Join this cultural cruise and explore the historic center of Flanders. Tour cities full of magnificent buildings dating from the Middle Ages. Explore Brussels, the capital of Belgium; this charming and seductive city combines the glamour of a big modern city mixed perfectly with the enchantment of its old school architecture. Enjoy an exceptional walking tour across the city, and discover its innumerable riches.
Highlights
Discover the unique landscapes the famous County of Flanders has to offer
Visit the wonderful Canals of Ghent and enjoy a taste of Belgium
Join a guided tour of Brussels and its traditional chocolate factory
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Be transferred by coach from Brussels to Ostend. Passengers are welcome to board the ship in Ostend at 5:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabin, join the crew for a welcome cocktail before dinner.
Arrive in Bruges and enjoy a guided tour of this exceptional town. Well known for its lace production and filled with a quaint, old-fashioned charm, Bruges has been one of the most important cultural centers in northern Europe for some 200 years. In the afternoon take a tour of Ghent. Founded in the 7th century, Ghent is one of the most authentic historical cities full of magnificent buildings dating from the Middle Ages. Return on board in Lovendegem around 5:00 p.m. and cruise to Ghent.
Spend the morning cruising the Ghent–Terneuzen Canal and crossing the Belgium/Holland border. In the afternoon, discover Antwerp in the company of your exclusive onboard hostess. A cultural capital, Antwerp has a beautiful architectural heritage.
Spend the morning cruising in the most beautiful part of the river: the “Stille Waters”, where the famous Flemish television series was shot. Enjoy an exclusiveguided tour of the city. Brussels is a charming and delightful city that combines its Gothic heritage with a dazzling mix of various architectural styles. At night join the crew for the Gala evening.
Day 5: Brussels | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Enjoy the last buffet breakfast on board before disembarkation.
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28 Cabins with high windows (27 twins, 1 double cabin) Shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe.
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17 cabins with picture windows with sliding top section (16 twins, 1 double cabin) Shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe.
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Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Meyer Smolen
TrustScore 4.8 | 174 reviews
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1 day ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
2 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.