From the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo to hosting the current European Capital of Culture and commemorating 125 years since the death of Vincent Van Gogh, all eyes are on Belgium in 2015.
    
If you are planning a trip this year, European activity holiday specialist UTracks adds a brand new trip this spring that takes you through the country's iconic canals…

Belgium Bike & Barge [NEW FOR 2015]
At the crossroads of Western Europe and the heir of several former medieval powers, the compact nation of Belgium might leave you surprised by its rich and fascinating heritage.

• Start at picture postcard Bruges, nicknamed the 'Venice of the north' for its romantic canals, before continuing to the North Sea
• Explore medieval towns such as Ghent and Antwerp, with time en route to visit the market squares and sample waffles, chocolate and beer
• Finish at cosmopolitan Brussels, Belgium's bilingual capital, famous for its Grand Place, gothic-style town hall and baroque guildhalls

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* Belgium Bike & Barge with UTracks: 8 days, guided; more than 10 departures from May to September, starting on 9 May; from £895 per person including bike rental

For more information and bookings please visit www.UTracks.com or call 0845 241 7599.

Quoted prices are inclusive of accommodation, most meals, equipment rental, experienced guides, luggage transfers between hotels (where applicable) and clear maps with images. Flights from the UK are not included but can be booked on request.

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Notes for editors:
• European activity holiday specialists UTracks and Sherpa Expeditions are a division of World Expeditions, an independently owned and a truly global company, with nine offices around the world, including London, Sydney and Montreal.
• Covering over 25 countries, more than 250 stand-alone, off the beaten track itineraries are available across the UK and Europe, from short four-day breaks to longer two-week trips.
• Whether escorted or self-guided, on foot or by bike, holidays range from introductory to challenging level, with a selection of family friendly itineraries, boat or barge based journeys and snowshoeing adventures also on offer.

For high res images and PR/media enquiries:
World Expeditions | UTracks | Sherpa Expeditions
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Tom Panagos pr@worldexpeditions.co.uk
Gordon Steer gordon@worldexpeditions.co.uk