9 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Historic Centre of Brugge and Gravensteen. Your inner history buff will appreciate Graslei and Korenlei and Saint Bavo's Cathedral. Change things up with these side-trips from Bruges: Saint Nicholas Church (in Ghent) and Atlantikwall Raversyde (in Ostend). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Torture Museum Oude Steen, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Our Lady Bruges, explore the world behind art at Groeningemuseum, and admire the striking features of Provinciaal Hof.

To find where to stay, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Bruges trip itinerary planner.

Pittsburgh, USA to Bruges is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 6 hour difference. Traveling from Pittsburgh in October, expect nights in Bruges to be about the same, around 48°F, while days are slightly colder, around 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Bouillon.

Bouillon is a municipality in Belgium. On the 11th (Wed), explore the fascinating underground world of Domaine Des Grottes De Han, tour the pleasant surroundings at Parc de Furfooz, and then make a trip to Frans-Duitse begraafplaats van Maissin. Keep things going the next day: explore the historical opulence of Chateau fort de Bouillon, then get to know the fascinating history of Mardasson Memorial, and then brush up on your military savvy at Bastogne War Museum.

To see where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Bouillon itinerary maker tool.

Getting from Bruges to Bouillon by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and bus. In October, daily temperatures in Bouillon can reach 57°F, while at night they dip to 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to drive to Theux.

Theux is a Walloon municipality of Belgium in Province of Liège. Kick off your visit on the 13th (Fri): look for all kinds of wild species at Forestia, get outside with Le Ninglinspo, and then look for all kinds of wild species at La Roche-aux-Faucons.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Theux travel planner.

Drive from Bouillon to Theux in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In October in Theux, expect temperatures between 60°F during the day and 45°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to go by car 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.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sat): examine the collection at Belgian Comic Strip Center, then see the interesting displays at Atomium, then explore the world behind art at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, and finally make a trip to Grand Place. On the 15th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: examine the collection at Musical Instruments Museum (MIM), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Eglise Notre Dame Du Sablon, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule).

To find reviews, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Brussels online vacation planner.

Traveling by car from Theux to Brussels takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 57°F in October, and nighttime lows around 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.