A river cruise in Belgium is a wonderful opportunity to discover the culture of a country with a dazzling heritage.
Let yourself be drawn to Brussels, a capital teeming with life and grand architecture. In Bruges, the "Venice of the North", walk along the narrow cobbled streets and follow the many canals that surround and cross the old city from one side to the other.
Through Antwerp, now one of the largest cities in Europe, enjoy the many tourist attractions: museums, zoo, churches and old buildings making the city a versatile destination and rich in possibilities.
Discover the very essence of the Kingdom of Belgium by cruising it’s still unspoilt countryside. Located between France, The Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg, you can enjoy this cultural vibrancy which feels unique in the world. The country has been able to make the most of all the cultures surrounding it, and from there slowly create its own brilliantly and uniquely. Every year the number of visitors to Belgium increases, and rightly so. So, do not delay, go on a cruise in Belgium, a country so close and yet so different ...
AMSTERDAM - UTRECHT - DORDRECHT - GHENT - Bruges - ANTWERP - ROTTERDAM - Delft - The Hague - AMSTERDAM
The vast expanse of Dutch and Belgian grasslands becomes a palette of colorful flowers in the spring. Join us as we navigate the canals alongside quintessential windmills—conjuring Vermeer and Van Gogh and indulging in Gouda and speculaas while enjoying music from one end of these northern plains to the other. These two countries have deep melodic heritages, so take advantage of this moment to (re)discover their composers and works, including the Sonata by Franck—one of the most prestigious Belgian composers—and the one by the Russian artist Myaskovsky. Delight in creations by Hasselmans, Vieuxtemps, and Lekeu—three additional Belgian composers—as well as the virtuoso Rachmaninoff. And who can forget Die tote Stadt, the fascinating opera by Korngold that takes place in Bruges?
Alain Duault
