48 Hours of European Charm and Chocolate in Brussels from US$349

price per person From

US$362

US$349

Based on 2 adults

(US$698 Total Price )

Created: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 - Departure: Friday, November 20, 2026

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About the destination

From its breathtaking medieval centre to its 21st-century temple to Surrealism, the new Magritte Museum, Brussels offers the visitor a great deal more than just beer and chocolate and is resoundingly unlike its unfortunate staid image as the home of EU bureaucrats. Indeed, Brussels is a creative, dynamic city. Its compact city centre is clustered with bars, restaurants and museums set along cobbled streets. Inevitably, most tourists head to the Grand-Place. With its ornate Flemish guild houses, impressive Town Hall and buzzing atmosphere, it would be difficult to find a more beautiful square in the whole of Europe. It deservedly is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is the city’s crowning jewel. Wander next to the nearby Royal and Sablon districts teeming with art galleries and antique shops. Throw away your map and meander down a myriad side streets, discovering flea markets, art-deco houses and boutique stores. The Bruxellois take pride in their self-effacing, intellectual sense of humour, underpinned by a strong appreciation of the bizarre. The city has a long-running love affair with the Surrealist art movement, pioneered by René Magritte, and with classic comic strips, epitomised by Hergé's boy hero, Tintin. There's a telling irony in the fact that the city's best-known landmark is the Manneken-Pis, a tiny statuette of a urinating boy. Meanwhile, all of this sits alongside world-class collections of art, fabulous cooking including mussels, frites, waffles and whelks, some of Europe’s best and unique beers (literally, there are thousands of varieties), and master-chocolatiers. The city’s cultural calendar is packed with events for everyone from the massive, raucous Foire du Midi street fair every July teeming with stalls and fairground attractions to the legendary Christmas Market that takes centre stage in the Place Sainte Catherine with 240 stalls, a skating rink, a big wheel, and numerous rides. One of the biggest events is Art Brussels, showcasing the city’s edgier, creative side and a hub for art connoisseurs from around the globe. If you’re a Euro-loving national, check out the European Quarter, centered around Schuman and the Berlaymont. Its liveliest part is the Place du Luxembourg: all its bars fill up around 6pm on week days with some of the 20,000 diplomats, politicians and civil servants who reside in the city after Brussels became the centre of international political following WWII. Open your eyes and you’ll be pleasantly surprised by all that Brussels has to offer.

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20 Nov

Departure transport

Departure

05:50

Bergamo Orio Al Serio (BGY)

1h 35m

07:25

Brussels South / Charleroi (CRL)

Basic

Baggage

Transport: FR4475

Operated by: Malta Air

Cabin Class: Economy

20 Nov

Accommodation

2 Nights

Prezzo in convenzione

Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place by IHG

8.5

Very good

4443

Brussels - At 0.2 km from the centreWITH BREAKFASTRUE DU CYPRES 6 10, Brussels 1000

Standard Room (Free Breakfast)

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Brussels, steps from Brussels Christmas Market and within a 10-minute walk of La Grand Place. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Royal Palace of Brussels and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Tour & Taxis.

Stay in one of 117 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and separate sitting areas.

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Brussels - Grand-Place by IHG. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

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