11-Day Belgium Road Trip from Brussels to Ghent and surrounding area

Your road trip adventure in Belgium begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Brussels. You’ll stay in Brussels for 9 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Brussels has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Brussels Park. This attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,075 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Brussels, Fin de Siècle. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,891 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Brussels is Le Bistro - Porte de Hal. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,790 customers.

Brussels also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Brussels is Delirium Café. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 18,478 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Brussels is À La Mort Subite. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,691 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 11-day vacation in Belgium!

On day 2 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Brussels, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 8 nights left in Brussels.

Today you'll explore the city of Brussels. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Bois de la Cambre - Ter Kamerenbos. This incredible attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 12,757 visitors.

Cinquantenaire is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Brussels. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 34,980 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Brussels is St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels. This amazing attraction is a church and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,728 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert. This shopping mall and place of interest is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 38,005 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Grand-Place. This square is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 149,732 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Belgium to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Brussels.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Brussels, like The Lobster House. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,528 customers.

Café Walvis is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Brussels. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,654 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Brussels, Poechenellekelder. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,331 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Monk. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,758 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Belgium!

On day 3 of your road trip, you'll get the chance to experience two destinations, Antwerp and Boom. At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Brussels, where you'll stay for 7 nights more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of Antwerp is Museum aan de Stroom. This amazing attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 16,825 visitors.

This day is also your chance to visit Provinciaal Recreatiedomein De Schorre in the town of Boom. Provinciaal Recreatiedomein De Schorre is a park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,663 visitors.

You can also make your new day in Belgium more epic with one of the most popular tours you can take part in today. The tour allows travelers to experience the enjoyment of exploring some of Belgium’s most popular attractions and hidden treasures. Make sure to check out all options below to find the perfect adventure for you.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Brussels.

When you arrive, we recommend eating at a restaurant that locals enjoy, like Pasta Divina. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,190 customers.

Le Cirio is one of the top restaurants in the city of Brussels. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,548 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Brussels, La Porte Noire. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,483 customers.

If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Brussels, we recommend the cocktails at Bar Des Amis. This bar has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,677 customers.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Brussels!

On day 4 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Brussels, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 6 nights left in Brussels.

Today you'll explore the city of Villers-la-Ville. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Villers Abbey. This incredible attraction is an abbey and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,131 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Belgium to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Brussels.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Brussels, like Le Marmiton. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,876 customers.

The Blue Restaurant is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Brussels. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,345 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Brussels, Brussels Beer Project // Dansaert Brewery. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Barbeton. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,044 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Belgium!

On day 5 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Brussels, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 5 nights left in Brussels.

Today you'll explore the city of Braine-l'Alleud. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Hougoumont Farm. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,257 visitors.

Lion's Mound is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Braine-l'Alleud. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,599 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Belgium to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Brussels.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Brussels, like Le Pêcheur. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 852 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Brussels, Little Delirium. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 648 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Churchill's. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 688 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Belgium!

At the end of the day, you'll drive back to Brussels, where you'll stay for 4 nights more.

One of the best travel destinations in the city of Bruges is Belfry of Bruges. This amazing attraction is a belfry and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 17,525 visitors.

Minnewaterpark is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Bruges. As one of the best-rated attractions in the area, Minnewaterpark has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,686 visitors.

You can also make your new day in Belgium more epic with one of the most popular tours you can take part in today. The tour allows travelers to experience the enjoyment of exploring some of Belgium’s most popular attractions and hidden treasures. Make sure to check out all options below to find the perfect adventure for you.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation near the city of Brussels.

After your meal, we recommend you get a drink at one of the best bars in the city of Brussels, BrewDog Brussels. This bar has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 3,971 customers.

If you’d prefer one of the top bar experiences that locals enjoy in the city of Brussels, we recommend the cocktails at o'reilly's Irish Pub Brussels. This bar has been rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 3,657 customers.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in the city of Brussels!

On day 7 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Brussels, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 3 nights left in Brussels.

Today you'll explore the city of Enghien. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Château Empain. This incredible attraction is a château and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,905 visitors.

Parc d’Enghien is another popular attraction you'll visit in the city of Enghien. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,873 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Belgium to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Brussels.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Brussels, The Dominican. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,834 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,308 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Belgium!

On day 8 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Brussels, but spend part of the day exploring places of interest outside the immediate city. You still have 2 nights left in Brussels.

Today you'll explore the city of Froidchapelle. One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Les Lacs de l'Eau d'Heure. This incredible attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 5,338 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Belgium to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Brussels.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Brussels, Café Béguin. This bar is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,442 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Belgium!

Day 9 of your road trip through Belgium gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Strépy-Bracquegnies and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Ghent. You will stay in Ghent for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Strépy-Bracquegnies is the amazing Strépy-Thieu boat lift. This attraction is a boat lift that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,885 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Strépy-Bracquegnies by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Belgium. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Ghent, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Otomat Gent, one of the best restaurants in the city of Ghent. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,333 customers.

Locals also recommend Royal India Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Ghent. Royal India Restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,787 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Ghent is Het Waterhuis aan de Bierkant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,971 customers.

After dinner, visit Dulle Griet, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Ghent. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,103 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Patrick Foley's. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,180 customers.

Alternatively, Trollekelder is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Ghent. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,614 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Belgium!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 10 of your epic road trip in Belgium, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Pecq. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Brussels. You’ll stay in Brussels for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Pecq’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Pecq, start your day with a visit to the amazing Domaine de Bourgogne. This much-appreciated park and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,698 visitors.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Pecq has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Brussels. Brussels offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Belgium!

Day 11 of your road trip in Belgium is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Brussels before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Mont des Arts - Kunstberg is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Brussels. This square and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,523 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Brussels and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Belgium.

You’ll then say farewell to Brussels. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Belgium!