DAY ONE - Thursday January 2
Ring in the New Year by hopping on a jet from ROC/SYR to BRU via DC (IAD)
DAY TWO - Friday January 3
Arrive in Brussels at 7:15 AM. We hop on our Coach with David and head to Antwerp. After we drop off our bags and grab breakfast in Old Town, we have a walking tour of Antwerp.
Afterwards we might visit Stefan at Billi’s Beer Kafeteria and meet George! Night on own in Antwerp.
Staying at Hilton Antwerp Old Town
DAY THREE - Saturday January 4
Breakfast at hotel. 9:00 AM we are off to visit La Trappe. The only Trappist Monastery that allows tours is ours to visit. After we grab some lunch at La Trappe we are off to possibly Zundert. We will be enjoying a meal on Bustronomie on our way back to Antwerp!
After Zundert we head back to the hotel for a night on your own in Antwerp. Staying at Hilton Antwerp Old Town.
DAY FOUR - Sunday January 5
Breakfast at hotel. A day on your own to take in the sights and sounds in The Diamond Capital of Europe! Great restaurants, bars, museums and cathedrals! Last day of the Christkindlmarkt, so grab a gluhwein! Tons to do and see.
If that’s not enough, we are a short train ride from Amsterdam and Brussels, if you’re feeling adventurous! If you’re not getting enough beer, De Konick is in town as well!
Staying at Hilton Antwerp Old Town
DAY FIVE - Monday January 6
Breakfast at hotel. 9:00 AM We say goodbye to Antwerp and hello to Ghent! After we drop our bags off at the hotel, we are off for a walking tour of Ghent. We might enjoy a beer break at Artvelde during the tour, and after the tour you are welcome to join us at Oost for lunch. Return to check in at the hotel and then we walk over for a tour and tasting at Dok Brewery in Ghent.
Afterwards, a night on your own in Ghent. Staying at the IBIS Ghent St Baaf’s Kathedral.
DAY SIX - Tuesday January 7
Breakfast at hotel. 9:00 AM off we go for our Ghent Brewery tour day. Van Steenberge and DeLandtsheer are currently on the docket!
Back by 4:30-5:00. Staying at the IBIS Ghent St Baaf’s Kathedral.
DAY SEVEN - Wednesday January 8
Breakfast at hotel. 9:00 AM we are off to Bruges! A walking tour after we arrive and then enjoy the day in one of Europe’s most beautiful medieval cities! Take in the canals and stunning architecture in a setting with multiple excellent restaurants, bars and breweries. Chocolate galore!
At 5:30 PM we take the Coach back to Ghent for dinner. Feel free to stay in Bruges and take the train back to Ghent! Staying at the IBIS Ghent St Baaf’s Kathedral.
DAY EIGHT - Thursday January 9th
Breakfast at hotel. A free day in Ghent! Take in the sights and sounds of Ghent on your last full day in Belgium. Check your recommendation list for great places to visit.
Staying at the IBIS Ghent St Baaf’s Kathedral.
DAY NINE - Friday January 10
6:00 AM breakfast at hotel! 7:00 AM back on the coach to take us to BRU.
Flights are going to be arriving home around 5 to get you home for dinner!