Two-Week Relaxed Belgium Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Brussels to Antwerp, Ghent, and Liege

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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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Sit back and enjoy a relaxed 15-day self-drive holiday in Belgium. Along the way, Brussels, Braine-l'Alleud, Laeken, Antwerp, Mechelen, Lier, Ghent, Bruges, Ypres, Liege, Dinant, Jambes, Namur, and Leuven invite you to discover their unique blend of culture, scenery, and memorable experiences.

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in Belgium, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 5 nights in Brussels, 3 nights in Antwerp, 3 nights in Ghent, and 3 nights in Liege, staying at top-rated hotels near the heart of each city. Between drives, indulge in local cuisine, sip refreshing drinks, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at popular restaurants and bars along your road trip route in Belgium.

Your journey starts in Brussels, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 15-day relaxed road trip in Belgium to explore its rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning landscapes.

Every stop on this leisurely self-drive holiday comes with handpicked accommodations that make relaxation effortless. Choose from elegant 5-star hotels with breathtaking views or comfortable 3-star stays that offer excellent value, all providing a welcoming retreat after a day on the road.

With your self-drive itinerary in Belgium already planned, you’ll enjoy the country’s most celebrated sights without the rush. Marvel at the stunning Grand-place and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Atomium.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this Belgium road trip itinerary for 15 days.

As you travel between destinations, you’ll have plenty of time to explore local markets and boutique shops. These stops give you the chance to find unique souvenirs, taste regional specialties, and experience everyday life in Belgium.

If you want to make your 15-day relaxed self-drive tour in Belgium even more memorable, add optional tours or activities. Join a guided excursion, discover hidden neighborhoods, or spend an afternoon in your favorite market. Each choice deepens your connection to the places you visit.

Alongside these experiences, your laid-back self-drive package in Belgium includes 14 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 15 days, and convenient access to nearby dining options. You can also add flights and entry tickets to shape the trip exactly how you want it. With 24/7 travel support and a mobile app keeping your itinerary and documents organized, you can enjoy a relaxed drive and savor every mile of the road ahead.

Turn your travel plans into reality. Book your 15-day relaxed self-drive road trip in Belgium today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Brussels - Arrival day
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  • Royal Palace of Brussels
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Your relaxed road trip through Belgium starts when you reach the incredible city of Brussels, where you'll stay for 4 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Brussels and begin your adventure in Belgium.

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.

As afternoon approaches, head to your chosen hotel in Brussels. Check-in typically starts around 2 to 4 PM at hotels in Belgium. We recommend staying at a central location for easy access to key areas in the city.

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.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Brussels’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in Belgium.

Raise a toast as you look back on the highlights of today’s relaxed road trip in Belgium. Enjoy your first taste of Brussels as you soak in the city’s unique vibe.

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Brussels
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Drive 2 km, 29 min

  • Grand-Place
  • Brussels COMICS Figurines Museum
  • Mont des Arts - Kunstberg
  • Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
  • Church of Our Lady of Victories at the Sablon
  • Sablon/Zavel
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Belgium. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in Belgium and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a night, head back out to celebrate your vacation with a drink. This is a great time to slow down, look back at your day, and raise a toast to your wonderful holiday in Belgium.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Belgium!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Brussels
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Drive 50 km, 1 hour 21 min

  • Hougoumont Farm
  • Lion's Mound
  • Champ de bataille de Waterloo
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On day 3 of your relaxed road trip in Belgium, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Brussels and visit amazing attractions in Braine-l'Alleud, just outside the city. You still have 2 nights left in Brussels, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

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

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Belgium, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Brussels.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Brussels. The bars in Brussels make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your leisurely paced road trip in Belgium!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Brussels
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Drive 25 km, 1 hour 28 min

  • Autoworld
  • Cinquantenaire Park
  • Mini-Europe
  • Atomium
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On day 4 of your relaxed road trip across Belgium, you’ll explore the area around Brussels, where you’ll be staying for another 1 night. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Brussels will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of Belgium.

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

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

Exploring the food culture in Brussels offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Brussels.

Toast to another amazing day in Belgium!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Brussels
  • Antwerp
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Drive 54 km, 1 hour 15 min

  • The Rubens House
  • Museum Mayer van den Bergh
  • Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal
  • Brabo's Monument
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Day 5 of your easy, relaxed road trip through Belgium lets you travel at your own pace and visit multiple places in a single day. By evening, drive toward the Antwerp, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 3 nights.

You'll be staying in Antwerp on this laid-back road trip through Belgium. You'll stay here for 3 nights.

Exploring the food culture in Antwerp offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Antwerp and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your leisurely paced road trip in Belgium!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Antwerp
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Drive 8 km, 57 min

  • Red Star Line Museum
  • Museum aan de Stroom
  • Antwerp Zoo
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Belgium makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, Belgium also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Belgium, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Antwerp.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Antwerp and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in Belgium!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Antwerp
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Drive 69 km, 1 hour 51 min

  • Grote Markt
  • St. Rumbold's Cathedral
  • Zimmer tower
  • The Lier beguinage
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Your relaxed road trip in Belgium continues on day 7 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know Belgium better by exploring the top attractions of Antwerp and beyond. With 1 night left in Antwerp, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the city.

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

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Belgium. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Antwerp, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

A visit to a top-rated local bar is one of the most refreshing ways to cap off a beautiful night in Antwerp.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in Belgium!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Antwerp
  • Ghent
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Drive 61 km, 1 hour 17 min

  • Museum of Industry
  • Gravensteen
  • Saint Bavo's Cathedral
  • Het Belfort van Gent
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Day 8 of your self-drive tour in Belgium offers a chance to experience the country’s diversity. You’ll stay in Ghent for 3 nights. Along the way, you’ll glimpse local life and explore some of the most remarkable places in Belgium.

In Ghent, you’ll find plenty of places to unwind after a day on the road. Our top recommendations go perfectly with your laid-back road trip in Belgium.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Ghent, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Ghent. The bars in Ghent make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Raise your glass in celebration of your freedom and relaxed road trip adventure in Belgium!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Ghent
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Drive 107 km, 1 hour 55 min

  • Church of Our Lady
  • Boniface Bridge (Bonifaciusbrug)
  • Groeningemuseum
  • Basilica of the Holy Blood
  • Belfry of Bruges
  • Historium Bruges
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On day 9 of your relaxed road trip in Belgium, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Ghent and visit amazing attractions in Bruges, just outside the city. You still have 2 nights left in Ghent, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

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

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Ghent. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Belgium!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Ghent
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Drive 157 km, 2 hours 5 min

  • Menin Gate
  • In Flanders Fields Museum
  • Cloth Hall
  • Saint Martin's Cathedral
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On day 10 of your relaxed road trip across Belgium, you’ll explore the area around Ghent, where you’ll be staying for another 1 night. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Ghent will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of Belgium.

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

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Ghent has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Ghent and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Belgium!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Ghent
  • Liège
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Drive 159 km, 2 hours 15 min

  • La Boverie
  • Parc Boverie
  • Le Grand Curtius Museum
  • Montagne de Bueren
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Day 11 of your relaxed road trip in Belgium will take you on a self-paced journey to more than one incredible place in one day. See some of the best attractions in Belgium, taste the most delectable foods and exquisite drinks, and make incredible memories as you go!

When you’re not exploring beautiful places, you can relax in Liege. Here, you can choose from the best hotels and other accommodations as you get to know more about the culture in the city.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Belgium. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Liege, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Liege and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Look back at an amazing day filled with adventure in Belgium. And don’t forget to get some rest so you can continue your relaxed holiday in Belgium tomorrow with new energy.

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Liège
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Drive 196 km, 2 hours 18 min

  • Maison de la pataphonie
  • Notre Dame de Dinant
  • Charles de Gaulle Bridge
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Your relaxed road trip in Belgium continues on day 12 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know Belgium better by exploring the top attractions of Liege and beyond. With 2 nights left in Liege, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the city.

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

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Liege, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Liege and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Raise your glass in celebration of your freedom and relaxed road trip adventure in Belgium!

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Day 13

Day 13

  • Liège
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Drive 131 km, 2 hours 5 min

  • Citadel of Namur
  • musée provincial Félicien Rops
  • Église catholique Saint-Loup
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On day 13 of your relaxed road trip in Belgium, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Liege and visit amazing attractions in Jambes and Namur, just outside the city. You still have 1 night left in Liege, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

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

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Belgium, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Liege.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

Soak in the unique atmosphere of Liege as you commemorate this day of your relaxed road trip with a toast. Cheers to a memorable, leisurely self-drive holiday in Belgium!

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Day 14

Day 14

  • Liège
  • Brussels
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Drive 108 km, 1 hour 40 min

  • Leuven Oude Markt
  • Saint Peter's Church
  • Grote Markt
  • Historical Leuven Town hall
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Day 14 of your relaxed road trip across Belgium offers a day of exciting discoveries. You’ll end your day in Brussels, where you’ll stay for 1 night.

Continue your laid-back road trip in Belgium as you make your way to Brussels. Here, you’ll find top hotels and accommodations in the city, perfect for relaxing and recharging.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Brussels has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a night, head back out to celebrate your vacation with a drink. This is a great time to slow down, look back at your day, and raise a toast to your wonderful holiday in Belgium.

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in Belgium!

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Day 15

Day 15

  • Brussels - Departure day
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  • Église Sainte-Catherine de Bruxelles
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Day 15 of your relaxed road trip in Belgium is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Discover boutiques offering an array of stylish fashion choices. For those seeking luxury items, check out the area’s high-end stores.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 15 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 15-day relaxed road trip in Belgium is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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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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