Itinerary
- Day 1
Ghent
You'll board at 5:00 p.m. and head straight into Ghent's Christmas market with a guide who'll show you around the historic city center. There's plenty to see between the festive decorations and local craftspeople selling their work. You can grab mulled wine and treats as you walk through. After exploring, you'll head back to the ship for a welcome cocktail and then dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ghent Christmas market
Landmarks/POIs Ghent Christmas Market - Day 2
Ghent to Aalter
This morning starts with a guided walking tour through central Ghent, and you'll get to try local specialties along the way. After that, you'll have free time to browse the Christmas market between Sint-Baafsplein and Korenmarkt on your own. You'll return to the ship for lunch, then cruise toward Aalter through the Ghent-Bruges-Ostend Canal. During the cruise, hot chocolate and bredeles (traditional pastries) are served on board.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board), Snack (Tasting of hot chocolate and bredeles on board)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ghent with local specialty tasting
- Free time at Ghent Christmas market
Landmarks/POIs Sint-Baafsplein Korenmarkt - Day 3
Bruges
The morning brings a cruise through scenic waterways to Bruges, and you can enjoy sweet Belgian specialties while on the water. Once you arrive in the afternoon, a guide will take you through Bruges' Christmas markets and the Bourgogne des Flandres brewery, which blends modern production with 18th-century methods. You'll browse festive stands selling handcrafted decorations and local candies before returning to the ship for a festive gala dinner.
- Meals
- Snack (Tasting of sweet Belgian specialties on board), Dinner (Festive gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bruges Christmas markets
- Brewery tour at Bourgogne des Flandres
Optional Activities
- Free time to browse Christmas market stands
Landmarks/POIs Bruges Christmas Market - Grote Markt Bruges Christmas Market - Simon Stevinplein Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery - Day 4
Bruges to Brussels
You'll disembark at 9:00 a.m. after having breakfast on board. If you want, there's an optional coach transfer available to take you between Bruges and Brussels.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board)
Optional Activities
- Coach transfer from Bruges to Brussels
