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Bruges-Amsterdam 8-day Bike and Barge Tour (ZW)

  • 8days
  • Belgium

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From Belgium to the Netherlands Bike and Barge Tour

There is simply no better way to discover the charm and the best of what Belgium and Holland has to offer than on this exciting 8 days, 7 nights tour onboard a barge for a bike and barge holiday.

Charming villages, a real Dutch cheese farm and the 19 famous windmills in Kinderdijk. During the day you will cycle to world famous destinations such as Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, Utrecht and Amsterdam, while at night you will relax in the comfort of your floating hotel. The cycling on this tour is through the beautiful and flat Dutch countryside of Zeeland and 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 famous 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:

  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historical centre of Bruges
  • Get the opportunity to discover the best of Ghent
  • Visit Antwerp, a city famous for its vibrant nightlife
  • Cycle through Utrecht, a bustling university town and the geographical centre of Holland
  • Have the opportunity to discover Amsterdam

Accommodation:

This classic ship captained by Martijn and his spouse Marjorie. On the lower deck are 12 cabins: 10 twins and 2 doubles. All with a bathroom, a window (can open only in the double cabins) and individual air conditioning. On the main deck you can have a seat and a refreshing drink in the lounge corner of the cozy salon with its large panoramic windows. Or enjoy your breakfast and delicious three course dinner in the adjacent restaurant area. And with a little bit of sunshine you should take a seat on the sun deck.

Tour Character:

There are daily guided bike tours but it is also possible to ride the bike tours individually, a tour description and bike maps are available onboard. During the day the tour leader is cycling the daily bike tour as well and in case of emergency or breakdown he/she can be contacted on his/her cell/mobile phone.

Included in the Bike and Barge Tour:

  • 8 days/7 nights 
  • 7x breakfast, 
  • Packed lunches
  • 6 x 3 course dinner 
  • Tea and Coffee on board
  • Welcoming drink 
  • Use of bed linen and towels
  • Daily short of the cabin
  • Climate controlled cabin
  • Daily breifings
  • 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
  • Use of a helmet
  • Use of a waterproof pannier bag
  • Water bottle
  • Fees for ferries
  • Entrance Red Star Line Museum in Antwerp 
  • Tasting Belgium products 
  • Canal trip through Ghent
  • Wi-Fi

Not included in the tour:

  • 1x Dinner in Bruges and Antwerp
  • Drinks 
  • Rental bicycle
  • Personal insurances
  • Gratuities (at your discretion)
  • Entrance fees & excursions
  • Transfers to/from the docking places in Amsterdam and Bruges
  • Parking fee
  • Fuel charges (if applicable)

Arrival/parking/departure:

  • Transfer between Amsterdam and Bruges: There is a good train connection between these two cities. 
  • Departure Saturday only

If you would like to rent a bike (100 EUR) or e-bike (220 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [email protected]

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  • Day 1

    Bruges 11km

    Embarkation time in Bruges is between 1pm and 2pm. The ship awaits you in the Bruges harbour. After a welcome meeting with the crew at 2pm there is time for bicycle fitting and a short test-ride through the countryside around Bruges. After dinner, the guide will take you for a short walk through the centre of town. We advise you to come to Bruges one or more days earlier, so that you will have plenty of time to discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historical city of Bruges, aptly named the “Pearl of Flanders”. While you are there make sure you 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.

  • Day 2

    Bruges – Ghent 35km or 57km

    You will start your first day of cycling by peddling towards Ghent through the beautiful Flemish landscape along the Ghent canal. On arrival in Ghent make sure you make the effort to discover the best of what this historical city has to offer during an afternoon stroll. Ghent’s medieval centre features lovely illuminated streets that are a must to explore, while the architectural richness in the centre of the city has to be seen to be believed. During the Middle Ages Ghent was the 2nd largest European city, after Paris. The ship will dock for the night at a lock, in a suburb of Ghent and approx. 30 cycling minutes from the city centre.

  • Day 3

    Ghent – Dendermonde/St. Amands 40km or 53km

    After breakfast in Ghent, you will cycle downstream through a diverse landscape along the tidal Schelde River to Dendermonde located at the confluence of Dender and Schelde rivers. There is only one way to describe the landscape along the Schelde and that is: “magnificent”. It is, without doubt, one of the natural highlights of the tour. During this section of the Schelde, the speed of the ship will be determined by the height of the tide. You will travel from Dendermonde to St. Amands by either bicycle or barge depending on the tides. Your floating hotel will be docked for the night in St Amands.

  • Day 4

    St. Amands – Temse – Antwerp 32km or 49km

    Today we will follow the Schelde River further downstream through the Temse region to Antwerp. Over the centuries the Schelde river has held strategic importance for the Romans, Vikings, Spanish and Napoleon. Today it is a beautiful waterway just perfect for bike and barge holidays! Antwerp, your destination for the day, is a harbour city famous for handling up to 80% of the world’s rough diamonds and as the birthplace of the famous painter Sir Peter Paul Rubens. There are many highlights in the city to discover 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. Dinner will be in town in a restaurant of your choice (recommendations available onboard).

  • Day 5

    Antwerp – Kreekrak locks Kreekrak locks – Tholen Tholen – Willemstad – Dordrecht 36km or 20km

    This morning, the ship will sail along the Schelde-Rhine Canal and over the huge Kreekrak lock system. Here your bicycle tour starts through the beautiful “Wouwse Plantage” forest to Tholen, 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. From Tholen, you will join the ship again for a nice afternoon sail to the city of Dordrecht. Halfway the ship will pass the impressive Volkerak lock system. Dordrecht, one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands is your destination for the day. The guide will take you for an evening walk and tell you about the history of the Netherlands.

  • Day 6

    Dordrecht – Kinderdijk Kinderdijk – Schoonhoven – Vianen 32km or 57km

    Today you will start your tour with the “Waterbus”, a fast ferry that will take you and your bicycle in just 10 minutes to Alblasserdam. After just a few minutes of cycling, you will reach Kinderdijk, a village famous for its impressive row of 19 UNESCO cultural heritage-listed windmills one of which you can visit (don’t forget your camera!). The windmills were constructed in the 18th century to pump water out of the low Alblasserwaard polder (a polder is a low-lying tract of land enclosed by embankments). You will then continue to cycle via Schoonhoven to Vianen, a small fortified town on the river Lek (Lower Rhine), where you will stay for the night and where you can explore at your leisure after dinner.

  • Day 7

    Vianen – Breukelen Breukelen – Amsterdam 36km or 46km

    During breakfast, the ship will cruise to Breukelen where you disembark to start your final day of cycling. Ride along the Vecht River in an area famous for its beautiful mansions, small castles, impressive houses and their large gardens. After cycling through the villages of Nieuwersluis, Loenen and Vreeland you will arrive at Nigtevecht where you can visit a traditional cheese farm. Continue cycling through the historical town of Muiden and on to Amsterdam where you will meet the barge for the final time in the Amsterdam harbour.

  • Day 8

    Amsterdam

    End of your tour: Disembarkation after breakfast until 9.30am.

    The planned itinerary is subject to change due to nautical, technical or meteorological reasons and other unforeseen circumstances. If there is low or high water and a route cannot be shipped, the captain reserves the right to change the route in view of your safety (this cannot be accepted as a reason for free withdrawal).

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Tours marked with are special prices.

Start End Max. No. Guests Accommodation Price p.p.
Jul 08 2023 Jul 15 2023 24 Single rooms 0€
Double rooms 1,399€

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Pick up your vehicle from most capital cities in Europe and return it to your drop off destination. Top insurance cover. Email [email protected] for a competitive quote

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