Arrive in Bruges, a storybook city of cobbled lanes and gabled rooftops, and settle into your elegant home for the next three nights. This evening, meet your B&R guides over cocktails before heading out for a relaxed dinner—your first taste of Belgium’s rich cuisine and legendary beer culture.

Travel to Ypres and explore the storied landscapes of the First World War by bike, riding through the Ypres Salient with an expert historian. Visit key First World War sites, including Tyne Cot Cemetery and preserved front-line trenches, before witnessing the moving Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate—an unforgettable tribute to the fallen.

Set out on a relaxed Belgium cycling ride through the Flemish countryside, following canals and village paths beyond Bruges and into the Netherlands. After a free afternoon to explore Bruges’ historic sites and museums, discover the city’s hidden corners on a guided evening walk.

Pedal from Bruges to Ghent through the Flemish countryside, passing historic villages and quiet canals en route. This afternoon, enjoy an exclusive after-hours visit to St. Bavo’s Cathedral to experience the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb—Van Eyck’s masterpiece—before dinner in Ghent’s vibrant dining scene.

Cycle through the scenic countryside along the Lys River, passing lakes, wetlands, and two protected nature reserves, before pausing for a relaxed lunch at a canal-side restaurant. In the afternoon, swap pedals for a private yacht and glide back into Ghent, taking in the city’s spires, riverfront, and Gravensteen Castle at leisure.

We'll head to the rolling hills of the Ardennes in Wallonia, where the ride begins along the car-free RAVeL paths of the UNESCO Global Geopark Famenne–Ardenne. Pedal through limestone valleys and quiet hamlets before arriving in Durbuy. Settle into Le Sanglier for a tasting of Belgian wines and crémants, followed by dinner that reflects Wallonia’s rich culinary roots.

Ride out from Durbuy in the Ardennes, following quiet backroads through the UNESCO Global Geopark. We'll pause for a private lunch at Château de Lassus, then continue your final ride along the Ourthe River through classic Wallonian countryside. This evening, step inside a private château for an intimate Belgian beer tasting with its owner, a fitting close to your time in the Ardennes.

Delve into the Ardennes during the Battle of the Bulge on a guided Bastogne tour, with visits to the Mardasson Memorial, Recogne Cemetery, and the Bois Jacques foxholes made famous by Band of Brothers. Travel by restored Second World War jeeps to Château de Rolley for a private lunch, then cross into Luxembourg for an evening at the elegant Château d’Urspelt.

Stretch your legs on a scenic Luxembourg-Germany border walk on the Cross-Border Remembrance Trail, with Ardennes history brought to life by an expert guide. After lunch at a local inn, return to Château d’Urspelt for a relaxing afternoon in the spa before an evening of cocktails and a celebratory farewell dinner in the château’s orangerie.