| DAY 1 : DINANT
Embarkation in Dinant at
6:00 PM.
Settling into the cabin is followed by introduction
of the crew in the lounge over a welcome cocktail. Dinner on board the
ship. Overnight in Dinant.
DAY 2 : DINANT
- THE MEUSE VALLEY - LIEGE
Departure of the ship early
in the morning with breakfast on board as we begin sailing on the Meuse River. This will be an exceptional cruise as the
Meuse
is known for the richness and variety of its
scenery. We disembark at the Rivière Lock for an optional sightseeing trip by coach to the Guy
Delforge Perfume Workshop, which is uniquely situated in the citadel of
the town of
Namur
. Their slogan is that their “Perfumes are born and
mature in the bowels of the citadel”. Back on board the ship at about
12:00
Noon
in
Namur
. Lunch is served on board as we begin sailing
towards Huy. Arrival in Huy is at
about
3:00 PM
. We then depart on an
optional sightseeing
tour of Huy. This is a
charming little town with a well protected old city centre that is
dominated by a Gothic cathedral and a fort dating from the beginning of
the XIX century that overlooks the town of
Huy
and the
Meuse
River
. Embarkation from the town is between
6:00-7:00 PM
in Liège
which is Georges Simenon’s native city. Dinner on board with the
evening free to explore this very busy city. Overnight in Liege.
DAY 3 : LIEGE - NAMUR
Breakfast
on board. In the morning, an optional
sightseeing tour of Liège is
offered.
Liege
is the main town for art and history in Wallony. The architecture is typical of the Renaissance era and the
principality of Liège dates back to the X century. In the heart of
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Liège, you will see the
bishop prince palace with certain parts of it that go back to the
Renaissance. After the tour, we get back on board the ship for lunch as
we depart
Liege
at about
12:00
Noon
. In the afternoon, we stop at the
Val
Saint-Lambert
Castle. An optional
visit is offered to the castle that was converted into a museum of fine
glassware and crystal making. Back on board the ship in Huy
as we begin sailing towards
Namur. Arrival in
Namur
at about 7:00 PM. Dinner and a gala evening on board
is planned. Overnight in Namur.
DAY 4 : NAMUR -
DINANT
After breakfast, an optional sightseeing tour begins with a visit at
8:00 AM
to the historical centre of
Namur.
A walking tour visits the old district and passes
through the picturesque alleys. Next is a stop at the Tea Gallery
Chocolate Factory where you will see how they transform the cocoa bean
into delicious chocolate. Every step of the manufacturing process will be
explained. The demonstration will end with a praline tasting, a real hot
chocolate and a brioche. Back
on board the ship at about
11:00 AM
as we sail towards Dinant.
Lunch is served on board with arrival in Dinant
at about
3:00 PM.
Upon arrival in Dinant, an optional
sightseeing tour is offered to the
Annevoie
Garden
which is
listed as a main heritage site of Wallony. This garden combines the magic
of water and the pureness of a period garden. Back on board the ship for
dinner. Free evening and overnight in Dinant.
DAY 5 : DINANT
Breakfast
on board is followed by disembarkation at
9:00 AM
. End
of our services.
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Prices Include: Full board cruise from
dinner of the first day to the breakfast of the last day in a double
cabin with showers and toilets, welcome drink, entertainment, the
Captain's evening, the assistance
of our hostess on board, and port taxes.
Prices Do Not Include: Drinks, coffee
with lunch and dinner, insurance and optional excursions.
For reasons of navigation and passenger safety,
the Captain of the ship reserve the right to modify the itinerary of the
cruise.
RATES:
638 EUR per person dbl occ
199 EUR single
suppliment
75 EUR for
upper level cabin
DATES:
There might not be any other english speaking guests on these dates.
2006
September 22 REVERSE August
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