Discover Belgium’s Oldest City - Social Day Trip to Tongeren

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## Ancient stories, slow travel, and meaningful connections.

Join Sunday Vacations for a relaxed cultural escape to Tongeren, Belgium’s oldest city, during the special Archaeology Days weekend.

Together, we’ll travel by train from Brussels, explore the famous Gallo-Roman Museum, and enjoy a guided walk through Tongeren’s historic streets, Roman heritage, and hidden corners.

This experience combines:

• culture
• storytelling
• social connection
• local discovery
• slow Sunday travel

Expect a warm international atmosphere, curious conversations, and a different way to experience Belgium beyond Brussels.

Solo joiners are always welcome.

## Experience Overview

During Archaeology Days, the Gallo-Roman Museum hosts special live activities where archaeologists and researchers share fascinating discoveries about prehistoric, Celtic, and Roman Belgium.

## Highlights

• Train journey from Brussels with the group (Train departure: 9:01 Platform 3 - IC507 (Liege-Guillemins)
  Journey time: Approximately 2h 15m (With 1 change)
  - 11:15 AM Arrive in Tongeren.
• Antiques Market Tongeren

Visit the largest antiques market in the Benelux (Leopoldwal and Maastrichterstraat)

• Cultural walk through Tongeren
• Discover Roman and medieval heritage
• Special Archaeology Days access
• Meet archaeologists and heritage experts
• Relaxed international community atmosphere
• Ideal for solo joiners & curious minds
• Slow Sunday travel experience

## Plan / Itinerary

• Meet at Brussels Central Station

• Coffee & introductions

• Train journey to Tongeren

• Visit the Gallo-Roman Museum

• Explore Archaeology Days activities

• Optional archaeology blitz course

• Social regroup moments during the visit

### Late Afternoon

• Optional café / terrace stop
• Relaxed free time before departure

### Evening

• Train back to Brussels together

Exact timings and train details will be shared before the event.

## Price / Contribution

Museum access is free during Archaeology Days.

Participants cover:

• their own train tickets
• personal food & drinks

VAT not applicable – small business exemption scheme, Article 56bis Belgian VAT Code.

## Important Notes

• This is a hosted community experience, not a professional licensed tourism service.
• Participants remain responsible for purchasing their own train tickets.
• The city walk is organised in a relaxed community format.
• Exact schedule may vary slightly depending on train timing and group pace.

## Legal Disclaimer

Sunday Vacations / UJAMAA ASBL acts as a community organiser and not as a travel agency.

Activities are organised by volunteers and covered under the legal volunteer insurance framework.

Participants remain individually responsible for their own transportation, purchases, and participation choices during the outing.

VAT not applicable – small business exemption scheme, Article 56bis Belgian VAT Code.