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The Flanders city of Rubens and diamonds. 

Antwerp is the world’s leading centre for cut diamonds, but there is more to this vibrant city than precious gems. The Royal Museum of Fine Arts is dedicated, in part at least, to Peter Paul Rubens, who lived and worked here. The museum houses his finest works, along with those of other Flemish masters. There are more than 20 other museums in the city, as well as fine buildings from throughout its historic past, excellent shops and delightful parks and gardens.
The Cathedral of Our Lady, the biggest church in Benelux, was started in 1352 on the site of a 10th century chapel, but like many medieval religious buildings, took several centuries to complete. The 123m high tower can be seen from everywhere in the city – and from miles outside. The interior has four altarpieces by Rubens, as well as a marble Madonna and Child by an anonymous sculptor.
 

• TOUR F - FLORIADE 2012
• Antwerp, Belgium, Antwerp, Belgium

• Floriade is for garden lovers and Venlo, in the Netherlands, is the 2012 location for it – also known as the World Horticultural Expo 2012. This enormous event only takes place every ten years and is Europe's biggest agricultural and horticultural show.

  PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TOUR CAN ONLY OPERATE FOR CRUISE W1206

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• TOUR B - GHENT & BELGIAN CHOCOLATES
• Antwerp, Belgium, Antwerp, Belgium

• We depart our ship for the approximate one-hour drive to Ghent – today the third largest city in Belgium, but once the biggest town in Western Europe due to the growth of the cloth trade.

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• TOUR D - EXPLORE ANTWERP
• Antwerp, Belgium, Antwerp, Belgium

• Although we can explore Antwerp independently, this tour will give us an overview of the main highlights of the city as well as including a guided walk – all with our knowledgeable local guide.

• TOUR C - BATTLEFIELDS OF WATERLOO
• Antwerp, Belgium, Antwerp, Belgium

• After a drive of approximately one-hour through the Flemish countryside, we arrive at the town of Waterloo for our visit to the Wellington Museum.

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• TOUR A - BRUSSELS HIGHLIGHTS
• Antwerp, Belgium, Antwerp, Belgium

• Our tour today will show us the highlights of Brussels – capital of Belgium and also home to the headquarters of the European Union.

• TOUR E - BRUGES ON YOUR OWN
• Antwerp, Belgium, Antwerp, Belgium

• This excursion is ideal for those passengers wishing to visit Bruges and have free time to explore this exquisitely preserved medieval town. We can have time to shop for lace and chocolate – Belgium’s most popular souvenirs.