We start our visit with a stroll to Brussels’ beautiful Grand’ Place. Our guide tells us the history of the unique city hall and the splendid guild houses. Then we board our luxury coach and drive along the magnificent St. Michaels’ cathedral towards the world-famous Atomium, the Chinese Pavilion and the Japanese tower.

After an hour’s drive, we arrive in GHENT and visit St Bavo’s Cathedral, home of the world famous late medieval “Mystic Lamb” painting (optional visit, closed on Sundays).

We leave Brussels in the direction of the German Military Cemetery of Vladslo, where Käthe Kollwitz Sculptures of the “Grieving Parents” is very moving. Then to the small city of Diksmuide where we visit the “Trench of Death” . We see the very impressive “Gate of Peace” and the Ijzertower. Passing along the Peace Mill, Houthulst and the Canadian Monument in St. Julien we arrive in Paschendaele/Langemark, where during terrible battles uncountable numbers of man have been killed. Time for bread meal in the old cheese factory .

Belgians are world-famous for their comics. Probably the best known are the Adventures of the famous reporter TINTIN. Today, a special museum is dedicated to the hero TINTIN and his intellectual father, the writer Hergé. Come and taste this unique experience in the magic world of the Comics, where you can live back your own youth and where children can discover the unique universe of comics made by Hergé. Discover the fabulous work of one of the greatest artists through his drawings, original boards, parts of films, pictures etc.

Through the green hills of the Belgian Ardennes we drive to Bastogne. During Christmas 1944 the town was the site of the worst battle between the allied (American) and German forces. We visit the Mardasson-memorial.

After an hour’s ride we arrive in Luxemburg, the capital of the Grand Duchy. Our guide takes you to the many European Buildings at the plateau of Kirchberg, the picturesque historical town, the impressive citadel, the cathedral, the palace of the Grand Duke. Before leaving, you have free time in the city center.