7 Day Rail Tour - Belgium (amsterdam Return)

Itinerary

Day 1: Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Stop At: Witte de Withstraat, 3012 BT Rotterdam The Netherlands
Otherwise known as the Cool District. This area has some of Rotterdam's best cafes and bars where you can stop for a bite to eat. A good way to start off your first day in Rotterdam!
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Cube design museum, Museumplein 2, 6461 MA Kerkrade The Netherlands
Houses in the shape of a cube and mounted at a 45-degree angle. Rotterdam is known for it's quirky and modern architecture, so you have to see as much of it as you can! Constructed by architect Piet Blom in the seventies, you can take a look around the famous houses and there is even a hostel inside of one.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3*/4* Hotel accommodation in one of our top-rated hotel partners.

Day 2: Antwerp, Belgium

Stop At: Diamond District, Bounded by De Keyserlei Pelikaanstraat, Herentalsestraat, Antwerp 2018 Belgium
Antwerp has been known as the diamond capital of the world since 1447 and it still is today, right next to the Central Station find the famous diamond district of Antwerp, the place where rough and polished diamonds are traded.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Cathedral of Our Lady, Groenplaats 21, Antwerp 2000 Belgium
The Cathedral of Our Lady is the highest Gothic building in the Low Countries and is an iconic treasury with an impressive collection of major artworks, including several paintings by Rubens.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3*/4* Hotel accommodation in one of our top-rated hotel partners.

Day 3: Brussels, Belgium

Stop At: Grand Place Brussels Main Square, Brussels 1000 Belgium
The Grand Place or Grote Mrkt is the central square in Brussels. It is surrounded by opulent guildhalls and two larger edifices, the city's Town Hall, and the King's House or Breadhouse building containing the Brussels City Museum.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Atomium Square Laeken, Brussels 1020 Belgium
The Atomium is a landmark building in Brussels that was originally constructed for the Brussels World Expo in 1958. Now, it is a museum!
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3*/4* Hotel accommodation in one of our top-rated hotel partners.

Day 4: Belgium, Brussels

Stop At: Mini-Europe, Bruparck, Brussels 1020 Belgium
This is a miniature park located in Bruparck in Brussels. The clue is in the name, Mini-Europe has reproductions of monuments in the European Union on display at a scale of 1:25. Roughly 80 cities and 350 buildings are represented
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Belgian Comic Strip Center, Rue des Sables 20, Brussels 1000 Belgium
An accomplished attraction located in the heart of Brussels, the Comic Arts museum honours the heroes and creators of the 9th art. There are permanent and temporary displays on show, to allow visitors to appreciate the art of comics. You may even see familiar faces, such as Titntin and The Smurfs.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3*/4* Hotel accommodation in one of our top-rated hotel partners.

Day 5: Ghent, Belgium

Stop At: Gravensteen, Sint-Veerleplein 11, Ghent 9000 Belgium
Also known as Castle of the Counts, it was built back in 1180. Today it houses the Arms Museum and Museum Judicial Objects that display various weapons used in warfare and other contraptions used for punishment during medieval times. You can go to the top for 360 views of the city!
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: St Michael's Bridge, Sint-Michielsplein, Ghent 9000 Belgium
Perhaps one of the most picturesque areas in Ghent and is a great place to take in the surroundings. The angle of this bridge means it’s the only place you can see the Medieval Towers of Get, St Nicholas’ Church, Belfry of Ghent and St Bavo’s Cathedral
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3*/4* Hotel accommodation in one of our top-rated hotel partners.

Day 6: Bruges, Belgium

Stop At: Belfry of Bruges, Markt 7, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
The Belfry of Bruges is a medieval bell tower that sits in Market Square, and it is listed as one of the top things to do in Bruges. It’s 366 steps to reach the top and once you do you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the city.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Basilica of the Holy Blood, Burg 13, Bruges 8000 Belgium
The main attraction of the Basilica of the Holy Blood is the Holy Blood. Inside the church, there's a phial made of rock crystal filled with blood brought to the city by Thierry of Alsace after the 12th century Second Crusade. This phial is believed to contain the blood of Jesus Christ and it’s brought out to be worshipped by believers every day.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3*/4* Hotel accommodation in one of our top-rated hotel partners.

Day 7: Bruges, Belgium

Stop At: The Markt, Markt, Bruges 8000 Belgium
Bruges' Markt, or Market Square oozes charm. It is surrounded by the most colorful buildings, and there are plenty of cafes and restaurants for you to people watch.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: De Halve Maan Brewery, Walplein 26, Bruges 8000 Belgium
Beer lovers cannot miss a trip to the Half Moon Brewery, an old established name in Bruges
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 3*/4* Hotel accommodation in one of our top-rated hotel partners.