Itinerary
- Day 1
Brussels to Bruges
You'll board at 5:00 p.m. and kick things off with a welcome cocktail while getting to know the crew. Then head out on a walking tour through Bruges' Christmas markets in the Grote Markt and around Simon Stevinplein, where local craftspeople sell holiday treats and handmade goods. After wandering through the festive stalls, you'll return to the ship and have dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bruges Christmas market
- Welcome cocktail
Optional Activities
- Coach transfer between Brussels and Bruges
Landmarks Grote Markt Simon Stevinplein - Day 2
Bruges to Aalter
The morning starts with a guided walk through Bruges' old streets and historical buildings, followed by a tour and tasting at Bourgogne des Flandres brewery. You'll have free time after that to wander around on your own, then head back to the ship for lunch. Later in the afternoon, the ship cruises through the Flemish landscape on the Ghent-Bruges-Ostend Canal while you'll enjoy hot chocolate and bredeles (traditional pastries) onboard.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bruges
- Tour and tasting at Bourgogne des Flandres brewery
- Hot chocolate and bredeles tasting on board
Landmarks Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery - Day 3
Aalter to Ghent
During the morning cruise, you'll try some Belgian wafers. After arriving in Ghent in the afternoon, a guided tour takes you through the Christmas market and local specialties. You can walk around Sint-Baafsplein, Botermarkt, Klein Turkije, and Korenmarkt to see the holiday decorations and craftspeople selling their work. Back at the ship, there's a festive gala dinner to wrap up the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Festive gala evening dinner)
Included Activities
- Tasting of Belgian wafers on board
- Guided tour of Ghent Christmas market
- Tasting of local specialties
Optional Activities
- Free time strolling along Ghent's decorated streets and browsing market stands
Landmarks Sint-Baafsplein Botermarkt Klein Turkije Korenmarkt - Day 4
Ghent to Brussels
You'll disembark at 9:00 a.m. after having breakfast on the ship. An optional coach transfer can take you to Brussels if you'd like, though it's not included.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board)
Optional Activities
- Coach transfer between Ghent and Brussels
