Luxury 5-Day Belgium Road Trip from Brussels to Ghent and surrounding area

Brussels, Belgium. Grand Place. Market square surrounded by guild halls.
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Duration
5 days & 4 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
4 nights included
Car rental
5 days included
Flights
Optional
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Description

Escape for the holiday of a lifetime with this 5-day luxury road trip in Belgium!

Belgium offers the ultimate luxury holiday experience for anyone up for an unforgettable adventure, including couples, families, solo travelers, and friends.

Your exclusive luxury holiday package will bring you to the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in the best destinations in Belgium. With this perfectly planned vacation itinerary, you will stay 3 nights in Brussels and 1 night in Ghent, experiencing the ultimate luxury vacation in Belgium.

We will help you have the best 5-day luxury holiday in Belgium imaginable, so you can leave feeling fulfilled and inspired.

Upon arriving in Belgium, you will collect the luxury rental vehicle of your choice. We will provide you with the best car rental for the entirety of your 5-day luxury self-drive holiday, including CDW insurance. From there, you will drive off to discover some of the best travel destinations in Belgium, including the stunning Grand-Place and Atomium.

Your 5 days in this one-of-a-kind destination in Europe will be filled with bucket-list experiences and bespoke activities. Expect sweeping views over the best attractions, heavenly meals at top-rated restaurants, and world-class service at 5-star luxury hotels.

Finding the perfect luxury lodging is going to make your vacation in Belgium feel truly special. The home for your 5-day luxury holiday will be only the most exclusive 5-star hotels in Belgium. You will choose from the best selection of luxury hotels and places to stay, all conveniently located along your carefully planned self-drive route.

Throughout your exclusive vacation in Belgium, you will get to experience some of the best attractions and activities offered in the country. Highlights of your itinerary include visiting the famous Cinquantenaire, experiencing the fantastic Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert up close, and discovering the unique features of the highly-recommended Gravensteen. These are only a few of the many spectacular attractions and sights you will find on your luxury travel itinerary in Belgium.

Between attractions and activities, you will have plenty of time to stroll along the best shopping streets and markets in Belgium. Here you can find unique souvenirs to preserve the memory of your luxury holiday in Belgium.

As your luxury vacation in Belgium comes to an end, you will return home with new experiences and unforgettable memories. Not to forget, a full camera album on your phone with amazing photos and videos from the most beautiful places in Belgium to share with your friends and family.

This exclusive travel plan is designed to include everything you need to have the best vacation in Belgium. By booking this luxury holiday package, you can avoid spending hours researching and planning your 5-day road trip in Belgium. Let the experts figure out the details, so you can focus on enjoying.

To deliver the best experience possible, we make it easy for you to customize each day of your luxury holiday in Belgium before and after booking. Our flexible trip planning means you will be able to explore Brussels and Ghent at your own pace.

Book with us to get access to 24/7 personal travel support throughout your entire journey. Enjoy a step-by-step guide in our easy-to-use mobile app, including all travel documents for your exclusive getaway to Belgium.

The best flights, activities, tours, and hotels in Belgium fill up quickly, so book your luxury vacation package in advance. Select a date and start planning your luxury holiday in Belgium today!

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Included

Hotel, 4 nights
Rental car, 5 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Brussels, Grand Place in beautiful summer sunrise, BelgiumBrussels / 3 nights
East Flanders - region in BelgiumEast Flanders / 1 night
Photo of the town hall in Ottignies, Belgium.Ottignies
Photo of aerial view of beautiful Parc d'Enghien, Belgium.Enghien
Antwerp - region in BelgiumAntwerp

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Attractions

Photo of beautiful Grand Place surrounded by guild halls in Brussels, Belgium.Grand-Place
AtomiumAtomium
Photo of view of a traditional African landscape with straw huts in the steppe at the zoo Pairi Daiza, Belgium.Pairi Daiza
Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert, Îlot Sacré, Quartier du Centre - Centrumwijk, Brussels, City of Brussels, Brussels-Capital, BelgiumRoyal Gallery of Saint Hubert
Photo of Parc du Cinquantenaire with the triumphal arch. Brussels, Belgium.Cinquantenaire
Photo of the historic city of Ghent with famous medieval Gravensteen Castle on a beautiful sunny day with blue sky and clouds in summer, Belgium.Gravensteen
Photo of entrance door to Antwerp Koningin Astridplein. Pelican and statue eagle in bronze above the towers, Belgium.Zoo Antwerpen
St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels, Quartier de la Cathédrale, Brussels, City of Brussels, Brussels-Capital, BelgiumSt Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels
Photo of building of the European parliament is one of the most spectacular buildings in brussels and adjacent park is popular place to relax, Belgium.Brussels Park
Museum aan de StroomMAS - Museum aan de Stroom
Photo of the Mont des Arts or Kunstberg is an urban complex and historic site in the centre of Brussels, Belgium. Architecture and landmarks of Brussels.Mont des Arts - Kunstberg
Saint Bavo's Cathedral, Ghent, Gent, East Flanders, Flanders, BelgiumSaint Bavo's Cathedral
photo of view of Famous Lion's Mound (Butte du Lion), Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium.Lion's Mound
photo of view of Château Empain,Enghien Belgium.Château Empain
Rêves Woods, Céroux-Mousty, Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Nivelles, Walloon Brabant, Wallonia, BelgiumRêves Woods
photo of view of Enghien, Belgium - January 26, 2024 : Seven Stars Pavilion, Enghien, Belgium.Parc d’Enghien

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Car
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Car

Small car

Small car

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small car
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Large bags
Medium car

Medium car

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Medium
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Large bags
Premium car

Premium car

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premium car
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Day 1 – Brussels - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – Brussels - arrival day

  • Brussels - Arrival day
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  • Brussels Park
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There, you’ll pick up the luxury rental vehicle of your choice and hit the roads!

Catch an early flight to enjoy as much time as possible discovering Brussels.

This urban park is a popular stop on travelers’ itineraries in Brussels, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 19,075 visitors.

Tonight you will be treated to a stay at one of best luxury hotels in Brussels. We have picked out three of the most exclusive luxury lodging and hotel options for you to choose from.

Exploring new places can make you hungry. When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend trying one of the finest restaurants in Brussels.

For a culinary experience you will remember, have a look at the menu at Fin de Siècle. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,891 customers, it’s truly one of the best restaurants in the whole of Brussels.

If you feel like having something slightly different, check out Le Bistro - Porte de Hal. Considering its average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,790 customers, it’s one that most guests enjoy.

The Lobster House is another restaurant you could book a table at tonight. This fantastic restaurant is often recommended by both travelers and locals in Brussels, and has an impressive average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,528 customers.

As your day in Brussels is coming to an end retreat to a bar where you can celebrate the start of your exciting luxury holiday in Belgium.

Make your way to Delirium Café. This bar promises a great atmosphere for your celebrations and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 18,478 customers.

Or, why not continue your evening at À La Mort Subite, rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars among 4,691 guests.

Another bar where you can have a great time tonight is Poechenellekelder. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,331 customers.

Raise a toast to the start of your 5-day luxury vacation in Belgium and look forward to more fantastic days to come!

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Experiences

Day 2 – Brussels

Day 2

Day 2 – Brussels

  • Brussels
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Drive 28 km, 1 hour 27 min

  • Cinquantenaire
  • Grand-Place
  • Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert
  • St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels
  • Atomium
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On day 2 of your luxury holiday in Belgium, you will explore the surroundings of Brussels. Brussels is without a doubt one of the most beautiful places in Belgium, and there are plenty of unique attractions for you to visit in the area.

Start your sightseeing of the day with a visit to the fantastic Cinquantenaire. This attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 34,980 visitors.

Next up on your agenda, you will find the extraordinary Grand-Place. This attraction is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 149,732 visitors.

If you like many others have been feeling curious about the spectacular Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert, then you should definitely take the opportunity to visit this attraction today. Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert is a shopping mall with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 38,005 visitors.

The outstanding St Michael and St Gudula Cathedral, Brussels is another stop you can visit on this day of your luxury holiday. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,728 visitors, it’s one that many travelers find worthy of a visit.

If you’re interested in experiencing more, then consider a visit to the incredible Atomium. Atomium is a history museum and popular attraction most visitors enjoy. More than 89,664 people have rated this attraction an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

This activity is one of many you can add to your luxury travel plan to make your road trip in Belgium truly memorable.

When you’ve completed everything you want to see and do, you will drive back to your luxury accommodation in Brussels.

After a long day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely 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.

According to reviews, Café Walvis is one of the absolute best places to eat in the city of Brussels. At this restaurant, you’ll enjoy a great atmosphere and a fantastic food and drinks menu. Café Walvis is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,654 customers.

Alternatively, if you’re curious to try one of Brussels-locals’ favorites, check out Pasta Divina. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,190 customers and guarantees you a nice dining experience to end your day.

When your taste buds call for something different, you may want to pay Le Cirio a visit instead. This restaurant is a top recommendation often mentioned by both travelers as well as locals. Le Cirio has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,548 customers.

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

Monk is one of the best bars in Brussels and the perfect place for a celebratory drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,758 customers.

You may also want to check out La Porte Noire. Equally popular, this bar offers great drinks and a fantastic atmosphere. La Porte Noire is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,483 customers.

A third bar where you could have a great time tonight is Bar Des Amis. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,677 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your luxury holiday in Belgium!

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Experiences

Day 3 – Arrondissement of Nivelles, Ath, and Ghent

Day 3

Day 3 – Arrondissement of Nivelles, Ath, and Ghent

  • Ottignies
  • Enghien
  • East Flanders
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Drive 202 km, 3 hours 29 min

  • Rêves Woods
  • Lion's Mound
  • Pairi Daiza
  • Parc d’Enghien
  • Château Empain
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On day 3 of your luxury holiday in Belgium, wonderful attractions await. Today you have the opportunity to discover two places in one day, Arrondissement of Nivelles and Ath. You’ll stay in Ghent for 1 night.

Begin your adventures of the day with a visit to the outstanding Rêves Woods. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,733 visitors.

Next up, make a stop at the incredible Lion's Mound. This monument and travel destination has received an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 5,599 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Arrondissement of Nivelles is another excellent way to spend your luxury holiday in Belgium. The best tours in this destination will take you on a discovery of some of Belgium’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

Make your way to the incredible Parc d’Enghien in Ath for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a castle park and has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,873 visitors.

Another unforgettable travel destination you’ll want to pay a visit in Ath is the outstanding Château Empain. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,905 visitors, this remarkable château and attraction definitely deserves a spot on travelers' bucket lists in Belgium.

For the night, you’ll have the choice of the best luxury hotels and places to stay in the city of Ghent.

After a long day of experiencing some of the most fantastic attractions and sights in Belgium, we recommend you try Otomat Gent, one of the best restaurants in Ghent. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,333 customers.

If you’re keen on trying something else, locals also recommend Royal India Restaurant as one of the top restaurants in the city. Royal India Restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,787 customers.

Another of the most recommended restaurants in 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, you can enjoy some downtime at your hotel or head out to a bar for a couple of drinks.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a day, pop into the top-rated Dulle Griet. This bar is considered one of the best in Ghent and 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, go to Trollekelder. This is one of the most frequently recommended bars by locals in Ghent and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 2,614 reviews.

Go over your photos from the day, raise a toast, and rest your tired legs. A new adventurous day of your luxury road trip in Belgium awaits!

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Experiences

Day 4 – Ghent, Antwerp, and Brussels

Day 4

Day 4 – Ghent, Antwerp, and Brussels

  • East Flanders
  • Antwerp
  • Brussels
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Drive 117 km, 2 hours 19 min

  • Gravensteen
  • Saint Bavo's Cathedral
  • MAS - Museum aan de Stroom
  • Zoo Antwerpen
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Get ready for day 4 of your luxury vacation in Belgium. On this day of your exciting road trip holiday, you will have the most wonderful time discovering Ghent and Antwerp. You’ll stay in Brussels for 1 night. Enjoy a flexible travel itinerary and choose how much time you want to spend at each destination.

Start your day with one of travelers’ favorite attractions in Ghent, the incredible Gravensteen. This popular attraction is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 28,368 visitors.

Today we also recommend you visit the amazing Saint Bavo's Cathedral, an outstanding church in Ghent. Around 10,028 travelers have rated this attraction an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

To experience the local culture, see the best attractions, and meet new people at the same time, add a tour or activity to your luxury holiday package in Belgium. As a luxury traveler, you will choose among only the best experiences available to you on this day of your exclusive road trip vacation in Ghent.

It’s now time to get back on the road and continue to the next destination of your day, Antwerp.

Make your way to the incredible Museum aan de Stroom for some unforgettable sightseeing in Antwerp. This popular attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 16,825 visitors.

Today you’ll check in at one of the most exclusive hotels in the city of Brussels. Luxury hotels in Brussels offer fantastic facilities and wonderful rooms. In combination with staff that is generous with both their time and recommendations, you’re guaranteed a pleasant

Stay in Brussels.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in Brussels, Le Marmiton. This restaurant offers a fantastic menu and impeccable service, deserving of its average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,876 reviews.

Locals also recommend The Blue Restaurant as one of the best restaurants to have dinner at in Brussels. The The Blue Restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,345 customers, including locals as well as travelers.

For a slightly different culinary experience, book a table at Le Pêcheur. This popular restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 852 customers.

Depending on your plans for tomorrow, you might want to head back to your hotel for some relaxation. If not, this is your chance to take the temperature of Brussels's nightlife.

If you’re not quite ready for bed yet, head off to a popular bar like Brussels Beer Project // Dansaert Brewery. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,046 customers.

Another place you could go for some drinks is the top-rated Barbeton. Often recommended by locals, this bar is an excellent place to check out tonight. Barbeton has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,044 customers.

Alternatively, go to Little Delirium. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 648 reviews, it’s one worth checking out if you’re in the party mood.

Celebrate another great day of your luxury holiday in Belgium with a toast! Enjoy a good night’s sleep at your lovely hotel and get ready for another fun day to come.

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Day 5 – Brussels - departure day

Day 5

Day 5 – Brussels - departure day

  • Brussels - Departure day
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  • Mont des Arts - Kunstberg
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Today is the last day of your 5-day luxury holiday in Belgium and it’s soon time to start your journey home. This is your chance to get one last glimpse of Brussels before saying goodbye.

Catch a later flight to enjoy some extra time for exploring. If you have a late departure, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

Make the most of what’s left of your luxury vacation in Belgium by heading out to the stunning Mont des Arts - Kunstberg. This extraordinary square and attraction is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 14,523 reviews, and is an excellent choice for your last sightseeing in Brussels.

Don’t end your vacation hungry.

You will then say farewell to Brussels and begin your journey home. We wish you safe travels and a warm welcome home, with unforgettable memories and incredible photos from your luxury holiday in Belgium in your luggage!

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