Art and Culture in Belgium
Bruxelles, Ghent, Antwerpen
Experience Belgium's rich artistic and cultural heritage by exploring renowned museums, historic architecture, and the legacy of cities like Brussels, Bruges, and Antwerp.
DAY 1 (24/06/2026): BRUSSELS
Arrival in Brussels and private transfer to the hotel. Accommodation for 2 nights, with breakfast.
In the evening, welcome dinner at a local restaurant (no drinks).
DAY 2 (25/06/2026): BRUSSELS
After breakfast at the hotel, half-day city tour. Visit the Grand Place, the Manneken Pis and the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, one of the oldest covered shopping galleries in Europe, opened in 1847.
Continue to the Cathedral of Saint Michael and Saint Gudula, the city's main church, known for its medieval towers and stained glass windows.
In the afternoon, visit the Royal Museums of Fine Arts and the Magritte Museum.
Return to the hotel.
DAY 3 (26/06/2026): BRUSSELS - Ghent
Breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Departure to Ghent, formerly one of the richest cities in Europe.
Arrival and accommodation for 2 nights, with breakfast.
In the late afternoon, embark on a private boat tour of the Ghent canals.
DAY 4 (27/06/2026): GHENT
After breakfast at the hotel, visit the Museum of Fine Arts (MSK), which houses a rich collection of Flemish artists, including Bosch, Rubens and Ensor.
Free afternoon for an independent tour of the city.
In the evening, an opportunity to visit, after opening hours, the Ghent Altarpiece in the Cathedral of Saint Bavo. Painted by the Van Eyck brothers in 1432, 'The Adoration of the Mystical Lamb' is considered the defining masterpiece of the Northern Renaissance.
DAY 5 (28/06/2026): GHENT - Bruges - ANTWERP
Breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Travel to Antwerp with a stop in Bruges to tour the city.
Private walking tour of the main tourist attractions of Bruges, such as the Grote Markt, the Bell Tower and the Church of Our Lady (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk), where you can find the work 'Madonna' by Michelangelo, the artist's only sculpture outside Italy.
Free time for independent activities before continuing to Antwerp.
Antwerp, the largest city in the Flanders region, stands out for its prominent role on the European scene. Its port, one of the largest and busiest on the continent, serves as a fundamental part of international trade. However, the city's grandeur goes beyond its port activities, and is recognized worldwide for its rich cultural and artistic heritage. Over the centuries, Antwerp has been home to renowned artists such as Rubens and Bruegel, and that artistic tradition continues to thrive in the museums, galleries, and theaters that dot the city.
Accommodation for 3 nights, with breakfast.
DAY 6 (29/06/2026): ANTWERP
After breakfast at the hotel, private walking tour of the historic city center, Grote Markt Square, with the City Hall, the Brabo Fountain and the Cathedral of Our Lady. This cathedral was built over 169 years and is the tallest church in the Benelux region.
In the afternoon, visit the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp (KMSKA), reopened after a major restoration, with collections by Rubens, Van Eyck and Van Dyck, as well as modern and contemporary art.
DAY 7 (30/06/2026): ANTWERP
Breakfast at the hotel and free day for independent activities.
In the evening, dinner (without drinks) at the hotel.
Suggested optional activities (not included):
- Visit to Rubenshuis, the artist's house and studio;
- Visit the Port House, an icon of modern Antwerp architecture designed by Zaha Hadid.
DAY 8 (01/07/2026): ANTWERP - BRUSSELS or AMSTERDAM
Breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Private transfer to Brussels or Amsterdam airport.
THIS ITINERARY INCLUDES:
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Brussels, with breakfast;
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Ghent, with breakfast;
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Antwerp, with breakfast;
- Private transfers between airport/hotel/airport;
- Travel between cities as mentioned in the itinerary;
- Full-day private tour, with an English-speaking guide, in Brussels;
- Private boat tour of the Ghent canals;
- Private half-day tour of Bruges;
- Half-day private tour of the historic center of Antwerp;
- Visit to the Museum of Fine Arts (MSK) in Ghent;
- Visit to the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp (KMSKA);
- Admission, after opening hours, to the Ghent Altarpiece at the Cathedral of Saint Bavo;
- 1 dinner (without drinks) on the 7th day;
- Travel kit.
THIS ITINERARY DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- International airfare between Brazil and the Netherlands (Netherlands);
- Boarding fees;
- Tourism fees;
- Bank transfer charges related to payment to the foreign supplier;
- Documentation and consular visa expenses;
- Travel insurance;
- Cancellation insurance;
- Excess baggage;
- Early arrival time (early check in);
- Extension of departure time (late check out);
- Meals not mentioned as included;
- Drinks not mentioned as included;
- Suggested tips for guide and driver - starting at £5 or €6, per day;
- Luggage services;
- Suggested and/or optional tours and excursions;
- Entrance fees to the places where the tours are visited and suggested and/or optional excursions;
- Restaurant reservations for a fee of €10 to €30;
- Personal extras such as: laundry, phone calls, alcoholic beverages, extra food, tips, minibar consumption and everything that is not mentioned as included in the itinerary.
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