Bruges offers seasoned travelers looking for that elusive combination of charm and culture a romantic, opulent, and peaceful getaway that resembles a storybook come to life, but one complete with contemporary comforts. Bruges, with its medieval buildings and meandering canals, is a UNESCO World Heritage City. A private jet utilizing Ostend-Bruges International Airport allows for a seamless beginning to each trip.
Bruges’ finest lodgings will have guests sleeping in the lap of luxury in wonderful accommodations filled with both historic charm and modern opulence. Don’t worry, guests have the option of staying in one of the five-star incarnations of a 15th-century palace, like Hotel Dukes’ Palace, or opting for a private house on the banks of the canal for a solitary retreat. Guests enjoy regular private butlers with in-room spa treatments and gourmet dining options. Indulge in a candlelit champagne toast in Bruges’ wine cellars, or book a private chocolate-making lesson with a chocolatier and savor a hands-on experience with the country’s most famous sweet.
The city, though small in size, delivers a mix of art and international culture that is vibrant. Travelers who prefer to avoid the crowds can arrange private guided tours of the Flemish Primitives collection at the Groeningemuseum and peek at sacred relics in the Basilica of the Holy Blood. See Bruges from a different perspective by floating on a private gondola boat ride along quiet canals while a historian tells you centuries of the region’s history and tales. Visitors can also take in nearby castles or the Belgian coast by chauffeur service or helicopter tours for an aerial view of the region.
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Experiences in Bruges
Private Canal Cruise with Sommelier
A private canal boat tour includes views of Bruges’s peaceful beauty paired with expert wine pairings sourced by a private sommelier. Enjoy Belgian wines and specialty snacks as you pass historic bridges and Gothic buildings. This experience also strikes the ideal balance of romantic hands-on activity combined with leisurely breaks and amazing sweet treats.
VIP Chocolate Workshop
Take part in a private chocolate-making workshop, led by Bruges’ top chocolatiers. Learn in a hands-on lesson about creating sweets such as pralines while tasting quality cocoa products. Take home your completed collection of personalized chocolate while also deepening your appreciation of Belgium’s outstanding culinary masterpieces.
Private Art & Architecture Tour
Explore Bruges’ best-known sights and hidden gems with a guide who specializes in medieval art and Flemish architectural history. This private tour serves up an up-close look at Bruges’s architectural sites, beginning with the Market Square’s belfry and ending at the decorative Church of Our Lady.