8 days in Brussels, Bruges & Amsterdam Itinerary

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Brussels: Bruges (Choco-Story - The Chocolate Museum, Boottochten Brugge, &more). Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Grand Place, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule), and see the interesting displays at Belgian Comic Strip Center.

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Toronto, Canada to Brussels is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Toronto to Brussels is 6 hours. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Toronto in May: high temperatures in Brussels hover around 19°C and lows are around 8°C. On the 3rd (Wed), you'll travel to Bruges.

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Getting from Brussels to Bruges by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Bruges can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. On the 3rd (Wed), you'll travel to Amsterdam.

Amsterdam is known for museums, nightlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, hunt for treasures at Albert Cuyp Market, explore the activities along Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht), and visit The Jordaan.

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Traveling by car from Bruges to Amsterdam takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In May in Amsterdam, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can travel back home.