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ANTWERP, BELGIUM
In 1611 Rubens bought the building on Wapper Square and enlarged it to provide a home and studio, which had all the style of a palazzo. It was here that he received scores of distinguished guests and that he developed his astonishing career.
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ROUEN, FRANCE
This tour gives us the opportunity to experience the tranquil charm of Honfleur, a small and perfectly preserved 13th century fishing village. We will enjoy a guided introduction to this quiet town, lined with typical old timber-framed or slate-shingled houses.
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HONFLEUR, FRANCE
Departing the quayside, we drive to Giverny, a pretty village located on the banks of the River Seine and renowned for Claude Monet’s house. The world-famous impressionist painter lived in this house from 1883 until his death in 1926.
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HONFLEUR, FRANCE
Rouen is a city that has stirred the souls of many great writers and inspired numerous painters. Situated on the north bank of the River Seine, it is considered to be the historic capital of Normandy.
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HONFLEUR, FRANCE
On this tour we can enjoy a leisurely cruise on the Seine River and take in the most famous landmarks of the ‘City of Lights’. Departing our ship, we drive to Paris, where our guide will meet us. Upon arrival, we make our way to Bateaux Parisiens, located by the Iena Bridge right in front of the Eiffel Tower.
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GUERNSEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS
Just three miles off the coast of Guernsey and a quick 20-minute boat ride away lies this beautiful little island paradise with a beautiful coastline, wild flowers, sparkling blue sea, pretty harbours and white sandy beaches.
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GUERNSEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS
On this tour we can experience the sights and scents of a Freesia Centre, relax amidst five acres of beautiful landscaped gardens at the Gold & Silversmith Workshop and visit a privately owned award-winning cliff top garden in the country parish of St Martins.
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GUERNSEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS
Experience the historic sights and beautiful scenery of Guernsey as we enjoy a panoramic tour around the island.
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HONFLEUR, FRANCE
This tour takes us directly to the city of Bayeux, via the expressway, and through the countryside of Normandy. Bayeux, the former capital of the Bessin, was the first French town to be liberated on 7th June 1944 and was fortunate not to have been damaged during the war.
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HONFLEUR, FRANCE
Normandy is the land of picturesque half-timbered houses, lush green pastures and apple orchards – a land of rich culinary tradition based on its fine local products: butter, cream, world-famous cheeses and, of course, apples from which cider and the brandy ‘Calvados’ are made.
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ANTWERP, BELGIUM
we will enjoy a panoramic drive through the city, passing King Boudewijn Stadium, Centenaire and the Atomium. The Atomium is a lasting symbol of the 1958 Brussels World Fair and is Belgium’s answer to the Eiffel Tower.
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ANTWERP, BELGIUM
Ghent is one of the most beautiful historic cities in Europe, with a pleasant old centre scattered with monuments and sumptuous buildings, bestowed by the previous counts of Flanders – reminding us of the city’s glorious past.
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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.
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ANTWERP, BELGIUM
The highlight of our tour will certainly be a visit to the chocolate factory. A Belgian chocolatier will show us how chocolate bars are made into the fine Belgian chocolates using only the finest, freshest and carefully selected ingredients
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ST PETER PORT, GUERNSEY
Just three miles off the coast of Guernsey and a quick 20-minute boat ride away lies this beautiful little island paradise with a beautiful coastline, wild flowers, sparkling blue sea, pretty harbours and white sandy beaches. Herm Island, which measures just a mile and a half long and half a mile wide, has all we could wish for – there are no cars, no crowds and definitely no stress.
St. Peter Port, Guernsey *
