10 days in Belgium Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Belgium trip maker
Start: Washington
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Brussels
— 5 nights
Drive
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Bruges
— 4 nights
Drive to Brussels Airport, Fly to Washington
End: Washington
Tue, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 29
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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.Get a sense of the local culture at Grand Place and Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Atomium, make a trip to Belgian Comic Strip Center, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule), and steep yourself in history at Serres Royales De Laeken.
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Washington, USA to Brussels is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Washington to Brussels. When traveling from Washington in April, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Brussels: temperatures range from 55°F by day to 39°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can go by car to Bruges.
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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.Get some cultural insight at Historic Centre of Brugge and Saint Bavo's Cathedral. Change things up with these side-trips from Bruges: Ghent (Gravensteen, Graslei and Korenlei, &more). Next up on the itinerary: enjoy breathtaking views from Belfry of Bruges, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedrale Saint Sauveur de Bruges, contemplate the long history of The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde, and see the interesting displays at Choco-Story - The Chocolate Museum.
To find maps, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Bruges holiday planner.
You can drive from Brussels to Bruges in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Bruges are 56°F, while nighttime lows are 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) to allow time 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.
