Amsterdam-Bruges Boat tour - 8 dagen DUTCH BIKETOURS - EMAIL: [email protected] - TELEPHONE +31 (0)24 3244712 - WWW.DUTCH-BIKETOURS.COM Amsterdam-Bruges Boat tour 8 days, € 989 Introduction The Amsterdam – Bruges bike and barge cycle tour is an exciting and diverse holiday experience that highlights some of the most beautiful cities of Holland and Belgium. On a daily basis you will cycle through a variety of flat landscapes through charming villages and historic cities while cruising along the impressive waterways of Zeeland, the River Schelde and the picturesque Vecht and Lek Rivers. The tour is perfect for families who want to cycle together and enjoy barge life or, for that matter, anyone wanting to enjoy a delightful week of cycling to a long list of historic destinations. In collaboration with: Boat Bike Tours. Day to Day Day 1 Amsterdam - Vianen Embarkation and check-in where the crew will welcome you on board is at 1 p.m. At around 2 p.m. the ship will depart from Amsterdam for Vianen, a small fortified village on the Lek River. After dinner you have the opportunity to enjoy a short first test ride through the surrounding area. Day 2 Vianen – Schoonhoven – Kinderdijk – Dordrecht 32 km Today you will cycle along a beautiful route to Schoonhoven – nicknamed Zilverstad (“Silver City”) – a city renowned for its talented silver smiths since the 17th century. Later in 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. (32 km / 19mi. or 56 km / 34 mi.) Day 3 Dordrecht – Willemstad – Tholen – Kreekrak lock – Antwerp 36 km 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, once was an island in the middle of the large Zeeland streams, where many people fished for their living. Nowadays Tholen is connected to the 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 river Schelde. Antwerp is famous for handling up to 80% of the world’s rough diamonds and is a city with a long list of attractions including: the City Hall, one of several majestic buildings constructed during the Renaissance period, the historical City Square Grote Market, the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe Cathedral and the medieval Steen Castle. After dinner you can visit the beautiful old city center. (26 km / 23 mi. or 44 km / 28 mi.) Amsterdam-Bruges Boat tour - 8 dagen Day 4 Antwerp Today your barge stays in Antwerp. This means you will have an entire day to discover this city of culture, filled with cobblestones, and Flemish Baroque masterpieces. You can visit the Rubens House, the palazzo where the brilliant and versatile artist lived with his family. You will find some of his paintings to admire just a ten-minute walk away in the “Onze Lieve Vrouwe (Our Dear Lady) Cathedral.” Other ideas for spending a pleasant afternoon here are to visit the famous beer brewery of ‘de Koninck’ for a tour and tasting, explore the fascinating Museum on the Scheldt River (MAS — Museum aan de Stroom) or go shopping in Antwerp’s welcoming shopping area. Dinner tonight is not included as you have the chance to dine at a restaurant of your choosing. If needed, your crew can provide restaurant recommendations. Day 5 Antwerp – Temse – St. Amands 34 km This morning you will cycle out of Antwerp along a picturesque section of the Schelde River to St. Amands your home for the night. There is only one way to describe the landscape around the Schelde and that is “magnificent”. It is without doubt one of the natural highlights of the tour. (34 km / 21 mi. or 49 km / 31 mi.) Day 6 St. Amands – Dendermonde – Ghent 52 km Today you will continue to follow the river Schelde to Ghent where the ship will moor for the night at a lock in a suburb of town. Ghent is a lively university city that boasts a rich history. Since Roman times Ghent’s position at the junction of Leie and Schelde Rivers has ensured that it has been a successful trading port. In total the city features an Opera House, 18 museums, more than 100 churches and over 400 historical buildings. Major attractions are St. Bavo Cathedral where a number of masterpieces of medieval art including the world famous ‘Adoration of the Mystic Lamb’ by Jan van Eyck are kept and the 91-metre-tall belfry of Ghent, one of three medieval towers that overlook the old city center. Before dinner a small canal boat will take you for a guided tour through the historic city. (52km / 32 mi.) Day 7 Ghent – Bruges 22 km Today you will cycle from Ghent through the beautiful Flemish countryside 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 center 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, with the result that today 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. (22 km / 13 mi. or 45 km / 28 mi.) Day 8 Bruges End of your tour: Disembarkation after breakfast until 9.30 a.m. Amsterdam-Bruges Boat tour - 8 dagen Prices, Data, Booking *Start in Bruges MS Twin Twin Single Double Small Twin FLUVIUS (different Lower Upper Lower Upper Lower Deck sailing schedule) Deck Deck Deck Deck Prijs per persoon € Euro Euro Euro Euro Euro Saturday 17-04-2021 989,00 1189,00 1483,50 1289,00 939,00 Saturday* 24-04- 1039,00 1239,00 1558,50 1339,00 989,00 2021 Saturday 01-05-2021 1039,00 1239,00 1558,50 1339,00 989,00 Saturday* 08-05- 1039,00 1239,00 1558,50 1339,00 989,00 2021 Saturday 15-05-2021 1039,00 1239,00 1558,50 1339,00 989,00 Saturday* 22-05- 1039,00 1239,00 1558,50 1339,00 989,00 2021 Saturday 29-05-2021 1039,00 1239,00 1558,00 1339,00 989,00 Saturday* 05-06- 1039,00 1239,00 1558,00 1339,00 989,00 2021 Saturday 12-06-2021 1039,00 1239,00 1558,00 1339,00 989,00 Saturday* 19-06- 1039,00 1239,00 1558,00 1339,00 989,00 2021 Saturday 26-06-2021 1039,00 1239,00 1558,50 1339,00 989,00 Saturday* 03-07- 1039,00 1239,00 1558,50 1339,00 989,00 2021 Saturday 10-07-2021 1039,00 1239,00 1558,50 1339,00 989,00 Saturday* 17-07- 1039,00 1239,00 1558,50 1339,00 989,00 2021 Saturday 24-07-2021 1039,00 1239,00 1558,50 1339,00 989,00 Saturday* 31-07- 1039,00 1239,00 1558,50 1339,00 989,00 2021 Saturday 07-08-2021 1039,00 1239,00 1558,50 1339,00 989,00 Saturday* 14-08- 1039,00 1239,00 1558,50 1339,00 989,00 2021 Saturday 21-08-2021 1039,00 1239,00 1558,50 1339,00 989,00 Saturday* 28-08- 1039,00 1239,00 1558,50 1339,00 989,00 2021 Saturday 04-09-2021 1039,00 1239,00 1558,50 1339,00 989,00 Saturday* 11-09- 1039,00 1239,00 1558,50 1339,00 989,00 2021 Saturday 18-09-2021 1039,00 1239,00 1558,50 1339,00 989,00 Saturday* 25-09- 1039,00 1239,00 1558,50 1339,00 989,00 2021 Fleur (different sailing schedule) Twin Lower DeckSingle Lower Deck Prijs per persoon € Euro Euro Saturday* 09-10-2021 1159,00 1738,50 Zwaantje (different sailing Twin Lower Single main schedule) Deck Deck Prijs per persoon € Euro Euro Saturday* 10-07-2021 1249,00 1873,50 Saturday 17-07-2021 1249,00 1873,50 Single Twin or Premium Suite MS Twin Lower main Triple Lower twin upper MAGNIFIQUE II Deck Deck Deck Cabin Deck Prijs per persoon € Euro Euro Euro Euro Euro Thursday* 13- 1329,00 1993,50 1329,00 1529,00 1829,00 05-2021 Thursday 20-05- 1329,00 1993,50 1329,00 1529,00 1829,00 2021 Thursday* 27- 1329,00 1993,50 1329,00 1529,00 1829,00 05-2021 Amsterdam-Bruges Boat tour - 8 dagen Thursday 03-06- 1329,00 1993,50 1329,00 1529,00 1829,00 2021 Thursday* 10- 1329,00 1993,50 1329,00 1529,00 1829,00 06-2021 Thursday 17-06- 1329,00 1993,50 1329,00 1529,00 1829,00 2021 Thursday* 24- 1329,00 1993,50 1329,00 1529,00 1829,00 06-2021 Thursday 01-07- 1329,00 1993,50 1329,00 1529,00 1829,00 2021 Thursday* 08- 1279,00 1918,50 1279,00 1479,00 1779,00 07-2021 Thursday 15-07- 1279,00 1918,50 1279,00 1479,00 1779,00 2021 Thursday* 22- 1279,00 1918,50 1279,00 1479,00 1779,00 07-2021 Thursday* 05- 1279,00 1918,50 1279,00 1479,00 1779,00 08-2021 Thursday 12-08- 1279,00 1918,50 1279,00 1479,00 1779,00 2021 Thursday* 19- 1279,00 1918,50 1279,00 1479,00 1779,00 08-2021 Thursday 26-08- 1329,00 1993,50 1329,00 1529,00 1829,00 2021 Thursday* 02- 1329,00 1993,50 1329,00 1529,00 1829,00 09-2021 Thursday 09-09- 1329,00 1993,50 1329,00 1529,00 1829,00 2021 Thursday* 16- 1329,00 1993,50 1329,00 1529,00 1829,00 09-2021 Thursday 30-09- 1329,00 1993,50 1329,00 1529,00 1829,00 2021 Thursday* 07- 1179,00 1768,50 1179,00 1379,00 1679,00 10-2021 Thursday 14-10- 1179,00 1768,50 1179,00 1379,00 1679,00 2021 MS Twin Lower Single