel has a breakfast room, bar area and all bedrooms have T.V. and telephone.

Silver Service departures will stay at the 4-star Ramada Plaza in Antwerp. The hotel has a restaurant and bar and all bedrooms have T.V. and telephone. Due to demand, other hotels of a similar standard may be used.

Tall Ships Race 2010 - Antwerp (3 Days) - Silver Service
Tour Ref: 4BTSV/2
09 July 2010 - £249.00

Tall Ships Race 2010 - Antwerp (3 Days)
Tour Ref: 4BTS/2
09 July 2010 - £209.00

Notes
Prices are per person, based on two sharing.

Extras:
• optional excursions;
• single room supplement £75
• travel insurance from £29.95

Visit the Leger Holidays Website to find out more