Welcome to Calais
A mere 34km from the English port of Dover (Douvres in French), Calais makes a convenient launching pad for exploring the majestic Côte d'Opale. Beaches extend around the town centre, whose handful of museums are well worth a look.
Top experiences in Calais
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Calais activities
Amsterdam and Bruges Weekend Tour from London
ItineraryDay 1: London and AmsterdamPass By: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, North Holland ProvinceThe Dutch National Museum, built in 1800, houses some of the most famous paintings from Dutch masters such as Rembrandt, Johannes Vermeer, Frans Hals, among others. Located with walking distance to the Van Gogh Museum. Pass By: Dam Square, Amsterdam, North Holland ProvinceThe main city square in Amsterdam and the place where the city gets its name from. A dam built on the River Amstel in 1270 formed the first connection between settlements on both sides of the river. Through the years, the dam was built upon and eventually had the town hall on it and currently is the location of The Royal Palace and National Monument. Pass By: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, North Holland ProvinceThis museum celebrates the artist’s life and works and has the largest collection of his works anyplace in the world.. Located in Amsterdam South, close to Stedelijk Museum and the Rijksmuseum, it attracts 1.6 million visitors a year. Here among his work “Sunflowers”, you can also see his “Self-portrait”. Pass By: Heineken Experience, Amsterdam, North Holland ProvinceThe home of the original brewery which was started in 1864 by Gerard Adriaan Heineken. Now a museum, groups can go and learn all about the process involved in brewing one of the world’s most consumed beer. Having undergone remodelling, The Heineken experience has four floors of historical objects, product exploration, and interactive exhibits using today’s high-tech equipment. Pass By: Anne Frank House, Amsterdam, North Holland ProvinceThe most famous house in The Netherlands. Once the home of a young Jewish Wartime diarist, Anne Frank, escaped Nazi persecution for several years before her eventual capture. The house contains her personal belongings and exhibits the life and times of this young girl and her hardships. No meals included on this day.Accommodation included: 1 nights accommodation with breakfast includedDay 2: Bruges, BelgiumPass By: Belfort, Bruges, West Flanders ProvinceAt the Markt you can also find a medieval bell tower, the belfry of Bruges, which is one of the city’s most prominent symbols. It is 83 metres high and has a 366 steps staircase you can access by paying 5€ to have an overwhelming view over the whole city! Pass By: Basilica of the Holy Blood, Bruges, West Flanders ProvinceThis is an old, 12th century basilica in the city centre of Bruges. According to the old tradition the Count of Flanders brought the relic of the Holy Blood with him after the second crusade, having received it in the Holy Land (1150). From that time on, it has been stored in the church’s chapel. No meals included on this day.No accommodation included on this day.
Private Transfer from Bayeux to Calais - Up to 7 people
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Private Transfer Service allows you to have a quality transport service. Our drivers are informed in real time of the situation of the flights / trains and the state of the road traffic to guarantee you a punctual service. The driver will welcome you at Bayeux according to your place of convenience defined during your reservation (hotel, apartment...) and you will be taken to your drop off point in Calais (hotel, station, port...). The return transfer can be insured under the same conditions. Will our luggage fit?Each passenger is allowed to have one big luggage (29 x 21 x 11 inches) and one small luggage which shouldn’t exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches. What's included in the price? Are there any additional fees?The quoted price is final and there are no additional fees for our services. Where will our driver pick us up? Your driver can pick you up at your hotel, apartment, cruise ship dock, or any other pick-up point accessible by car.
Private Transfer from Calais to Bayeux - Up to 7 people
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Private Transfer Service allows you to have a quality transport service. Our drivers are informed in real time of the situation of the flights / trains and the state of the road traffic to guarantee you a punctual service. The driver will welcome you at Calais according to your place of convenience defined during your reservation (hotel, apartment, port, gare station...) and you will be taken to your drop off point in Bayeux (hotel, apartment...). The return transfer can be insured under the same conditions. Will our luggage fit?Each passenger is allowed to have one big luggage (29 x 21 x 11 inches) and one small luggage which shouldn’t exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches. What's included in the price? Are there any additional fees?The quoted price is final and there are no additional fees for our services. Where will our driver pick us up? Your driver can pick you up at your hotel, apartment, cruise ship dock, or any other pick-up point accessible by car.
3-Night Tour of Amsterdam and Bruges from Cambridge
ItineraryDay 1: Cambridge & AmsterdamPass By: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, North Holland ProvinceThe Dutch National Museum, built in 1800, houses some of the most famous paintings from Dutch masters such as Rembrandt, Johannes Vermeer, Frans Hals, among others. Located with walking distance to the Van Gogh Museum. Pass By: Dam Square, Amsterdam, North Holland ProvinceThe main city square in Amsterdam and the place where the city gets its name from. A dam built on the River Amstel in 1270 formed the first connection between settlements on both sides of the river. Through the years, the dam was built upon and eventually had the town hall on it and currently is the location of The Royal Palace and National Monument. Pass By: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, North Holland ProvinceThis museum celebrates the artist’s life and works and has the largest collection of his works anyplace in the world.. Located in Amsterdam South, close to Stedelijk Museum and the Rijksmuseum, it attracts 1.6 million visitors a year. Here among his work “Sunflowers”, you can also see his “Self-portrait”. Pass By: Red Light District, Amsterdam, North Holland ProvinceGo on a walking tour around this infamous area of AmsterdamPass By: Anne Frank House, Amsterdam, North Holland ProvinceThe most famous house in The Netherlands. Once the home of a young Jewish Wartime diarist, Anne Frank, escaped Nazi persecution for several years before her eventual capture. The house contains her personal belongings and exhibits the life and times of this young girl and her hardships. Pass By: Heineken Experience, Amsterdam, North Holland ProvinceThe home of the original brewery which was started in 1864 by Gerard Adriaan Heineken. Now a museum, groups can go and learn all about the process involved in brewing one of the world’s most consumed beer. Having undergone remodelling, The Heineken experience has four floors of historical objects, product exploration, and interactive exhibits using today’s high-tech equipment. No meals included on this day.Accommodation included: 1 nights accommodation with breakfast includedDay 2: Bruges, BelgiumPass By: Belfort, Bruges, West Flanders ProvinceAt the Markt you can also find a medieval bell tower, the belfry of Bruges, which is one of the city’s most prominent symbols. It is 83 metres high and has a 366 steps staircase you can access by paying 5€ to have an overwhelming view over the whole city! Pass By: Basilica of the Holy Blood, Bruges, West Flanders ProvinceThis is an old, 12th century basilica in the city centre of Bruges. According to the old tradition the Count of Flanders brought the relic of the Holy Blood with him after the second crusade, having received it in the Holy Land (1150). From that time on, it has been stored in the church’s chapel. No meals included on this day.No accommodation included on this day.
Eastbourne to Amsterdam and Bruges 3-Day Tour with Breakfast
ItineraryDay 1: Eastbourne to AmsterdamPass By: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, North Holland ProvinceThe Dutch National Museum, built in 1800, houses some of the most famous paintings from Dutch masters such as Rembrandt, Johannes Vermeer, Frans Hals, among others. Located with walking distance to the Van Gogh Museum. Pass By: Dam Square, Amsterdam, North Holland ProvinceThe main city square in Amsterdam and the place where the city gets its name from. A dam built on the River Amstel in 1270 formed the first connection between settlements on both sides of the river. Through the years, the dam was built upon and eventually had the town hall on it and currently is the location of The Royal Palace and National Monument. Pass By: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, North Holland ProvinceThis museum celebrates the artist’s life and works and has the largest collection of his works anyplace in the world.. Located in Amsterdam South, close to Stedelijk Museum and the Rijksmuseum, it attracts 1.6 million visitors a year. Here among his work “Sunflowers”, you can also see his “Self-portrait”. Pass By: Heineken Experience, Amsterdam, North Holland ProvinceThe home of the original brewery which was started in 1864 by Gerard Adriaan Heineken. Now a museum, groups can go and learn all about the process involved in brewing one of the world’s most consumed beer. Having undergone remodelling, The Heineken experience has four floors of historical objects, product exploration, and interactive exhibits using today’s high-tech equipment. Pass By: Anne Frank House, Amsterdam, North Holland ProvinceThe most famous house in The Netherlands. Once the home of a young Jewish Wartime diarist, Anne Frank, escaped Nazi persecution for several years before her eventual capture. The house contains her personal belongings and exhibits the life and times of this young girl and her hardships. No meals included on this day.Accommodation included: 1 night's accommodation with breakfast includedDay 2: Bruges BelgiumPass By: Belfort, Bruges, West Flanders ProvinceAt the Markt you can also find a medieval bell tower, the belfry of Bruges, which is one of the city’s most prominent symbols. It is 83 metres high and has a 366 steps staircase you can access by paying 5€ to have an overwhelming view over the whole city!Pass By: Basilica of the Holy Blood, Bruges, West Flanders ProvinceThis is an old, 12th century basilica in the city centre of Bruges. According to the old tradition the Count of Flanders brought the relic of the Holy Blood with him after the second crusade, having received it in the Holy Land (1150). From that time on, it has been stored in the church’s chapel. No meals included on this day.No accommodation included on this day.
Brighton to Amsterdam and Bruges 3-Day Tour with Breakfast
ItineraryDay 1: Brighton and AmsterdamPass By: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, North Holland ProvinceThe Dutch National Museum, built in 1800, houses some of the most famous paintings from Dutch masters such as Rembrandt, Johannes Vermeer, Frans Hals, among others. Located with walking distance to the Van Gogh Museum. Pass By: Dam Square, Amsterdam, North Holland ProvinceThe main city square in Amsterdam and the place where the city gets its name from. A dam built on the River Amstel in 1270 formed the first connection between settlements on both sides of the river. Through the years, the dam was built upon and eventually had the town hall on it and currently is the location of The Royal Palace and National Monument. Pass By: Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam, North Holland ProvinceThis museum celebrates the artist’s life and works and has the largest collection of his works anyplace in the world.. Located in Amsterdam South, close to Stedelijk Museum and the Rijksmuseum, it attracts 1.6 million visitors a year. Here among his work “Sunflowers”, you can also see his “Self-portrait”. Pass By: Heineken Experience, Amsterdam, North Holland ProvinceThe home of the original brewery which was started in 1864 by Gerard Adriaan Heineken. Now a museum, groups can go and learn all about the process involved in brewing one of the world’s most consumed beer. Having undergone remodelling, The Heineken experience has four floors of historical objects, product exploration, and interactive exhibits using today’s high-tech equipment. Pass By: Anne Frank House, Amsterdam, North Holland ProvinceThe most famous house in The Netherlands. Once the home of a young Jewish Wartime diarist, Anne Frank, escaped Nazi persecution for several years before her eventual capture. The house contains her personal belongings and exhibits the life and times of this young girl and her hardships. No meals included on this day.Accommodation included: 1 nights accommodation with breakfast included.Day 2: BrugesPass By: Belfort, Bruges, West Flanders ProvinceAt the Markt you can also find a medieval bell tower, the belfry of Bruges, which is one of the city’s most prominent symbols. It is 83 metres high and has a 366 steps staircase you can access by paying 5€ to have an overwhelming view over the whole city!Pass By: Basilica of the Holy Blood, Bruges, West Flanders ProvinceThis is an old, 12th century basilica in the city centre of Bruges. According to the old tradition the Count of Flanders brought the relic of the Holy Blood with him after the second crusade, having received it in the Holy Land (1150). From that time on, it has been stored in the church’s chapel. No meals included on this day.No accommodation included on this day.