The Best of Holland & Flanders by Bike + Boat
AMSTERDAM - BRUGES
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This dream bike tour takes you to the world famous cities of Amsterdam, Antwerp and Ghent to Bruges, the Venice of the North. Discover the endless sandy beaches of the Dutch province of Zeeland and the river landscape along the Scheldt. In Holland, dreamy farming villages and the 19 windmills of Kinderdijk line your path; in Flanders, the Flemish cities of Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges, with their gabled and patrician houses, tell of a rich cultural past.
You will enjoy an exclusive bike cruise in a family atmosphere. While you discover the beautiful landscape in the bike saddle, the ship follows you on rivers and canals, to be at your disposal again as your hotel ship at the daily destination of your bike tour.
Alternative route in the opposite direction: From Bruges to Amsterdam
Route
Tour profile / level 1
You follow flat, asphalted bike paths and side roads in traditional landscapes of small winding rivers and canals, polders, dykes and windmills. This tour is well-suited to those who have never taken a cycling holiday before as it is flat and predominantly traffic-free - you also have the option to skip the cycling and relax on board.
Route Premium boats MAGNIFIQUE I-IV
Day 1: Amsterdam – Vianen (by boat)
Individual arrival to Amsterdam. Embarkation at approx. 2 pm. the ship leaves Amsterdam and sails to Vianen, a small fortified town on the river Lek, where you will spend the night. Here the bicycles will be distributed and you can enjoy a short bicycle ride.
Day 2: Vianen – Dordrecht, approx 32-56 km
A beautiful cycle route leads via the nicknamed "silver-city" of Schoonhoven to the 19 world-famous windmills of Kinderdijk, the most famous row of windmills in Holland. With the "Waterbus" (not included) you can reach Dordrecht, one of the oldest cities in Holland.
Day 3: Dordrecht – Willemstad – Bergen op Zoom, approx. 42-50 km
After a boat trip to Willemstad you cycle via the picturesque town of Tholen to the historic fortified town of Bergen op Zoom on the open water of the Oosterschelde and with its enchanting old town.
Day 4: Bergen op Zoom – Antwerpen, approx. 21-35 km
You cycle south through the wooded region of "Wouwse Plantage" to the imposing Kreekrak locks. From here you continue by ship to Antwerp, Belgium, to the diamond city, also known as the birthplace of the famous painter Peter Paul Rubens.
Day 5: Antwerpen – Temse – St. Amands, approx. 34-49 km
The scenery along the scenic tidal river Scheldt to St. Amands is stunning and undoubtedly one of this week’s nature highlights!
Day 6: St. Amands – Dendermonde – Gent, approx. 52 km
Lush green are the banks of the Scheldt, which will lead you to another highlight of this tour, the breathtakingly beautiful city of Ghent. In the graffiti paradise you will find the 95 m high Belfried watchtower and the rugged Castle of the Counts, in the countless pubs and restaurants you can taste the variety of Belgian beers... Berth in Merelbeke, a suburb of Ghent..
Day 7: Gent – Bruges, approx. 22-45 km
The final bike tour leads through the enchanting Flemish landscape of West Flanders to Bruges, also called "Venice of the North". Stroll through the narrow streets, discover the historic Beguinage or take a boat tour through the Bruges canals.
Day 8: Bruges
Disembarkation after breakfast until 9:30 am and individual departure.
Route Comfort boats MS FLUVIUS and DE HOLLAND (including North Sea coast)
Day 1: Amsterdam – Vianen (boat trip)
Individual arrival in Amsterdam. Embarkation from 1 pm and soon it will be time to cast off in the direction of the fortress town of Vianen on the river Lek. After dinner you will receive your rental bike.
Day 2: Vianen – Dordrecht, approx. 56 km
A beautiful cycle route leads via the nicknamed "silver-city" of Schoonhoven to the 19 world-famous windmills of Kinderdijk, the most famous row of windmills in Holland. With the "Waterbus" (not included) you can reach Dordrecht, one of the oldest cities in Holland
Day 3: Dordrecht – Kreekrak locks – Antwerp, approx. 20-36 km
After a boat trip to Tholen you cycle south through the wooded region of "Wouwse Plantage" to the imposing Kreekrak locks. From here you continue by ship to Antwerp / Belgium / the diamond city, also known as the birthplace of the famous painter Peter Paul Rubens.
Day 4: Antwerp – Temse – Dendermonde, approx. 47-61 km
The scenery along the scenic tidal river Scheldt to Dendermonde is stunning and undoubtedly one of this week’s nature highlights!
Day 5: Dendermonde – Ghent, approx. 52 km
Lush green are the banks of the Schelde, which takes you to another highlight of this tour, the breathtakingly beautiful city of Ghent. In the graffiti paradise you will find the 95 m high guard tower Belfried and the rugged Grafenburg, in the countless pubs and restaurants you can taste the variety of Belgian beer... Berth in Merelbeke, a suburb of Ghent.
Day 6: Ghent – Bruges, approx. 45 km
You cycle through the pleasantly flat landscape of West Flanders to another highlight of this tour - the beautiful city of Bruges, also called "Pearl of Flanders". Today your tour guide will give you his top restaurant tips for a delicious dinner in Bruges.
Day 7: Round trip Bruges – North Sea, approx. 37-48 km
Till Eulenspiegel’s birthplace Damme and the North Sea coast with the attractive dune landscape "Het Zwien" and 12 km long, fine sandy beaches are the special highlights of this bike tour through the polder landscape with poplar-lined canals and small farmsteads.
Day 8: Bruges
Disembarkation after breakfast until 9:30 a.m. and individual departure.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The travel program and itinerary are subject to possible changes due to nautical, technical or meteorological reasons or other unforeseen events.
Please remember that the ship is both - your hotel and a machine that needs to be serviced and operated day and night: operational noise is therefore inevitable.
Leistungen
7 nights in outside cabins with shower/WC/air conditioning
Full board (7x breakfast, packed lunch, 6x 3-course dinner)
Welcome drink
Coffee and tea on board
Use of bed linen and towels, daily cabin cleaning
Daily bike tour briefing
Maps and information material per cabin + GPS tracks
Rental pannier
WiFi (limited availability)
Fees for ports, bridges and locks
For the environment’s benefit: use of a biodegradable water bottle and compensation of the CO2 emitted by the NGO Justdiggit.
Additionally included on premium ships MAGNIFIQUE I - IV
Guided bike tours with bike tour guide (from 22 guests: 2 tour guides, 2 groups)
Rental helmet
Some short walking tours
Canal cruise through Ghent
Admission to the Red Star Line Museum Antwerp
Tasting of Belgian products
Fees for ferries
On comfort ship FLUVIUS for an extra charge
Guided bike tours with bike tour guide (from 22 guests: 2 tour guides, 2 groups)
Some short walking tours
Fees for ferries
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Termine & Preise
Extras
Bicycles & equipment | Fluvius / De Holland | Magnifiques |
7-speed UNISEX | 91 | 105 |
E-bike | 245 | 266 |
Rental helmet | 10 | incl. |
bringing own bike | 14 | 14 |
bringing own E-bike | 28 | 28 |
Rental bike disclaimer 7-speed | 14 | |
Rental bike disclaimer E-Bike | 28 | |
Upgrades and Discounts | ||
Gluten free or lactose free diet | 70 | 70 |
Guided Tour package (MV Fluvius) | 120 | |
Additional nights* | ||
Amsterdam (dbl/sgl) | 122/213 | |
Amsterdam Arrival Saturday (dbl/sgl) | 153/244 | |
Briges (dbl/sgl) | 94/138 | |
*no addidtional nights possible in Amsterdam on following dates: April 18-20, April 25-26, May 07-10, May 19-21, June 06-08, June 21-22, June 24-25, August 29-31 and September 27-30 |
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Schiff
Fahrrad
Nützliches
Arrival - Parking - Departure
Arrival by plane
Airport: Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
per train to Amsterdam Centraal - duration approx. 17 min. - costs approx. € 6,- or per taxi approx. 30 min. - costs approx. € 50,-
For the departure from Bruges fly from Airport Brussles or take the train back to Amsterdam (see further information under section "Arrival by train")
Arrival by train
Train station: Amsterdam Centraal - please find further information on your final travel documents
Train Transfer Amsterdam - Bruges
Duration: approx. 3 1/2 hours / costs approx. € 40,- Information and tickets can be found at >>belgiantrain.be or >>omio.com.
Arrival by car
Almost everywhere in Amsterdam - within the Ringweg ring road - parking is only allowed in official car parks and multi-storey car parks. Parking in the city centre of Amsterdam is now charged at around €5,-/hour. There are several car parks in the city centre. Some are connected to the parking guidance system. The blue and white signs of this system point to the next car park where there are still free spaces. Parking on yellow kerbs is prohibited. Caution: Wheel clamps (Wielklemm) may be used. Fines for parking violations are high.
Oosterdock car park
A monitored multi-storey car park right next to the Central Station (exclusively for cars up to 2.10 m high). The economy rate is about € 275,- per week. No advance reservation possible. You can find more information >>here.
Centralparking.nl/Valet Parking Services
We are happy to reserve a parking space for you on request and subject to availability. On the day of arrival, your car will be picked up at the pier and returned to the ship on the day of departure. Cost per week (8 days/7 nights) - car: approx. € 185,- (payment in cash on site) - For more information and the booking form click >>booking-form.
For more information and other P+R parking spaces, please visit the Iamsterdam page under "Plan your trip" / "Transport" / "Parking in Amsterdam".
Participants
Minimum: 24 persons
Maximum: 35 persons
Additional Information
On the day of arrival you can leave your luggage on board the ship from 11:00 a.m.
On some days you can choose between a longer and a shorter bike tour. Please note that it may not be possible to visit all of the highlights mentioned on the shorter bike tour.
3-bed cabins on the Magnifique ships can only be booked for 2 adults and children up to 15.99 years
Diet: (i.e.: lactosefree, glutenfree..) on request, supplement € 70,- payable on site; announcement at least 14 days prior to departure; vegan not available;
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