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A Taste of Brussels

Overview

Experience the best of Brussels on this 7-night getaway, combining guided highlights with time to explore at your own pace. Discover iconic sights, visit Antwerp and enjoy authentic local experiences from chocolate to Belgian waffles.

Format

Guided tour

Trip Highlights

Destinations that include planned activities and/or overnight stays.

  • Belgium
    • Brussels

Inclusions

  • Round-trip flights to Brussels 
  • Round-trip private airport transfers in Brussels
  • 7 nights of accommodation 
  • 7 breakfasts, 3 tastings
  • More Moments activities:
    • 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off bus pass 
    • Waffle-making workshop
    • Entrance to Belgian Beer World
    • Entrance to Choco Story Museum and chocolate-making workshop
    • Best of Brussels and Antwerp day trip
  • Earn and redeem Aeroplan® points

Itinerary

Day 1

Depart Canada

Fly to Brussels.

Day 2

Welcome to Brussels

Upon arrival, take your transfer to your hotel and check-in for your 7-night stay. Settle in and the rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 3

Brussels: Sightseeing

Explore Brussels at your own pace with your 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off bus ticket.

More Moments Activities Included

  • 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off bus pass

    Enjoy panoramic views of the city’s landmarks, from the historic Grand Place to the playful Manneken Pis, and hop off at any stop that catches your interest.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 4

Brussels - Antwerp: Sightseeing

After breakfast, discover Belgium’s highlights, including a guided walking tour of Brussels and a day trip to Antwerp.

More Moments Activities Included

  • Best of Brussels and Antwerp day trip

    Begin in Brussels at the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula, then explore the historic center, including the Grand Place, Manneken Pis and the Royal Galleries of Saint-Hubert. Enjoy a panoramic coach tour before continuing to Antwerp.  Visit Het Steen and the Grote Markt Antwerp, followed by a guided stop at Antwerp Central Station.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 5 & 6

Brussels : At leisure

Take some time to enjoy the city at your own pace, with ample time to discover its charm. 

Optional activity ($)
If you enjoy culture, the Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique is an excellent museum complex, and the Belgian Comic Strip Center is a fun way to discover Belgium’s famous comic heritage.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 7

Brussels: Visit

The morning is at your disposal. Dive deeper into Brussels, revisiting favourite spots, discovering new ones or indulging in some last-minute shopping.  The Marolles district, with its flea market and antique shops, could be a perfect spot for unique finds.  When ready, head to your next Belgium experience. 

More Moments Activities Included

  • Waffle-making workshop

    Enjoy a hands-on waffle-making workshop in Brussels, where you’ll learn to prepare and cook authentic Belgian waffles from scratch.
    Top your creations with delicious local ingredients and savour them in a fun, relaxed setting.

  • Belgian Beer World

    Delve into the rich world of Belgian beer with a brewery tour focusing on non-alcoholic options.  Learn about the brewing process and enjoy a tasting session.

Meal(s): Breakfast and tasting

Day 8

Brussels: Visit

Today, you’ll head out to a chocolate workshop to learn the secrets of crafting Belgium’s world-renowned pralines.

More Moments Activities Included

  • Choco-Story Museum & workshop

    Discover the immersive history of cacao and chocolate, from its ancient origins to its modern-day role in the production of the world-famous Belgian praline.  Craft your own pralines and take home 500g of chocolate.

Meal(s): Breakfast and tasting

Day 9

Brussels - Return to Canada

After breakfast, take your transfer to Brussels airport and board your flight home.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Accommodations

Where you'll stay

The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your travel agent prior to departure.

4-Star Accommodation

Location

Hotel

Brussels
NH Grand Place Arenberg (or similar)
4

Room details

Additional fees might apply

Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.

Bed size(s): 1 double or 2 twin beds. 
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 adults. 

Best for

Classic Europe tours

Visit iconic places in Europe with worry-free itineraries. Tour packages include:

  • Round-trip flight with Air Canada
  • Local flights (select packages)
  • Private airport and train station transfers (select packages)
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Daily breakfast
  • Train transportation (select packages)
  • More Moments activities or excursions
  • Aeroplan® points

Aeroplan

In addition to accumulating points on the flight portion of your trip, you’ll earn up to 4,000 extra Aeroplan points on select tour packages.

  • Members ages 2 to 12 will receive extra points equivalent to 50% of the points granted to members ages 13 and up.
  • Travel completion by December 31, 2026. 

Important Information

  • Daily from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027

  • Not Included:

    • Meals and drinks, unless noted
    • Transfers, unless noted
    • City taxes
    • Additional activities and excursions
    • Personal expenses and insurance
    • Porterage
  • The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, or replaced with an alternate option depending on availability, weather, seasonality and operational reasons beyond the supplier’s control. 

    Details regarding excursion meeting points will be indicated in your documents prior to departure.

  • The order visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.

  • City taxes are applicable for hotel stays in Belgium and are payable in local currency upon checkout.