Antwerp, Belgium

: 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 BX - MEDIEVAL GHENT & CHRISTMAS MARKET
Antwerp, Belgium, Belgium
Upon our arrival we will commence a walking tour of the centre of Ghent. We will then enjoy some free time around the Cathedral – where the Christmas Market is located.

TOUR DX - ANTWERP CITY OF RUBENS
Antwerp, Belgium, Belgium
We will walk to Antwerp’s market place to begin our guided walking tour and visit Ruben's house.

TOUR GX - ANTWERP WALKING TOUR
Antwerp, Belgium, Belgium
We will walk to Antwerp’s market place for a guided walking tour. We then continue our walk, either choosing to visit the Christmas Market independently, or returning with the guide back to our ship.

TOUR CX - BRUSSELS HIGHLIGHTS
Antwerp, Belgium, Belgium
This tour to Brussels will combine a panoramic drive through the city as well as a guided city walk.

TOUR AX - BRUSSELS CHRISTMAS MARKET
Antwerp, Belgium, Belgium
This tour will give us the chance to see Brussels at this special time of year and the opportunity for shopping independently at the Christmas Market or to go sightseeing.

TOUR B - MEDIEVAL GHENT
Antwerp, Belgium, 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.

TOUR C - BATTLEFIELDS OF WATERLOO
Antwerp, Belgium, 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.

TOUR A - BRUSSELS HIGHLIGHTS
Antwerp, Belgium, Belgium
At Brussels Central Station we disembark our coach and commence a guided city walk. We proceed through the Old Town area – around the Grand Place with its Baroque guild houses and Town Hall.

TOUR E - BRUGES ON YOUR OWN
Antwerp, Belgium, Belgium
This excursion is ideal for those passengers wishing to visit Bruges and have free time to explore this exquisitely preserved medieval town.

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