Welcome to Belgium

On arrival at Brussels International Airport you will be met by our local representative and you will be transferred to the hotel.

The Day is free, for you to explore the city at your own pace.

The City of Brussels is the largest municipality and historical centre of the Brussels-Capital Region, and the capital of Belgium. Besides the strict centre, it also covers the immediate northern outskirts where it borders municipalities in Flanders. Belgium, a country in Western Europe, is known for medieval towns, Renaissance architecture and as headquarters of the European Union and NATO. The country has distinctive regions including Dutch-speaking Flanders to the north, French-speaking Wallonia to the south and a German-speaking community to the east. The bilingual capital, Brussels, has ornate guildhalls at Grand-Place and elegant art-nouveau buildings.

Overnight in Brussels.

After breakfast, Explore Brussels at your own pace with a fantastic city sightseeing tour around the heart of Europe! With a choice of two routes, freedom to hop-on and hop-off as you please, the city is yours for the taking!

Get to know the city in record-time with two fantastic routes taking in all that historic Brussels has to offer, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to exploring this fascinating city. Both the ‘Atomium’ and ‘Europe’ routes take 75 minutes and both conveniently leave from the central station, though you can hop on and off at will. ‘Atomium’ is named after the attraction of the same name, a zany mid-century structure in the shape of an atom originally constructed for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair. This tour also passes through Arenberg and Rogier, calling at the historic greenhouses of the Royal Serres as well as the huge Roman Catholic National Basilica of the Sacred Heart, offering some of the most beautiful views of the city. At Dansaert Street you can enjoy pubs and cafes, before viewing the Brussels Bourse stock exchange and the iconic Manneken Pis fountain.

The ‘Europe’ routes first heads to the historic Place Royale Square and Sablon Hill, with plenty of beautiful Art Nouveau buildings to catch your eye. See the former Cistercian Abbaye de la Cambre, Flagey Square and leafy Parc Leopold where locals go to picnic and stroll among the old trees. The huge Cinquantenaire park and the Royal Palace of Brussels are also included.

Overnight in Brussels.

Breakfast at the hotel. Prepare for check out and make your way to the train station for your scenic train journey to Bruges. On arrival to Bruges make your way to your hotel and check-in.

The Day is free, for you to explore the city at your own pace.

Bruges, the capital of West Flanders in northwest Belgium, is distinguished by its canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings. Its port, Zeebrugge, is an important center for fishing and European trade. In the city center’s Burg square, the 14th-century Stadhuis (City Hall) has an ornate carved ceiling. Nearby, Markt square features a 13th-century belfry with a 47-bell carillon and 83m tower with panoramic views.

Overnight in Bruges.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Explore Bruges on this most interesting Architectural Tour. The highlights of the tours include; The Minnewater Lake, the famous lake of love and the motivation beyond the name of Brugge: The City of Love. Continue your tour to the Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde, Begijnhof. The historical Nuns order of Brugge under the famous vow of poverty, simplicity, and preaching. Visit Walpole, the famous old square​ where the old walls once protected the city before it becomes the home of Zeus and Maes bier. During our visit we will taste handmade artisan chocolates. Bruges Art Route, Kunstroute Vzw Korte Vuldersstraat. Wherever sailors arrive, it comes with one thing: Redlight District of Brugges. well, it was the red light district in the old times but now it is just a narrow street full of chocolate shops. Another famous attraction that you done need to missed is Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk, Mariastraat. The home of the masterpiece of Michael Angelo: The madonna and the child. The highest tower of the city and the famous flemish​ gothic cathedral. The Site Oud Sint-Jan, Mariastraat, the medieval hospital of St. John that started something​ so different from a hospital in the contemporary context. The home of early, mid and late gothic buildings together with baroque exhibitions. Gruuthusemuseum, Dijver, the City Museum and the famous Gruuthus family house before it was donated to the city. We will enjoy the old architecture, the rich history of the family and secrets of their success. Rozenhoedkaai, the traditional flower market in Brugge, where you can take the typical magnificent pictures of Bruges. Huidenvettersplein, the break every artist in town asked was in this square since the medieval​ time. Do not forget to ask why there is a column in the middle of the square. Fish Market Vismarkt, let's get introduced to the fish market of a city known for fish as the main element in its cuisine. The architecture of the ​fish market here which is unique in Belgium. Burg Square, Hoogstraat and Breidelstraat, the oldest​ main square of the town and the UNESCO heritage site for the diversity of Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance architecture... Do not forget to ask me where is the old cathedral. Belfort, Mark. Saving the best to the last, the Grand Place of Bruges is the shining architecture destination in Bruges with no competition. Belfry tower, guild houses, Provincial hall, and Historium are main architecture elements to see in this square.

Overnight in Bruges.

After breakfast. The day is free until checkout time. Make your way to the train station, board the train from Bruges to Brussels central station and connect to the airport for your onward flight.