1379 € 8 Days 35 Amsterdam to Bruges 1 Bike & Barge Tours
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Amsterdam-Bruges 8-day Bike and Barge Tour (PR)
Prices starting from. Trip Duration. Max Passengers. 1379 € 8 days 35
Start and Finish. Activity Level. Amsterdam to Bruges 1
Experience. Tour Code. Bike & Barge Tours Europe #B1/2152 Amsterdam-Bruges 8-day Bike and Barge Tour (PR)
Tour Details and Description
Experience the charm of a bygone era on this exciting 8 day, 7-night tour where you will discover the best of what Holland and Belgium has to offer. The beautiful Dutch countryside of Zeeland and the western Flanders region of Belgium - Amsterdam to Bruges. A great way to combine cycling and barges.
During the day you will cycle to world-famous destinations such as Amsterdam, Utrecht, Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges, while at night you will relax in the comfort of your floating hotel a premium barge. The cycling on this tour is through the beautiful – and flat – Dutch countryside of Zeeland and the western Flanders region of Belgium. Attractions along the way include many charming villages, a visit to a real Dutch cheese farm, the 19 famous Dutch windmills in Kinderdijk and the world-famous cities of Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges in the western Flanders region of Belgium. You will cycle through and discover the Dutch province of Zeeland. Which is essentially one big river delta of the Rhine, Meuse and Scheldt Rivers. Famous for its fantastic beaches, water sport activities and Delta works. The Flanders region of Belgium is widely known for its medieval towns and a reputation for superb food and drink. As well as being able to discover many picturesque villages each day – both on your bicycle and on foot – you will:
• Have the opportunity to discover Amsterdam • Cycle through Utrecht • Visit Antwerp, a city famous for its vibrant nightlife • Get the opportunity to explore Ghent • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historical centre of Bruges
Accommodation:
This premium barge accommodates up to 30 guests and breathes an atmosphere of luxury and comfort. The 16 lower deck cabins are provided with box spring beds and a bathroom with shower, sink and
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toilet. On the main deck, you’ll see that the bar is the • Use of a helmet centre of attention, especially during the evening. • Use of a waterproof pannier bag Around are tables and comfortable chairs where you • Water bottle will be seated during breakfast and when the • Fees for ferries deliciously cooked dinners are served. In front there • Visit Kinderdijk mills (2020) is a sitting area and outside are some seats. Last but not least: the Jacuzzi on the aft deck. • Canal tour through the centre of Amsterdam (2021) Tour Character: Level 1 • Entrance cathedral Antwerp • Canal trip through Ghent All distances are “approximate distances” of • Wi-Fi recommended bike tours. When a guest does not want to cycle one day, he or she can skip the bike Not included in the tour: tour and relax on board while cruising to the next • Dinner in Bruges and Antwerp town. • Drinks • Rental bicycle A guide will take the bike tour daily, however it is also • Personal insurances possible to ride the bike tour individually (self-guided). Tour descriptions and maps are available on board • Gratuities (at your discretion) for anyone interested in taking the self-guided option. • Entrance fees & excursions The guide can be reached on his/her mobile phone in • Transfers to/from the docking places in cases of emergency or technical breakdown of the Amsterdam and Bruges bicycle. • Parking fee
Included in the Bike and Barge Arrival/parking/departure:
Tour: • Transfer between Amsterdam and Bruges: There • 8 days/7 nights is a good train connection between these two • 7x breakfast, cities. • Packed lunches • Departure Saturday only • 6 x 3-course dinner • Tea and Coffee on board If you would like to rent a bike (95 EUR) or e-bike (210 EUR), please contact our office when • Welcoming drink booking: [email protected] • Use of bed linen and towels • Daily short of the cabin • Climate-controlled cabin • Daily briefings • Fully guided cycling tours (2 tour leaders, 2 groups) • Some short walking tours • Maps and notes for cycling tours (1 set per cabin) • GPS tracks
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the day as you cycle through the Alblasserwaard region you will reach Kinderdijk, a village famous for its impressive row of 19 large windmills. All 19 windmills have a UNESCO cultural heritage listing and are a definite highlight – you will have the opportunity to visit one so don’t forget to bring your camera! From nearby Alblasserdam you will take the “Waterbus”, a fast ferry, that will take you and your bicycle in approx. 10 minutes to Dordrecht, one of the oldest towns in Holland.
Day 3
Dordrecht – Willemstad Willemstad – Tholen Tholen – Kreekrak lock – Antwerp 36km or 44km As you enjoy your breakfast aboard the ship, the ship will sail to Willemstad where you will start your day’s cycling. Willemstad is a beautiful old fortified town on the Haringvliet waterway. Your bicycle ride goes to Tholen which was once an island in the middle of the
large Zeeland streams, where many people fished for their living. Nowadays Tholen is connected to the Itinerary mainland in various ways. But it is still a picturesque village with many relics of an eventful past. In the afternoon you will once again board the ship which will sail to the port city of Antwerp, situated on the Day 1 river Schelde. Antwerp is famous for handling up to 80% of the world’s rough diamonds and is a city with Amsterdam – Vianen Embarkation and check-in a long list of attractions including the City Hall, one of where the crew will welcome you onboard is at 1pm. several majestic buildings constructed during the At around 2pm the ship will depart from Amsterdam Renaissance period, the historical City Square Grote for Vianen, a small fortified village on the Lek River. Market, the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe Cathedral and the After dinner you have the opportunity to enjoy a short medieval Steen Castle. After dinner you can visit the first test ride through the surrounding area. beautiful old city centre.
Day 2 Day 4
Vianen – Schoonhoven – Kinderdijk Kinderdijk – Antwerp – Temse – St. Amands 34km or 49km This Dordrecht 32km or 56km Today you will cycle along a morning you will cycle out of Antwerp along a beautiful route to Schoonhoven – nicknamed picturesque section of the Schelde River to St. Zilverstad (“Silver City”) – a city renowned for its Amands your home for the night. There is only one talented silversmiths since the 17th century. Later in way to describe the landscape around the Schelde
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and that is “magnificent”. It is without doubt one of the (recommendations available onboard). natural highlights of the tour. Day 7 Day 5 Tour around Bruges to the North Sea 38km or 51km St. Amands – Dendermonde Dendermonde– Ghent Your final day of cycling takes you along a quiet canal 52km Today you will continue to follow the river and past beautiful poplar trees through an attractive Schelde to Ghent where the ship will moor for the polder landscape (a polder is a low-lying tract of land night at a lock in a suburb of the town. Ghent is a enclosed by embankments) dotted with small lively university city that boasts a rich history. Since farmhouses to the North Sea coast. Here if you want Roman times Ghent’s position at the junction of Leie you can swim in the sea along an inviting sandy and Schelde Rivers has ensured that it has been a beach, visit any one of numerous cafés and see the successful trading port. In total, the city features an attractive dune landscape. On the return ride to Opera House, 18 museums, more than 100 churches Bruges you will cycle along a small picturesque and over 400 historical buildings. Major attractions canal. are St. Bavo Cathedral where a number of masterpieces of medieval art including the Day 8 world-famous ‘Adoration of the Mystic Lamb’ by Jan van Eyck are kept and the 91metre-tall belfry of Bruges End of your tour: Disembarkation after Ghent, one of three medieval towers that overlook the breakfast until 9.30am. The planned itinerary is old city centre. subject to change due to nautical, technical or meteorological reasons and other unforeseen Day 6 circumstances. If there is low or high water and a route cannot be shipped, the captain reserves the Ghent – Bruges 22km or 45km Today you will cycle right to change the route in view of your safety (this from Ghent through the beautiful Flemish countryside cannot be accepted as a reason for free withdrawal). of western Flanders to Bruges, widely described as the ‘Venice of the North’ and arguably the most beautiful of all the Flemish cities. Bruges attracts more than two million visitors every year who come to see the picturesque medieval town centre of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic city and a long list of historic attractions. An outstanding example of a medieval historic settlement, Bruges has managed to maintain its historic fabric as it has evolved over the centuries, the city’s original Gothic buildings form an integral part of the town’s identity. While you are here you can visit one of Bruges many museums or simply take in the stunning beauty and culture of this unforgettable city from the comfort of a sidewalk café. Dinner tonight (not included) will be in town in a restaurant of your choice
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