Bruges from Ghent

At 9:15, the cobbles on Korenmarkt still shine. You slip into the V-Class with a takeaway coffee as we trace the Lys north-west. Forty-five kilometers later Bruges rises behind the poplars: crow-stepped gables, 13th‑century beguinages, and canals flat as glass. We pause by the Rozenhoedkaai, catch the town hall carillon, then head to the Fish Market pier for a 30‑minute boat ride on the Reie. Lunch can be mussels and fries at Vismarkt, with a slice of pickled herring if you’re in the mood for Flemish standards.

This half‑day starts with hotel pickup in Ghent, flexible timing, and a Mercedes at your disposal: you explore while we drive. Your dedicated driver handles drop‑offs, waits while you wander Ten Wijngaarde Beguinage, then sets you down at a pre‑booked brasserie near the Burg. With a private chauffeur in Flanders there’s no parking hunt; sample pralines at The Chocolate Line, step into the Church of Our Lady to see Michelangelo’s Madonna and Child, and glide back via the N9 just as the coaches depart.