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Brussels and Bruges

Independent 7-day rail trip linking Brussels and Bruges

Illustration of Brussels and Bruges

Railbookers operates this independent rail vacation between Brussels and Bruges, running 7 days and 6 nights. Travelers check into a Brussels hotel on day 1 for a three-night stay, with time for shopping along Galeries Saint Hubert and Avenue Louise, a tour of the European Parliament, and a visit to the Mannekin Pis statue. On day 4, the EuroCity train carries travelers to Bruges for three more nights, with an included city tour, a climb up the 13th century Belfry, and a look at Michelangelo's Madonna and Child in the Church of Our Lady. Remaining Bruges days are free for wandering the cobbled streets among boutiques and chocolatiers. Beyond the included Bruges city tour and Belgian beer tasting, most sightseeing is self-planned, which suits travelers who are comfortable navigating two Belgian cities without a guide.

What to know before you look closer

  • The package lists 12 hotel options across price tiers in Brussels and Bruges rather than one fixed hotel, so the actual hotel and comfort level depend on the tier chosen at booking.
  • Only one day of the trip (day 4) is a train journey; the rest of the week is city sightseeing time in Brussels and Bruges.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Brussels

    Your Journey Begins in Brussels

    Arrive in Brussels today and check in at your hotel for a three-night stay. Once you've settled in, perhaps head out to do some shopping, from designer boutiques along the Galeries Saint Hubert, to the famous names on the Avenue Louise.

  2. Day 2overnight: Brussels

    Brussels

    After breakfast in the hotel this morning, continue exploring Brussels at your own leisure. Art lovers may wish to admire works at the Classical Art Museum and the Museum of Modern Art.

    Meals: B

  3. Day 3overnight: Brussels

    Brussels

    Spend your last day in Brussels discovering more of the famous landmarks and hidden gems of the city. The city is the seat of the European Parliament, and you can tour the building. Be sure to also visit the famous Mannekin Pis statue.

    Meals: B

  4. Day 4railovernight: Bruges

    Brussels to Bruges

    Take the train from Brussels to Bruges today. Arrive in Bruges and check in to your hotel for a three-night stay. Spend the rest of the day acquainting yourself with the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage listed center of Bruges.

    Meals: B

  5. Day 5overnight: Bruges

    Bruges

    After breakfast at your hotel this morning get your bearings of this beautiful city on a 50min city tour. Then, why not climb the 13th century Belfry or see Michelangelo's Madonna and Child in the Church of Our Lady?

    Meals: B

  6. Day 6overnight: Bruges

    Bruges

    Spend another full day exploring the sights and sounds of historic Bruges. The cobbled streets are perfect for exploring on foot, dipping in and out of the exclusive boutiques, souvenir shops and chocolatiers!

    Meals: B

  7. Day 7rail

    Depart Bruges

    Enjoy a final breakfast in the hotel and then spend some time exploring more of Bruges before you continue your onward journey. If you have more journey time, why not take the train to the Dutch capital of Amsterdam.

    Meals: B

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1Shop the designer boutiques of Galeries Saint Hubert and Avenue Louise in Brussels.
  • Day 3Tour the European Parliament building and visit the Mannekin Pis statue.
  • Day 4Take the train from Brussels to Bruges.
  • Day 5Take a city tour of Bruges, climb the 13th century Belfry, and see Michelangelo's Madonna and Child in the Church of Our Lady.
  • Day 6Wander Bruges's cobbled streets among its boutiques, souvenir shops and chocolatiers.

Included

  • Train travel in standard class throughout
  • Belgian Beer tasting in Brussels
  • Bruges city tour
  • 3 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast in Brussels
  • 3 nights’ hotel stay with breakfast in Bruges

Questions travellers ask

Does this trip include train travel?
Yes. Standard class train travel is included throughout, and day 4 has travelers take the EuroCity train from Brussels to Bruges.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It's independent. Beyond the included Bruges city tour and Belgian beer tasting, travelers explore both cities at their own pace.
What hotels are used?
Railbookers offers 12 hotel options across price tiers, including Hilton Brussels Grand Place, Warwick Brussels and Le Louise Hotel Brussels MGallery in Brussels, and Die Swaene and Dukes Academie in Bruges.
How many nights are spent in each city?
Three nights in Brussels and three nights in Bruges, for 7 days and 6 nights total.
What is included besides the hotels and rail travel?
A Belgian beer tasting in Brussels, a Bruges city tour, and breakfast each morning.
What does it cost?
Prices start at $429 per person.

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