ANTWERP, BELGIUM Arrive: 0800 Thursday, 12 September Onboard: 1300 Saturday, 14 September Brief Overview: Tucked between the north of France and west of Germany, Belgium boasts a rich past and present. This small country can be conceptually divided into two countries: the Flemish-speaking Flanders region in the north and the French-speaking Walloon region in the south. (A small, German-speaking enclave exists on the German border.) Both regions are dotted with period castles, moving war memorials (WWI and WWII), and beautiful examples of the history of Western art (think Baroque nobility and Rubens). Our port city of Antwerp offers much to explore, including a wide variety of medieval to modern architecture. Brussels, Belgium’s capital, is a major world banking center and the headquarters of the European Union and NATO. This city draws its residents from all over the world, making it a true international metropolis. Let yourself be tempted by Belgian cuisine. Chocolate, beer, and waffles are all must-haves. But don’t stop there – mussels are the national dish and are typically served with fries (don’t even think of calling them “French” fries – Belgians insist they invented them). Every village has a friture that dishes out fries in paper cones. Find some and enjoy! And make a point of dining at one of the many restaurants near Brussels’s Grote Markt (Grand Place). Stroll down the streets just off this main square and listen to callers entice passers-by into their restaurants for dinner. Out of town: A 90-minute drive from Brussels will take you to the romantic and picturesque city of Bruges and around the inspiring castles of Ghent. Take in a bit of history at Fort of Breendonk, a moving reminder of the atrocities of World War II. You will even have time to venture across Belgium’s borders (it’s not far) into Germany on a special NGO visit to Peace Village in Oberhausen, Germany. Suggested short-cuts to simple planning: The following trips are grouped according to interest categories. Culture/Art/Architecture: Day 2: ANT 103-201 Bruges Sightseeing Day 3: ANT 110-301 Explore Architectural Antwerp IMPACT Opportunities: Day 1: ANT 116-101 NGO Visit: Peace Village Day 1+: ANT 401-101 UNHRC Geneva (application req’d) Day 3: ANT 114-201 New Belgica NGO Work Project

War History: Day 1: ANT 109-101 Fort of Breendonk Day 2: ANT 101-201 Battle of the Bulge Taste of Belgium: Day 1: ANT 113-201 Het Anker Brewery & Mechelen Day 2: ANT 105-202 Ghent & Belgian Chocolates

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Day 1: Thursday, September 12 IMPORTANT: If you registered in one of the following courses, you have a field lab on this day. Do not make any other travel plans as this is a designated class day in port for your course: SEMS 2500-501 World Geography [1] with Professor Boyer PLIR 3110-101 International Law: Principles and Politics with Professor Fowler ENSP 2559-102 World Literature with Professor Mason SEMS 3500-102 International Economics with Professor McNown ARCH 2500-TBD Sacred Places with Professor Crisman SEMS 2500-107 Stress: Work, Technology, and Life with Professor Mueller ARTS 1710-502 Introduction to Painting at Sea (Section 2) with Professor Simpkins

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SAS EXCLUSIVE: UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL - GENEVA

This is a unique opportunity for young leaders who are passionate about human rights, international security issues and careers in international relations to participate in the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva. The Human Rights Council is an intergovernmental body within the UN with 47 participating member states tasked with addressing human rights violations around the globe. There are 15-18 competitive spots for this program and the program has components on the ship both before Antwerp and after Le Havre that will be facilitated by UN Reform expert and Political Science Professor Michael Fowler. This is an exclusive leadership opportunity that requires an application. This special opportunity has been arranged by Dr. Ariel R. King, an SAS alumnae who is a current UN representative for the Department of Economic and Social Affairs and the Worldwide Organization for Women. Ariel is also the founder of Ariel Foundation International and has been working in child advocacy for 30 years.

4 Days/3 Nights

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Early Booking

Adult

$ N/A

$ 895

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$ N/A

$ N/A

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Sep 12

0900

Return Sep 15 2230 HIGHLIGHTS EXCLUSIVE Human Rights workshops Private dinner at UN Beach Club Geneva, Switzerland Afternoon & Evening in Paris MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 15 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 18

Students will fly to Geneva and enjoy a private orientation at the Palais des Nacions and receive a briefing about schedule and expectations. The group will meet with delegates of the Human Rights Council and will generate actual input into the "Right to Development" agenda with a collective response that will be published with the Youth and the UN series from Ariel Foundation International and presented at the United Nations in New York at the beginning of December. In addition, students are granted exclusive access to attend various Human Rights Council sessions that will take place on September 13. There may also be time to explore some of the many prominent organizations in the same area including the Red Cross Museum, World Health Organization, World Trade Organization, etc. After the invigorating and challenging sessions, enjoy Saturday afternoon on your own. Geneva is known as one of the prettiest cities in the world sitting amidst the purple Savoy Alps, Mount Blanc and Lake Geneva. Also known as a center for global relations and finance, Geneva is the second most populous city in Switzerland. Rejoin the ship in France, but not before spending the afternoon and evening (meals at your own expense) in Paris on the way. PLEASE NOTE: Applications available online http://www.semesteratsea.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/ISE-UN-FA13-

Submissions.pdf. All applicants will be notified of acceptance into the program by July 26. [email protected] on or before JULY 15.

Submit applications to

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SAS EXCLUSIVE: UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL - GENEVA

Itinerary: Day 1 (D): Departure from ship to Brussels Sightseeing tour through the city with photo stop at the Atomium. Arrival at the airport Fly to Geneva Coach transfer to youth hostel Dinner at local restaurant Overnight at the hostel Day 3 (B): Breakfast at the hostel Morning working session on Human Rights with Dr. Ariel King Lunch at your own expense Afternoon and evening at leisure in Geneva Overnight at the hostel

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4 Days/3 Nights

Day 2 (B, D): Breakfast at the hostel 10 minute walk along Lake Geneva to Palais des Nacions Introductions and attend 2 or 3 Human Rights sessions Private Dinner hosted at the UN Beach Club Overnight at the hostel

Day 4 (B): Breakfast at the hostel Public transport to Geneva Station Departure train to Paris (Gare de Lyon) Arrival in Paris Enjoy lunch/dinner at your own expense with afternoon at leisure At 21:20 Depart Paris (Gare de St. Lazare) At 23:43, arrive at Le Havre Station Transfer to the ship by coach

ADVENTUROUS FLANDERS: BIKING OVERNIGHT

2 Days/1Night

Designed for students who love sports, STANDARD PRICE Early Booking fun and a bit of culture Adventurous Adult $492.00 $469.00 Flanders takes you on a two day trip Child $246.00 $234.00 through this dynamic and diverse region TIME in Belgium. The Outsider is a Date Time recreational park in the heart of the Depart Sep 12 0830 Flemish Ardennes. Day 1 includes a Return Sep 13 1730 Laser Battle, Mountain Biking in the hilly HIGHLIGHTS countryside of the Ardennes and Active tour concludes with a Barbeque cookout and relaxing evening with friends. Mountain Biking On day two, the adventure moves to the city as you make the three-hour “easy” Leisurely country road biking bike ride on a road-bike to Ghent along the Schelde river. Once arrived in Ghent Laser tag your expert guide will be waiting for you and show you around this beautiful city. Time in Ghent This young and dynamic city has a lot to offer: culture, history, shopping and MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 25 charming pubs. MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 36 Some free time will give you the opportunity to explore the city by yourself before returning to the ship tired and happy. Itinerary:

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FORT BREENDONK

Half Day

The Fort of Breendonk, a remnant from STANDARD PRICE Early Booking WWII evokes emotions and imparts an Adult $71.00 $68.00 important message to all visitors. Built Child $36.00 $34.00 between 1906 and 1914, it was the TIME headquarters of the Belgian army in Date Time May 1940 (WWII). It was occupied by 0900 the German army and was used as a Depart Sep 12 Return Sep 12 1230 concentration camp from September HIGHLIGHTS 1940 until August 1944. The fort Breendock became a national memorial in 1947. MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 20 Hear testimonies of survivors as you view tunnels, living quarters, prisons, torture MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 40 rooms, and execution chambers exactly as they were left by the German army after its defeat in 1944. The Fort of Breendonk is not a museum, but a true warning to all of us not to forget what happened just 60 years ago.

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ANTWERP, CITY OF RUBENS

Pieter Paul Rubens is one of the most well-known Flemish painters. During the 17th century, he and the Antwerp school led the Baroque Movement which was extremely popular among nobility throughout Europe. A guided walk through Antwerp’s Old Town will reveal the extent of Rubens influence. On your visit to Our Lady’s Cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral in Belgium, you will see two of Rubens greatest works: “Elevation of the Cross,” and “The Descent of the Cross.” The tour will conclude with a stop at “Rubens’ House,” which he bought in 1611 and enlarged to include an art studio and rooms fit for receiving his scores of distinguished guests. *PLEASE NOTE: This Tour involves approximately 2 hours of walking.

Half Day STANDARD PRICE

Early Booking

Adult

$25.00

$24.00

Child TIME

$13.00

$12.00

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Sep 12

0930

Return Sep 12 HIGHLIGHTS

1300

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Our Lady’s Cathedral Ruben’s House MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 15 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 100

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HET ANKER BREWERY & MECHELEN TOUR

Half Day

Belgium offers more than 450 varieties of beer with STANDARD PRICE Early Booking the most contrasting tastes and flavors. Beer is Adult $82.00 $78.00 deeply rooted in its culture and tradition and is more TIME than just a drink. Belgian brewing has kept pace with Date Time technology and produces beers that correspond to Depart Sep 12 1400 consumer demand, but at the same time, Belgium Return Sep 12 1800 maintains the traditional character and range of HIGHLIGHTS beers. You will find that most beer breweries date back centuries and are Beguinage of Mechelen oftentimes located in stunning historical sites such as the brewery Het Anker, Beer Brewery Tour HET ANKER which is situated near the “beguinage” (neighborhood) of Mechelen, private MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 20 property of the world renowned organization UNESCO. Your tour begins with a oneMAXIMUM CAPACITY: 45 hour walk through the charming streets of the beguinage. Next you will visit the Het Anker Brewery. Known for its ‘ Gouden Carolus’, the brewery continuously strives for an authentic and unique taste experience, and through its age-old history has developed into an internationally noted brewery that has several prize-winning brews. To this day the brewery uses traditional recipes as the foundation of its brewing process and a variety of hops and herbs give the beers their characteristic taste and aroma.

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WELCOME RECEPTION AT UNIVERSITY OF ANTWERP A welcome reception on the campus of the University of Antwerp will provide students an opportunity to network and mingle with peers at the local University. Registration for this experience will continue onboard the ship.

Evening

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Sep 12

Evening

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Evening

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MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 30 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 80

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NGO VISIT: PEACE VILLAGE

Half Day STANDARD PRICE

Early Booking

Adult Child TIME

$118 $56

$113 $59

Date Time Depart Sep 12 0830 Return Sep 12 1900 HIGHLIGHTS NGO visit Craft/playtime with kids Picnic lunch at Peace village Christo Big Air Package art exhibit MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 25 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 30

Travel across two borders (Netherlands and Germany) to the town of Oberhausen, where Friedensdorf (Peace Village in English) is located. Friedensdorf has the look of a fresh air camp, where inner-city children gather for a week of fun and games. It is much more than that. This is a place where child victims of war (many from Angola or Afghanistan) come to heal.

Spend approximately 3.5 hours visiting this remarkable “camp,” learn about their mission and their specific goals to improve the physical situations of hurting children from around the world. Hear their stories and interact with some of the children. (The international language of a smile, a game of chalk tic-tac-toe or soccer will have to suffice, as almost none of the children speak English.) PLEASE NOTE: You are requested to bring craft materials and your creativity for craft/playtime with the kids. Before leaving Oberhausen, visit the Gasometer, an industrial monument that symbolizes the whole area. Built in the late 1920's, Europe's largest disc-type gas holder is an impressive reminder of the heavy industry that characterized the Ruhr region for more than a century. Moreover, the artist Christo’s Big Air Package has been installed in the Gasometerhttp://www.gasometer.de/en/ from the 16th of March until the 30th of December 2013. After this visit, your coach will bring you back to the ship in Antwerp. To learn more about the work of Friedensdorf, visit their website: https://www.friedensdorf.de/ and read more about them at: http://old.post-gazette.com/magazine/20001204german7.asp

Become a member of the Global Grins Delivery Squad by delivering toothbrushes and spreading the word about the link between good oral hygiene and disease prevention. More information about Global Grins can be found at www.globalgrins.org.

Day 2: Friday, September 13 ANT 301-201

PARIS OVERNIGHT

3 Days/2Nights

Paris, the city of a million STANDARD PRICE Early Booking sights to see. A stay in this Adult $751 $715 city will be the occasion to Child $375 $358 see such landmarks as the TIME Eiffel Tower, the Champs Date Time Elysees and the Notre Dame. Depart Sep 13 0800 Paris is one of the most Return Sep 15 1800 exciting destinations; it HIGHLIGHTS occupies a privileged position Paris at the heart of Europe. Its Bike Tour Subway passes renowned for its fashion and River cruise on Seine heritage but also excels in Giverney & Claude Monet House gastronomy, design, architecture, music and contemporary art with the accent on innovation. MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 25 Paris is an unusually diverse city. The various areas within Paris are a source of MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 135 amazement. The city's different quarters seem to be fascinating worlds unto themselves. As one begins to understand Paris, there are pleasant surprises in discovering some lesser known quarters of the city. This city trip will let you discover the highlights but also the lesser known parts. Your knowledgeable guide will take you on some guided walks and advise you whenever questions arise. A biking tour will lead you into the lesser known parts of Paris that will surely enchant you as well. Your last day will take you to one of Paris most beautiful gardens, those of Claude Monet. Experience the paintings of this world renowned painter when you walk through the chambers of his house, into the beautiful gardens where he spent most of his time. Day 1 – 13/9/2013 08.00 Depart from ship to Paris 13:00 Arrive in Paris. Check – in at hotel. Time to get settled in the hotel rooms. 14:30 We take the subway to the city center 15:00 Guided walk of the highlights of the city center. 18:00 Free time in Paris for dinner. 20.00 Meet at designated meeting point at the Seine for an evening cruise. 21:00 Return to the hotel with the guide via the subway. Day 2 – 14/9/2013 09:00 Depart from the hotel to Rue Baudin22, meeting point bike tour. (with subway) 09:30 Start biking tour Paris – discover the more unknown parts of this great city. 12:30 Free time for lunch. ( Guests who want can go back to the hotel with the guide) 14:45 Meet at the hotel. Depart for the Eiffel Tower. Guided walk along Ecole Militaire, Dôme des Invalides, Jardin des Luxembourg , Louvre, etc… 18 :00 Free time for dinner and evening activities Day 3 - 15/9/2013 Morning: Free time 12:00 Pick-up at the hotel. Depart Paris and drive to Giverny. 13:30 Arrive at Giverny. Individual visit of the Garden of Claude Monet. 15:30 Departure from Giverny to Le Havre 18:00 Arrive in Le Havre, where the ship will be docked.

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BATTLE OF THE BULGE

Full Day

The Battle of the Bulge, so STANDARD PRICE Early Booking named because of the Adult $91.00 $86.00 westward bulging shape of the Child $45.00 $43.00 battleground on a map, lasted TIME from mid-December 1944 to Date Time the end of January 1945. It Depart Sep 13 0830 was the largest land battle of Return Sep 13 2000 World War II in which the HIGHLIGHTS United States directly participated. More than a million men fought in the battle – American War Cemetery 600,000 Germans, 500,000 Americans and 55,000 British. First you visit the Bastogne Cemetery of Neuville-en-Condroz, where you will find a stone structure bearing on Bastogne War Museum its façade a massive American eagle. Inside is a chapel and three gigantic walls Mardasson Memorial that depict the scenes of battle. The 90-acre cemetery contains the graves of MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 25 5,329 of American military dead, many of whom died in the 1944 Ardennes MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 45 winter offensive (Battle of the Bulge). Next, proceed to Bastogne where you will have some free time for lunch on your own. Afterwards visit the Bastogne war museum and the Mardasson Memorial.

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BRUGES SIGHTSEEING

Bruges is an exquisitely preserved medieval town with picturesque canals and lively public spaces. Bruges came into its own in the Middle Ages as a port and as the chief market for the great Hanseatic League. Enjoy a guided walk through the historical center where your guide will point out major sights such as the Market Square with its Guild houses, the Belfry Tower, and Burg Square, the focal point of ancient Bruges. Next you will take a guided canal boat cruise where you can see the beauty of medieval Bruges from a different perspective. After the cruise, enjoy a three-course lunch at a typical, local restaurant. You will then have time to browse through the lace and chocolate shops in Walplein Square. *PLEASE NOTE: This tour involves approximately 2 hours of walking on city streets.

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Full Day STANDARD PRICE

Early Booking

Adult

$134.00

$127.00

Child TIME

$67.00

$64.00

Depart

Date

Time

Sep 13

0900

Return Sep 13 1800 HIGHLIGHTS Medieval Town Canal boat ride Three--course lunch MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 25 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 135

BRUSSELS HIGHLIGHTS

Not only is Brussels the capital of Belgium, it is also the capital of the European Union and the headquarters of NATO. Skyscrapers and hotels have modernized the skyline of this French and Flemishspeaking city, while old Brussels, with its narrow cobblestone streets, recalls the city’s medieval past. Grand Place boasts many 17th century buildings, as well as beautiful flower markets, and the Atomium, Brussels' Eiffel Tower, allows for tremendous views. The Royal Palace and Palace of the Nation are also sites to behold.

Half Day STANDARD PRICE

Early Booking

Adult

$63.00

$60.00

Child

$31.00

$30.00

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Date

Time

Sep 13

0845

Return Sep 13 1345 HIGHLIGHTS Grand Market Atomium European Union Quarter MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 20 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 100

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GHENT & BELGIAN CHOCOLATES

Belgium’s best known export product is undoubtedly its Belgian Chocolates. This is your chance to see how Belgium’s most popular product is made. After a drive through the countryside, you will arrive at the medieval city of Ghent. From St. Michael's bridge, you receive an impressive view of the historical city center with its gabled guild houses, the Castle of the Counts, and the famous "Row of Three Towers": St. Nicolas Church, the Belfry Tower, and St. Bavo's Cathedral. The highlight of this tour is the visit to an authentic chocolate factory, where a Belgian chocolate maker will show you how raw chocolate bars are made into the fine Belgian chocolates using only the best ingredients. Tasting is encouraged. There will be some free time in Ghent before returning to the ship.

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Half Day STANDARD PRICE

Early Booking

Adult

$88.00

$84.00

Child TIME

$44.00

$42.00

Depart

Date

Time

Sep 13

1300

Return Sep 13 1830 HIGHLIGHTS Ghent Visit chocolate maker MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 20 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 45

NEW BELGICA NGO WORK PROJECT

Half Day STANDARD PRICE

Early Booking

Adult

$123

$117

Child TIME

$ 123

$117

Date

Time

Sep 13

0845

Return Sep 13 HIGHLIGHTS

1715

Depart

For those who are interested in history, ships and traditional brickwork or construction methods, this is the ideal hands-on program. Upon arrival in Boom, a village on the outskirts of Antwerp, your education begins with an informative walk to introduce you to the world of ship building and brick making and how both are connected. At noon, a typical Belgian lunch will be served, horse stew with salad and French fries. Then you can get to work!

Guided walk in a workmen’s village. Volunteer work Typical Belgian meal MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 20 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 30

In groups of 10 students, you will receive assignments in the three neighboring non-profit organization, respectively ‘’t Geleeg’, the region’s Brickwork Museum, ‘Emabb’, Ecomuseum and Archives of the Boom Brickworks, and ‘The New Belgica’, an organization that is building a replica of the three-master Belgica, known from the historic South Pole Expedition of Adrien de Gerlache (1897-1899), within the scope of educational and employment problem solving. Tasks will include painting, maintenance, wood work, and cooperation with the volunteers and people in search of employment. After completing this undoubtedly satisfying project, a coach will bring you back to the ship and allow you to continue your journey, hopefully with a broader scope on life. 08.45 Departure from ship to Boom 09:15 history walk of brickworks and the construction of ships 12:00 Lunch at ‘t Baksteentje: special stew with french fries and salad. 13:00 Group is divided in three parts for the work session. 16:45 Transfer back to the ship 17:15 Estimated arrival at the ship PLEASE NOTE: NO CHILDREN UNDER 10 YEARS. THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES MANUAL LABOR, PROPER FOOTWEAR REQUIRED.

Day 3: Saturday, September 14 ANT 110-301

EXPLORE ARCHITECTURAL ANTWERP Your scenic tour starts with Cogels Osylei, Belgium’s most important “Art Nouveau-style” street. You will also see Central Station and the MAS, both examples of innovative architecture. The second part of the tour is a guided walk through the old town section surrounding the Marketplace, which consists of the Town Hall, gabled guild houses, cafes, and Brabo statue. You will then walk one block to the Vlaaikensgang (“Pie Alley”), an alley that is typical of medieval Antwerp. From there you will see Our Lady’s Cathedral both on the inside and outside. It is the largest Gothic cathedral in Belgium and a major landmark of Antwerp.

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Half Day STANDARD PRICE

Early Booking

Adult Child TIME

$68.00 $34.00

$71.00 $36.00

Date Time Depart Sep 14 0915 Return Sep 14 1315 HIGHLIGHTS MAS Central Station Cogels Osylei Old Town MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 15 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 135

MEDIEVAL GHENT

The dynamic modern city of Ghent features a center straight out of the Middle Ages. This guided walking tour begins at Michael’s Bridge with an impressive view of the historical city center, including the Old Port with gabled guild houses, the Castle of the Counts, and the famous “row of the 3 towers” – St. Nicolas Church, Belfry Tower, and St. Bavo’s Cathedral. Visit the inside of St. Bavo’s Cathedral and see the ornate wooden pulpit, as well as one of the world’s greatest oil paintings, the Van Eyck brothers’ “Adoration of the Mystic Lamb”. You will have some free time to browse through the lace and chocolate shops around the cathedral before returning to the ship.

Half Day STANDARD PRICE

Early Booking

Adult Child TIME

$65.00 $32.00

$68.00 $34.00

Date Time Depart Sep 14 0830 Return Sep 14 1300 HIGHLIGHTS Medieval town Saint Bavo’s Cathedral ‘Adoration of the Mystic Lamb’ MINIMUM REGISTRATION: 20 MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 100