10 days in Belgium Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Belgium trip planner
Start: Washington
Fly to Brussels Airport, Drive to Bruges
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Bruges
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Brussels
— 5 nights
Fly
End: Washington
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Bruges — 4 nights
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Venice of the North
The medieval town of Bruges centers around a canal, and the architecture of its historical district has made it a World Heritage Site.Historic Centre of Brugge and Ghent City Center are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Change things up with these side-trips from Bruges: Art Center Horus (in Sint-Martens-Latem) and Ghent (Gravensteen & Saint Nicholas Church). There's still lots to do: take in panoramic vistas at Belfry of Bruges, examine the collection at Choco-Story - The Chocolate Museum, explore the activities along Minnewater Lake, and get engrossed in the history at Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Potterie.
To find ratings, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Bruges vacation planner.
Washington, USA to Bruges is an approximately 14.5-hour combination of flight and car. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Washington to Bruges due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Washington in January, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 35°F in Bruges. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) so you can drive to Brussels.
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Brussels — 5 nights
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Capital of Europe
The allure of the multi-cultural capital, Brussels, stems from its mix of political intrigue, artistic influence, historical significance, and a thriving social scene.Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Grand Place and Musical Instruments Museum (MIM). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Atomium, learn about all things military at Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and of Military History, explore the world behind art at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, and get a taste of the local shopping with Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert.
To see reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Brussels road trip app.
Getting from Bruges to Brussels by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In January in Brussels, expect temperatures between 40°F during the day and 32°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to travel back home.
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Belgium travel guide
A small country packing a big punch in terms of tourist attractions, Belgium sits at the crossroads of Western Europe, its cities soaked in history and famed for their lively arts, fashion, and dining scenes. Although it advertises itself simply as "A Food Lover's Dream," this country of just 11 million people boasts a rich architectural heritage, world-famous breweries, pristine natural areas, and touching memorials marking major battlegrounds from both World War I and World War II. Put the country's elegant cities of Brussels and Bruges at the top of your itinerary, but don't forget that Belgium's less-explored countryside offers dense forests, rolling hills, and lush valleys.
