EXPERIENCE THE HISTORIC BEER CULTURE UNESCO DEEMED AN
​INTANGIBLE CULTURE HERITAGE OF HUMANITY
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
  • City and beer tour of Antwerp, Belgium’s largest port city and an historic center of trade and art
  • City and beer tour of Bruges, perhaps the most charming medieval city you’ll ever visit
  • Battlefield and city tours in and around Ypres, a major frontline in World War I including a stop at Brauerei De Kazematten, located within the ancient walls that surround the city
  • A stay at the charming St. Bernardus Brouwers Huis Guesthouse, formerly the brewer’s house, located next door to the St. Bernardus Brewery
  • A stop at In De Vrede, the café where you can sample the famous Westvleteren Trappist beer, which some claim to be the best beer in the world
  • An exclusive tour and tasting at Brouweij Verhaeghe, brewer of the famous Duchesse de Bourgogne
  • City and beer tour of Brussels, including stops at the famous Manneken Pis statue and Brasserie Cantillon
BELGIUM 2020 TOUR ITINERARY
7 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
SEPTEMBER 13-19, 2020

​Day 1: Meet us in Antwerp! 
We’ll meet at the hotel before heading out to a welcome dinner for some classic moules frites and our first Belgian beers as a group!

Day 2: We’ll kick off the day with a guided walking tour of Antwerp, featuring the historic city center, World War I history, and some hard-to-find gems. After the tour, we'll grab lunch at a local beer café, followed by a guided beer tasting by a local expert covering the basics of Belgian beer styles and history. Then enjoy a free evening in Antwerp!



Day 3: We’ll grab the train to the medieval town of Bruges, one of the most charming, picturesque cities in Europe. In Bruges, we’ll enjoy an historic city walking tour with a local guide, followed by lunch at a local beer café. After lunch, you'll have free time to visit local breweries, check out the shops, go chocolate tasting, and take in more sites. Take an early evening train back to Antwerp for an evening free there or grab a later train to extend your time in Bruges.

​Day 4: Choose your own adventure! You'll have a free day to explore Antwerp or the region as you’d like.
  • A center for Flemish art, Antwerp is a haven for art fans! Explore the art of Flemish masters, such as Rubens, van Eyck, and Bruegel. Visit the Rubens House and the Cathedral of Our Lady to view significant works from Rubens, and explore the many museums and galleries for both classic and modern works from Flemish artists.
  • Take the train to Ghent to explore another beautiful, medieval Belgian city. A university town and capital of East Flanders, there's a plethora of art, history, and culinary tradition to explore here. 
  • Explore the many charms of Antwerp! Go chocolate tasting, check out the Diamond District, hit the high street for some shopping, explore the many museums, and enjoy the vibrant cafés.
  • You’re also most welcome to join your Drinkable Destinations host for all or part of the day, as we visit some of our favorite spots!

We'll finish the day with a group dinner which will, of course, feature more delicious Belgian beer!
Day 5: A private coach will pick us up to head to southwest Flanders, where some of the biggest battles of World War I were fought. We’ll meet with a local guide for a tour of the battlefields surrounding Ypres, including WWI trenches and historic graveyards. After the tour, we’ll enjoy lunch in Ypres before heading out to In De Vrede, the café across from the Abbey of Saint Sixtus, where we can sample the famous Westvleteren trappiest ales- allegedly the best beer in the world!

That evening, we'll check into the oh-so-charming St. Bernardus Brouwers Huis, the former brewer’s house-turned-guesthouse, and enjoy group dinner next door at the St. Bernardus Bar Bernard.

Day 6: We’ll enjoy breakfast at the Brouwers Huis before heading to Ypres for a city and beer tour, including Brauerei De Kazematten, located within the historic walls of the city. We’ll have lunch near Ypres before heading to Brouweij Verhaeghe, brewer of Duchesse de Bourgogne, for an exclusive tour and tasting (there is no tap room and this brewery is normally not open to the public). That night we'll be staying in Brussels, where you'll have the evening free. 

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​Day 7: Last day! After breakfast, we’ll head out for a walking tour of Brussels, Belgium’s capital and home of both the European Union and NATO. After lunch, we'll check out Cantillon, producer of some of the most rare and revered lambics in the world. For the afternoon, we'll take you on a little crawl to some of our favorite beer stops. That evening will be free - enjoy your last night in Belgium! 
CONTACT US TO BOOK TODAY! 
DrinkableDestinations@gmail.com
608.332.6191