The Ardennes: Dinant & Durbuy
Travel from Brussels to Dinant and Durbuy with a private driver for the day: the citadel, the Meuse, cobbled lanes. Tailor-made itinerary at a fixed price.
The Ardennes: Dinant & Durbuy
Head south for a day with a completely different backdrop: the cliffs of the Meuse valley at Dinant in the morning, then the cobbled lanes of Durbuy, nestled in a bend of the Ourthe, in the afternoon. Your private driver links the two along country roads, bends and sweeping views included.
In Dinant, the Collegiate Church of Our Lady and its onion-shaped spire are squeezed between the Meuse and the cliff crowned by the citadel. The birthplace of Adolphe Sax, inventor of the saxophone, honours its famous son on the Charles de Gaulle Bridge, lined with colourful instruments. A river cruise, a trip up to the citadel or a terrace by the water: the choice is yours.
Durbuy, nicknamed the smallest town in the world, saves its grey stone houses, its topiary park and its fine restaurants for the afternoon. Your driver does all the driving: you enjoy the landscapes of the Condroz and the Famenne all the way back to Brussels.
A typical day
- 01An early drive from Brussels or your hotel towards the Meuse valley.
- 02Morning in Dinant: the citadel, reached by cable car or up its 408 steps, the Collegiate Church of Our Lady and the Meuse riverfront.
- 03A sweet break with a couque de Dinant, the famous honey biscuit, or lunch by the water.
- 04A scenic drive to Durbuy through the Condroz and the first hills of the Ardennes.
- 05An afternoon in the cobbled lanes of Durbuy: the castle of the Counts of Ursel, the old corn hall and the topiary park.
- 06Return to Brussels in the early evening, with a photo stop on the way if you feel like it.
- Dedicated driver and premium vehicle for the whole day
- Pick-up in Brussels or at any address in Belgium
- Stops of your choosing: a cruise on the Meuse, a photo stop or a detour for food
- Waiting time included in both Dinant and Durbuy, with no hidden costs
Planning your day trip
Can we replace one of the stops with another site in the region?+
Certainly. The water gardens of Annevoie, Maredsous Abbey and its cheese dairy, or the viewpoints of the upper Meuse can easily stand in for one of the two towns. Describe the kind of day you have in mind — nature, heritage, food — and we will plan the itinerary before confirming your fixed price.
Is there a limit on the number of people?+
The fleet covers every configuration: a sedan for a couple, a Van or Van Business, seating up to seven, for a large family or a group of friends. The long distances on this day trip make comfortable seating especially welcome; let us know the number of travellers and any luggage when you send your booking request.
Who organises the visit to Dinant's citadel?+
The citadel manages its own tours, tickets and opening hours; your driver does not act as a certified guide there. They drop you at the cable car entrance, advise you on how much time to allow and remain available throughout your visit, ready to set off for Durbuy as soon as you are back.
More ideas for a getaway
Ready for a getaway?
A dedicated driver, your own pace, no constraints — book your day.