10 days in Belgium Itinerary

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. Get some historical perspective at St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule) and Memorial Waterloo 1815. Go for a jaunt from Brussels to Halle to see Hallerbos about 36 minutes away. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Atomium, take a stroll through Avenue Louise, explore the world behind art at René Magritte Museum, and pause for some photo ops at Manneken Pis.

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Washington DC, USA to Brussels is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Washington DC to Brussels. Traveling from Washington DC in April, expect Brussels to be little chillier, temps between 55°F and 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can drive to Esneux.

Esneux is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Liège. On the 12th (Sun), hike along Le Ninglinspo, then stroll the grounds of Ardennes American Cemetery, and then look for all kinds of wild species at La Roche-aux-Faucons.

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Getting from Brussels to Esneux by car takes about 1.5 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 59°F, and evening lows to 38°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can drive to Bruges.

The medieval town of Bruges centers around a canal, and the architecture of its historical district has made it a World Heritage Site.

Visit Historic Centre of Brugge and Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Potterie for their historical value. Museum-lovers will get to explore Gravensteen and Groeningemuseum. Get out of town with these interesting Bruges side-trips: Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen Nature Reserve (in Ghent) and Beach De Haan (in De Haan). And it doesn't end there: explore the activities along Minnewater Lake, look for gifts at Mary Chocolatier, examine the collection at Friet Museum, and admire the landmark architecture of Belfry of Bruges.

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Drive from Esneux to Bruges in 2.5 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Bruges can reach 56°F, while at night they dip to 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to fly back home.