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An Enchanting Cruise: Exploring the Christmas Markets in Ghent and Bruges (port-to-port cruise)

4 days
Start and end in Brussels
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Brussels to Bruges

    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
  2. Day 2

    Bruges

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on board)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bruges
    • Tour and tasting at Bourgogne des Flandres brewery
    • Tasting of hot chocolate and bredeles on board
    Landmarks
    Bourgogne des Flandres brewery
    Ghent-Bruges-Ostend Canal
  3. Day 3

    Aalter to Ghent

    Meals
    Dinner (Festive gala evening dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Tasting of Belgian wafers on board
    • Guided tour of Ghent Christmas market
    • Tasting of local specialties
    Landmarks
    Sint-Baafsplein
    Botermarkt
    Klein Turkije
    Korenmarkt
  4. Day 4

    Ghent to Brussels

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board)

    Optional Activities

    • Coach transfer between Ghent and Brussels
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