60 days in Belgium Itinerary

Although decidedly industrial on the outskirts, Liege also boasts impressive architecture.

Attractions like Musee communal de Herstal and Musee en plein air et Tour St Martin make great kid-friendly stops. Explore Liege's surroundings by going to LeRoux Tower (in Trois Ponts), Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery (in Henri-Chapelle) and Charmille of Haut-Maret (in Theux). There's still lots to do: Head underground at Domaine Des Grottes De Han, indulge in some personalized pampering at Massage Intuitif, admire the striking features of Gare de Liege-Guillemins, and take a peaceful walk through Le Herou.

To see traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Liege tour itinerary maker website.

Toronto, Canada to Liege is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 6 hour difference. In November in Liege, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Lommel.

Lommel is a municipality and a city in the Belgian province of Limburg. Bring the kids along to Uitkijktoren Lommelse Sahara and Genever Museum Hasselt. Venture out of the city with trips to Hoogstraten (Begijnhof Hoogstraten, Beguinage, &more), Grote Netewoud - Meerhout (in Meerhout) and Kaarsenmuseum (in Baarle-Hertog). Spend the 4th (Sun) exploring nature at Wild-En Wandel Park. There's much more to do: indulge in some personalized pampering at Moments4u, see the interesting displays at Bocholter Brouwerijmuseum, explore the landscape on two wheels at Fietsen Door De Bomen, and make a trip to Duitse Militaire Begraafplaats.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Lommel online tour planner.

You can drive from Liege to Lommel in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a train. November in Lommel sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) 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.

Attractions like Grand Place and Atomium make great kid-friendly stops. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Brussels: Statue of Anthony Van Dyke (in Meir), Antwerp (Museum Vleeshuis, Cathedral of Our Lady, &more) and Mineralogical Museum (in Merksem). There's still lots to do: find something for the whole family at Mini-Europe, contemplate the long history of St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule), admire the landmark architecture of Parc du Cinquantenaire, and appreciate the history behind Manneken Pis.

To see maps, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Brussels trip itinerary maker site.

You can drive from Lommel to Brussels in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. December in Brussels sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can go by car to Mons.

Not far from Brussels, Mons is home to a World Heritage Site, the former home of Van Gogh, and Roman ruins.

Family-friendly places like Pairi Daiza and Room Escape Games will thrill your kids. Get out of town with these interesting Mons side-trips: Legast Artisan Chocolatier (in Braine-Le-Comte), Charleroi (Musee de l'Industrie & Comedie Centrale de Charleroi) and Collegiale Saint-Vincent de Soignies (in Soignies). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Francois Duesberg Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Abbaye de Villers, admire the striking features of La Halle Aux Draps, and explore the landscape on two wheels at Eddy Merckx Bicycle Trail.

To find photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Mons trip website.

Drive from Brussels to Mons in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In December, daytime highs in Mons are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Bruges.

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

Kids will enjoy The Markt and Historic Centre of Brugge. Venture out of the city with trips to Ghent (Ghent Town Hall (Stadhuis), Gravensteen, &more), Ieper (Ypres) (Saint Julien Memorial, Hooge Crater Cemetery, &more) and Albert Einstein Statue (in De Haan). The adventure continues: make a trip to Belfry of Bruges, admire the masterpieces at Groeningemuseum, examine the collection at Choco-Story - The Chocolate Museum, and stop by The Chocolate Line Bruges.

To see more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Bruges planner.

Traveling by car from Mons to Bruges takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In January in Bruges, expect temperatures between 7°C during the day and 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to fly back home.