Visit Brugge

Let’s go back to medieval times. Come with us on a 3 hour drive to this former European central market place,dating from the 14th century. Enjoy the scenic drive into Belgium, a former part of The Netherlands. Admire the changing landscapes and the picturesque little villages along the way and enjoy the peaceful tranquility of the Flanders fields. Well rested, we will arrive in medieval Brugge where the defensive walls and ancient city gates welcome us from afar. As Brugge is truly a walking city, we will leave the car behind and continue our journey on foot.                                            

Let us show you the enchanting highlights of this charming, fully restored medieval city, or alternatively, if you choose to go by yourself, we will show you exactly where to visit and how to get there. While walking around this beautiful old town, its wealth becomes evident, with the impressive market square and little shopping streets where the faint bouquet of chocolate arouses your senses. It is also known for its unique museums, where you can find the only Sculpture of Michelangelo outside of Italy. This marble sculpture, “Lady Madonna with Child” is on display at the "Onze Lieve Vrouwe Kerk" - hard to miss because it has one of the highest gothic brick towers in the world  which at 120 metres stands majestically above the town.  Maybe have a welcome break in between to try one of the hundreds of delicious locally brewed beers in one of the many charming pubs. Or maybe you would like to browse in one of the many charming lace-shops which you will find scattered all over this ancient place. “Bruggians” will proudly show you the ins and outs of the old preserved craft of lace-making.

A canal tour with one of the specially designed boats will give you a much better insight in past and present and is also a pleasant way to work up an appetite.  Belgium is the culinary heart of Europe, so take a stroll by the many fine restaurants where you can find mouthwatering local specialties as fresh steamed clams, shrimp croquettes,  fresh fish-soup and much much more.

And if you really feel like spoiling yourself , let us reserve you a table in the famous three-star restaurant ”De Karmeliet”. Or simply enjoy the many delicious little tidbits which are sold out on the streets- savoury or sweet the choice is yours. Brugge is a great place to get some original and tasteful souvenirs which will be greatly appreciated by your friends and family. After all this it’s time to leave those hospitable Belgians behind and commence the journey back to Amsterdam  where you can look back on a well spent day with lots of new experiences, and full of freshly made memories.

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)