Antwerp  Antwerp Antwerp is a small metropolis, but it`s definitely a vast treasure trove of adventures, cultures, and experiences! Over the years up to today, people have called it a lot of things: the city of diamonds, the city of fashion, the city on the Scheldt, the city of Rubens, and the port city, and it is definitely all of these things, as well as being a city full of charm, culture and sophistication. If you enjoy engaging museums and galleries, excellent gastronomy, hunting down street art and sculptures, alongside sipping some of Belgium`s finest beers in trendy bars and old-school cafes, then this is the city for you.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
Must See`s:
Grand Place (Grote Markt), Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp Zoo, Chocolate Nation, Museum aan de Stroom (MAS), Rubens` House (Rubenshuis), Red Star Line Museum, and so much more!
Bruges  Bruges With the city center closed off to cars, all the architectural and artistic treasures, folklore, chocolate shops, lace boutiques, and ambient restaurants the unforgettable city of Bruges can be easily explored on foot, by boat ride along quiet canals, or by horse-drawn carriage among cobblestone streets. Take your time and fully enjoy what this city has to offer, there is so much to experience in this city that has also made the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
Must See`s:
Bruges` Markt (main square), Belfry, Basilica of the Holy Blood, Stadhuis (Town Hall), Liberty of Bruges, Groeninge Museum, Church of Our Lady, Memling Museum, Sint Jansspitaal, Beguinage, Dijver Mansions, Minewater Lake, De Hale Maan Brewery, and so much more!
| Brussels  Brussels Brussels is sumptuous, historic and luxuriously cozy. What makes Brussels special? For visitors, it`s full of delights - Grand Place, mussels with chips, pralines, under crowded museums, intimate hotels, Art Nouveau, Horta, Tintin and unbelievable beers. Modern edifices are only a few steps from the cobbled streets, splendid cafés, and graceful Art Nouveau architecture that speak to the city`s eventful past. The city`s spirit survives in traditional cafes, bars, bistros, and restaurants. Whether elegantly Art Nouveau or eccentrically festooned with posters, curios, and knickknacks, such centuries-old establishments provide a warm, convivial ambience that is peculiarly Belgian.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
Must See`s:
Grand-Place, Cantillon Brewery, Mini-Europe, Belgian Comic Strip Center, Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Saint-Michel Cathedral and so much more! | Ghent  Ghent The magnificent old city of Ghent was one of the biggest cities in Western Europe at the end of the Middle Ages, renowned for its textile industry. Today it is the third biggest city of Belgium and one of the most beautiful ones. Much of the city's medieval architecture remains intact and is remarkably well preserved. Interesting highlights are the Saint Bavo Cathedral with the Ghent Altarpiece, the belfry, the Gravensteen castle, and the splendid architecture along the old Graslei harbor. The city of Ghent also houses three béguinages, recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites, and numerous churches, among which the Saint-Jacobs church and the Saint-Nicolas Church are the most beautiful examples.
Recommended Stay: At least 2 nights
Must See`s:
Cathedral of St. Bavo, Gravensteen Castle, The Belfry, Graslei, Korenmarkt, Saint Michael's Church and Sint-Michielsbrug, Korenlei Canal, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Ghent, Old Market Area, Vismarkt and Kraanlei, Ruins of Sint-Baafsabdij, and so much more!
Liege  Liege Located at the crossroads of Northern and Southern European culture, Liège is known as La Cité Ardente (the Passionate City). It is an old industrial center which faces the challenge of adapting to the 21st century. Take a walk through the old city center and discover the 16th century palace of the Prince-Bishops of Liège - built on the Place St Lambert, where the old St Lambert cathedral used to stand before the French Revolution. An archeological display, the Archeoforum, can also be visited under the Place St Lambert. Walk alongside the banks of the majestically flowing Meuse river. Other sites of interest include the Outremeuse area, the citadel, and the new train station designed by Santiago Calatrava.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
Must See`s:
Learn about art at the Grand Curtius, Climb the Montagne de Bueren, Marvel at the Liege-Guillemins Station, Witness Beauty on the Inside of the Musee Des Beaux Arts de Liege, Dig Deep at the Archeoforum of Liege, Go Gothic at the St Paul Cathedral, Enjoy Mosan Art at the Church of St Bartholomew, Take a Nighttime Stroll to the City Hall and so much more!
| Namur  Namur Situated at the confluence of the Meuse and Sambre rivers, the bustling capital of Belgium`s French-speaking Wallonia region, Namur has fine museums and churches, a casino, and an abundance of cafes and restaurants. The town`s most prominent sight is the citadel, now demilitarized and open to the public. It plays host to a beer festival at Easter. Namur also has a distinctive 18th century cathedral dedicated to Saint Aubain and a belfry classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
Must See`s:
Namur Citadel, Sightseeing along Rue de Fer, Cathedral of Saint Aubain, Church of Notre Dame and Treasury, Explore Central Old Town, Marvel at the Eglise St Loup, Discover Felicien Rops Museum, View the Palais des Congress, Take a Nighttime Stroll on the Meuse River, and so much more!
Ostende  Ostende Ostende is one of the nicest beach resorts on the North Sea, famous for its sea-side esplanade, pier, and fine-sand beaches. Interesting locations that well worth a visit are: the Casino, Fort Napoleon and the Mercator, an educational tall ship of the Belgian merchant fleet, which has been converted into a maritime museum. James Ensor`s name and fame are closely linked to that of Ostende. Both his house and the Provincial Museum of Modern Art (PMMK) have very interesting exhibitions on his work and life.
Recommended Stay: At least 2 nights
Must See`s:
Enjoy the Beaches of Ostende, Visit the Mercator Ship, Discover the James Ensor Museum, Explore the Amandine Ship, Enjoy Belgian Art at Mu.Zee Museum, Marvel at the Eglise St Loup, Discover Felicien Rops Museum, Wander around the monumental cemetery Oud Kerkhof, Admire the Belle Epoque Architecture, and so much more!
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