The heritage of Mechelen and the

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DESCRIPTION ITINERARY is located in northern Belgium, Day 1, Arrival in Antwerp. We start by is a unique region, small in size, but visiting the chocolate museum to learn immense in cultural heritage, arts, festi- about the secrets that make Belgian chocolate a worldwide famous delicacy. vals, gastronomy, and let´s not forget about the delicious chocolates and Day 2, Today, we will cycle a loop from I’m Emilio, I’ll be waiting for you in beers. It can be easily accessed from Boom to Mechelen, finishing in Boom Mechelen to show you its heritage several points in the country and its again. We visit the famous brickworks Museum of the Rupel region , and also, main cities have good international discover the bicycle experience hub 'De (*) flight connections. Velodroom Price 860€ In this itinerary, you will discover the Day 3, An immersion into the heritage Minimum group: 4 people best of Flanders. Taste the best Belgian of Mechelen, starting with a breathtak- Stay: 5 days and 4 nights chocolate in Antwerp, get lost in the ing view of the city from St. Rumbold’s Accommodation: City and rural Tower. Then, we will go back in history beautiful city of Mechelen and learn hotels. about the history and importance of the visiting the Large . In the afternoon we will enter Museum Hof How to arrive: Through Antwerp . van Busleyden and taste one of the or Brussels. Join us in this journey that combines best Belgium beers at the Het Anker Extensions: Wallonia Region. cycling and heritage and indulge your- Brewery. self in unforgettable experiences. Day 4, We cycle from Mechelen to , we have lunch and then we INCLUDED SERVICES: Lodging in half continue cycling to where we visit board. Activities indicated. Private transport. Rental of bicycles Tickets and visits to monu- the villages named as an UNESCO’s ments. Basic travel assistance insurance and heritage (The Béguinage of Diest). local taxes. Day 5, We will go back to Antwerp and (*) NOT INCLUDED: Flights and taxes, tips. take our flight to return home. Any service not specifically indicated in the section of services included, will be consid- ered as a service NOT included. OPTIONALS: Transfer to and from airports.

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Day 1. Antwerp. Arrival in Antwerp and visit the chocolate museum to learn about the secrets that make Belgian chocolate a worldwide famous delicacy. We learn about how the chocolate pro- cess. Dinner and overnight in Antwerp.

Day 2. Boom - Mechelen Transfer from Antwerp to Mechelen and then to Boom. We start our cycling loop from Boom to Mechelen (25kms). By the morning we discover cycling heritage at the Muse- um De Velodroom and we visit the famous brickworks museum of the Rupel region. In the afternoon, we pass a nature reserve called Biezenweiden, and others natural attrac- tions and then we return to Boom (15kms). Dinner and overnight at Mechelen.

Day 3. Mechelen An immersion into the heritage of Mechelen, starting with a breathtaking view of the city from St. Rumbold’s Tower and a visit to the Large Beguinage among the morning. In the afternoon, we visit the Museum Hof van Busleyden and taste one of the best Bel- gium beers at the Het Anker Brewery. Dinner and overnight in Mechelen.

Day 4. Mechelen - Aarschot - Diest We’ll cycle 33km approximately from Mechelen to Aarschot. We have lunch in a tradi- tional restaurant and then we continue cycling until Diest village for 20 kms. In Diest, we visit the Beguinage, part of the UNESCO heritage monuments list. Dinner and overnight in Diest.

Day 5. Antwerp. Private transport to Antwerp to take our flight to return home.

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