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Bus day trip to Ghent from Brussels
Brussels, Belgium
9 hours
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What You Will Do
Make the most of your time in Belgium during this full-day excursion to Ghent from Brussels. Don’t worry about time-consuming public transit; instead, benefit from round-trip transfers, as well as the insight of a local guide who can share context you might not have discovered alone, before exploring independently at your own pace.
What's Included?
- Professional English-speaking guide
- City tips
- Round-trip with A/C
What's Not Included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Museum entrance
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
In the Carrefour de l'Europe square under the columns of the main entrance of the train and metro station, in front of the Hilton Grand Place hotel. Look for our logo and our roll up! Our guides wear a black jacket with the Nice Day Tours logo and also the logo of our main sponsor Air Europa.
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Brussel-Centraal
9 hours
Meet your guide at Brussels’ Central Station in the morning, hop aboard your air-conditioned coach and head off to the medieval town of Ghent to begin your tour. Well-known as the residence of the famous van Eyck brothers — two Early Netherlandish painters active in Bruges in the 15th century — Ghent is today widely considered among Belgium’s most charming and beautiful cities. The blend of history, culture and tradition is captivating, and Ghent makes a wonderful day trip from the Belgian capital. Follow your guide to the Castle of Gerald the Devil — a 13th-century fortress and residence of nobles and knights — and hear of its fascinating history from your guide. Discover top city attractions such as the Belfort bell tower, the intriguing Gothic and Renaissance town hall, St Nicholas’ Church and the Masons’ Guild House. Capture the city scenery on camera and feel free to ask any questions you may have on route. Continue on to Saint Bavo’s Cathedral and marvel at ‘ The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb’, the van Eyck brothers’ famous painting. Wander the cobblestone streets and alleyways of the delightful Patershol district and marvel at the majestic Castle of the Counts of Flanders (Gravensteen). Soak up the atmosphere in the city’s old fish market before heading on to Friday Market Square, the site of many battles, celebrations, fetes and festivities over the centuries. When your guided city tour comes to an end, enjoy four hours of leisure time to shop for souvenirs, explore the city further, sit down to lunch (own expense), or simply sit and sip a coffee or Trappist beer at any of the city’s welcoming bars and cafés. When the time comes to leave Ghent behind, hop back aboard your coach for the journey back to Brussels where your tour will finish.
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Buendía Tours.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will receive the confirmation at time of booking
- Our guides have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 2.5 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group
- No meals are included but your guide will be happy to point you in the direction of some great food spots :)
- The service complies with local regulations and hygienic measures necessary to prevent coronavirus-related infections.
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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