🏰 Château d’Ooidonk Guided Visit & Garden Walk + Ghent Day

Join us for a beautiful Sunday combining Ghent city vibes and a visit to one of Belgium’s most stunning castles: Château d’Ooidonk 🌿

This is more than just a visit — it’s a full day experience with an international group: train journey, lunch, city walk, and a guided castle visit.

✨ We will have 2 English-speaking guides for the castle visit.

## 🌍 Why join?

Many in Belgium don’t get the chance to discover places like Ooidonk — this is a great opportunity to explore Belgian heritage in a relaxed and social atmosphere.

Expect:

• A guided visit inside the castle 🏰
• Access to the beautiful surrounding gardens 🌳
• A day in Ghent city center
• A friendly international group
• A smooth, well-organized experience

## 📅 Event Plan

### 🚆 Optional: Group Departure from Brussels

📍 Meeting point: Bruxelles-Central – on the train platform
🕥 Meeting time: 10:30
🚆 Train departure: 10:43

👉 We will meet directly on the platform and travel together.

⚠️ Exact platform details will be shared in the WhatsApp group.

### 🍽️ Lunch & Walk in Ghent (optional)

🕛 Around 12:00 – Lunch in Ghent
🚶 Optional walk through the historic center (canals, Graslei, etc.)

### 🚌 Transport to the Castle

• Departure from Gent Korenmarkt
• Bus 12a
• ~25 min ride
• 🚶~ 20–25 min walk to the castle

👉 We’ll go together as a group.

### 🏰 Château d’Ooidonk Visit

🕒 Guided tour: 15:00 sharp
⏰ Arrival: around 14:45

### 🔙 Return to Brussels

We will head back after the visit.

🕖 Expected return in Brussels: around 19:00

👉 Of course, you are free to stay longer in Ghent if you prefer.

## 💰 Pricing

€25 per person for Explorer members
€20 per person for Ambassador and Voyager members
Includes:

• Castle entrance
• Garden access
• English guided tour

👉 Membership required (from €5/year): https://www.sundayvacations.com

## ⚠️ How to Join (Important)

1. Become a member
2. Join the WhatsApp group (link shared after RSVP)
3. Complete the payment via the links shared in WhatsApp

👉 Your spot is confirmed only after payment.

## 📲 WhatsApp Group

The WhatsApp group is essential for:

• Payment links
• Exact meeting points
• Live coordination
• Final updates

## ⚠️ Important

• Joining from Brussels / Ghent is optional
• You can also come directly to the castle
• Please RSVP only if you intend to join
• No-shows impact the group

## 🌿 Optional

After the visit, we may go for a drink nearby 🍷

## ✨ Sunday Vacations Spirit

We keep things easy, social, and welcoming — no pressure, just good vibes and great experiences.

Even if you’re new, it’s very easy to join — we travel and move together as a group 😊