10 days in Belgium Itinerary

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 Gravensteen for their historical value. Let the collections at Groeningemuseum and Choco-Story - The Chocolate Museum capture your imagination. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bruges: Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen Nature Reserve (in Ghent), Plage d'Ostende (in Ostend) and Beach De Haan (in De Haan). There's much more to do: sample the tasty concoctions at Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan, take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica of the Holy Blood, get to know the fascinating history of The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedrale Saint Sauveur de Bruges.

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Washington DC, USA to Bruges is an approximately 11-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Washington DC to Bruges. When traveling from Washington DC in March, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Bruges: temperatures range from 50°F by day to 36°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) to allow time to drive to Brussels.

The allure of the multi-cultural capital, Brussels, stems from its mix of political intrigue, artistic influence, historical significance, and a thriving social scene.

For shopping fun, head to Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert or BOZAR Centre for Fine Arts. Let the collections at Atomium and René Magritte Museum capture your imagination. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Brussels: Antwerp (Cathedral of Our Lady, Te Boelaerpark, &more) and Hallerbos (in Halle). The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Grand Place, examine the collection at Musical Instruments Museum (MIM), explore the world behind art at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, and get engrossed in the history at Museum of the City of Brussels (Musee de la Ville de Bruxelles).

To find more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Brussels sightseeing planner.

Getting from Bruges to Brussels by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Brussels are 48°F, while nighttime lows are 35°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.