|
|
 |
|
Shore
Excursions in Belgium |
|
Belgium River Cruises |
|
|
|
| |
BRUSSELS
Guided
tour
by
coach
and
on
foot,
1/2
a
day
.
Capital
of
the
Duchy
of
Brabant
and
of
Belgium,
a
European
city
situated
at
the
crossroads
of
various
architectural,
literary,
historic
and
cultural
currents,
it
is
situated
in
the
heart
of
the
landscape
of
Brabant.
By
coach
you
will
pass
Laeken,
the
royal
residential
town,
its
royal
castles
and
villas,
its
conservatories,
the
Chinese
Pavilion,
the
Japanese
Tower.
You
will
also
see,
still
by
coach,
the
Atomium
and
the
Sablon
district,
the
European
district.
You
coach
will
drop
you
off
in
the
city
centre
and
you
will
continue
the
tour
on
foot
in
the
pedestrian
area:
you
will
see
the
Grand?Place
surrounded
by
the
houses
of
the
trademen's
guilds,
the
facade
of
the
city
hall
and
the
famous
Manneken
Pis.
Outdoor
tours
only.
| |
| |
| |
Aulne Abbey and Val de Sambre Brewery
Transfer by coach and
Walking guided
tour
|
A coach
will take you to Aulne Abbey. A
Cistercian abbey, according to
legend, it was founded by Saint
Landelin in 657. In 1147, the
Prince-Bishop of Liège, Henri II of
Leyen, offered Aulne to Saint
Bernard, the abbot of Clairvaux,
propagator of the Cistercian
reformation. In the 16th and 18th
centuries, the "Ada" was to
encounter its abbot builders. In
1794, it was destroyed by French
revolutionaries. Accompanied by a
guide, you will walk in the court of
honor, admire the remains of the
grandiose abbey church from the 13th
century and learn all about the life
of the monks and the workings of the
abbey. The tour of the ruins, which
are extremely beautiful, will be
followed by a visit to the Val de
Sambre brewery. This visit to a
traditional micro-brewery, situated
in one wing of the ancient
buildings, will allow you to
discover the famous beers of ADA
abbey. In a beautiful, vaulted 18th
century room, the brewer himself
will show you the installations and
explain the brewing process. The
visit will end with a taste of the
beer of your choice.
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Namur and the Galler chocolate factory
Walking Guided tour and bus
transfer
Situated 60 km from
Brussels, Namur enjoys an
ideal situation. With its
Citadel, its old town, its
theatre, its tourist and
cultural attractions and its
ever more numerous
festivals, Namur fulfils its
role as Capital of Wallonia
perfectly. Take part in a
guided tour of the old town
on foot and visit the Galler
chocolate factory.
| |
| |
| |
BRUGES
Walking
Guided tour Duration: 2 h.
|
For 200 years, this town was
the most important town in northern Europe in the fields of
trade, politics and art. Guided tour of the charming town on
foot, which shows considerable architectural unity and
played an essential role in the flowering of the
Renaissance. Your walk will take you from the convent to the
town hall. After the tour, you will have some free time, for
Bruges is famous for its finely worked lace. | |
|
|
|
|
| |
GHENT
Transfer
by
bus
and
Walking
Guided tour of
the
town
Beer
tasting
at
the
Huyghes
brewery.
Duration
around
3 h
The
historic
heart
of
the
town
offers
a
variety
of
remarkable
sites.
From
the
top
of
the
Saint-Michel
bridge,
you
will
have
a
surprising
view
over
the
silhouette
of
Ghent
with
its
succession
of
three
towers:
Saint
Nicolas'
Church,
the
Belfry
with
its
array
of
bells
and
Saint
Bavon
cathedral.
It
is
this
cathedral
which
houses
the
famous
"Mystical
Lamb"
altarpiece
by
Jan
Van
Eyck
(1432).
There
are
also
numerous
remains
from
the
Middle
Ages:
the
old
port,
for
instance,
with
the
houses
of
the
tradesmen's
guilds
on
Herb
Quay
and
Corn
Quay
(Graslei
and
Korenlei),
is
one
of
the
most
picturesque
parts
of
the
town.
| |
| |
| |
ANTWERP
Walking
Guided tour
-
around 2 h
A highly
esteemed city in the 16th
century, Antwerp was a pearl
in the crown of Spain. Your
walk will take you along the
banks of the Schelde/Escaut
to the city centre. You will
see the Butchers' Hall, the
City Hall and the imposing
halls of the tradesmen's
guilds which are a testimony
to the past splendour of the
Golden Age. The high point
of this guided tour is the
Cathedral of Our Lady which
is home to some
extraordinary works of art,
including four paintings by
Rubens, one of the most
famous painters of the
Antwerp Baroque. NB: the
tour inside the cathedral
depends on the boat's
arrival time, which is
itself subject to the tides.
| | |
|
|
|
|
| |
Bel-oeil Castle
(Coach transfer and
Walking
Guided tour of the castle (inside and outside) .
The main body of the building,
reworked a number of times over the centuries, was burnt
down in 1900 and rebuilt between 1901 and 1906. All of
the furnishings and artefacts which survived the fire
have found their place in the castle. You will be able
to admire the 18th century furniture, portraits of the
owners and valuable porcelain from China as well as a
wonderful library from the 17th century. Chance to
explore the 45-hectare park, designed as an English
garden, in a little train.
| |
| |
| |
Tournai
Walking
Guided tour . Duration
2 h.
|
The tour turns around the
Grand'Place which is a good starting point from which to
explore the town. This beautiful esplanade suffered the
agonies of a fire following bombings in 1940. Numerous
houses were destroyed but the southern side, flanked by the
Halle aux Draps, escaped destruction. Triangular in form,
the Grand'Place offers a lovely view of the cathedral
towers. You will visit the cathedral and the oldest belfry
in Belgium, two buildings listed as world heritage sites by
UNESCO. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
All prices are in US$, land only and per person based on double occupancy and do not include taxes, government fees and surcharges unless noted otherwise. Air is available upon request. Prices are subject to change without notice.To get an updated & accurate quote, please contact us via email. We are not responsible for misprints.
|