15 days in Belgium Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Belgium trip itinerary planner
Start: Washington DC
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Bruges
— 5 nights
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Liege
— 2 nights
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Brussels
— 6 nights
Fly
End: Washington DC
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Bruges — 5 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 outdoors at Beach De Haan and Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen Nature Reserve. Do your shopping at The Chocolate Line Bruges and Koningen's Studio Gallery. Change things up with these side-trips from Bruges: Ghent (Gravensteen, Caermersklooster Provincial Centre of Art and Culture, &more). There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Historic Centre of Brugge, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedrale Saint Sauveur de Bruges, take in the exciting artwork at Absolute Art Gallery, and see the interesting displays at Choco-Story - The Chocolate Museum.
To see photos, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Bruges trip itinerary planner.
Washington DC, USA to Bruges is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 6 hours. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Bruges when traveling from Washington DC in January, with lows around 35°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Liege.
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Liege — 2 nights
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The Fervent City
Although decidedly industrial on the outskirts, Liege also boasts impressive architecture.Kick off your visit on the 4th (Tue): look for all kinds of wild species at High Fens and then hike along La Vallee de la Hoegne. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Wed): look for all kinds of wild species at La Roche-aux-Faucons, contemplate the long history of Cathedral de Liege (Liege Cathedral), then trek along Bronnenwandeling, and finally stop by Chocolaterie Themans (Chocolate Factory).
To find ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Liege attractions planner.
Drive from Bruges to Liege in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. February in Liege sees daily highs of 44°F and lows of 32°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Brussels.
Side Trips
La Vallee de la Hoegne, High Fens, La Roche-aux-Faucons, Bronnenwandeling, Chocolaterie Themans (Chocolate Factory)
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Brussels — 6 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.Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Grand Place and St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule). Let the collections at Atomium and Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium capture your imagination. Explore Brussels' surroundings by going to Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-over-de-Dijlekerk (in Mechelen) and Antwerp (Pierre Marcolini, Sint-Annastrand, &more). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Musical Instruments Museum (MIM), stop by Avenue Louise, make a trip to Belgian Comic Strip Center, and wander the streets of Place St. Gery.
For more things to do, photos, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Brussels travel route planner.
Traveling by car from Liege to Brussels takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In February in Brussels, expect temperatures between 41°F during the day and 31°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to fly 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.
