Belgian Beer Tour

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Some people’s idea of a beer adventure is checking out that pub two streets over from the local. The true beer connoisseur is a different breed. Designed with the fancy suds aficionado in mind, this eight-day trip takes you to the ancestral home of Trappist, one of the world’s finest brewers. You’ll visit five Trappist monastery-breweries in Belgium, explore ...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit all six trappist breweries in belgium
    • Indulge in delicious belgian cuisine
    • Explore quaint towns like bruges and rochefort
    • Learn about (and taste) rare beers and see the monasteries where they are made

What's this trip about?

    Some people’s idea of a beer adventure is checking out that pub two streets over from the local. The true beer connoisseur is a different breed. Designed with the fancy suds aficionado in mind, this eight-day trip takes you to the ancestral home of Trappist, one of the world’s finest brewers. You’ll visit five Trappist monastery-breweries in Belgium, explore Brussels and Bruges, and stuff yourself with mussels, waffles, and chocolate galore. (Hey, beer-tasting is hungry work.)

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityBrussels
End CityAntwerp

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • Transformative

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

Trip includes

    • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and GroupYour Foodie Moment: Rochefort Picnic with Trappist Beer Tasting
    • RochefortYour Foodie Moment: Orval Visit with Beer and Cheese Tasting
    • Abbaye d'OrvalYour Foodie Moment: Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan Beer Tasting and Lunch
    • BrugesYour Foodie Moment: Westmalle Visit with Beer Tasting
    • WestmalleYour Foodie Moment: Achel Visit with Beer Tasting
    • Achel
    • Brussels orientation walk
    • Bruges orientation walk
    • Antwerp orientation walk
    • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

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Itinerary

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Day 1 Brussels

Arrive at any time.

There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

A note on the itinerary: Due to the nature of the Trappist brewing process, opportunities to visit the abbey, the breweries, and interact with the monks is based on the ...

Day 2 Brussels

Enjoy an orientation walk of the city before a free day to explore. Opt to visit a chocolate factory, the Delirium beer hall, Art Deco Turkish baths, or indulge in a gourmet Belgium tour.

Belgium is know for many things, including fantastic cuisine. If the choco...

Day 3 Brussels/Rochefort

See the church at Abbaye Notre Dame de Saint Remy where Rochefort is made – with some luck, they'll let us in for a peek. Head to the markets and collect some picnic supplies to enjoy with a Trappist beer.

Travel by train and public bus to reach Rochefort in tim...

Day 4 Rochefort/Bruges

Visit Orval in the late morning to try beer and Trappist cheese. Enjoy an included lunch at the brasserie near Chimay for a taste of beer normally reserved for the monks. Head to Bruges for the night.

Head to Orval for a visit to the abbey's visitor centre. Samp...

Day 5 Bruges

Enjoy a free morning in Bruges. In the afternoon, head to the Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan brewery in the heart of the historic centre for a tour of the grounds, beer tasting and traditional Flemish lunch.

With a free evening in enchanting Bruges, opt for a horse...

Day 6 Bruges/Antwerp

Travel to Antwerp, stopping en route to visit Westmalle. Enjoy a tasting at the Café Trappisten. Next, sample some Achel near the brewery before continuing on to Antwerp.

Take a private van to Antwerp, stopping for a visit to Westmalle en route. The abbey here i...

Day 7 Antwerp

Enjoy a free day in Antwerp with the option to visit a local brewery by bike, check out some museums, or venture underground on an Antwerp sewer tour.

Day 8 Antwerp

Depart at any time.

Your CEO can help arrange transport back to Brussels airport.

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Last Updated: 2/8/2025

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Andreas

Sep 2016

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Great group for drinking beer with

Great group for drinking beer with!

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Stephen

Sep 2016

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A great overall way to get a full taste of Belgium (for an organized tour) full circle of the country (not just a couple of cities) and a huge variety of beer tastings at your fingertips

A great overall way to get a full taste of Belgium (for an organized tour) - full circle of the country (not just a couple of cities) and a huge variety of beer tast...

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Justine

Sep 2016

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It felt like I made a lifetime of memories with strangers who I now can call close friends

It felt like I made a lifetime of memories with strangers who I now can call close friends. I felt incredibly welcome even coming solo like I did, and also really co...

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Paul

Sep 2016

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This was again, another memorable trip with GAdventures and new friendships from a great group of travellers

This was again, another memorable trip with GAdventures and new friendships from a great group of travellers. GAdventures fails to disappoint, so we're again looking...

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Kimball

Sep 2016

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Ultimate Belgian Beer Experience

Ultimate Belgian Beer Experience.

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Logistics

Accommodation

Hotels (7 nts).
On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. You can expect to find clean, safe, simple accommodation in convenient locations. Note that most accommodation in Europe does not have air conditioning units in rooms. Air conditioning is not routinely installed in European homes and workplaces. However, nearly all hotels will provide a standing or desk fan for your room on hot nights. If you do not already have one in your room, please ask your CEO to organize one for you with reception.

Transportation & Flights

Train, public bus, private van/bus.,

Transportation & flights

Train, public bus, private van/bus.
Guides
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Requirements
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of people in the sex trade is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our CEOs have the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they engage in any form of paid sex work.,We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Solo travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Should you prefer your own room for the entire tour, you can add the 'My Own Room' option for an additional cost.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Visa requirements
Contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. It is your responsibility to have the correct travel documentation. While we provide the following information in good faith, it is vital that you check yourself and understand that you are fully responsible for your own visa requirements. All visitors to the EU (European Union) and EEC (European Economic Community) countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa to visit the Schengen area (see below), however they may not stay longer than three months in any 6-month period. For other nationalities, travelling in Europe has been simplified with the introduction of the Schengen visa. As a visitor to the Schengen area (Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Portugal, Finland, Italy, Spain, France, Luxembourg, Sweden, Czech Republic, Hungary, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland) you will enjoy the many advantages of this unified visa system. Generally speaking with a Schengen visa, you may enter one Schengen country and travel freely throughout the Schengen region during the validity of your visa. There are limited border controls at Schengen borders, if any at all. Please note that the UK and Ireland are NOT part of the Schengen agreement. A Schengen visa is applied for at the Embassy or Consulate of the Schengen country in which you will be spending the most nights on your trip to the Schengen space. If you are only visiting one country on your trip then you apply for your visa at the Consulate of this Schengen country.
Health & Safety
Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure. You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit and hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements. Please be aware that quite often we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc. When selecting your trip please carefully read the brochure and itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please refer to the Physical and Culture Shock ratings in this dossier for trip specific information. For travellers over 70 years a completed Medical Form is required. G Adventures reserves the right to exclude any traveller from all or part of a trip without refund if in the reasonable opinion of our CEO they are unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group.
Meals Included
7 breakfasts, 3 lunches
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
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Trip ID
gadventure-22863

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