10-Day Belgium Road Trip from Brussels traveling south to Ghent, Charleroi, Marche-en-Famenne, and Liege

Your road trip adventure in Belgium begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Brussels. You’ll stay in Brussels for 5 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 Mont des Arts - Kunstberg. This attraction is a square and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,523 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.

Locals recommend The Lobster House as one of the best restaurants in the city of Brussels. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,528 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.

Locals also enjoy Poechenellekelder. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,331 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 10-day vacation in Belgium!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Brussels has to offer. Cherish the 4 nights you have left in Brussels by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Brussels. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Brussels, like the extraordinary Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. This attraction is a federal scientific institute and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,305 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Brussels, which gets around 125,000 annual visits, is the spectacular Musical Instruments Museum. This attraction is a musical instrument museum and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,254 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Grand-Place. This square has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 149,732 visitors.

Royal Gallery of Saint Hubert is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This shopping mall is a popular destination among visitors in Brussels. Rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 38,005 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

Your discovery of Brussels does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Brussels on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Belgium, be sure to eat at Café Walvis, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Brussels. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,654 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Brussels is the popular Pasta Divina. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,190 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Brussels is Le Cirio. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,548 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Monk is one of the best bars in the city of Brussels for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,758 customers.

La Porte Noire is another of the most popular bars in the city of Brussels. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,483 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Brussels is Bar Des Amis. Bar Des Amis has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,677 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Brussels!

Day 3 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Laeken - Laken has to offer. Cherish the 3 nights you have left in Laeken - Laken by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Laeken - Laken. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the village of Laeken - Laken, like the extraordinary Atomium. This attraction is a history museum and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 89,664 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Laeken - Laken.

Your discovery of Laeken - Laken does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Laeken - Laken on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Belgium, be sure to eat at Le Marmiton, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Brussels. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,876 customers.

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

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Brussels is Le Pêcheur. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 852 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Brussels Beer Project // Dansaert Brewery is one of the best bars in the city of Brussels for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,046 customers.

Barbeton is another of the most popular bars in the city of Brussels. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,044 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Brussels is Little Delirium. Little Delirium has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 648 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Brussels!

Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Brussels has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Brussels by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Brussels. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Brussels, like the extraordinary Museum for Natural Sciences of Belgium. This attraction is a natural history museum and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 12,046 visitors. Museum for Natural Sciences of Belgium gets around 26,239 visitors every year.

Another of the best travel destinations in Brussels is the spectacular Leopold Park. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,628 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Cinquantenaire. This urban park has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 34,980 visitors.

Autoworld Brussels is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This automobile museum is a popular destination among visitors in Brussels. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,668 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

Your discovery of Brussels does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Brussels on this day of your trip.

When you’ve finished your meal, Churchill's is one of the best bars in the city of Brussels for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 688 customers.

BrewDog Brussels is another of the most popular bars in the city of Brussels. This bar is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 3,971 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Brussels is o'reilly's Irish Pub Brussels. O'reilly's Irish Pub Brussels has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 3,657 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Brussels!

Day 5 of your road trip through Belgium is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Ghent and the city of Leuven. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Ghent is the amazing Saint Bavo's Cathedral. This attraction is a church and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 10,028 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Gravensteen. This museum and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 28,368 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Ghent is another excellent way to spend your new day in Belgium. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Belgium’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Belgium’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Belgium’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Hortus Botanicus Lovaniensis in the city of Leuven for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a museum and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,699 visitors.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Ghent.

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!

Day 6 of your road trip will take you to the city of Ypres and the city of Enghien. You’ll stay in Charleroi for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the town of Ypres today is In Flanders Fields Museum. This excellent attraction is a military museum that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,090 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Menin Gate, an outstanding war memorial, in the town of Ypres. Around 13,173 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars.

To experience the local culture, see more of Belgium, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the town, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Belgium. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Château Empain for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Enghien. This popular attraction is a château and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,905 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Charleroi.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Charleroi, Barabouf. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 578 customers.

Locals recommend L'Atelier de La Manufacture Urbaine as one of the best restaurants in the city of Charleroi. L'Atelier de La Manufacture Urbaine is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,422 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Charleroi is The Huggy's Bar Charleroi. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,029 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Charleroi, Nirvana Bar. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,096 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Spawn Bar Charleroi. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 844 customers.

Cafe Le Luxembourg is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Charleroi. This bar is rated an average of 4 out of 5 stars by 923 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Belgium with a toast!

Rise and shine on day 7 of your road trip in Belgium. Today, you'll wake up in Charleroi and embark on a scenic drive to Marche-en-Famenne, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Charleroi before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Charleroi. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Citadelle de Dinant. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 16,744 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Citadel of Namur. This attraction is a citadel that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 15,013 visitors.

If you want to explore more, visit the incredible Terra Nova. This museum and attraction has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,188 reviews.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Restaurant Les 4 Saisons. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 296 customers.

This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Belgium, and look forward to more great days to come!

Rise and shine on day 8 of your road trip in Belgium. Today, you'll wake up in Marche-en-Famenne and embark on a scenic drive to Liege, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Marche-en-Famenne and Luzery before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Marche-en-Famenne. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Spa-Francochamps Circuit. This attraction is a motorsport racing track that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 18,161 visitors.

Wave goodbye to Francorchamps and continue your journey by car. If you want to break up today’s drive into two, take the opportunity to stop and discover what the city of Luzery has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Bastogne Historical Center. This attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 10,067 visitors.

When you're done with your sightseeing in Luzery, it's time to continue your drive to the city of Liege. When you arrive in Liege you’ll check in at one of the best hotels in the area.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like The Huggy’s Bar. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,059 customers.

Locals also recommend The Huggy’s Bar, another of the best restaurants in Liege. The Huggy’s Bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,264 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Alla Grappa-Pizza. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,460 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Le Pot au Lait to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Liege, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,090 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Warzone. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Warzone has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,112 customers.

Far West is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 581 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Belgium, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 9 of your road trip through Belgium is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Liege and the city of Villers-la-Ville. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Liege is the amazing Montagne de Bueren. This attraction is a stair and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 8,331 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Parc de la Boverie. This urban park and travel destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 9,072 visitors.

Parc d'Avroy is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Liege. This well-known attraction, a spectacular park, has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from over 4,620 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Liege is another excellent way to spend your new day in Belgium. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Belgium’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Belgium’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Belgium’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Villers Abbey in the city of Villers-la-Ville for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is an abbey and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 5,131 visitors.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Brussels.

After dinner, visit The Dominican, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Brussels. 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 like Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,308 customers.

Alternatively, Café Béguin is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Brussels. This bar is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,442 customers.

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

Day 10 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.

Het Zinneke is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Brussels. This top-tier point of interest and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 5,139 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!