Belgian Holiday Markets

Aboard River Empress with UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises

Departure Date

25 November 2024

Duration

7 Nights

Cruise Only From

£5,669pp

Cruise Reference

ART-8BEUN13

Cruise Overview

There’s no more magical way to enjoy the holiday season than with a visit to a Christmas market.

And on an all-inclusive, luxury river cruise, you can wander the stalls of many such markets in one trip, encountering the delights of each city’s unique rendition along the way.

The holiday season in Belgium is something truly special.

Not only will each city have its own quintessential Christmas setup, with rows of stalls offering handcrafted gifts and delicious wintertime treats, but they’ll also surround these markets with enchanting festivals, ice skating rinks, elaborate light displays, Ferris wheels and more characterize the holiday season in towns across Belgium.

Bordered by the bigger tourism magnets France, Germany and the Netherlands, Belgium is a small country bursting with cultural impact and well worthy of being the highlight of any European trip—whether it’s your first time on the continent or your tenth.

Chocolates, french fries, specialty spirits and beers are amongst the many things this stretch of the Earth is known for doing well, and you’ll get to experience it all during Belgium’s most festive time of the year.

Visit Christmas towns unlike any other in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands—such as Brussels, Bruges and Aachen, where the markets are often named amongst the best in Europe.

Discover why as you sip vin chaud and the world’s most delicious cups of hot chocolate between bites of warm liege waffles and spiced gingerbread.

Who will enjoy this cruise: This trip is perfect for those who have been to the classic markets of Germany and are looking for something new, for anyone looking to explore a different side of Belgium than most tourists see or for those excited to lean into a holiday extravaganza for their next winter season.

Cruise Itinerary

Aboard River Empress

Launch Year: 2001 Length: 110 Width: 11.4 Currency: EUR Capacity: 130 Crew Count: 42 Deck Count: 4 Cabin Count: 65

The cosmopolitan style of River Empress, with its rich jewel tones and vibrant atmosphere, is certain to captivate you. Whether you’re dining in the ship’s sleek restaurant—reminiscent of a New York jazz and supper club—or relaxing over a cup of tea on the Sun Deck as you gaze out at the 360-degree view, there is no better or more relaxing way to travel through the scenic heartland of Europe.

River Empress Facilities

River Empress Includes

Cabin Details

Your Uniworld stateroom is a chic yet cosy cocoon- ideally designed for a daytime catnap and full-night’s rest alike. Your bed is handcrafted by Savoir® of England bed-makers to the world’s finest∘ hotels, including London’s legendary Savoy Hotel. Your bed is dressed in divine linens of the highest quality and topped with a fluffy duvet and you always have your choice∘ of pillow options to ensure the most restful sleep.

Your bathroom is adorned in gleaming floor-to-ceiling marble. we’ve even added special touches, such as backlit magnifying mirrors. Daily housekeeping∘ keeps things tidy, and evening turndown service always features a scrumptious surprise. 

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