A country rich with heritage and known for wonderful food and drink, Belgium is a pleasure to visit. Belgian river cruises are no exception, and offer you the easiest way to travel around the country. They make it easy to immerse yourself in Belgium's culture because of great connections to the locals. Ships usually travel along the Scheldt River, a body of water that travels through Western Europe, including France and the Netherlands.
The Belgian Scheldt River
The Scheldt is an offshoot - It's a great backdrop for any adventure through Belgium. Cruises along it offer passengers the opportunity to sit back and relax, but also actively explore at port cities like Brussels or Antwerp. After a long day of exploring one of Belgium's cities, there's nothing like being able to retire to your comfortable quarters back on the ship.
Along the Scheldt, you'll find great sights and scenic views. There are plenty of points to catch beautiful green-space between port cities, so trips strike a perfect balance between fun and relaxing.
Along the Scheldt, you'll find great sights and scenic views. There are plenty of points to catch beautiful green-space between port cities, so trips strike a perfect balance between fun and relaxing.
Belgian Cuisine
Belgium is most famous for its contributions to the food world. Many of its creations have gone on to become well-known dishes throughout the world. Foods like Belgian waffles, or Liège waffles as they're known in Belgium, or Belgian chocolate are seen as the best-of-the-best. In Brussels and Antwerp, world-class dining is all over.
The modern beer we have in stores and restaurants today takes heavy influence from Belgium. When monks used to create their own beer hundreds of years ago in the country, it became popular -- so popular that it spread across the world. Today, it's still a craft that many are passionate about in the country. For beer fans, there's no better place to sample one of Belgium's biggest exports.
The modern beer we have in stores and restaurants today takes heavy influence from Belgium. When monks used to create their own beer hundreds of years ago in the country, it became popular -- so popular that it spread across the world. Today, it's still a craft that many are passionate about in the country. For beer fans, there's no better place to sample one of Belgium's biggest exports.
Things to do in Belgium
Yvoir, Belgium on the Meuse River
In Belgium, you'll find that there are endless possibilities when it comes to activities. Like many European countries, browsing the historic architecture in and around cities is a must. Here, we've put together a short list of some of our favorite spots in Belgium, regardless of city.
- The Grand Palace. Located in Brussels, this massive medieval building complex is at the center of the city.
- Brussels Town Hall. Actually a part of the Grand Palace, this building is the oldest in the complex. It's a must-see for its Gothic styling and attention to detail.
- Museum aan de Stroom. Simply known as the "MAS," this Antwerp culture museum offers a neat glimpse into history all wrapped up in a Deconstructivist-style modern building.
- Cathedral of Our Lady Antwerp. This Gothic-style cathedral towers over its Antwerp surroundings with a giant spire.
- Le Berlaymont. Found in Brussels, this building is not only a feat of modern architecture, but the headquarters of the European Union's executive branch.
Exploring Belgium by River Cruise
As you can see from the list, Belgium has a lot of style -- and its the same with its culture. Throughout all stops in the country, you'll find very modern cities that happen to be packed with history too. It's a fun place to visit, where people care about their crafts.
Traveling around the port cities is easy as well. Like most European cities, Antwerp and Brussels are well-developed and offer convenient ways to get front one point to another. Because of that, exploring Belgium's port cities is always interesting and sure to be packed with great food. Give us a call when you're ready to have a Belgian waffle straight from the source!
Traveling around the port cities is easy as well. Like most European cities, Antwerp and Brussels are well-developed and offer convenient ways to get front one point to another. Because of that, exploring Belgium's port cities is always interesting and sure to be packed with great food. Give us a call when you're ready to have a Belgian waffle straight from the source!