TOURS ON TAP BY CALENDAR 2026 & 2027

We are offering only 8 scheduled tour departures for 2026, so space is limited compared to some previous years. Register early to guarantee your seats.

What question do you have? Please contact me. Cheers! Stu

Consider combining tours that are back-to-back.

May & June 2026

Ardennes Mountain Beer Tour, May 6-14, 2026

Arguably one of the most beautiful regions in Belgium, the Ardennes Mountains are rich with beer culture, scenery, gourmet cuisine, enchanting towns and history. It's where Belgians go on vacation. There are just so many breweries and attractions in the Ardennes, it’s impossible to visit them all in one tour. By having an evolving itinerary each year, this keeps it interesting for returning travelers, of which there are more and more of each year. The tour typically overnights in the towns of Aubel, Durbuy, Bastogne and Leuven. The tour takes place in mostly the small southeast region of Belgium, which translates into even less time driving and more time doing. I know you’re not supposed to have favorites, but it’s my favorite tour.

Lonely Monks Trappist Tour, May 17-26, 2026-SOLD OUT

My most popular tour and for good reason. Two words: Trappist Beer. Moving with the present, while respecting the past. On this tour, I’ll lift the veil and you’ll visit all six Trappist Abbeys that brew beer and you visit the four corners of Belgium with its majestic beauty, cuisine and history. Be prepared to taste the silence on this tour of a lifetime.

Beer & Wine Tour of Croatia, May 31-June 9, 2026

Now one of our flagship tours, this tour was created by my quest to discover my Croatian heritage combined with my love of beer, but since it’s a wine country at heart, we of course, indulge in the wine culture and fine cuisine as well. From the capital city of Zagreb with its Austro-Hungarian architecture, to a national park with jaw-dropping waterfalls, to the turquoise waters of the Dalmatian Coast and the Adriatic Sea, this tour checks all the boxes. Grab that significant other in your life and get prepared for a romantic getaway to this Mediterranean paradise!

September & October 2026

Lonely Monks Trappist Tour Sept. 6-15, 2026-CONFIRMED AND FILLING.

My most popular tour and for good reason. Two words: Trappist Beer. Moving with the present, while respecting the past. On this tour, I’ll lift the veil and you’ll visit all six Trappist Abbeys that brew beer and you visit the four corners of Belgium with its majestic beauty, cuisine and history. Be prepared to taste the silence on this tour of a lifetime.

Oktoberfest & Bamberg: Best of Bavaria Tour, Sept. 18-25, 2026 CONFIRMED AND FILLING (Pro Tip: Consider combining a Trappist Tour with this one. One before or after. You’re already in Europe, right?).

Lonely Monks Trappist Tour Sept. 27- Oct. 6, 2026 CONFIRMED AND FILLING

My most popular tour and for good reason. Two words: Trappist Beer. Moving with the present, while respecting the past. On this tour, I’ll lift the veil and you’ll visit all six Trappist Abbeys that brew beer and you visit the four corners of Belgium with its majestic beauty, cuisine and history. Be prepared to taste the silence on this tour of a lifetime.

Best Damn Farmhouse Ale Tour of Belgium & France, Oct. 9-17, 2026. CONFIRMED AND FILLING

Here’s a rare fall departure for this tour. Venture into the historic and scenic world of saisons and biére de gardes. Their roots can be traced to rustic ales originally brewed on farms for seasonal workers in this wide area once known as the County of Flanders (which then included parts of France, Belgium and the Netherlands).  On this tour you will experience breathtaking views, scenery, geography and architecture. You’ll enjoy regional cuisine and fine beer beyond compare. We’ll visit some small independent artisanal breweries still located on working farms and sometimes large, modern ones, most situated in scenic countryside locations, where we’ll experience these very satisfying ales in rustic taprooms. Itinerary to come.

December 2026

Christmas Beer Festival & Winter Markets Tour of Belgium, Dec. 7-14, 2026. CONFIRMED AND FILLING

Hot-spiced beer and wine, and shopping at some of Belgium's most magical winter markets in Bruges, Gent and Lier (aka Little Bruges)...what’s in your stocking? There’s something for everyone on this tour. The week builds to the Essen Christmas Beer Festival which is a very, very special and merry festival featuring many delightful seasonal Belgian brews, which are only available in Essen and in limited quantities.

April & May 2027

Ardennes Mountain Beer Tour, April 28-May 6, 2027

Arguably one of the most beautiful regions in Belgium, the Ardennes Mountains are rich with beer culture, scenery, gourmet cuisine, enchanting towns and history. It's where Belgians go on vacation. There are just so many breweries and attractions in the Ardennes, it’s impossible to visit them all in one tour. By having an evolving itinerary each year, this keeps it interesting for returning travelers, of which there are more and more of each year. The tour typically overnights in the towns of Aubel, Durbuy, Bastogne and Leuven. The tour takes place in mostly the small southeast region of Belgium, which translates into even less time driving and more time doing. I know you’re not supposed to have favorites, but it’s my favorite tour.

Best Damn Farmhouse Ale Tour of Belgium & France, May 14-22, 2027

Venture into the historic and scenic world of saisons and biére de gardes. Their roots can be traced to rustic ales originally brewed on farms for seasonal workers in this wide area once known as the County of Flanders (which then included parts of France, Belgium and the Netherlands).  On this tour you will experience breathtaking views, scenery, geography and architecture. You’ll enjoy regional cuisine and fine beer beyond compare. We’ll visit some small independent artisanal breweries still located on working farms and sometimes large, modern ones, most situated in scenic countryside locations, where we’ll experience these very satisfying ales in rustic taprooms.

Lonely Monks Trappist Tour, May 23-June 1, 2027

My most popular tour and for good reason. Two words: Trappist Beer. Moving with the present, while respecting the past. On this tour, I’ll lift the veil and you’ll visit all six Trappist Abbeys that brew beer and you visit the four corners of Belgium with its majestic beauty, cuisine and history. Be prepared to taste the silence on this tour of a lifetime.

June 2027

Beer & Wine Tour of Croatia, June 6-15, 2027

Now one of our flagship tours, this tour was created by my quest to discover my Croatian heritage combined with my love of beer, but since it’s a wine country at heart, we of course, indulge in the wine culture and fine cuisine as well. From the capital city of Zagreb with its Austro-Hungarian architecture, to a national park with jaw-dropping waterfalls, to the turquoise waters of the Dalmatian Coast and the Adriatic Sea, this tour checks all the boxes. Grab that significant other in your life and get prepared for a romantic getaway to this Mediterranean paradise!

September & October 2027

Lonely Monks Trappist Tour Sept. 5-13, 2027

My most popular tour and for good reason. Two words: Trappist Beer. Moving with the present, while respecting the past. On this tour, I’ll lift the veil and you’ll visit all six Trappist Abbeys that brew beer and you visit the four corners of Belgium with its majestic beauty, cuisine and history. Be prepared to taste the silence on this tour of a lifetime.

Oktoberfest & Bamberg: Best of Bavaria Tour, Sept. 17-24, 2027

Come for Oktoberfest, stay for Bamberg, it will steal your heart and soul. Best of Bavaria describes this tour, there’s just no other words. Be prepared to be amazed at the beers of Franconia and Southern Bavaria, you may not have known existed. I make travel seamless and easy. You talk about it each year, make this the year you do Oktoberfest!

(Pro Tip: Consider combining a Trappist Tour with this one. One before or after. You’re already in Europe, right?).

Lonely Monks Trappist Tour Sept. 26- Oct. 4, 2027

My most popular tour and for good reason. Two words: Trappist Beer. Moving with the present, while respecting the past. On this tour, I’ll lift the veil and you’ll visit all six Trappist Abbeys that brew beer and you visit the four corners of Belgium with its majestic beauty, cuisine and history. Be prepared to taste the silence on this tour of a lifetime.

December 2027

Christmas Beer Festival & Markets Tour of Belgium, Dec. 6-13, 2027.

Hot-spiced beer and wine, and shopping at some of Belgium's most magical Christmas markets in Bruges, Gent and Lier (aka Little Bruges)...what’s in your stocking? There’s something for everyone on this tour. This is an especially great tour for the non-beer drinking spouse. Romantic Christmas markets, lots of free time and…shopping. The week builds to the Essen Christmas Beer Festival which is a very, very special and merry festival featuring many delightful seasonal Belgian brews, which are only available in Essen and in limited quantities.

Belgian Beer Me! Beer Tours Founder Stu Stuart talks about the many different styles of Belgian beer and encourages you to take a tour, visit Belgium and find out for yourself why these beers are so very special and often different than any other country. Belgium is the perfect storm for brewing the best beer in the world. Watch this short video and find out why. Isn't it time you visit Belgium? "If you don't do it this year, you'll be a year older when you do."--Warren Miller.

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