Brussels 5-day itinerary — Budget

Belgium · 2 travelers · 4 nights · fixed USD estimates

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Here is a ready-made 5-day budget plan for Brussels for two: a day-by-day programme balancing headline sights, old-town markets and recovery time, with per-day cost estimates built from fixed local average prices — one hotel room for 4 nights, food and activities for two, and group transport.

Day	Plan	Estimated cost
1	Arrival in Brussels • Land, transfer to your hotel in Brussels and check in • Short rest after the flight, then a first dinner at a nearby local restaurant • An easy evening walk around the neighbourhood to get your bearings in Brussels	$98calculate in the tool
2	Brussels's headline sights • A full morning at Brussels's most famous attraction (book tickets ahead) • Light lunch near the sight, then wander the surrounding area • A museum or gallery after noon, then evening coffee at a well-known café	$159calculate in the tool
3	Old town and bazaars of Brussels • Morning wander through the old quarter lanes of Brussels • Browse the main traditional bazaar and the historic square, mosque or church • Street-food tasting: a famous local dish and a traditional drink	$159calculate in the tool
4	A day out around Brussels • Rent a car or join a one-day organised tour from Brussels • Two main stops: a natural landmark, then a nearby village or island for lunch • A final sunset stop on the way back to Brussels	$159calculate in the tool
5	Shopping and departure • Check out and store luggage at the hotel • Final shopping window: souvenirs and gifts from Brussels • Head to the airport at least four hours before the flight	$78calculate in the tool