Belgium in 7 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Trip at a glance

Route and overnight bases

Brussels (day 1–2); Ghent (day 3–5); Bruges (day 6–7)

Approximate cost of activities and meals

230–300 EUR per person for the whole trip, excluding flights and accommodation. Prices are estimates.

Getting between places

Brussels -> Ghent (about 67 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 — Stylish hotel with a central location, perfect for exploring culture and food.
• Afternoon St Michael & St Gudula Cathedral — St Michael & St Gudula Cathedral: 4.7★ (24,847 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 Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert — Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert: 4.5★ (46,259 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Chez Léon — Chez Léon: good budget fit, 3.9★ (15,680 reviews), conveniently located nearby
• Afternoon Navigate through Brussels and Discover Beer and Chocolate — Navigate through Brussels and Discover Beer and Chocolate: 5.0★ (23 reviews), fits the city's character, good budget fit
• Evening Fin de Siècle — Fin de Siècle: 4.6★ (10,573 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
• Evening Palace of Justice | Brussels — Palace of Justice | Brussels: 4.3★ (1,313 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 3: Ghent

• 09:00 Hotel Amigo — Stylish hotel with a central location, perfect for exploring culture and food.
• 10:00 Brussels -> Ghent — Travel from Brussels to Ghent. Short hop (~49km). Train, bus, or rideshare are all fine.
• 15:00 Hotel Gravensteen — Unique hotel in a medieval castle, offering a cultural experience and comfort.
• Afternoon Castle of the Counts — Castle of the Counts: 4.6★ (36,574 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Dulle Griet — Dulle Griet: good budget fit, 4.4★ (8,032 reviews)

Day 4: Ghent

• Morning Gent City Hall — Gent City Hall: 4.4★ (1,479 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Pakhuis — Pakhuis: 4.2★ (3,711 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
• 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 St Michael's Bridge — St Michael's Bridge: 4.8★ (4,843 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 5: Ghent

• Morning Private Highlights Walking Tour in Ghent — Private Highlights Walking Tour in Ghent: 5.0★ (73 reviews), fits the city's character, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon VIERNULVIER — VIERNULVIER: 4.4★ (5,051 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Belfry of Gent — Belfry of Gent: 4.6★ (8,734 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Yalo Hotel — Yalo Hotel: 4.4★ (1,675 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Ghent Bike Tour Off-the-beaten-track — Ghent Bike Tour Off-the-beaten-track: 5.0★ (531 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character

Day 6: Bruges

• 09:00 Hotel Gravensteen — Unique hotel in a medieval castle, offering a cultural experience and comfort.
• 10:00 Ghent -> Bruges — Travel from Ghent to Bruges. Short hop (~38km). Train, bus, or rideshare are all fine.
• 15:00 Hotel de Orangerie — Charming hotel overlooking the canal, ideal for a romantic and cultural stay.
• Afternoon Basilica of the Holy Blood — Basilica of the Holy Blood: 4.6★ (6,126 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Cambrinus — Cambrinus: good budget fit, 4.3★ (8,057 reviews), conveniently located nearby

Day 7: Bruges

• Morning Minnewater Park — Minnewater Park: 4.6★ (11,772 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• 11:00 Hotel de Orangerie — Charming hotel overlooking the canal, ideal for a romantic and cultural stay.
• 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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