Tour of Flanders VIP and hospitality

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2019 Tour of Flanders VIP and hospitality

Sunday April 7, 2019

Duration: One day VIP experiences Distance: 246km

If you like us are looking forward to that first heroic Sunday in April then you are in luck as we offer exclusive VIP and hospitality packages for the 2019 Tour of Flanders (Ronde van Vlaanderen). Transport to the start and finish of the VIP experience is included when you book your hotel with us.

DETAILS

The date of the 2019 Ronde van Vlaanderen is Sunday 7 April. As is usually the case, the date will be officially confirmed in September.

The ‘Ronde van Vlaanderen’ is a massive popular event in Belgium. The whole nation turns out to see the heroes of cycling battle it out for the win. You can be there too and our VIP-formulas allow you to be a race insider throughout the day. Whether you choose to be at the start in Antwerp or on one of the legendary climbs in the Flemish Ardennes or at the finish in Oudenaarde, we have different VIP access options available for you. Click on the ‘Read More‘ tab to find out what we have on offer.

2019 Tour of Flanders weekend tours

If you are booked onto one of our weekend tours that take in both the Flanders Sportive on Saturday and the Pro race on Sunday then all the available VIP options can be booked as part of your package. You can view our weekend travel packages here

Ghent city centre hotel

We have the hotel NH Belfort in Ghent available for 1 or 2. The hotel is located right in the city centre of Ghent and it is ideal to book together with a hospitality experience. If you book the hotel with hospitality then transport to and from the hospitality start and finish venue is provided. You can view the hotel options on the ‘Hotel Options’ tab.

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2019 Tour of Flanders VIP and Hospitality programmes

VIP – ANTWERP START – £135 per person

Be right at the heart of the action in the start town of Antwerp. Experience the unique start of the Tour of Flanders from a front row position. Start your day with a VIP breakfast on the luxury boat Ocean Diva on the River Schelde before walking across and watch the build up, signing on and the start from up close – For more information, please read the itinerary tab

VIP – A DAY IN AN OFFICIAL TOUR OF FLANDERS CAR – PRICE ON REQUEST

You will meet your driver, a former pro cyclist, in a pre-arranged location of your choice. Start your day by enjoying a VIP breakfast at the Hilton Antwerp hotel before enjoying access to the team zone where the pro teams will prepare for the coming race and access to the VIP start area in front of the start podium.

You will start your VIP car journey with Champagne and an extensive XXL-packed lunch on the way. You will enjoy this first class race experience in an official Flanders Classics race car on the course before a prestigious drinks reception after the race at the town hall in Oudenaarde with lots of prominent Belgian cycling personalities in attendance. Return transport to the start location is also provided. – For more information, please read the itinerary tab

VIP – BUS ‘START TO FINISH’ – £545 per person

Your guide on the bus will be a former pro cyclist and after enjoying a VIP breakfast at the Hilton hotel in Antwerp, you will have access to the team zone where the teams prepare for the race and to the VIP start area in front of the start podium. After the start you will set off with a VIP-coach and en-route you will have Champagne and an extensive XXL-packed lunch. Experience the race and view several LIVE passages of the riders along the route.

Your day finishes with an excellent viewing position of the finish line from the VIP grandstands of Flanders Classics Club in Oudenaarde followed by a prestigious drinks reception after the race at the Flanders Classics Club and return transport to the start location – For more information, please read the itinerary tab

3X OUDE KWAREMONT – £439 per person

From Oudenaarde your VIP shuttle awaits and will take you to ‘De Oude Kwaremont’ up until 10.45. Once there you will have a welcome with Champagne and snacks followed by a buffet lunch and open bar. You will see the riders of the women’s Tour of Flanders pro race come past once and the Elite Men 3 times. Throughout you will have access to the open bar and large screens to watch the race live. You will have a personalised table with seating and then an extensive drinks reception with live music after the race before taking the shuttle back to Oudenaarde – For more information, please read the itinerary tab

VIP BUS & 3X OUDE KWAREMONT – £599

This is a combination of the VIP-Antwerp start + ‘3X Oude Kwaremont’ – For more information, please read the itinerary tab

FLANDERS CLASSICS CLUB – £279 per person

This is a stylish VIP-formula right next to the finish line in Oudenaarde. Experience the finish of the 101st edition in style from a front row position. On arrival, enjoy a welcome by Flanders Classics hostesses with drinks and snacks and get stuck into the buffet lunch and open bar. You can follow the race live on large TV screens and you will see the finish of both the women’s and the men’s races. Extensive drinks reception with live music performance after the race finish – For more information, please read the itinerary tab

VIP – RONDE VAN VLAANDERENSTRAAT – £290 per person

This is a programme full of atmosphere in the beautiful Flanders Classics VIP tent at the Hotond. ‘De Hotond’ is near Ronse south of Oudenaarde and is one of the ‘bergs’ of the Tour of Flanders and it can be scaled from 6 different directions. The Tour of Flanders climbs it from the north side. You will see the women come past once and the men 3 times. The ultimate race experience! – For more information, please read the itinerary tab
ITINERARY
Saturday 6 April 2019

If you have chosen to join us for 2 nights then please make your way to the NH Ghent Belfort in Ghent today. If you arrived yesterday then after a leisurely breakfast, the beautiful town of Ghent is there for you to explore today.

Sunday 7 April 2019 – The Tour of Flanders (Ronde van Vlaanderen)

Today is the day of the Tour of Flanders Professional race. We offer various VIP and hospitality access options today. You can add these when you make your hotel booking. Based on which one you choose, we include transport from Ghent to either the start in Antwerp or to the location of the finish; Oudenaarde.

Below is an overview of all the VIP access and hospitality options.

VIP – ANTWERP START

PROGRAMME

Be right in the heart of the action in the new start town of Antwerp. Experience the unique start of the Tour of Flanders from a front row position. You will start your day with a VIP breakfast on the river Schelde on the luxury boat, the Ocean Diva and your day includes:
- Welcome by Tour of Flanders hostesses
- Access to the team zone where the teams prepare for the race. Within walking distance (Scheldekaaien)
- Access to the VIP start area in front of the start podium. Within walking distance (Grote Markt)
- Free race programme
- VIP – parking access pass
PROGRAMME TIMINGs

08.00am – 10.00am
- Start of the VIP breakfast on the Ocean Diva
- Continuous access to the team zone and the VIP zone in front of the podium
10.15 am
- Unofficial start of the 103rd Ronde van Vlaanderen
Selling price: £135 per person

VIP – RONDE VAN VLAANDERENSTRAAT

A programme full of atmosphere in our beautiful VIP tent at the Hotond. The ultimate race experience!

PROGRAMME OF THE DAY
- Welcome provided by our hostesses, with aperitif and appetisers
- 1x live passage of the Tour of Flanders Elite Women
- 3x live passages of the Tour of Flanders Elite Men
- Deluxe BBQ with fresh salads and non-stop open bar
- Big screens so that you don’t have to miss a single second of the race
- Unique Tour of Flanders race hat for every guest
- Dazzling entertainment
- Shuttle service and free race programme included
PROGRAMME TIMINGS

09:15 – Start of the VIP shuttle service (until 10:45)
10:30 – Reception with aperitif and appetisers followed by deluxe BBQ and non-stop open bar
13:00 – Start of the live TV broadcast, which can be followed on our big screens
1x live passage of the Tour of Flanders Elite Women
3x live passages of the Tour of Flanders Elite Men
±16:40 – Finish of the Tour of Flanders, which can be followed live on our big screens followed by a reception.
18:00 – End of programme

Selling price: £290 per person

V I P – A DAY IN AN OFFICIAL TOUR OF FLANDERS CAR

PROGRAMME OF THE DAY
- Meeting with your driver at a location pre-arranged with you
- You will be accompanied by a former pro cyclist
- VIP breakfast at the Hilton in Antwerp
- Welcome by Tour of Flanders hostesses
- Access to the team zone where the teams prepare for the race. Within walking distance (Scheldekaaien)
- Access to the VIP start area in front of the start podium. Within walking distance (Grote Markt)
- Experience the unique start of the Tour of Flanders from a first row position
- Champagne and extensive XXL-packed lunch
- First class race experience in an official Flanders Classics race car
- Prestigious reception after the race at the town hall in Oudenaarde with lots of prominent Belgian cycling personalities in attendance
- Return transport to the start location
PROGRAMME TIMINGS

07.00am – Meeting and departure from a pre-arranged meeting point

08.00am – 10.00am
- Start of the VIP breakfast at the Hilton
- Continuous access to the team zone and the VIP zone in front of the podium
10.15 am
- Unofficial start of the 101st Ronde van Vlaanderen
- You will see several LIVE passages of the riders at top locations in the hilly area
± 16.40
- Finish of the Ronde van Vlaanderen.
16.45
- Reception at the town hall in Oudenaarde.
18.00
- Return to your start location
Selling price: On Request

VIP – BUS ‘START TO FINISH’

PROGRAMME
- Departure with in a VIP-coach at a pre-arranged meeting location
- You will be accompanied by a former pro cyclist
- VIP breakfast at the Hilton in Antwerp
- Welcome by Tour of Flanders hostesses
- Access to the team zone where the teams prepare for the race. Within walking distance (Scheldekaaien)
- Access to the VIP start area in front of the start podium. Within walking distance (Grote Markt)
- Experience the unique start of the Tour of Flanders from a first row position
- Champagne and extensive XXL-packed lunch
- Experience the race and view several LIVE passages of the riders along the route
- Excellent viewing of the finish from the VIP grandstands of Flanders Classics Club in Oudenaarde
- Prestigious reception after the race at the Flanders Classics Club after the race finish
- Return transport to the start location
TIMING

07.00am
- Meeting and departure from a pre-arranged meeting point
08.00am – 10.00am
- Start of the VIP breakfast at the Hilton
- Continuous access to the team zone and the VIP zone in front of the podium
10.15 am
- Unofficial start of the Ronde van Vlaanderen
- You will see several LIVE passages of the riders at top locations in the hilly area
±16.40 – Finish of the Ronde van Vlaanderen

16.45 – Open Bar and LIVE Music at the Flanders Classics Club in Oudenaarde

18.00 – Return to your start location

Selling price: £545 per person

VIP BUS & 3X OUDE KWAREMONT

PROGRAMME

This is a combination of the VIP-Antwerp start + ‘3X Oude Kwaremont’.
- VIP breakfast at the Hilton in Antwerp
- Welcome by Tour of Flanders hostesses
- Access to the team zone where the teams prepare for the race. Within walking distance (Scheldekaaien)
- Access to the VIP start area in front of the start podium. Within walking distance (Grote Markt)
- Experience the unique start of the Tour of Flanders from a first row position
- Free race programme
- VIP – parking access pass
Transfer to Oude Kwaremont in the VIP-bus and then you will enjoy the 3 x Oude Kwaremont VIP package which includes:
- Welcome by Flanders Classics hostesses with Champagne and snacks
- 1 x live passage of the Tour of Flanders Elite Ladies race
- 3 x live passages of the Tour of Flanders Elite Men
- Nice walking lunch buffet and continuous open bar
- Large screens to watch the race live
- Personalised table with seating
- Extensive reception with live music after the race
- Includes shuttle service from Oudenaarde and free race brochure
TIMING

07.00
- Meeting and departure from a pre-arranged location
08.00
- Start of the VIP-breakfast at the Hilton in Antwerp (until 10.00) followed by Access to the team zone where the teams prepare for the race. Within walking distance (Scheldekaaien)
- Access to the VIP start area in front of the start podium. Within walking distance (Grote Markt)
- Experience the unique start of the 101st Tour of Flanders from a first row position followed by transfer to Oude Kwaremont in the VIP-bus and then you will enjoy the 3 x Oude Kwaremont VIP package
13.00
- Start of live TV broadcast viewing on large screens
- 1 x live passage of the Tour of Flanders Elite Ladies race
- 3 x live passages of the Tour of Flanders Elite Men
±16.40
- Finish of the Ronde van Vlaanderen can be viewed live on large TV screens followed by reception with live music
18.00
- End of programme and shuttle back to parking area
Selling price: £599 per person

VIP – FLANDERS CLASSICS CLUB

PROGRAMME

This is a stylish VIP-formula right next to the finish line in Oudenaarde. Experience the finish of the 102nd edition in style from a front row position.
- Welcome by Flanders Classics hostesses with drinks and snacks
- Continuous walking buffet lunch and open bar
- Race can be followed live on large TV screens
- Live Music
- Finish of the Ronde van Vlaanderen Elite Ladies exclusively from VIP-grand stand seats
- Finish of the Ronde van Vlaanderen Elite Men exclusively from VIP-grand stand seats
- Extensive drinks reception with live music performance after the race finish
- Free race brochure for each guest
- VIP-parking within walking distance
T I M I N G

13.00
- Opening of the Flanders Classics Club
- Welcome with aperitif, buffet and open bar
- Start of live tv-broadcast on large TV screens
± 13.45
- Arrival of the Ronde van Vlaanderen Elite Ladies
± 16.40
- Arrival of Ronde van Vlaanderen Elite Men
  Drinks reception with open bar and live music
18.30
- End of programme
Selling price: £279 per person

VIP – LUNCH STADHUIS (TOWN HALL) OUDENAARDE

PROGRAMME

Welcome by Flanders Classics hostesses and with Champagne and snacks in the beautiful, historic town hall of Oudenaarde
- Four course lunch with exclusive wines served at your table
- TV screens to follow the race live
- Flanders Classics Club at the finish
- Exclusive view of the finish of the Ronde van Vlaanderen Elite Men from the honourary grand stands
- Prestigious reception after the race in the town hall of Oudenaarde, in the presence of the Mayor of Oudenaarde en other prominent guests
- Race brochure for each guest
- VIP-parking within walking distance
TIMING

11.30
- Opening of ‘VIP-Lunch Town Hall’. Welcome with Champagne, followed by a 4 course lunch and open bar
13.00
- Start of live tv-broadcast to be viewed on large TV screens
15.00
- Welcome in the Flanders Classics Club at the finish with open bar en snacks. Exclusive view of the finish from the honorary grandstands
16.40
- Finish of the 101st Ronde van Vlaanderen Elite Men
16.45
- Reception in the town hall of the village of Oudenaarde
18.30
- End of programme
Selling price: £425 per person

Monday 8 April 2019:

Today is departure day so please check out of the hotel.
HOTELS & PRICING
NH Hotel Gent – Tour of Flanders

The NH Gent Belfort hotel puts leisure travellers right in the heart of the city. A 5-minute walk takes you to sights like the cathedral, castle and belfry, plus you've got al...

Ghent city centre hotel

We have the hotel NH Belfort in Ghent available for 1, 2 or 3 nights. The hotel is located right in the city centre of Ghent and it is ideal to book together with a hospitality experience. If you book the hotel with hospitality then transport to and from the hospitality start and finish venue is provided.

Prices

2 nights – Saturday, Sunday

£219 per person based on sharing a twin room on a bed and breakfast basis
£149 supplement per person for the sole occupancy of a room

1 night – Saturday night only

£140 per person based on sharing a twin room on a bed and breakfast basis
£69 supplement per person for the sole occupancy of a room

What’s Included
- 1 or 2 on bed and breakfast basis at the hotel NH Ghent Belfort in central Ghent
- Daily breakfasts
- All hotel taxes
- Transport to Antwerp or Oudenaarde if booked with hospitality
Available at additional cost
- Travel insurance – please visit our insurance page
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NH Hotel Gent – Tour of Flanders

The NH Gent Belfort hotel puts leisure travellers right in the heart of the city. A 5-minute walk takes you to sights like the cathedral, castle and belfry, plus you’ve got all the bars and restaurants you need just outside the door.

Rooms vary in style – some have a classic look with soft carpets, while others have teamed a hardwood floor with contemporary colours.

Breakfast is served in the breakfast room, where waffles and pancakes feature among a long line-up of dishes.

You will stay here on bed and breakfast basis

Hotel Price

Please refer to the prices on the Tour of Flanders page on our website
IMPORTANT INFO

How to Book

Click on the Book Now at the top of the page. At time of booking we require a non-refundable deposit per person plus any applicable entry fee. The balance of your travel package must be paid, at the latest, 12 weeks before departure to avoid the cancellation of your trip. Please look here for our full booking conditions

Medical certificate

A medical certificate is not required for this event

Single travellers and twin to share

We welcome single travellers on our tours and holidays as it is a great way to join a like-minded group of people and you will make lots of new friends. If you would like to join our group as a single traveller we can offer you two options. A single room or if you want to avoid the single supplement then you can make use of our ‘twin to share’ option. We will pair you up with another rider (of the same sex) and you can enjoy the event without having to pay extra.

General, visa, passport and health information

For passport and visa information, please check the relevant section on this page: https://www.gov.uk/browse/citizenship/passports. General Travel and health Information for your destination is available on the FCO website. Click here for the latest travel advice for France, and click here for useful ‘know before you go’ information also from the FCO. Please note that this information relates to UK passport holders only and that other nationalities should refer to their own authorities for this information.

Passport validity in case of a ‘No Deal Brexit’

Your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay; you do not need any additional period of validity on your passport beyond this. If the UK leaves the EU with no deal, the rules for travel to most countries in Europe will change from 29 March 2019. If your adult passport was issued over 9 years ago, you may be affected. You should use this tool to check your passport is still valid for your trip before booking travel. Adult and child passports should have at least 6 months’ validity remaining on your date of travel. If you renewed your passport early, extra months would have been added to your new passport. Any extra months on an adult passport will not count towards the validity requirement, so some passport holders will need to have more than 6 months remaining in order to travel.

General Travel and health Information for your destination is available on the FCO website. Please note that this information relates to UK passport holders only and that other nationalities should refer to their own authorities for this information.

Travel Insurance

For details of specialist sports travel insurance for our travel packages, please visit our insurance page. You must ensure that your travel insurance policy covers you to participate in running events. There is additional information about our other Concierge Services on our special web page.
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