Belgium in Winter: A Storybook Journey through Brussels, Ghent & Bruges

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Highlights

  • Curated City Tours with Private Guides
    Explore Belgium’s cultural capitals with immersive, locally guided walking tours of Brussels, Ghent, and Bruges—each brimming with medieval charm, UNESCO sites, and festive spirit.

  • Seasonal Splendor: European Christmas Markets
    Delight in Belgium’s most magical season with visits to traditional Christmas markets in Brussels and Bruges, where twinkling lights, local crafts, and seasonal treats create an enchanting atmosphere.

  • Exclusive First-Class Train Travel
    Enjoy seamless, scenic rail transfers between cities with first-class train service, paired with private station transfers for a stress-free travel experience.

  • Luxury Boutique Accommodations
    Stay in Belgium’s most refined boutique hotels, including Pillows City Hotel Brussels, Pillows Grand Boutique Ghent, and the elegant Hotel Sablon Bruges.

  • Architectural Icons & Historic Landmarks
    Visit architectural treasures such as St. Bavo’s Cathedral, The Castle of the Counts, Bruges’ Basilica of the Holy Blood, and the UNESCO Grand Place in Brussels.

  • Ample Time for Personal Discovery
    Built-in leisure days allow travelers to wander the cobblestone streets, indulge in artisanal chocolates, sip local beers, and create their own Belgium moments.

Accommodations

  • Pillows City Hotel – Brussels

  • Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel – Ghent

  • Hotel Sablon – Bruges

Itinerary

Day 01 | Welcome to Belgium

Upon arrival, your IWorld of Travel representative will be waiting for you in the airport arrival lounge, holding a sign with your name on it. They will assist with luggage and transfer you to your hotel for check in. The rest of your day is at leisure.

Hotel: Pillows City Hotel – Standard room

Day 02 | Brussels

After breakfast at your hotel, your guide will meet you for a 1/2 day tour of Brussels. Together you will visit include the UNESCO World heritage Grand Place, the humorous fountain Manneken Pis, the Cathedral, the Atomium, the Court of Justice, the EU district, and St. Catherine’s Square. After visiting the “must see” sight in the city, it’s time to get into the Christmas spirit. Head to Brussels’ beautiful Christmas market. Enjoy the charm of the historic city center and see its highlights Rest of the day is a leisure to explore and shop on your own.

Hotel: Pillows City Hotel

Meals: breakfast

Day 03 | Ghent

After breakfast, your driver will meet you in your hotel lobby and transfer you to the train station. Enjoy first class train service from Brussels to Ghent. The ride is approximately 45 mins. Enjoy meet and greet service upon arrival and transfer to your hotel. Your guide will meet you and take you on a city tour of Ghent. Immerse yourself in the medieval majesty, fairy tale magic and rich historical heritage of Ghent.. Visit St. Bavo’s Cathedral, and the picturesque old port. Marvel at the UNESCO-listed city of Ghent as you visit legendary landmarks like the Castle of the Counts, Enjoy admission and tour of this stunning castle as you walk in the footsteps of antiquity. The rest of your day and evening is at leisure. Overnight in Ghent.

Hotel: Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel – standard room

Meals: breakfast

Day 04 | Bruges

After breakfast this morning, it’s a short 30-min first class train ride to beautiful Bruges, Enjoy the same hotel pick up and station meet and greet as you did in Ghent. Once settled, enjoy a 3-hour walking tour in this medieval masterpiece. Experience the many charms of the Venice of the North and see why the historic center of Bruges was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the city tour you’ll see the Lake of Love, the Begijnhof (founded in 1245), Walplein Square, the Stoofstraat, Old St. John’s Hospital, the Church of Our Lady, Gruuthuse Palace, the Dijver Canal, Rozenhoedkaai, Tanners Square (Huidenvettersplein), the Burg Square with its Gothic Town Hall, the Basilica of the Holy Blood and the Market Square (Grote Markt) with the Belfort. The rest of the day is yours to explore at leisure

Hotel: Hotel Sablon – Standard room

Meals: Breakfast

Day 05 | Bruges

Today is your day to explore Bruges on your own and discover it’s many charms. Stroll the streets and visit its many chocolate shops. Sample some of its world-famous beers or enjoy some waffles on the plaza. Be sure to leave plenty of time to explore its delightful Christmas Market.

Hotel: Hotel Sablon

Meals: Breakfast

Program Code

F-0175

Tour Length

5 Days / 4 Nights

Tour Countries

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Tour Specialties

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