The Best of Holland & Flanders by Bike + Boat

AMSTERDAM - BRUGES

Itinerary

Route

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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)
I
ndividual 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

Anreisetermine

Merkmale

    Saison / Zeitraum
    Kategorie
    S3   08.05. - 15.05.25
    Amsterdam - Bruges (DELUXE MV MAGNIFIQUE IV)
    S3   22.05. - 29.05.25
    Amsterdam - Bruges (DELUXE MV MAGNIFIQUE IV)
    S3   05.06. - 12.06.25
    Amsterdam - Bruges (DELUXE MV MAGNIFIQUE IV)
    S3   19.06. - 26.06.25
    Amsterdam - Bruges (DELUXE MV MAGNIFIQUE IV)
    S2   03.07. - 10.07.25
    Amsterdam - Bruges (DELUXE MV MAGNIFIQUE IV)
    S2   17.07. - 24.07.25
    Amsterdam - Bruges (DELUXE MV MAGNIFIQUE IV)
    S2   31.07. - 07.08.25
    Amsterdam - Bruges (DELUXE MV MAGNIFIQUE IV)
    S2   14.08. - 21.08.25
    Amsterdam - Bruges (DELUXE MV MAGNIFIQUE IV)
    S3   28.08. - 04.09.25
    Amsterdam - Bruges (DELUXE MV MAGNIFIQUE IV)
    S3   11.09. - 18.09.25
    Amsterdam - Bruges (DELUXE MV MAGNIFIQUE IV)
    S3   25.09. - 02.10.25
    Amsterdam - Bruges (DELUXE MV MAGNIFIQUE IV)
    S1   09.10. - 16.10.25
    Amsterdam - Bruges (DELUXE MV MAGNIFIQUE IV)

    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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    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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