Bruges, Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent
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Day 1-4: Brussels (4 Nights)
Day 1: Arrival & Grand Place
- Arrive in Brussels and check into a centrally located hotel.
- Stroll around Grand Place, Manneken Pis, and surrounding streets.
- Relaxed dinner at Chez Léon (classic Belgian food).
- Drinks at A La Mort Subite (historic beer café).
Day 2: Museums & Parks
- Visit Royal Museums of Fine Arts (Magritte Museum included).
- Lunch at Noordzee Mer du Nord (casual seafood).
- Stroll through Mont des Arts and Parc de Bruxelles.
- Optional: Visit the Royal Palace or Sablon district (chocolate shops).
- Dinner at La Roue d’Or (Belgian brasserie).
Day 3: Atomium & Beer Experience
- Morning visit to Atomium & Mini-Europe.
- Lunch at a café near the Atomium.
- Afternoon beer tasting at Cantillon Brewery (slow-paced lambic beer experience).
- Early dinner at Nüetnigenough (beer-focused cuisine).
Day 4: Leisure & Transfer to Antwerp
- Free morning to explore local markets or have a relaxed brunch.
- Afternoon train to Antwerp (~45 min).
- Check into a hotel in Antwerp’s historic center.
- Easy dinner at De Groote Witte Arend.
Day 5-8: Antwerp (4 Nights)
Day 5: Old Town & Cathedral
- Visit Cathedral of Our Lady & Grote Markt.
- Lunch at Den Engel (local favorite).
- Relaxing afternoon wandering the historic center.
- Dinner at The Jane (Michelin-starred, book in advance).
Day 6: Museum & Port Area
- Visit Museum aan de Stroom (MAS) for Antwerp’s history & great rooftop views.
- Lunch at Café Storm (next to MAS).
- Leisurely afternoon walk along the river.
- Dinner at Bourla (classic brasserie).
Day 7: Fashion & Shopping
- Visit the ModeMuseum (MoMu) and explore Antwerp’s designer district.
- Relaxed lunch at a terrace café.
- Optional: Visit Rubens House.
- Evening drinks at Den Uilenspiegel.
Day 8: Leisure & Transfer to Ghent
- Free morning in Antwerp.
- Afternoon train to Ghent (~1 hour).
- Check into a hotel near the Graslei.
- Relaxed dinner at De Graslei.
Day 9-12: Ghent (4 Nights)
Day 9: Historic Ghent
- Visit Gravensteen Castle & Patershol district.
- Lunch at De Rechters (near Saint Bavo’s Cathedral).
- Visit Saint Bavo’s Cathedral to see the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb.
- Drinks at ’t Dreupelkot (jenever bar).
Day 10: Leisure & Canals
- Morning stroll through the Vrijdagmarkt and local shops.
- Lunch at Pakhuis.
- Afternoon canal boat tour.
- Relaxed dinner at De Abt.
Day 11: Museums & Brewery Visit
- Visit SMAK (modern art museum) or STAM (Ghent’s city museum).
- Lunch at Balls & Glory (famous meatballs).
- Afternoon beer tasting at Gruut Brewery.
- Evening at leisure with light dinner options.
Day 12: Transfer to Bruges & Relaxation
- Easy morning in Ghent.
- Afternoon train to Bruges (~30 min).
- Check into a hotel near Markt Square.
- Dinner at De Stove.
Day 13-16: Bruges (4 Nights)
Day 13: Exploring Bruges
- Visit Belfry of Bruges (optional climb).
- Walk through the Begijnhof & Minnewater Park.
- Lunch at Cambrinus.
- Afternoon free for chocolate shops & quiet canal walks.
- Dinner at Den Dyver.
Day 14: Day Trip to the Coast (Optional)
- Morning visit to Ostend for a seafood lunch.
- Relaxing beach walk or visit to the James Ensor Museum.
- Return to Bruges for the evening.
- Light dinner & drinks at Le Trappiste.
Day 15: Leisure Day in Bruges
- Optional museum visit (Groeningemuseum).
- Chocolate tasting at Choco-Story.
- Afternoon beer at De Halve Maan Brewery.
- Final dinner at Bistro Bruut.
Day 16: Departure
Return to Brussels for flights home.
Final morning walk in Bruges.
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