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Amsterdam to Bruges 8 Day Guided Bike and Barge Tour (AA)

  • 8days
  • Netherlands

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Cycling holiday Amsterdam to Bruges

Two countries, Holland and Belgium, united in one Bike & Barge holiday. Combining the highlights of Holland’s Golden Age and the heydays of the Flemish trade cities in the Middle Ages. And last but not least, Holland’s own world wonder: the Delta Works.

The Dutch 17th century Golden Age and the heyday of the Flemish trading cities of the Middle Ages are united in this route. Notice the big difference between the green polder landscape abounding in water, with its tranquil roads and villages and the old world of islands in Zeeland with its pastures, creeks, winding dikes and dams. On top of that the often so picturesque Flemish countryside between the Belgian monumental cities of Ghent and Bruges. The great rivers are a prominent feature in this part of the Netherlands and Belgium. Of course you will get to know our own, Dutch Wonder of the World: the Delta Works, evidence of the eternal battle against the waters of the sea.

Highlights:

  • Gouda, city of cheese
  • 19 Windmills of Kinderdijk
  • Delta Works
  • Flemish towns Ghent and Bruges

Tour character: Level 2

Suitable for people of all ages. On some days you will be cycling through a windy area or (depending on the tour) may encounter short slopes with differences in heights up to 75 m. or (gently rolling terrain); with distances to 60 kilometers per day. You spend about 5 hours on your bicycle. This is a guided group tour. 

Accomodation:

Imagine a floating hotel sailing to the next stage, while you are calmly pedalling along. No lugging of luggage: that is exactly what Bike & Barge is all about! In the pleasant atmosphere on board you can have a chat, go through the day with the others, and enjoy the meals prepared specially for cyclists. In the evenings you can enjoy a drink in the salon or admire the setting sun on deck. Do not expect a cruise ship with its passive luxury. The Bike & Barge Holidays are for people who really enjoy the physical activity of cycling and who value sociability more than wholesale luxury.
Free WiFi is (limited) available in lounge and on deck. 

It has a cozy salon. In the evenings, a drink can be consumed in the cozy and elegant bar. Outside there is a sun deck/a deck for the bicycles. The crew consists of a skipper, a cook and a sailor/hostess. There is limited WiFi on board. 5 twin cabins (beds can be placed together). 4 bunk bed cabins. All cabins are provided with: private bathroom, central heating, 220 voltage, soap, windows/portholes that open.

    Hair dryers are available on board. There is limited storage space in the cabin. We recommend 1 suitcase per person. You can slide the suitcase under the bed.

    Included in this Tour:

    • All nights on board in an ensuite cabin
    • Full board (7 x breakfast, 6 x self-made picnic lunch for bike tours, 7 x three course dinner)
    • Use of bed linen and 2 towels (change of towels possible)
    • Coffee and tea on board
    • Tour guide, cycles with the group
    • Min. 3 city walks with the tourguide
    • Free WiFi is limited available in lounge and on deck
    • Road book, 1x per cabin
    • Ferry fares on the route
    • Bike insurance (with bike rental)

    Not included:

    • Bike rental
    • Entrance fees to museums: 25 EUR per tour
    • Contribution Dutch Guarantee Fund (Insolvency Protection)
    • Cancellation insurance
    • Other drinks on board (cash payments on board)

    If you would like to rent a Touring bike (125 EUR) or E-Bike (235 EUR), please contact [email protected] when booking

    Arrival / Departure / Parking:

    • Boarding is between 1 PM and 2 PM. You are expected on our barge at the latest at 2 PM.
    • The mooring place of the barge in Amsterdam is Oosterdok Zip-code 1011 VX (near the Science Center: ‘Nemo’, Oosterdok 2).
    • The nearest airport to the embarkation point of the barge is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). There is a direct train that leaves 6 times per hour from the airport to Amsterdam Central Station. It takes about 16 minutes. The price for a train ticket Schiphol-Amsterdam Central is € 4,30 per person for a single journey. Walking distance to the barge is about 10 to 15 minutes. A taxi from the airport to the barge in Amsterdam takes about 30 minutes. It costs about € 45. The tour ends one week later in Bruges, so another possibility is to fly to Brussels Airport (BRU).  By train it is about 1½ hours from the airport to the railway station in Bruges. Walking distance from the train station to the barge is about 10 to 15 minutes. A taxi from the airport to the mooring place will take about 25 minutes and costs about € 45,-.
    • The nearest train station to the embarkation point of the barge is Amsterdam Central Station. Walking distance to the barge is about 10 to 15 minutes. A taxi from the station to the barge takes about 5 minutes: Costs about € 10,-.
    • The nearest parking is Parking Oosterdok (about € 150,- per week, it is not necessary to reserve in advance; 500m walking distance to the barge).
    • The tour ends one week later after breakfast before 10 AM. The mooring place of the barge in Bruges: near the ‘Bargeweg’ (nearly 1 km/o.6 miles from the train station).

    Notes:

    • Prices are quoted for twin cabins. If you would like a cheaper option, bunk bed twin cabins are available.
    • Superior cabins (limited availability) FROM 1605 EUR p.p
    • If you have special meal requirements we ask you to mention this when booking, but at the latest until 14 days before arrival.  In case of Celiac/ gluten free diet; Lactose intolerance there is an additional charge of € 100 , – per week. (150 EUR when ordered on site). Vegan meals are unable to be offered.
    • Departures from May to October
    • Should the fuel price increase more than 5%, then we need to ask a supplement. Even for reservations already made.

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    • Day 1

      Amsterdam - sailing to Oude Wetering | biketour 10 km

      The barge is moored at the Oosterdok in central Amsterdam, near the train station. You are expected to arrive at our barge on Thursday between 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM. When you arrive on board, you can settle in and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. It is also a good moment to become acquainted with the tour leader, skipper and crew and of course your fellow passengers.

      The barge leaves dock at 2 PM. You will first cruise through Amsterdam before reaching the wetlands south of the city and the mooring place of today, the village of Oude Wetering. A relaxed way of starting your trip and get used to life on the barge.

      During dinner aboard the ship, the program for the next day and the global planning of the week are discussed. Instructions on cycling and safely procedures will also be given. After dinner the tour leader will escort you on the first kilometers on your bike during a short ride around the village.

    • Day 2

      Oude Wetering - Gouda 45km

      From Oude Wetering you will continue your tour over country roads along river banks and channels through the Green Heart to the city known for its cheese: Gouda. Who thinks of Gouda, not only thinks of cheese, pipes, ‘stroopwafels’ (treacle-waffle) and pottery, but also of stained-glass windows, a fairy-like town hall and atmospheric canals. Gouda is a beautiful Old-Dutch city with a mostly intact city centre. As on most days, after dinner you can take a walk through the city.

    • Day 3

      Gouda - Dordrecht 39km

      Today you will cycle along the Dutch IJssel, through the deepest lying polder of the Netherlands Krimpenerwaard and over narrow cycling paths to the river ‘Lek’. Here you will cross the river by ferry to Kinderdijk. From the embankments of the river Lek, you will witness an amazing view of the 19 windmills, which are now listed as a UNESCO’s World Heritage site. This is where you will take a break and visit the interior of a windmill. After a beautiful tour through the Alblasserwaardpolder you will take a fast ferry to the old town of Dordrecht, birthplace of independence of the Netherlands.

    • Day 4

      Dordrecht - Willemstad - Kreekrak - sailing to Antwerp | 56/65 km

      From Dordrecht you sail to the 17th century fortified town of Willemstad. After a short stop to explore this nice litte town you continue past the Volkeraksluizen (locks), one of the busiest locks in Europe. You continue through a flat polder landscape to the woodlands surrounding Bergen op Zoom. After this lively town you will bike over the “Brabantse Wal”, a wooded sand wall, a deposit dating back tot the Ice Ages. This area is famous for its delicious strawberries and asparagus.

      You board the barge again at the huge Kreekrak lock for a cruise to Antwerp. This is a fascinating journey along the river with its big sea going vessels. The entrance to the harbour of Antewerp is spectacular as you sail past the impressive new Havenhuis (Harbour House).The historical centre of Antwerp is worth a visit, here you'll find: the Onze-Lievevrouwenkerk and the Rubenshuis. In the Willemsdok, near the Museum for Modern Art (Museum Aan de Stroom) you will find the barge.

    • Day 5

      Antwerp - cycling to Sint Amands | 40 km

      This morning you first cross the Scheldt river via the old St. Anna tunnel using the escalator with moving wooden stairs, a special experience. Cycling along the Scheldt river you pass Basel, one of the most beautiful villages of Belgium, and Rupelmonde the birthplace of famous 16th century cartographer Gerardus Mercator. On the way to Sint Amands the cycle route leads you along nature reserves and wetlands like Durme and Schausselbroek. Especially the mudflat of Durme is worth mentioning because it's one of the last fresh water marshes along this tidal part of the river and therefore has a unique flora and fauna. Sint Amands is a sleepy village in a bend of the Scheldt river.

    • Day 6

      Sint Amands - sailing to Dendermonde -cycling to Ghent | 47 km

      This days starts with a leisurely sail to Dendermonde. After disembarking you will visit the beautiful market square with its impressive 14th century town hall and belfry. From here you cycle again along the Scheldt river to Berlare and later on Wetteren, with its rose nurseries. This is the last place before Ghent, so it's a perfect place to taste some Belgian beer before you reach the city and board the ship again. Ghent is proud of its rich past but the role of the city is not restricted to a museum-city. The city is a stunning mixture of medieval buildings, chic shopping areas with beautiful mansions, old workers districts from the early twentieth century which now house hundreds of students and busy squares where one can sit and enjoy warm summer nights until the early hours.

    • Day 7

      Ghent - Bruges 45km

      This morning you will cycle through Ghent to the scenic countryside of Oost-Vlaanderen (East-Flanders). Characteristic for this area are the woods, fields, small villages and castles. From the Aalterbrug (also for the shorter route) the last part of this route takes us over the former tow path along the canal of Oostende-Gent, the oldest canal of Belgium, to Bruges. The impressive city of Bruges is the end destination of this bike and barge trip. This evening you can enjoy the medieval city of Bruges and many of you are likely to stay another day in this beautiful city.

    • Day 8

      Bruges

      End of the tour after breakfast, before 10 AM. If you have an early flight, ask the the tour leader to arrange a taxi to the Airport.

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    Tours marked with are special prices.

    Start End Max. No. Guests Accommodation Price p.p.
    Sep 25 2025 Oct 02 2025 22 Single rooms 1,650€
    Double rooms 1,280€
    May 07 2026 May 14 2026 22 Single rooms 1,940€
    Double rooms 1,535€
    May 21 2026 May 28 2026 22 Single rooms 1,940€
    Double rooms 1,535€
    Jun 04 2026 Jun 11 2026 22 Single rooms 1,940€
    Double rooms 1,535€
    Jun 18 2026 Jun 25 2026 22 Single rooms 1,940€
    Double rooms 1,535€
    Jul 30 2026 Aug 06 2026 22 Single rooms 1,760€
    Double rooms 1,405€
    Aug 13 2026 Aug 20 2026 22 Single rooms 0€
    Double rooms 1,535€
    Aug 27 2026 Sep 03 2026 22 Single rooms 0€
    Double rooms 1,535€
    Sep 10 2026 Sep 17 2026 22 Single rooms 0€
    Double rooms 1,675€

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