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Old Jul 5, 2022 | 5:47 pm
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Originally Posted by pbiflyer
We just got back from a week in Belgium. Really enjoyed it. I like both Brussels and Ghent over Bruges for more than a day. Train makes it easy to go between cities. We did day trips from Antwerp to Brussels, Bruges and Ghent. YOu can get a 10 card train pass for like 8 euro a one way trip anywhere in Belgium.
Maybe base in Brussels and visit Ghent and/or Bruges? We really liked the walking tour we did of Brussels. Will look up the name if you want.
Bruges is overrun with tourists, but is beautiful.
We've been to Bruges 3 times, and staying there overnight is the best way to see it, after all the day-trippers leave. Same for Ghent, early morning and twilight are lovely.

Cycle tours of Brugge and surrounding area were really interesting, and a nice way to avoid some of the crowds.

Brussels didn't thrill us at all, I'd skip it and see the smaller historic cities.
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