Transportation
Lunch
Antonio, our guide, was excellent. Funny, knowledgable and kept an eye on the older members of the group. Bruges and Ghent have to be seen.I would say that doing it in a day is quite tiring but have plenty of free time in both locations. You will be walking over 7 miles so take that into account!
Depart from the Lake of Love or Minnewater, one of the most beautiful postcards of this city, and discover two jewels of Flanders in just one day.
Immerse yourself in the medieval majesty and rich historical heritage of Bruges, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Extremely well-preserved, Bruges is an open-air museum also called the "Venice of the North". During your visit, you will see the Church of Our Lady of Bruges and the beautiful Carrara marble Madonna and Child sculpture by Michelangelo. Then, on your tour, you will pass by the Palace of the Lords Gruut, an impressive city mansion that belonged to one of the richest families of the medieval city. After that, you will cross the San Bonifacio bridge and you will end at the Rosary harbor, which offers you another typical picture of the place. At the end of the tour, you will enjoy free time to eat and street the city at your leisure.
In the afternoon, you will embark on the road to Ghent to discover this city full of life and history. Your visit will depart from the Town Hall, passing through the Belfort tower until you enter the impressive cathedral of Saint Bavo´s. The tour of Ghent will take you to the Pier of herbs and grains, the fish and meat market, the busy Friday Square and finally to the majestic Castle of the Counts of Flanders.