Meet your knowledgeable local guide in Brussels, Belgium's capital and home to the European Union. Soak up the cafe culture in Grand Place, the city's central square with its guild houses and a carpet floor of flowers. You'll view all the important sites including the Royal Palace, St Michaels Cathedral and the mighty Palace of Justice. Sample the best Belgian fries and prepare to partake in a Belgian chocolate demonstration in a typical chocolate shop where you can also savor some delicious pralines. Before departing Brussels, catch a glimpse of Manneken Pis, the bronze statue of a little boy peeing into a fountain.

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Head for the banks of the river Scheldt to Antwerp where you'll encounter the Fashion District, and Market Square including a visit inside Our Lady Cathedral. Pass the home and studio of Pieter Paul Rubens, the famous Flemish painter as well as one of the world's oldest zoos. See Antwerp's Diamond Quarter where almost 80% of the world's uncut diamonds are traded.

Next stop is the medieval city of Bruges, distinguish between fruity Kriek, Leffe blonde and dark ales as you sample 5 locally made Belgian Beers in a typical Brussels cafe.* Experience Bruges on a canal ride (approximately 35 minutes), past Alms houses and the UNESCO Belfry and Halls with its 47 bells. Venture inside the Chapel of the Holy Blood, where it's believed Christ's blood was taken after the crusades. Your full-day guided tour through Belgium will conclude with a coach return to Brussels.

*Chocolate milk and cookies available for children