15 days in Belgium Itinerary

The medieval town of Bruges centers around a canal, and the architecture of its historical district has made it a World Heritage Site.

Venture out of the city with trips to Ghent (Saint Nicholas Church, Gravensteen, &more) and Menin Gate Memorial (in Ieper (Ypres)). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Historic Centre of Brugge, examine the collection at Choco-Story - The Chocolate Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Our Lady Bruges, and explore the activities along Minnewater Lake.

For photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Bruges journey planning app.

Maputo, Mozambique to Bruges is an approximately 22-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference moving from Central Africa Time to Central European Standard Time is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Maputo in July, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Bruges: temperatures range from 25°C by day to 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Brussels.

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 Brussels' surroundings by going to Provinciaal Groendomein Vrijbroekpark (in Mechelen) and Antwerpen-Centraal (in Antwerp). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Grand Place, explore the world behind art at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, shop like a local with Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, and see the interesting displays at Musical Instruments Museum (MIM).

For where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Brussels trip planner.

Drive from Bruges to Brussels in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August in Brussels, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can travel back home.