We commence in a place known as Oostend, often referred to as ‘The Queen of the North Sea’. This title originated in the 19th century, during the reign of King Leopold II, when it served as the prime and fashionable bathing destination for wealthy and noble families.
We commence in a place known as Oostend, often referred to as ‘The Queen of the North Sea’. This title originated in the 19th century, during the reign of King Leopold II, when it served as the prime and fashionable bathing destination for wealthy and noble families.
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Blankenberge - We start in Oostend called “The Queen of the Northsee” because in the 19th century, during the reign of king Leopold II, was the most
important and trendy Bathresort for richer and nobel families.
“Belle Epoque” houses ,wonderful walk through the “Venetian Galleries”
along the dique with view on the sea ,direction of the…
- Blankenberge - We start in Oostend called “The Queen of the Northsee” because in the 19th century, during the reign of king Leopold II, was the most
important and trendy Bathresort for richer and nobel families.
“Belle Epoque” houses ,wonderful walk through the “Venetian Galleries”
along the dique with view on the sea ,direction of the “Hippodrome,”
the race track,view on the “Royal Villa” ,Casino,and further to the
old Fisher Port,where you can taste some delicacies of the Northsee.
Visit of St.Peter and St.Pauls Church,build in commemoration of our
first Queen “Louise Marie d’Orléans “,who had her residence ,at the end of her life, in Oostende,and even died here ( we can visit her
royal residence )
Eventually, visit of the three-masted historical sailing ship “
Mercator “build in Scotland under the Polar Explorer Adrien de
Gerlache.
After a small break ,we continue to “De Haan” a historical residential
Villa Resort along the coast ,the only place where higher buildings
with more than 4 floors are not admitted.
A stroll through the romantic,wonderful lanes and dunes with “Belle
Epoque “ houses as
Villa Savoyarde: during several months the residence of Albert Einstein.
Then further along the Port of Zeebruges direction of Knokke,the most
exclusive and luxury resort of the Belgian coast
“Art Galleries, Casino, the most luxury boutiques of the country…
On the way to the Nature Reserve “The Zwin “,short stop at the little
white church from the Dominicans .
Eventually a stop at “ Moeder Siska” the fabulous Waffle House since
1832, where they really make the most delicious waffles from the whole
continent !
“The Zwin” a walk through the nature reserve governed by the rhythm of
the sea water with an exceptional wildlife ,and permanent interactive
exhibition center .
End of an interesting day!
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Guide
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Professional Guide
- Entracte fees
- Lunch
- Entracte fees
- Lunch
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.