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Boat & Bike - Holland and Flandersbetween Amsterdam and Bruges
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Boat & Bike - Holland and Flandersbetween Amsterdam and Bruges
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THROUGH THE LANDS OF THE OLD MASTERS
Sail and cycle through the most interesting parts of Holland and Belgium! On completely even and well indicated bike tails you will find your way from the Dutch metropolis of Amsterdam to the Old Town of Bruges, UNESCO World Heritage since 2000. Pass Holland's impressive country residences, visit a cheese dairy and the 19 windmills in Kinderdijk. Visit the historic Flemish towns of Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges. While the Dutch province of Zeeland is essentially one big river delta, famous for its fantastic beaches, water sport activities and Delta works, the Flanders region of Belgium boasts a number of medieval towns and has a well-deserved reputation for superb food and drink.
Cycling in Holland and Belgium has a long tradition and will be a pleasure! However, if you feel like a day of rest: just stay on the boat and watch the world go by.
Embarkations 2019 (Sat.):
20.04., 04.05.,
25.05., 15.06.,
29.06., 06.07.,
20.07., 27.07.,
10.08., 24.08.,
07.09., 21.09.
Embarkations 2019 PREMIUM (Sat.):
04.05., 18.05., 25.05., 08.06., 22.06., 06.07., 13.07., 27.07., 03.08., 10.08., 17.08., 24.08., 31.08., 07.09., 14.09., 21.09., 28.09., 05.10., 12.10.
Embarkations 2019 PREMIUM (Wed.):
22.05., 05.06., 17.07., 31.07., 14.08., 28.08., 11.09., 25.09., 09.10.DAY 2 - 19 WINDMILLSVianen - Kinderdijk, ca. 55km
First cycle to Schoonhoven - nicknamed Zilverstad ("Silver City") – a city which since the 17th century. is renowned for its talented silver smiths. Later you will reach Kinderdijk, a village famous for its impressive row of 19 large windmills. A ferry will take you and your bike to Dordrecht, one of the oldest towns in Holland.DAY 6 - FLEMISH COUNTRYSIDEGhent - Bruges, ca. 45km
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. Its picturesque medieval town center is listed as UNESCO World Heritage.DAY 8 - DISEMBARKATION: BRUGESDisembarkation after breakfast until 10 AM.
Embarkations 2019 (Sat.):
27.04., 11.05.,
25.05., 08.06.,
24.06., 06.07.,
20.07., 03.08.,
18.08., 31.08.,
14.09., 28.09.
Embarkations 2019 PREMIUM (Sat.):
11.05., 25.05.,01.06., 15.06., 29.06., 06.07., 13.07., 20.07.,03.08., 10.08., 17.08., 24.08., 31.08., 07.09., 14.09., 21.09., 28.09., 05.10., 12.10., 19.10.Embarkations 2019 PREMIUM (Wed.):
29.05., 12.06., 26.06., 24.07., 07.08., 21.08., 04.09., 18.09., 02.10., 16.10.DAY 2 - HISTORICAL GHENTBruges - Ghent, ca. 55km
Your cycle tour starts today as the boat sails out of Bruges early in the morning. Following the distribution of bicycles you will start pedaling towards Ghent, through beautiful Flemish landscape along the Ghent canal. On arrival in Ghent enjoy the best of what this beautiful city has to offer during an afternoon stroll.DAY 3 - FLEMISH COUNTRYSIDEGhent - Dendermonde/St.Amands, ca. 50km
In the morning you will cycle downstream through a diverse landscape along the tidal Schelde River to Dendermonde, which is located at the junction of Rivers Dender and Schelde. You will travel from Dendermonde to St.Amands by either bike or barge depending on the tides.DAY 5 - ZEELANDTholen - Dordrecht, ca. 45km
In the morning you sail along the Schelde-Rhine Canal and over the huge Kreekrak lock system to Tholen, a former fishing village in the Dutch province of Zeeland. From Tholen you will cycle to the fortified town of Willemstad and then on to Dordrecht, one of the oldest cities of the Netherlands.DAY 6 - 19 WINDMILLSAlblasserdam - Vianen, ca. 55km
Today, either take your barge or the "Waterbus" to Alblasserdam. From here you will cycle to Kinderdijk, a village famous for its impressive row of 19 UNESCO cultural heritage-listed windmills. You will then continue to cycle via Schoonhoven to Vianen, a small fortified town on the river Lek.DAY 7 - THE DUTCH CAPITALBreukelen - Amsterdam, ca. 45km
You cruise to Breukelen and start cycling along the Vecht River, through an area famous for its beautiful mansions, small castles and beautiful houses with large gardens and parks. In Nigtevecht you can visit a traditional cheese farm. Continue through the historical town of Muiden and on to Amsterdam.DAY 8 - DISEMBARKATION: AMSTERDAMDismembarkation after breakfast until 10 AM. -
MS Fluvius is a very popular river cruiser sailing under Dutch flag. The salon with bar is a large room for common use and has a semi-separate restaurant area. On the large and partially roofed sun deck are sitting places (tables and chairs) and storage room for the bikes. In winter 2017/18 the ship will be partly remodelled and will feature 4 new premium twin cabins with french balcony.
Cabins 19 (with Shower/Toilet, ca. 10m²), TV and Air-Condition (Windows cannot be opened) Maximum Number of Guests 36 16 Twin Cabins on the Lower Deck
Length 70 m Width 5,6 m 3 Twin Cabins on the Upper Deck Crew 6 MS Magnifique I is a premium barge running under Dutch flag. It was completely modernized in 2010 and extended in 2012/13. On the upper deck there is salon with restaurant, bar, lounge with wide screen TV, large windows and Wi-Fi. Two partly covered teak wooden sun decks with chairs and tables and cycle shed (front), and with a whirlpool/ jacuzzi and barbecue on the (aft). Cabins 16 Cabins (all on the Lower Deck), with Portholes (cannot be opened), Shower/Toilet, Air-Condition, Satellite TV Maximum Number of Guests 31 – 35 11 Twin Cabins (ca. 11m²), 4 Premium Twin Cabins (ca. 14m²), 1 Single Cabin (ca. 8m²) Length 63 m Width 7,2 m Crew 4 The premium barge MS Magnifique II was launched in 2016 and runs under Dutch flag. On the upper deck there are a tastefully furnished salon with restaurant, bar, lounge with wide screen TV, large windows and Wi-Fi. A partly covered teak wooden sun deck with chairs and tables on the aft deck and a cycle shed (front deck). Cabins 18 Cabins with Shower/Toilet, Air-Condition, Satellite TV Maximum Number of Guests 35 – 38 14 Cabins on the Lower Deck (12 x Twin, ca. 11m²/ 1 x Premium Twin, ca. 13m²/ 1 x Single, ca. 8m²), all with Portholes (cannot be opened)
Length 63 m Width 7,2 m 4 Suites on the Upper Deck with Panoramic Windows (can be opened) Crew 4 -
INCLUDED
Accommodation: 7 Nights on Board of MS Fluvius (Cabin of the Booked Category) Full Board (7 x Breakfast, 6 x Picnic Lunch, 7 x 3-Course-Dinner) Use of Bed Linen and Towels, Daily Cleaning of the Cabin Welcoming Drink and Introduction on the First Evening Daily Coffee and Tea at the End of Each Cycling Tour Tour Leader (engl.-speaking) with Briefing and Operation of daily Bike Tour and of some short city tours.
It is possible to ride the Bike-Tour individually – Tour Descriptions and Maps are available on Board. The Guide can be reached on his/her Mobile Phone.Telephone Briefing and 7-Days-Service Hotline Detailed Travel-Documents NOT INCLUDED (Services not mentioned above, i.e.)
Journey to / from Start and End Point Drinks on Board Entrance Fees & Optional Excursions Travel Insurance Transfers Personal Expenses and Tips OPTIONAL
Airport Transfer (Hotel Amsterdam) incl. Bicycle / One Way 40 EUR Airport Transfer (Hotel Bruges) incl. Bicycle / One Way 60 EUR Transfer (Amsterdam – Bruges/ – Amsterdam) incl. Bicycle / One Way 75 EUR Rental Bike:
7-Gear With Backpedal-Brake (Unisex/Gents)90 EUR Rental Electric Bike 195 EUR Extra Night in Amsterdam (Shared Double, p.p.) 79 EUR Extra Night in Amsterdam (Single Room) 125 EUR Extra Night in Bruges (Shared Double, p.p.) 75 EUR Extra Night in Bruges (Single Room) 115 EUR Twin Cabin Lower Deck (Shared) 1.250 EUR Twin Cabin Lower Deck (Single) 1.450 EUR Small Twin Cabin Lower Deck (Shared) 1.180 EUR Twin Cabin Upper Deck (Shared) 1.450 EUR Double Cabin Upper Deck (Shared) 1.550 EUR INCLUDED
Accommodation: 7 Nights on Board of MS Magnifique I, II or III
(Cabin of the Booked Category)Full Board (7 x Breakfast, 6 x Picnic Lunch, 6 x 3-Course-Dinner)
*Amsterdam – Bruges: 1 Dinner in Bruges not included
*Bruges – Amsterdam: 1 Dinner in Antwerp not includedUse of Bed Linen and Towels, Daily Cleaning of the Cabin Welcoming Drink and Introduction on the First Evening Daily Coffee and Tea until 4 PM Tour Leader (engl.-speaking) with Briefing and Operation of daily Bike Tour and of some short city tours.
It is possible to ride the Bike-Tour individually – Tour Descriptions and Maps are available on Board. The Guide can be reached on his/her Mobile Phone.Telephone Briefing and 7-Days-Service Hotline Detailed Travel-Documents NOT INCLUDED (Services not mentioned above, i.e.)
Journey to / from Start and End Point 1 Dinner in Antwerp or Bruges Drinks on Board Entrance Fees & Additional Excursions Travel Insurance Transfers Personal Expenses and Tips OPTIONAL
Airport Transfer (Hotel Amsterdam) incl. Bicycle / One Way 40 EUR Airport Transfer (Hotel Bruges) incl. Bicycle / One Way 60 EUR Transfer (Amsterdam – Bruges/ – Amsterdam) incl. Bicycle / One Way 75 EUR Rental Bike:
7-Gear With Backpedal-Brake (Unisex/Gents)90 EUR Rental Electric Bike 195 EUR Extra Night in Amsterdam (Shared Double, p.p.) 79 EUR Extra Night in Amsterdam (Single Room) 125 EUR Extra Night in Bruges (Shared Double, p.p.) 75 EUR Extra Night in Bruges (Single Room) 115 EUR Twin Cabin (Shared) 1.590 EUR Premium Twin / Magnifique I & II (Shared) 1.890 EUR Upper Deck Suite / Magnifique II & III (Shared) 2.090 EUR Tripple Cabin (Shared) 1.590 EUR
Tour Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Total Distance: 300km
Daily Cycling: 45km – 55km
Countries: Holland, Belgium
Highlights: Historic Cities Amsterdam, Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges; River Landscape Zeeland; Belgium Food and Beer
