14-Day Belgium Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Brussels to Ghent, Bruges, Antwerp, Leuven, and Dinant

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 Brussels, Belgium. Parc du Cinquantenaire with the Arch built for Beglian independence in Bruxelles. Brussels, Belgium. Parc du Cinquantenaire with the Arch built for Beglian independence in Bruxelles.
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Escape the ordinary with this exciting 14-day road trip through Belgium. Explore diverse landscapes, discover lively cities, and prepare for an unforgettable journey!

This perfectly planned road trip itinerary takes you through some of the best places to see in Belgium. You will spend 3 nights in Brussels, 2 nights in Ghent, 2 nights in Bruges, 2 nights in Antwerp, 2 nights in Leuven, and 2 nights in Dinant. Anticipate well-spent days sightseeing, eating delicious food, and experiencing the highlights of each destination!

With this travel package, you can choose from an extensive selection of accommodations along your road trip route in Belgium. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, including options for each budget. Whether you are in the mood for luxurious 5-star hotels or budget-friendly bed and breakfasts, we have you covered.

Upon arriving in Brussels, the rental vehicle of your choice will be ready for collection. From there, the road trip can begin! Experience the ultimate freedom and uncover Belgium on your own terms.

An expertly curated travel plan makes sure you don’t miss out on any of the best things to see and do on your road trip in Belgium. Grand-place and Atomium are just a couple of the bucket-list attractions that await your discovery.

As you hit the open road and drive through Brussels, Laeken, Ghent, Bruges, Antwerp, Leuven, Kessel-Lo, Heverlee, Neffe, Bouvignes-sur-Meuse, Dinant, Han-sur-Lesse, Lavaux-Sainte-Anne, Chevetogne, Marloie, Braine-l'Alleud, and La Hulpe, you will also enjoy plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Belgium. Whether you are exploring enchanting towns and villages, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there is always something new and exciting to experience in Belgium.

Throughout your road trip in Belgium, take breaks from sightseeing to explore your favorite destinations' top shopping streets and markets. Discover unique souvenirs that will forever remind you of your self-drive adventure in Belgium.

This package offers an all-in-one solution for your trip planning - choose flights, a rental car, accommodations, attractions, and tours that suit your needs and desires. You can customize each day of your road trip itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking.

The best services in Belgium fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your road trip in Belgium today!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Brussels - Arrival day
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  • Grand-Place
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Welcome to Brussels, the perfect starting point for your road trip in Belgium! Pick up your rental car and let the adventure begin. You will spend 2 nights discovering what to see in Brussels before embarking on the next leg of your journey.

Brussels is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

When you're ready for some downtime, make your way to your chosen hotel. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM in Brussels. Make yourself at home and unwind before heading out again.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Brussels, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Raise a toast to the start of your 14-day road trip in Belgium!

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Brussels
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Drive 24 km, 1 hour 24 min

  • Atomium
  • St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels
  • Musée Magritte Museum
  • Royal Palace of Brussels
  • Cinquantenaire Park
  • Sablon/Zavel
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Wake up to day 2 of your road trip in Belgium. On this day, you’ll embark on an exciting expedition discovering the enchanting sights and activities of Laeken and Brussels. With 1 night to stay in Brussels, we encourage you to seize the day and discover the unexplored beauty of the city’s surroundings!

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

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Brussels. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in Belgium!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Brussels
  • Ghent
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Drive 58 km, 1 hour 11 min

  • Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (MSK)
  • Saint Bavo's Cathedral
  • Ghent City Hall
  • Het Belfort van Gent
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 3 of your road trip in Belgium. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 1 place, which are Ghent. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Ghent, where will spend 2 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Ghent. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

After a long day of exploring, sit down for a delicious dinner at a top-rated restaurant in Ghent. Enjoy a satisfying meal that will recharge you for tonight's adventures.

Relax and recharge in preparation for another adventurous day in Belgium!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Ghent
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Drive 5 km, 1 hour 14 min

  • STAM - Ghent City Museum
  • Saint Michael's Bridge
  • Gravensteen
  • Patershol
  • Museum of Industry
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You’ll stay in Ghent for 1 night.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Belgium. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

Ghent is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Ghent.

Celebrate another amazing day of your road trip adventure in Belgium!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Ghent
  • Bruges
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Drive 51 km, 1 hour 1 min

  • Koningin Astridpark
  • Bruges City Hall
  • Basilica of the Holy Blood
  • Belfry of Bruges
  • Historium Bruges
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Your itinerary for day 5 of your road trip in Belgium includes 1 stop and features some of the highlights of Bruges. At the end of the day, enjoy the comforts of a top-rated hotel in Bruges, where you'll spend 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Bruges, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Bruges's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Head back to your accommodation in Bruges and get some rest to prepare for another magical day of your road trip in Belgium.

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Bruges
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Drive 4 km, 33 min

  • Sint-Salvatorskathedraal
  • Groeningemuseum
  • Boniface Bridge (Bonifaciusbrug)
  • Church of Our Lady
  • De Halve Maan brewery
  • Minnewater Park
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Day 6 offers an itinerary packed with the best things to see in Brussels. You’ll stay in Bruges for 1 night more, offering you enough time to explore at a relaxed pace.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Belgium. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Bruges. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Take some time to reflect on your day and savor another beautiful night in Belgium.

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Bruges
  • Antwerp
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Drive 115 km, 2 hours 17 min

  • Voetgangerstunnel naar rechteroever
  • The Rubens House
  • Zaha Hadidplein
  • Museum aan de Stroom
  • Het Steen
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On day 7 of your exciting self-drive vacation in Belgium, you’ll soak in the magnificence of 1 destination, including Antwerp. When you’re not sightseeing, take time to relax at your chosen hotel in Antwerp, where you’ll be staying for 2 nights.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Antwerp. Antwerp offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Antwerp, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Belgium!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Antwerp
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Drive 6 km, 35 min

  • Museum Plantin-Moretus
  • Groenplaats
  • Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal
  • Antwerp Zoo
  • Zurenborg
  • Het Zuid/Le Sud
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You have 1 night left in Antwerp. Take the opportunity to experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city.

Don’t forget to check out all the popular tours and experiences you can add to your travel plans in Belgium. You can explore and select activities under each day of your itinerary.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Antwerp's best restaurants.

Savor another day of unforgettable experiences in Belgium!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Antwerp
  • Leuven
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Drive 65 km, 1 hour 9 min

  • Botanical Garden
  • Leuven Oude Markt
  • Saint Peter's Church
  • Historical Leuven Town hall
  • Grote Markt
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On day 9 of your road trip in Belgium, your travel plans include 1 stop at the most scenic, wondrous, and interesting places in the region. Leuven are on today's agenda. In the evening, you’ll end up in Leuven, where you will stay for 2 nights.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your hotel in Leuven. Check in and relax before you head out to tour the city.

After a day of adventure, treat yourself to an exquisite dinner at one of Leuven's best restaurants.

Say good night to Leuven and look forward to another great day of your road trip in Belgium!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Leuven
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Drive 26 km, 1 hour 22 min

  • Vlierbeek Abbey
  • Province Domain Kessel-Lo
  • Park Abbey
  • Ladeuzeplein
  • Great Beguinage of Leuven
  • Arenberg Castle
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On day 10 of your road trip, you’ll start and end your day in Leuven, where you have 1 night left to stay.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Leuven and your accommodation.

Indulge in a memorable dining experience at one of Leuven's most popular restaurants, and connect with friendly locals for a true cultural experience.

Raise your glass to another unforgettable day in Belgium!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Leuven
  • Dinant
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Drive 105 km, 1 hour 46 min

  • Rocher Bayard
  • Abbaye Notre-Dame de Leffe
  • Dinant Citadel
  • Grotte de Dinant La Merveilleuse
  • Castle of Crevecoeur
  • Charles de Gaulle Bridge
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Dive into day 11 of your remarkable road trip in Belgium. Today you'll explore 3 destinations, including Neffe, Bouvignes-sur-Meuse, and Dinant. At the end of the day, you’ll unwind at one of the finest accommodations in Dinant, where you'll spend 2 nights.

At the end of the day, you will drive to Dinant, where you'll have a room waiting for you at the perfect place to stay. Check in and enjoy some downtime.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Dinant. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

Relax and look forward to more memorable moments to come!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Dinant
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Drive 145 km, 2 hours 18 min

  • domain of the caves of Han
  • Château de Lavaux-Sainte-Anne
  • Sanctuary of Our Lady of Beauraing
  • Chevetogne Abbey
  • Chateau Jemeppe
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On day 12 of your road trip in Belgium, you’ll start and end your day in Dinant, but spend the day exploring what’s beyond the town. Since you still have 1 night to spend in Dinant, there’s no need to rush. Experience Han-sur-Lesse, Lavaux-Sainte-Anne, Chevetogne, and Marloie to the fullest today with this curated day itinerary.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Dinant.

As you are wrapping up for the day, treat yourself to a satisfying dinner at a nice restaurant in Dinant. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you savor delicious local cuisine.

As the sun sets, rest up and recharge for the next leg of your road trip in Belgium.

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Dinant
  • Brussels
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Drive 132 km, 2 hours 42 min

  • Champ de bataille de Waterloo
  • Lion's Mound
  • Hougoumont Farm
  • Fondation Folon
  • Domaine régional Solvay (Château de La Hulpe)
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Experience an unparalleled adventure on day 13 of your road trip in Belgium. This exciting part of your journey invites you to discover the renowned landmarks in 2 places, which are Braine-l'Alleud and La Hulpe. At the end of the day, you will retreat to the hotel of your choice in Brussels, where will spend 1 night.

After soaking up all the sights on today's itinerary, you'll be ready to head to your accommodation in Brussels. Brussels offers plenty of top-rated hotels for every travel budget. Take some time to relax before you go out again.

Brussels is a place where the culinary landscape is as diverse as its attractions. So before the day ends, treat your palate to a taste of local cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Brussels.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day of your road trip in Belgium!

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Brussels - Departure day
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  • Saint-Géry/Sint-Goriks
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Day 14 of your road trip in Belgium is your departure day. If you've still got time left, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Drive to the airport, return your car, and take the opportunity to get some last-minute souvenirs before you board your flight home. We wish you a pleasant journey and hope you leave with many wonderful memories of your road trip in Belgium!

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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
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Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
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Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
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