Ghent and Bruges Day Trip from Brussels
- Location:Brussels, Belgium
- Duration:9.5 hours
- TOUR Code:2200DEB02
Discover two of Flanders' special gems on a full day trip to Ghent and Bruges. No visit to Belgium is complete without a visit to these two beautiful cities, just a short drive from Brussels.
Highlights
- Full-day trip to Ghent and Bruges from Brussels
- Scenic drive through Belgian and Flemish countryside
- Guided tour of Ghent
- Ghent's St. Bavo Cathedral, St. Nicolas Church and the Castle of the Counts of Flanders
- Coach and walking tour of Bruges
- Bruges' Lake of Love, Beguinage, Our Lady Church, Market Square and Town Hall Square
- Free time in Bruges
- Optional canal boat cruise
- Audio history via headphones
- Multilingual guide
- Pickup and drop off from selected Brussels hotels
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After a one-hour drive through the scenic Belgium countryside you'll arrive in Ghent. Here you will visit the St. Bavo Cathedral, home of the world-famous "Mystic Lamb" painting (optional, closed on Sunday).
During your city tour of Ghent you will see important buildings from the Middle Ages, such as the Belfry, the St. Nicolas Church and the Castle of the Counts of Flanders.
Next, while driving through the Flemish countryside to Bruges, you can hear an audio history of Flanders, Ghent and Bruges via headphones. Upon arrival in Bruges, you'll visit the Lake of Love (Minnewater) and the Beguinage (convent). Take advantage of some free time to enjoy lunch (not included) before you start a walking tour to discover: Our Lady Church with a statue by Michelangelo, the Market Square with the Belfry, and the Town Hall Square (Burg) with the Chapel of the Holy Blood.
After the walking tour you can take an optional boat cruise along the canals. You will depart Bruges at approximately 6:30pm.
Schedule Details
Ghent and Bruges Day Trip from Brussels
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Departs at 9:00am
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
Duration:9.5 hours
Return details:Returns to original departure point at approximately 7:00pm
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Additional Information
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Entrance fees
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Gratuities (optional)
- Optional boat cruise
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
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Ghent and Bruges are beautiful. Our tour guide was a little dry, but he gave us some interesting ... Read more ›
Jennifer K, February 2012
