Belgium
A small Western European country known for medieval towns, the Ardennes forests, and its chocolate and beer culture.
Belgium lies in Western Europe, bordered by the North Sea to the north and by the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg and France. Dutch is spoken in the north, French in the south, and there is a German-speaking area in the east. The capital, Brussels, is the seat of the European Union and is famous for its Grand-Place; Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp preserve medieval canals and belfries, the forests, valleys and castles of the Ardennes in the south are ideal for nature trips, and Dinant and Namur sit on the Meuse. Beer, chocolate, waffles and fries are the culinary calling cards. Spring through autumn is the best time to visit, and winter brings Christmas markets. The gateway is Brussels Airport, and high-speed trains connect to Paris, London and Amsterdam.
Destinations
Itineraries
- Belgium North-to-South Rail Traverse – Journey from the historic art cities of Flanders down to the scenic Meuse Valley, traversing Belgium from north to sout…
- Amsterdam to Luxembourg 11-Day Rail Journey – A one-way southbound journey through Benelux, from canal cities to Bruges, Dinant, and the Luxembourg gorges
- Brussels, Ghent, and Bruges Rail Tour – Connect three historic cities by train with only two hotel changes, exploring grand squares, scenic canals, and medieva…
- London, Paris, Brussels & Amsterdam 10-Day Rail Itinerary – Connect four major cities via Eurostar, featuring three nights in Paris and a day trip to Bruges.
- Meuse Valley & Ardennes Castles – A self-drive journey linking Namur, Dinant, Han Caves, Bouillon, and Durbuy to discover castle valleys and forests
- Hauts-de-France: Lille, Somme & Opal Coast – A loop from Lille through WWI battlefields, Amiens, and the Baie de Somme, heading north to the Channel cliffs before r…
- Liège, Spa & High Fens – Start from the staircases and station of Liège, then head to Spa for hot springs, race tracks, and the edge of the high…