Belgium: Brussels & Bruges

Brussels · Bruges

Duration

5 nights / 6 days

Trip style

Sightseeing

Stay category

Comfortable hotels, or similar

Trip highlights

Brussels Sightseeing
Ghent Excursion
Brussels to Bruges
Bruges at Leisure

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Day-by-day itinerary

Suggested itinerary, customised on enquiry

Day 1Arrival in Brussels

Arrival in Brussels: Airport pickup, hotel check-in and a walk around Grand-Place if time permits. Overnight Brussels.

Day 2Brussels Sightseeing

Brussels Sightseeing: Explore Grand-Place, Manneken Pis, Royal Galleries and the historic centre. Continue to the Atomium area. Optional Atomium admission and European Quarter visit, depending on the group's interests. Overnight Brussels.

Day 3Ghent Excursion

Ghent Excursion: Travel to Ghent and explore the Graslei and Korenlei waterfront, historic city centre and St. Bavo's Cathedral area. Visit Gravensteen Castle if tickets and opening hours permit. Return to Brussels. Overnight Brussels.

Day 4Brussels to Bruges

Brussels to Bruges: Check out and travel to Bruges. Leave luggage at the hotel if the room is not ready. Explore Markt square, the Belfry area, Burg Square and the canals. Overnight Bruges.

Day 5Bruges at Leisure

Bruges at Leisure: Visit the historic centre and take an optional canal boat ride. Explore local chocolate shops, lace shops and traditional streets. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon for photography and shopping. Overnight Bruges.

Day 6Departure

Departure: Breakfast, check out and transfer to Brussels Airport or the agreed departure airport. Allow sufficient time for the transfer from Bruges.

Included

Hotel accommodation for the chosen duration.
Daily breakfast.
Airport arrival and departure transfers as specified.
Intercity train tickets or private transfers if listed in the quotation.
Sightseeing transport and English-speaking guide/driver as agreed.

Not included

International airfare, visa fees and travel insurance.
Lunches and dinners unless specified.
Entrance tickets to Atomium, museums, castles, churches and other attractions unless included.
Optional canal cruises and excursions.
Train tickets or transfers not stated in the inclusions.
Personal expenses, tips, porterage and hotel extras.