A Day Exploring Ghent

Day 1: Exploration and Culture

Ghent, Belgium

8:00AM

Breakfast at Le Pain Quotidien

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at Le Pain Quotidien, known for its freshly baked bread and organic spreads.
Le Pain Quotidien is located in the city center, a short walk from Gravensteen Castle.
€15, 1 hour

9:30AM

Gravensteen Castle

Explore the medieval Gravensteen Castle, also known as the Castle of the Counts, and enjoy panoramic views of Ghent from the top.
Walk to Gravensteen Castle from Le Pain Quotidien, it's a 10-minute walk.
€10, 2 hours

12:00PM

Lunch at Pakhuis

Head to Pakhuis for a delicious Belgian lunch in a trendy industrial setting with a wide selection of local beers.
Pakhuis is a short walk from Gravensteen Castle.
€20, 1.5 hours

1:30PM

St. Bavo's Cathedral

Visit St. Bavo's Cathedral to see famous artworks like the Ghent Altarpiece by the Van Eyck brothers and marvel at the stunning Gothic architecture.
Walk to St. Bavo's Cathedral from Pakhuis, it's a 15-minute walk.
€5, 1.5 hours

3:30PM

Explore Graslei and Korenlei

End your day by strolling along the picturesque Graslei and Korenlei, the historic heart of Ghent with beautiful guild houses along the river.
Walk to Graslei and Korenlei from St. Bavo's Cathedral, it's a 10-minute walk.
Free, 1 hour

5:00PM

Dinner at De Graslei

Enjoy a relaxing dinner at De Graslei, a restaurant with a terrace offering stunning views of the river and the historical buildings.
De Graslei is located right on the waterfront of Graslei and Korenlei.
€30, 2 hours
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