Belgium in 10 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Trip at a glance

Route and overnight bases

Brussels (day 1–2); Antwerp (day 3–5); Ghent (day 6–8); Bruges (day 9–10)

Approximate cost of activities and meals

120–160 EUR per person for the whole trip, excluding flights and accommodation. Prices are estimates.

Getting between places

Brussels -> Antwerp (about 60 min); Antwerp -> Ghent (about 68 min); Ghent -> Bruges (about 60 min)

When to go

Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) are the most comfortable seasons for walking between sights. Summer is busier and, in many cities, hot.

Day 1: Brussels

• 12:00 Airport → Hotel transfer — Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Consider taxi, shuttle, or public transport.
• 14:00 Hotel Amigo — Perfect for culture and food lovers, centrally located near attractions and dining.
• Afternoon Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert — Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert: 4.5★ (46,259 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening WOLF Food Market — WOLF Food Market: good budget fit, 4.4★ (12,350 reviews), conveniently located nearby

Day 2: Brussels

• Morning Jeanneke Pis — Jeanneke Pis: 4.0★ (12,715 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Frites Atelier | Brussel — Frites Atelier | Brussel: good budget fit, 4.5★ (7,078 reviews), conveniently located nearby
• Afternoon Royal Belgian institute of Natural Sciences — Royal Belgian institute of Natural Sciences: 4.5★ (14,849 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Chez Léon — Chez Léon: good budget fit, 3.9★ (15,680 reviews), conveniently located nearby
• Evening Mont des Arts — Mont des Arts: 4.6★ (17,913 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 3: Antwerp

• 09:00 Hotel Amigo — Perfect for culture and food lovers, centrally located near attractions and dining.
• 10:00 Brussels -> Antwerp — Travel from Brussels to Antwerp. Short hop (~41km). Train, bus, or rideshare are all fine.
• 15:00 Hotel Julien — Modern design and close to cultural hotspots, perfect for a couple's getaway.
• Afternoon Cathedral of Our Lady — Cathedral of Our Lady: 4.6★ (13,509 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Elfde Gebod Cathedral — Elfde Gebod Cathedral: good budget fit, 4.2★ (5,440 reviews), conveniently located nearby

Day 4: Antwerp

• Morning Bakkerij FUNK — Bakkerij FUNK: good budget fit, 4.3★ (630 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Private tour: History and Highlights of Antwerp — Private tour: History and Highlights of Antwerp: 4.9★ (325 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Afternoon Bourla — Bourla: good budget fit, 4.4★ (1,967 reviews), conveniently located nearby
• Afternoon MoMu - Antwerp Fashion Museum — MoMu - Antwerp Fashion Museum: 4.2★ (603 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Tinsel — Tinsel: good budget fit, 4.1★ (1,056 reviews)
• Evening Groenplaats — Groenplaats: 4.4★ (1,212 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 5: Antwerp

• Morning Antwerp City Hall — Antwerp City Hall: 4.5★ (1,235 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Wolf Sharing Food Market — Wolf Sharing Food Market: good budget fit, 4.3★ (1,336 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Het Steen — Het Steen: 4.4★ (10,039 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Frites Atelier Antwerp — Frites Atelier Antwerp: good budget fit, 4.5★ (8,723 reviews), conveniently located nearby
• Evening Guided Bike Tour: 2 Hours Highlights of Antwerp — Guided Bike Tour: 2 Hours Highlights of Antwerp: 4.9★ (438 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character

Day 6: Ghent

• 09:00 Hotel Julien — Modern design and close to cultural hotspots, perfect for a couple's getaway.
• 10:00 Antwerp -> Ghent — Travel from Antwerp to Ghent. Short hop (~51km). Train, bus, or rideshare are all fine.
• 15:00 Pillows Grand Boutique Reylof Ghent — Luxurious stay with a focus on local experiences and culture, perfect for couples.
• Afternoon St Michael's Bridge — St Michael's Bridge: 4.8★ (4,843 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Dulle Griet — Dulle Griet: good budget fit, 4.4★ (8,032 reviews)

Day 7: Ghent

• Morning Gent City Hall — Gent City Hall: 4.4★ (1,479 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Pureto — Pureto: good budget fit, 4.5★ (1,243 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon St Bavo's Cathedral — St Bavo's Cathedral: 4.7★ (14,827 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Frites Atelier | Gent — Frites Atelier | Gent: good budget fit, 4.5★ (7,767 reviews), conveniently located nearby
• Evening Graffiti street | Gent — Graffiti street | Gent: 4.1★ (4,034 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 8: Ghent

• Morning Mémé Gusta — Mémé Gusta: good budget fit, 4.5★ (2,304 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning St Nicholas' Church | Gent — St Nicholas' Church | Gent: 4.6★ (2,949 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Pakhuis — Pakhuis: 4.2★ (3,711 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
• Afternoon Castle of the Counts — Castle of the Counts: 4.6★ (36,574 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening De Kastart — De Kastart: good budget fit, 4.2★ (2,830 reviews), conveniently located nearby
• Evening St Jacob's Church — St Jacob's Church: 4.4★ (2,295 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 9: Bruges

• 09:00 Pillows Grand Boutique Reylof Ghent — Luxurious stay with a focus on local experiences and culture, perfect for couples.
• 10:00 Ghent -> Bruges — Travel from Ghent to Bruges. Short hop (~38km). Train, bus, or rideshare are all fine.
• 15:00 Hotel Dukes' Palace Bruges — A luxurious experience in a historic setting, perfect for culture and romance.
• Afternoon Belfry of Bruges — Belfry of Bruges: 4.7★ (29,524 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening House of waffles — House of waffles: 4.6★ (5,873 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby

Day 10: Bruges

• Morning De Garre — De Garre: 4.6★ (3,840 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
• Morning Basilica of the Holy Blood — Basilica of the Holy Blood: 4.6★ (6,126 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• 11:00 Hotel Dukes' Palace Bruges — A luxurious experience in a historic setting, perfect for culture and romance.
• 12:00 Hotel → Airport transfer — Head to the airport. Allow plenty of time for check-in, security, and any last-minute shopping.

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