Flanders · Planned by Traveland
Traveland designs personal journeys across Flanders, from the canals of Bruges and the art of Ghent and Antwerp to Brussels and the World War I sites near Ypres, and handles every detail from the first conversation to your flight home. We are a family-owned travel agency in Connecticut, planning trips since 1978 as a member of the Signature Travel Network.
Since 1978Family-owned and operated
Signature Travel NetworkMember agency
Orange & BridgeportTwo Connecticut offices
Every detail handledFlights, hotels, cruises and tours
The art cities
Flanders, in northern Belgium, packs Brussels, Bruges, Antwerp, Ghent, Leuven and Mechelen into a short train ride. Your advisor helps you choose where to stay and how to pace the days.
Canals that earned it the name Venice of the North, and a medieval center on the UNESCO World Heritage List, closed to most cars.
Rubens’ home city, with a great Gothic cathedral, the MAS museum, a celebrated fashion scene and the diamond quarter.
Gravensteen Castle, medieval guildhalls and a UNESCO-listed belfry in Ghent, with moated castles in the countryside beyond.
Woods, villages, canals and rivers, ideal for gentle cycling between historic towns.
World War I sites around Ypres, including the Menin Gate, where the Last Post sounds every evening, and Tyne Cot Cemetery.
Old masters, canals and centuries of craft.
One advisor to shape every day around you.
Experiences
Every journey begins with what matters most to you.
Van Eyck, Bruegel and Rubens in the museums and churches where their work still hangs.
Abbey and Trappist beers, small breweries and Leuven, Belgium’s brewing capital.
Inventive chefs, classic fries and chocolatiers reimagining the praline.
Easy routes past castles and canals, and the Tour of Flanders Centre for racing fans.
Working with Traveland
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Tell us how you like to travel, who is coming, and what you hope to feel. There is no charge to begin.
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Your advisor designs the route, hotels, transfers and experiences, then refines them with you.
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Flights, stays, cruises and tours are arranged, so you can focus on enjoying the journey.
Timing
Flanders is a year-round destination. Spring and early fall bring mild weather for cycling and canal tours, and December brings Christmas markets.
Bluebell woods, flowers and mild days for cycling between towns.
Long evenings on canal-side terraces and festivals across the art cities.
Harvest beers, quieter museums and colorful countryside.
Christmas markets, cozy cafés and hearty Flemish cooking.
Questions
Flanders is the northern, Dutch-speaking region of Belgium. It includes the art cities of Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, Leuven and Mechelen, and the capital, Brussels.
Five to seven days allows time for Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp and Brussels. Add a day or two for the World War I sites around Ypres. Distances are short, so trains work well.
Highlights include the Menin Gate in Ypres, where the Last Post is sounded every evening, Tyne Cot Cemetery, the largest Commonwealth military cemetery in the world, and the In Flanders Fields Museum.
Jan van Eyck, Pieter Bruegel the Elder and Peter Paul Rubens all worked here, and their paintings can be seen in the region’s museums and churches.
Yes. Belgian beer culture was added to UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage in 2016. We can arrange brewery visits and tastings.
U.S. citizens need a valid passport and can generally visit Belgium for up to 90 days without a visa. Entry rules for Europe are changing, so we confirm the current requirements for your trip.
We are a family-owned travel agency in Connecticut, with offices at 564 Racebrook Road in Orange (203-929-6000) and 4270 Main Street in Bridgeport (203-371-1114).
Inquire
Tell us a little about the Flanders journey you have in mind. An advisor will reply personally.
Choose a time for a call with an advisor.
Orange
564 Racebrook Road, Orange, CT 06477
203-929-6000
Bridgeport
4270 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606
203-371-1114
Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm
info@traveland.net
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