Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening to all our readers, wherever you are in the world! My husband and I are passionate about cruises and have enjoyed eight wonderful voyages over the past few years. We are thrilled to announce that our next adventure is just around the corner in February, when we will explore a beautiful area of Northern Europe.
In anticipation of our upcoming cruise, I have decided to create a series of blog posts showcasing the unique charm of each port we will be visiting. From must-see attractions and hidden gems to the best places to eat, join us as we embark on this exciting journey together.
The Itinerary:
Day 1: Embark Southampton
Day 2: Sea Day
Day 3: Hamburg
Day 4: At Sea
Day 5: Rotterdam
Day 6: Rotterdam
Day 7: Bruges
Day 8: Disembark Southampton
Bruges, Things To Do & Places To Eat:
Church of Our Lady: Catholic Church founded in the 13th Century.
Gruuthusemuseum: Ancient palace museum housing historic furniture & tapestries.
Sint-Salvatorskathedraal: A 1300’s cathedral, with cavernous interior and Flemish art.
De Dijver Park: Area just off the canal, lovely photos when boats are moored up.
Koningin Astridpark: A former monastery garden, includes picturesque pond.
2be Shop: Wall of beer, outside canal-side beer patio, plenty of beer to choose.
House of Waffles: Our go-to food stop in Bruges, beautiful Belgium Waffles!
Market Square: Large plaza in the city centre.
Torture Museum: Collection of 100+ torture and execution instruments.
Chocolate: There is an endless amount of chocolate stores, go crazy!
Provincial Palace: Gothic revival landmark, now used as a government meeting house.
Boat Trip: Take a boat trip through the Bruges canals, a must do!
Belfort: Medieval bell tower, 366 steps leading to city views.
Bruges Beer Experience: Museum where visitors learn of beers history, with tastings.
Basilica of the Holy Blood: Small basilica mostly known for having a vial containing a cloth with Christ’s blood on.
De Burg: Ancient cobblestone plaza surrounded by Gothic buildings.
Want a Ready-Made Hamburg Itinerary?
Did you check out our previous port guide for Hamburg? If you liked the sounds of some of the ideas from that post, then why not head over to my new Etsy store, where I have a selection of guides available. Currently on offer at £4.79, you can purchase one for Toronto, Copenhagen or Hamburg, as well as order a custom one to be made for any town, city or country you plan on visiting.
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Thank you for taking the time to read our blog post. Have you visited Bruges? Do you have any recommendations for Bruges? If so, drop us a comment down below, and we’ll make sure to add it to our ever growing list!
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