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.

Alongside the museum visit, we’ll also explore Tongeren together through a relaxed guided city walk discovering:

• Roman history
• medieval landmarks
• hidden streets
• local stories
• the atmosphere of Belgium’s oldest city

Rather than rushing through tourist attractions, this experience is designed as a slow and social cultural day shared with like-minded people.

## Highlights

• Train journey from Brussels with the group
• Explore Belgium’s oldest city
• Guided 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

### Morning

• Meet at Brussels Central Station
• Coffee & introductions
• Train journey to Tongeren

### Early Afternoon

• Guided walk through Tongeren
• Discover the city’s Roman and medieval heritage
• Stories, hidden corners & local atmosphere

### Afternoon

• 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.