Antwerp gained a solid reputation during the 15th and 16th centuries as an economic hot spot due to its flourishing art trade. Central to the cultural identity of Antwerp is the masterful work of its native son, the Flemish baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens. Renowned for his dynamic compositions, he achieved his height during Belgium’s 17th-century Golden Age amid a vibrant intellectual and artistic renaissance. His work can be admired at his Antwerp home, Rubenshuis, which provides a fascinating glimpse of the artist’s once-bustling workshop.
After breakfast, disembark your ship and journey home.* Ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase.
