Come explore the world one pint (or chalice) at a time with us on Pub Culture Beercations’ Ultimate Belgian Beercation! From September 9–22, 2026, we’re diving deep into the heart of Belgium’s legendary beer culture across 13 unforgettable nights. Starting in vibrant Brussels and winding through Ghent, Brugge, Ypres, Namur, Houffalize, and Antwerp, this journey is crafted for those who crave not just great beer but the rich stories, history, and camaraderie that make every sip meaningful.

Immerse yourself in Belgium’s world-class breweries, including iconic stops at Cantillon, Westvleteren, St. Bernardus, Van Steenberge (with a special VIP Ambassador Experience), Duvel, Fantôme, La Chouffe, Chimay, Orval, and more.

We’ll raise glasses in cozy pubs and lively beer bars, savoring the flavors that have defined Belgian brewing for centuries — all while traveling comfortably by private coach (with cold beers and good company on board, of course!).

But this beercation goes beyond the brews. We’ll honor Belgium’s profound WWI and WWII heritage with poignant visits to Ypres’ In Flanders Fields Museum, the moving Menin Gate, and Tyne Cot Cemetery. We’ll also trace the footsteps of American soldiers — including Easy Company from the “Band of Brothers” — through the storied landscapes of the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes.

We’re especially thrilled to welcome two incredible beer lovers and storytellers joining us: Tim Skelton, author of the 9th edition of CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide Belgium, and popular food, beer, and travel content creator Ashlee McLaughlan, “The Beer Mama.” Their insights will add even more depth and joy to our shared adventures.

Whether you’re a longtime Belgian beer devotee or simply ready for an unforgettable journey filled with laughter, discovery, and perfectly poured pints, this is your invitation to create lasting memories with a warm, welcoming group of fellow explorers.

Spots are limited — secure yours and let’s toast to Belgium together!

Pub Culture Beercation participants are responsible for booking and purchasing their own flights. We do monitor the airlines for possible airfare sales, but ultimately it is up to you to choose when to buy and and which airline you will fly to Belgium.

Many of our beercationers will choose to arrive at least one day before the start of their "Ultimate Belgian Beercation" with Pub Culture Beercation to compensate for delays should they experience problems while traveling to Belgium and to help reduce the possibility of jet lag by allowing them to get a good night’s sleep before “Day 1” of the tour.

Please note - Pub Culture Beercation participants are responsible for booking and purchasing their own flights. Also, any additional days prior to the scheduled “Day 1” are not included in your cost. Participants arriving early will be responsible for any travel arrangements, reservations, and payments for hotels and any other additional costs associated with arriving before the official start of the tour, unless they purchase our Early Arrival Add On where we will handle your hotel reservation for the night before the official start of the tour assuring you will not have to change rooms, as well as taking care of dinner reservations that evening.

(The last day to depart the United States for Brussels is September 8, 2026)

Arrival at Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels-National Airport

If you choose to arrive on the day of, make sure your flight arrives early enough to drop your bags at the meet-up hotel and make it to our first event – The Beercation Welcome Toast!

Arriving a day early before the tour officially starts?  Add a night in Mechelen with a beer-paired dinner.  Make sure to add it on before checkout!

Available as a Double Room (2 people - one larger bed) Double/Twin (2 people booked separately in a shared room with two smaller beds), and Single Room.

After landing at the Brussels International Airport (or another European airport of their choice, like maybe Amsterdam or Paris), beercationers will make their way to Mechelen, Belgium, and the Het Anker Brewery and Hotel.

There will be a guided tour of the brewery in the afternoon, and a 3-course beer-paired dinner that evening.  After dinner, you can visit many of the wonderful small beer bars in town as you work to adjust to the new time zone.

The next day we will take a train to Antwerp.  (Train ticket NOT included)

Welcome to the heart of Brussels, and our home base for the start of your unforgettable Belgian Beercation, the Holiday Inn Express Brussels-Grand-Place!

Raise a glass with us during the Welcome Toast at 3pm as we kick off your adventure with local brews and great company. Then join us this evening for the Beercation Welcome Dinner, where you’ll savor authentic Belgian cuisine paired with world-renowned beers in a festive atmosphere.

From the iconic Grand-Place just steps away to brewery tours, tastings, and hidden beer gems across the city, your journey into Belgium’s legendary beer culture begins right here.

Cheers to unforgettable memories!

Begin your day with a walking tour of Brussels, departing from our hotel lobby at 10am, and stroll through iconic locations like the amazing Grand Place, famous Manneken Pis, and historic streets that tell centuries of stories.

After our walking tour, we will enjoy a group lunch before heading to the legendary Cantillon Brewery in the afternoon—a living museum of traditional lambic brewing where spontaneous fermentation and oak-aged beers like Gueuze and Kriek come to life.

The remainder of your day is free to explore Brussels.

Use your PubCulture.Beer digital Brussels Map to find nearby points of interest, classic beer bars such as À la Mort Subite and more modern beer bars like Moeder Lambic, and the perfect spots for dinner—whether it's traditional Belgian fare paired with rare brews or cozy local favorites, there is no shortage of amazing restaurants, and don't forget the Belgian Chocolatiers!

After fueling up at the hotel's breakfast buffet, we will board our private "Ultimate Beercation Coach" and head to Ghent for three unforgettable nights of Belgian beer bliss, but not before we stop at the iconic Brouwerij Huyghe (home of the world-famous Delirium Tremens and its playful pink elephant mascot) for a brewery tour and guided tasting of their acclaimed lineup.

After our tour and tasting we will continue on to Ghent and check into our hotel, where you will have a few hours to wander the area around our hotel, Ghent's medieval city center, and grab lunch of you are hungry.

This afternoon, we will take our private coach to Brouwerij Van Steenberge for an exclusive VIP “Ambassador Experience” available only from Pub Culture Beercations, as our owner and your tour guide, Chris Bettini, was the first Gulden Draak US Ambassador in 2012!

6th-generation owner and brewer Jef Versele will personally guide you through this legendary brewery for an unforgettable private tour and tasting.

After our tasting, we will head up the road to HopSpot.Be for a spectacular beer-paired dinner featuring even more outstanding Van Steenberge brews—an unforgettable introduction to Flemish beer culture.

After your VIP Ambassador Experience at Brouwerij Van Steenberge and plenty of Gulden Draak, you have a free day in Ghent.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel (included) or sleep in and recharge – you’ve earned it! We’ll regroup for lunch featuring Waterzooi, Ghent’s iconic creamy stew – the perfect gentle dish if you’re still feeling the effects of yesterday’s beers.

Use your PubCulture.Beer Ghent Digital Map to uncover top points of interest—like the stunning Graslei waterfront, Gravensteen Castle, and the Belfry (home of the original Gulden Draak!) and spend the day wandering Ghent’s stunning medieval streets, canals, and historic sites at your own pace.

Or, if you are looking to maximize the "Ultimate" in your Belgian Beercation experience, take an optional visit to the De Struise Brouwers taproom to try their award-winning, experimental, high-ABV Belgian craft beers.

Tonight, discover how Ghent's student population adds a vibrant nightlife to the incredible classic Belgian beer scene and embark on a DIY pub crawl (again using your exclusive digital Ghent map) through some of Belgium’s best beer bars, including legendary spots like Dulle Griet (with its massive beer list and iconic shoe-in-a-basket tradition), Het Waterhuis aan de Bierkant, Trollekelder, and Gruut Brewery for their unique gruit-herb beers.

Cheers to golden ales, canal-side pints, and the warm hospitality of Ghent on a Saturday night!

Rise at your own pace on this free Sunday morning in beautiful Ghent — breakfast is included at the hotel, so fuel up for whatever adventures call your name. Wander the city’s stunning medieval streets, canals, and landmarks at leisure; perhaps even take in a Sunday mass at one of Ghent’s iconic historic churches for a touch of local culture.

In the afternoon, we’ll dive into several of Ghent’s vibrant microbreweries, starting the explorations with a lively group lunch at Dok Brewing Company.

Your evening is delightfully free once more — fire up your PubCulture.Beer Digital Ghent Map to scout and reserve the perfect spot for a memorable Sunday dinner, perfectly paired with outstanding Belgian beers.

After grabbing breakfast at our hotel, we depart the beauty of Ghent and make our way to Brugge, but on the way, we will stop at the iconic Rodenbach Brewery for an unforgettable morning of tours, expert-led beer tastings, and a delicious beer-paired lunch featuring the brewery’s world-renowned Flemish sour ales.

After checking into our hotel in Brugge, the afternoon and evening are yours to explore using your PubCulture.Beer Digital Brugge Map.

Wander cobblestone lanes to discover breathtaking points of interest, renowned chocolatiers crafting exquisite Belgian pralines, traditional lace shops, and top-rated restaurants for an unforgettable dinner.

After the hordes of day-trippers depart, check out some of the city's legendary beer bars on your own, or join fellow beercationers for an optional Brugge beer bar pub crawl.

Start your day with a delicious included breakfast at the hotel before departing the lobby at 10am for a delightful short walking tour through the fairy-tale streets of Brugge—Europe’s most perfectly preserved medieval gem, complete with winding canals, historic architecture, and that unmistakable old-world charm.

Next, immerse yourself in Belgian brewing heritage with a guided tour and tasting at the iconic Brouwerij De Halve Man (the Half Moon Brewery), home of the beloved Brugse Zot and Straffe Hendrik, where you’ll discover the family legacy, climb for stunning city views, and savor fresh, authentic pours straight from the source.

The rest of your afternoon is delightfully free to wander at your own pace—perhaps exploring chocolate shops, lace boutiques, or simply soaking in the romantic atmosphere.

As evening arrives, reunite with your fellow beercationers for a lively group dinner, then grab your PubCulture.Beer Digital Brugge Map to venture out and uncover the city’s legendary classic beer bars.

Start your day with a hearty included breakfast at the hotel before departing at 8:30am for an unforgettable WWI-focused day in the historic heart of Belgium.

First, immerse yourself in the story of the Battle of Passchendaele at the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917. Then, refuel with a memorable lunch at In de Verde, home of the “World’s Best Beer,” Westvleteren, from the Abbey de St. Sixtus, where exceptional Belgian brews pair perfectly with hearty fare.

On the way to Ypres, pay your respects at the moving Tyne Cot Cemetery. After checking into your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to explore this charming city using your Culture.Beer Digital Ypres Map—uncovering classic beer bars and perfect dinner spots along the way.

Don’t miss the poignant “Last Post” ceremony at the iconic Menin Gate, a daily tribute that captures the region's profound history and spirit.

Start your day with a hearty included breakfast at the hotel before stepping into the poignant history of World War I at the In Flanders Fields Museum in Ypres at 10am. This powerful visit brings the stories of Flanders Fields to life, honoring the sacrifices that shaped this region.

At 12:15pm, we depart for the iconic Brouwerij St. Bernardus for a self-guided brewery tour, generous beer tasting, and a relaxed, beer-paired late lunch featuring the abbey-style ales this historic brewery is famous for.

After returning to Ypres, the rest of the afternoon and evening are yours to explore. Grab your Pub.Culture.Beer digital Ypres Map to discover the town’s vibrant beer bars, make dinner reservations if you’re hungry, and soak in the local pub culture. And don’t miss the moving “Last Post” ceremony at the Menin Gate at 8pm if you didn’t catch it on our first night—a perfect, reflective way to cap off this meaningful day of history and hops.

The blend of solemn remembrance and world-class Belgian beer captures the heart of what makes a Pub Culture Beercation unforgettable.

Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel before our 9:30AM departure from historic Ypres, heading south toward the charming city of Namur.

Along the scenic route, we'll make a memorable stop at the family-owned Omer Vander Ghinste Brewery for an engaging guided tour of their historic facilities and brand-new visitor center. Dive into their brewing traditions dating back to 1892, followed by a delicious tasting of their iconic beers—including the renowned OMER—with the signature pouring ritual.

Afterward, join your fellow beercationers for a relaxed group lunch at the authentic Café De Sportwereld, a classic village pub right by the brewery, steeped in local history and perfect for savoring more of their fresh brews with hearty snacks.

We’ll then continue on to vibrant Namur, where your evening is delightfully free to soak up Friday night energy in this welcoming Walloon town. Grab your PubCulture.Beer Digital Namur Map and explore handpicked beer bars, lively cafés, excellent restaurants, and points of interest at your own pace—whether you're hunting rare Belgian gems or simply relaxing with locals over world-class pints.

After a wonderfully relaxing Friday night in charming riverside Namur, rise refreshed with breakfast included at the hotel for an 8:30AM departure into a full day of Belgian beer bliss.

We’ll head to the legendary Chimay first for an immersive brewery tour, tasting, and delicious beer-pairing experience. Then it’s onward to iconic Orval for another unforgettable Trappist tasting before arriving in the picturesque Ardennes town of Houffalize.

After we check into our hotel, enjoy free time to wander this delightful little spot, soaking in the relaxed Saturday vibe

Later, we’ll visit the forest gnomes of La Chouffe brewery for a guided tour and tasting, capped off with a lively group dinner—perfect for toasting another epic day exploring the heart of Belgian beer culture.

Today, we will make our way to Antwerp, Belgium, but first we will stop in Bastonge for a Battle of the Bulge Tour, followed by a visits to Brasserie Fantome for a beer tasting, a stop for late lunch, and Duvel-Moortgaat for another tour and tasting, before arriving in Antwerp.

Once you check into our hotel, you will have some free time to explore Antwerp.

As the sun sets on your Ultimate Belgian Beercation, celebrate with our special Final Group Dinner at the acclaimed De Konnik's Black Smoke.

After dinner, fire up your Pubculture.Beer Digital Antwerp Map to hunt down legendary beer bars, or join your new beercation friends for an optional pub crawl to toast the "ultimate" journey.

Today is your final full day of the Ultimate Belgian Beercation. After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, join your fellow beercationers for a guided walking tour of vibrant Antwerp, departing from the hotel lobby at 10am. Discover the city’s stunning architecture, historic harbor, and lively atmosphere as you soak in its unique Belgian charm.

Your afternoon is free—begin the packing for the return home, wander the cobblestone streets, grab a delicious lunch at a local café, and of course, sample some of Antwerp’s finest beers!

explore a museum that caught your eye, or simply settle onto a sunny terrace with a perfectly poured Belgian beer.

Take time to reflect on the unforgettable experiences of the past 13 days while you pack and prepare for tomorrow’s departure — or skip the chores and savor a few more local brews as you soak in the atmosphere one last time.

At 5:30pm, join your fellow travelers at Billie’s Bierkaffeteria for a special Happy Hour Farewell Toast to celebrate the journey and raise a glass to new friendships and incredible memories.

After the toast, the rest of your evening is free — finish packing at a relaxed pace or venture out to Antwerp’s world-class beer bars for one final round of extraordinary Belgian beers.

Sadly, our Ultimate Belgian Beercation has come to an end, and it's time to return to reality.

Grab a quick, relaxed breakfast at the hotel before we board our private bus for the relatively short drive from Antwerp to the Brussels International Airport (BRU).

To make sure your check-in at the airport and passage through passport control and security are as stress-free as possible, we strongly recommend booking return flights departing after 11:00 AM.

Flights scheduled earlier may require beercationers to arrange their own transportation to the airport.

Safe travels, and thank you for sharing this epic beer-filled adventure with us—until the next pour!

Rooms are available as the following:

Double Room - One Large Bed - for two people (booked together)

Double/Twin Room - Two Smaller Beds/Shared Room - for two people (booked separately)

Single Room - for one person (requires the single room supplement)

Beercations can be booked in several different ways and with varying levels of discount. While we do not offer a scheduled payment plan, you can log in to your WeTravel account created when you booked and make a partial payment anytime you choose.

Regular Price - This is the full price of the beercation if booked less than 6 months before departure, requires a $300 per person deposit at the time of booking, and final payment is due 3 months before departure.

Early Bird Discount - Save up to $450 per person, depending on the beercation, if your balance is booked to be paid in full 6 months before departure. A $300 per person deposit is required at the time of booking.

Paid-In-Full - Save an additional $150 per person if you pay for your beercation in full at the time of booking. If booked at least 6 1/2 months before departure, you can earn both the $450 and $150 discounts, for the lowest possible price!

Returning Beercationers earn a Frequent Beercationer Club Discount - $50.00 off each time you take another tour with us, up to $350.00 off after eight or more beercations!

You must email us for your personal FBC Discount Code before making your reservation to receive your loyalty savings at the time of your booking.

If you are looking to purchase travel insurance, we recommend Travelex, but keep in mind that you need to purchase your trip insurance within 21-days of making your booking to receive the lowest price and have all pre-existing conditions included.

When booking with Travelex, make sure to include Location Number 27-0198 to let them know you are booking a trip with Pub Culture Beercations.

To get a quote, click here -> Travelex Travel Insurance Quote

• Pub Culture Beercations will provide ground transportation, lodging, tour guide(s), and organize all travel itineraries and tour site(s) arrangements as outlined in the “Ultimate Belgian Beercation” itinerary.  If any changes are made to the itinerary, participants will be notified of said changes, and those changes will be of comparable or better quality.

• Where applicable, as outlined in the tour itinerary, meals listed as included will be provided in the tour cost.  Meals not listed as included will be the participant's responsibility.

• To operate our tours, we require a minimum of 16 beercationers booked.  Any tour that does not reach the required minimum number of participants risks being canceled.

• Pub Culture Beercations plans our tours for a maximum of 32 people.  Requests for additional beercationers are subject to hotel availability and any tour/excursion caps during the beercation and are not guaranteed.

• Participants must be of legal drinking age in the country(s) your pub culture beercations trip visits.  A parent or legal guardian must accompany participants who are aged 18 or under.

• The price for Pub Culture Beercations’ “Ultimate Belgian Beercation”, September 9-22, 2026, for a total of 13 nights across Belgiaum, is $5,149.00 ($396/day) per person based on double occupancy.  Save $150.00 per person at $4,999.00 ($385/day) if paid in full at the time of booking through July 5, 2026.  Save $450.00 with the Early Bird Discount for the per-person price of $4,699.00 ($361/day) if paid in full before May 30, 2026.
(Receive the Paid-In-Full and Early Bird Discounts, for the lowest per-person price of $4549.00 ($350/Day), until May 30, 2026.)

• For a Single Occupancy Supplement, an additional $950.00 will be applied to the per-person price for double occupancy, due exclusively to the higher cost of single rooms.

(Single rooms have limited availability.)

• Returning beercationers earn savings with our Frequent Beercationer Club discounts - $50.00 off each returning beercation, up to $350.00 off after eight or more tours!

• When committing to Pub Culture Beercation’s “Ultimate Belgian Beercation”, September 9-22, 2026, a $300.00 deposit per person is required to hold reservations for hotels, bus, and other group-scheduled events, unless you paid in full when booking.

• Your $300.00 will be applied towards the remaining trip balance.

(Deposit is refundable July 15, 2026.  After July 15th, the deposit is only refundable if your reservation can be filled by another traveler, or Pub Culture Beercations cancels the tour.)

• To receive the Early Bird Discount, your remaining trip balance is due no later than May 30, 2026.  Full price balances are due no later than July 15, 2026.

(After July 15, 2026, any payments made are non-refundable.  Beercationers who cancel after June 12, 2026, will only receive a full refund if another participant fills your spot or Pub Culture Beercations cancels the tour.  Partial refunds will only be granted in the amount Pub Culture Beercations can be refunded for tour expenses, deposits, and charges already made, plus the amount of included tour items that have not been paid in advance, excluding the cost of any credit card fees.)

• Payments can be made by ACH bank transfers or credit cards through our website.  We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

• Cancellation by participants after July 15, 2026, will result in forfeiture of tour fees paid. Consideration of a partial refund can be made in extraordinary circumstances that can be proven.

• If, for any reason, the beercation is canceled by Pub Culture Beercations, except in cases of “force majeure”, a full refund will be made to the contracting participant.  Refunds will be issued to the original form of payment within 90 days of the date the cancellation letter and/or email are sent to all booked participants.

Force Majeure: Pub Culture Beercations will not be deemed in breach of this agreement or otherwise liable to you, by reason of delay in performance or nonperformance of any of its obligations under this agreement to the extent that any such delay or nonperformance is due to any force majeure.  “Force Majeure” means any circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including without limitation acts of nature, terrorist activities, insurrection, explosion or accident, war or threat of war declared or undeclared, sabotage, civil disturbance, labor strikes, requisition, serious disease, quarantine or natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes or weather conditions, the act of any government or other national or local authority intervention, industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, chemical or biological disaster, and unforeseen circumstances which make it impossible to travel safely to the travel destination or remain at the travel destination or causes unavoidable technical problems with transport and all similar events outside our or the supplier(s) concerned’s control.  If we and any of our suppliers are affected by force majeure, we and our suppliers shall be entitled to, and may in our sole discretion, vary or cancel any itinerary or arrangement in relation to the tour.  Regarding civil unrest, once we have investigated the prevailing situation, as we deem fit, it shall remain in our sole and absolute discretion whether to proceed with the tour. Likewise, except where otherwise expressly stated in these beercation participant terms and agreements, we are not obliged to provide a full refund or pay you compensation if our contractual obligations to you are affected by “Force Majeure” (partial refunds maybe given after deducting unrecoverable costs such as deposits, coach costs, transportation tickets, city fees, permits, brewery tours, admission fees, group events and any other tour itinerary included items).

(If you have purchased travel insurance, check with your provider if your beercation has been canceled due to “Force Majeure” and inquire if you can file a claim for these costs.)

• Pub Culture Beercations’ “Ultimate Belgian Beercation”, September 9-22, 2026, has a moderate to active participation rating.  Participants must be able to walk continuously for at least 30 minutes and keep up with the tour’s scheduled pace.  This means you must be able to keep up with the group and our planned activities, for example, but not limited to, walking and/or biking city tours, brewery and distillery tours, and historical sites such as castles, museums, and more.

• We will have a private coach to take us between cities and planned events, but once in a town, you will be doing most of our exploration on foot and public transportation.  Much of Europe is cobblestone, and many places may not have elevators.  Participants who are unable to attend events on the tour due to personal limitations will not be refunded for any missed events.  Likewise, the group cannot wait for people who are unable to participate in or keep up with the tour’s scheduled activities and events.

• Travel Insurance is available and recommended, but to receive full coverage and the lowest price, travel insurance should be purchased within 14 days of your booking.  Pub Culture Beercations LLC recommends Travelex travel insurance.   location number 27-0198

• Pub Culture Beercations is not responsible for any injury or illness a participant may encounter while on the “Ultimate Belgian Beercation”, September 9-22, 2026.

• Pub Culture Beercation participants are responsible for booking and purchasing their own flights.

• Pub Culture Beercations is not responsible for delays participants might encounter while traveling to the beercation meeting destination.  Any delays encountered will be the trip participants’ responsibility and expense to catch up with the rest of the group.  No refund will be issued for any portion of the missed trip due to participants' unplanned travel delays.

(Check with your travel insurance provider, if purchased, to see if any expenses and losses can be claimed.)

• Please note, the cost associated with any additional days before the scheduled “Day 1” or after the “Final Day” of Pub Culture Beercations’ “Ultimate Belgian Beercation”, September 9-22, 2026, is not included in the total trip cost.  Participants are responsible for making any arrangements, including hotel reservations and payments, before or after the included itinerary, unless purchasing the Pub Culture Beercations Early Arrival Add-On.

Not Included On Your Beercation:

• Round-Trip Airfare

• Cost for any meals (including beverages and beers) outside of those listed on the “Ultimate Belgian Beercation”, September 9-22, 2026, itinerary.

• Costs for excursions or activities listed as “optional” in the “Ultimate Belgian Beercation”, September 9-22, 2026, itinerary.

• Costs for excursions or activities you choose during scheduled “free time” on the tour that are not listed in the “Ultimate Belgian Beercation”, September 9-22, 2026, itinerary.

• Travel Insurance (recommended).

• Souvenirs or other optional purchases.