After an hour’s drive, we arrive in GHENT and visit the St Bavo’s Cathedral, home of the world famous late medieval “Mystic Lamb” painting (optional visit, closed on Sundays). During the city tour you will see all important ancient buildings for which the city is so famous: the Belfry, the St Nicholas’ Church and the fortified castle of the Count of Flanders.Next we take you to BRUGES, where we visit first the dreamy Lake of Love and the beguinage where you can find more peace and quiet.

Antwerp is Belgium’s 2nd largest city and Europe’s 2nd largest harbor. The city has preserved its historic character and many buildings remind us of its rich past. Above all, it is the city of  RUBENS, the world famous master of the 17th century. We drive to the ancient fortress of the city. Here we start our walk tour to the Market Square with its ancient houses and Our Lady’s Cathedral (entrance fee included).

Through the green hills of the Belgian Ardennes we drive to Bastogne. The town was with christmas 1944 the site of the worst battle between the allied (American) and German forces., known for the fierce fighting that took place here during Christmas 1944. We visit the Mardasson-memorial.