15 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.

Head to The Chocolate Line Bruges and Koningen's Studio Galleryfor some retail therapy. Escape the urban bustle at Minnewater Lake and Provincial Domain Bulskampveld. Change things up with these side-trips from Bruges: Ghent (Ghent City Center, Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen Nature Reserve, &more) and Beach De Haan (in De Haan). There's much more to do: indulge your thirst for a good beer at Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan, get to know the fascinating history of The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Our Lady Bruges, and see the interesting displays at Choco-Story - The Chocolate Museum.

To find other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Bruges trip planning app.

Washington DC, USA to Bruges is an approximately 11-hour flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Washington DC to Bruges due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Washington DC in April, with highs in Bruges at 56°F and lows at 40°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can drive to Liege.

Although decidedly industrial on the outskirts, Liege also boasts impressive architecture.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Thu): stop by Chocolaterie Franz, trek along Bronnenwandeling, and then walk around Domaine de Berinzenne. On the next day, look for all kinds of wild species at Forestia, then hike along Le Ninglinspo, and then identify plant and animal life at La Roche-aux-Faucons.

For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Liege holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Bruges to Liege takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 59°F, and evening lows to 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) 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.

Head to Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert and BOZAR Centre for Fine Artsfor plenty of shopping. Atomium and Musical Instruments Museum (MIM) will appeal to museum buffs. Get out of town with these interesting Brussels side-trips: Vismarkt (in Mechelen) and Antwerp (Museum De Reede, Te Boelaerpark, &more). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Grand Place, explore the world behind art at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, examine the collection at Belgian Comic Strip Center, and explore the historical opulence of Royal Palace of Brussels.

For reviews, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Brussels trip website.

Traveling by car from Liege to Brussels takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Liege in May, expect nights in Brussels to be about the same, around 45°F, while days are a bit cooler, around 62°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.