Belgium: Brussels

Brussels

Duration

3 nights / 4 days

Trip style

Sightseeing

Stay category

Comfortable hotels, or similar

Trip highlights

Brussels City Tour
Bruges Day Trip

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Day-by-day itinerary

Suggested itinerary, customised on enquiry

Day 1Arrival in Brussels

Arrive at Brussels Airport and transfer to the hotel. Check in and relax. If time permits, visit Grand-Place, Brussels' celebrated historic central square. Explore the surrounding lanes, cafés and chocolate shops. Overnight Brussels.

Day 2Brussels City Tour

After breakfast, visit Grand-Place and the nearby historic streets. See the Manneken Pis statue and the Royal Galleries of Saint-Hubert. Continue to the Atomium area; admission to the Atomium can be added if tickets are available. Visit the European Quarter for a view of the European Parliament district. Free time for Belgian chocolate and souvenir shopping. Overnight Brussels.

Day 3Bruges Day Trip

After breakfast, travel by train or private vehicle to Bruges. Explore the medieval Markt square and the Belfry area. Walk through the historic lanes and canals. Optional canal boat ride, subject to operation and ticket availability. Visit Burg Square and enjoy free time for Belgian waffles or local cuisine at own expense. Return to Brussels in the evening. Overnight Brussels.

Day 4Departure

Breakfast, check out and transfer to Brussels Airport. Depart for the onward destination.

Included

Hotel accommodation for the chosen duration.
Daily breakfast.
Airport arrival and departure transfers as specified.
Intercity train tickets or private transfers if listed in the quotation.
Sightseeing transport and English-speaking guide/driver as agreed.

Not included

International airfare, visa fees and travel insurance.
Lunches and dinners unless specified.
Entrance tickets to Atomium, museums, castles, churches and other attractions unless included.
Optional canal cruises and excursions.
Train tickets or transfers not stated in the inclusions.
Personal expenses, tips, porterage and hotel extras.