30 days in Belgium Itinerary
30 days in Belgium Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Belgium journey planner
Start: Exeter
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Liege
— 4 nights
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Mons
— 5 nights
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Bruges
— 8 nights
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Hoogstraten
— 1 night
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Brussels
— 11 nights
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End: Exeter
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Liege
— 4 nights
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The Fervent City
Although decidedly industrial on the outskirts, Liege also boasts impressive architecture.Explore Liege's surroundings by going to Observatoire Astronomique Centre Ardenne (in Neufchateau), Teseum (in Tongeren) and Reg Jans Battlefield Experience - Day Tours (in Bastogne). There's lots more to do: stroll the grounds of Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, get engrossed in the history at Gallo-Romeins Museum, hike along Musee en plein air et Tour St Martin, and take in nature's colorful creations at Le Jardin des Hiboux.
For maps, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Liege trip itinerary planning website.
Exeter, UK to Liege is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Exeter to Liege due to the time zone difference. In May, daytime highs in Liege are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can drive to Mons.
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Mons
— 5 nights
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Not far from Brussels, Mons is home to a World Heritage Site, the former home of Van Gogh, and Roman ruins.Get out of town with these interesting Mons side-trips: Eddy Merckx Bicycle Trail (in Kluisbergen-Ruien), Must Textile Museum (in Ronse) and Tournai (Parc communal, The Belfry of Tournai, &more). There's lots more to do: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Pairi Daiza, pause for some serene contemplation at Collegiale Sainte-Waudru, get curious at Musee de l'Industrie, and stop by Ligne Claire.
You can plan Mons trip in no time by asking Inspirock to help create your itinerary.
Getting from Liege to Mons by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train. In May in Mons, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can drive to Bruges.
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Bruges
— 8 nights
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Venice of the North
The medieval town of Bruges centers around a canal, and the architecture of its historical district has made it a World Heritage Site.Get out of town with these interesting Bruges side-trips: Tyne Cot Cemetery (in Zonnebeke), Ghent (St. Nicholas' Cathedral, STAM Ghent City Museum, &more) and Ieper (Ypres) (Menin Gate Memorial & Hooge Crater Museum). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Historic Centre of Brugge, explore the activities along Minnewater Lake, take an in-depth tour of Groeningemuseum, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Our Lady Bruges.
To find ratings, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, use the Bruges journey planner.
You can drive from Mons to Bruges in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can travel to Hoogstraten.
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Hoogstraten
— 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 19th (Wed): look for gifts at De Biergrens, don't miss a visit to Dodendraad, examine the collection at Gevangenis Museum, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sint Katharinakerk, then steep yourself in history at Begijnhof Hoogstraten, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Beguinage.
To find where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Hoogstraten online trip itinerary builder.
You can drive from Bruges to Hoogstraten in 2 hours. May in Hoogstraten sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Brussels.
To find where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Hoogstraten online trip itinerary builder.
You can drive from Bruges to Hoogstraten in 2 hours. May in Hoogstraten sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Brussels.
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Brussels
— 11 nights
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Capital of Europe
The allure of the multi-cultural capital, Brussels, stems from its mix of political intrigue, artistic influence, historical significance, and a thriving social scene.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Brussels: Antwerp (Cogels Osylei, Antwerpen-Centraal, &more) and Hallerbos – ‘'The Blue Forest’' (in Halle). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Grand Place, admire the striking features of St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule), appreciate the history behind Manneken Pis, and browse the different shops at Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert.
To find photos, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Brussels trip itinerary planning site.
Drive from Hoogstraten to Brussels in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Hoogstraten in May, expect nights in Brussels to be about the same, around 8°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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Belgium travel guide
A small country packing a big punch in terms of tourist attractions, Belgium sits at the crossroads of Western Europe, its cities soaked in history and famed for their lively arts, fashion, and dining scenes. Although it advertises itself simply as "A Food Lover's Dream," this country of just 11 million people boasts a rich architectural heritage, world-famous breweries, pristine natural areas, and touching memorials marking major battlegrounds from both World War I and World War II. Put the country's elegant cities of Brussels and Bruges at the top of your itinerary, but don't forget that Belgium's less-explored countryside offers dense forests, rolling hills, and lush valleys.
