15 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.

Head to Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert and BOZAR Centre for Fine Artsfor plenty of shopping. Get some historical perspective at Grand Place and Parc du Cinquantenaire. Get out of town with these interesting Brussels side-trips: Antwerp (Sint-Annastrand & Te Boelaerpark) and Fort 5 (in Edegem). There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Atomium, examine the collection at Belgian Comic Strip Center, explore the world behind art at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, and brush up on your military savvy at Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and of Military History.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Brussels online driving holiday planner.

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. When traveling from Washington DC in February, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Brussels: temperatures range from 41°F by day to 31°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to drive to Liege.

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

Escape the urban bustle at Domaine de Berinzenne and Le Ninglinspo. Chestret 5 Aurore Morisse and Ardennes American Cemetery are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore Liege's surroundings by going to Forestia (in Theux), Domaine de Palogne (in Ferrieres) and Bronnenwandeling (in Sint-Martens-Voeren). The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at La Roche-aux-Faucons.

For ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Liege trip itinerary planning website.

Getting from Brussels to Liege by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 44°F, and evening lows to 32°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) to allow time to 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.

Head to The Old Chocolate House and Salvador Dali Exhibitionfor plenty of shopping. Get a sense of the local culture at Historic Centre of Brugge and Groeningemuseum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bruges: Ghent (Gravensteen, Prinsenhof, &more) and Beach De Haan (in De Haan). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Minnewater Lake, take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica of the Holy Blood, take an in-depth tour of Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Potterie, and examine the collection at Friet Museum.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Bruges trip itinerary builder site.

You can drive from Liege to Bruges in 2 hours. Another option is to take a train. In March in Bruges, expect temperatures between 50°F during the day and 36°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.