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Winter in Belgium: Historic Cities & Christmas Markets

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

7 Days / 6 Nights Up to 25 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

A 7-day private winter tour through Bruges, Ghent, and Brussels, timed to Belgium's Christmas markets — mulled wine, chocolate, ice skating, and Gothic squares lit up for the season. This route stays entirely within Belgium — every night is spent in Bruges or Brussels, with a day trip to Ghent, and no border crossings.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Brussels Airport (BRU).

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Day 1 — Welcome to historic Bruges

Private airport pickup and transfer to Bruges to see its Christmas market lit up across the squares and old streets.

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Day 2 — Sightseeing in Bruges

A private walking tour covering the cobbled streets, the 83-meter Belfry of Bruges, and the Church of Our Lady, with the afternoon free for the Christmas market.

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Day 3 — Day trip to Ghent

Direct train to Ghent for a two-hour private walking tour taking in the Graslei boulevard and Gravensteen castle, plus Ghent's own Christmas market, before the train back to Bruges.

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Day 4 — Christmas spirit & chocolate in Bruges

A self-guided morning at the Christmas markets, then an afternoon visit to the Choco-Story museum with a tasting and praline demonstration.

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Day 5 — A world of flavors in Brussels

Private transfer to Brussels for a walking food tour through the historic center, with the afternoon free to use your Brussels Card.

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Day 6 — Culture, history & Christmas in the capital

A self-guided day at museums such as the Magritte Museum and Comics Art Museum, plus the Brussels Christmas markets, ice skating, and mulled wine, and a waffle-making workshop.

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Day 7 — Goodbye, Belgium!

A private driver transfer to Brussels Airport for your departure flight.

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Departure

The trip ends with a private driver transfer to Brussels Airport (BRU) for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

No — this itinerary is entirely within Belgium, based in Bruges and Brussels with a day trip to Ghent.
It's built around Belgium's Christmas markets, which typically run from late November through late December — exact dates should be confirmed for the year you're traveling.
The original route uses a direct train to Ghent and back; we can arrange a private driver instead if you'd prefer not to manage the train station.
6 nights' accommodation with daily breakfast, airport transfers, the Bruges-Ghent train tickets, the private Bruges-Brussels transfer, and the Brussels Card with its sightseeing and transport access.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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