Cruise through Belgium (port-to-port cruise)
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Overview
Highlights
- HIGHLIGHTS: Exclusive cruise to the heart of Wallonia and Flanders
- The Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift and the Ronquières Inclined Plane—two extraordinary achievements
- EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
- THE MUST-SEE SITES: Château de Beloeil, nicknamed the Belgian Versailles, and its immense gardens
- The Chant d’Éole vineyard and its sparkling wines with a Belgian flair
- Oudenaarde throughout the centuries
- Bruges, Flemish architecture at its best
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Trip includes
- the full-board cruise from dinner on D1 to buffet breakfast on D7 - drinks included on board (except special cards) - accommodation in air-conditioned double cabins with shower and WC - welcome cocktail - assistance from our purser - gala evening - excursions and visits mentioned in the programme - assistance/repatriation insurance - port taxes.
Itinerary
Possibility of transfer between Brussels and Halle (about a one-hour ride).Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.
Boarding. We’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.
This morning, we'll take a coach to Brussels for a guided tour of the city and a Belgian chocolate maker's workshop. We'll set off for the Belgian capital. In the city center, we'll see the Grand-Place with its glorious city hall and lavish guildhalls. With its richly...
Guided tour of the city and a Belgian chocolate maker's workshop.Afternoon sailing on the Canal du Centre to Strepy-Thieu.
We'll spend the morning cruising. The next adventure is the monumental Ronquières Inclined Plane, built between 1960 and 1968. Construction of the plane reduced delays caused by the 14 previous locks. Then our barge takes a boat lift. Using two independent caissons, t...
Passage through the Strépy-Thieu Boat Lift and the Ronquières Inclined Plane.Food tour in Mons
Set off on a visit to the Château de Beloeil and the Chant d’Éole vineyard. We'll head over to the Château de Beloeil—nicknamed the Belgian Versailles—which contains a valuable collection of 15th- to 19th-century art, including a library with more than 20,000 books an...
We'll visit the Château de Beloeil and the Chant d’Éole vineyard for a tour and tasting.We'll spend the afternoon cruising to Péronnes-lez-Antoing
Morning cruising to Oudenaarde. Take advantage of some downtime to relax on the Sun Deck and watch the scenery roll by. We'll cross through the city of Tournai before arriving in Oudenaarde in the early afternoon.Join us for a guided tour of Oudenaarde and a distiller...
Morning cruising to OudenaardeGuided tour of Oudenaarde and a tasting at a distillery.
During our afternoon, we'll glide along the Scheldt from Oudenaarde to Ghent, surrounded by the magnificent scenery of several natural parks.This afternoon, join us for a guided tour of Bruges and a brewery. We'll head to Bruges (about a 60- to 75-minute coach ride le...
Morning cruise to Ghent.Guided tour of Bruges and a tasting of beer.Tonight is our festive gala evening.
Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.Possibility of transfer from Ghent to Brussels.
Disembarkation.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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