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Belgian Holiday Markets (2027)
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Starts
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Brussels, Belgium
Brussels, Belgium
What's Included
Accommodation
7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the elegant S.S. ElisabethLavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites on the cruise have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, custom cotton sateen sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow optionsFree Wi-Fi
Meals
All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinnersCaptain’s Welcome and Farewell ReceptionsWelcome and Farewell Gala DinnersUnlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water
Transport
Cruise Ship
Excursions
6 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local expertsState-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursionsBrompton G-Line Bicycles and Nordic Walking sticks available for independent exploration
Experiences
3 countries: Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany2 UNESCO World Heritage sitesServices of an experienced Uniworld Cruise ManagerCultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainmentGratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
Itinerary
The holiday season in Belgium is something truly special. Each city throws an enchanting winter festival, which could include anything from market stalls and elaborate light displays to Ferris wheels and ice skating rinks. Bordered by the bigger tourism magnets France, Germany, and the Netherlands, Belgium is a small country bursting with cultural impact and well worthy of being the highlight of any European trip—whether it’s your first time on the continent or your tenth. Chocolates, french fries, specialty spirits, and beers are amongst the many things this stretch of the Earth is known for doing well. You’ll get to experience it all during Belgium’s most festive time of the year, when you can sip vin chaud and the world’s most delicious cups of hot chocolate between bites of warm liege waffles and spiced gingerbread.
Who will enjoy this cruise: This trip is perfect for those who have been to the classic markets of Germany and are looking for something new, for anyone looking to explore a different side of Belgium than most tourists see, or for those excited to lean into a holiday extravaganza for their next winter season.
Please note that some of the winter festivals we visit may not be open during the sailing departing on the 2nd of December.
day 1Brussels (Embark)
Arrive at Brussels Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.
day 2Ghent
day 3Antwerp
day 4Hasselt
day 5Maastricht
day 6Antwerp
day 7Brussels
day 8Brussels (Disembark)
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