The Best of Holland & Flanders by Bike + Boat
BRUGES - AMSTERDAM
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This spectacular bike and boat trip leads from Bruges, the Venice of the North, to the cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam and combines cultural highlights and scenic areas. In Holland, impressive country houses, cheese farms 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 and narrow streets tell of a rich cultural past that can still be found today in architecture and painting.
Enjoy an exclusive cycle cruise in a cosy atmosphere. While you discover the beautiful landscape in the saddle of a bicycle, the ship follows you on rivers and canals, to meet you again as your hotel ship at the day’s destination of your cycling tour. And if you don’t want to cycle for once, enjoy the passing landscape on deck.
Alternative route in the opposite direction: From Amsterdam to Bruges
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 ships MAGNIFIQUE I - IV
Day 1: Bruges
Individual arrival in Bruges. Embarkation from 2 pm. After a short test ride with your rental bike, you will discover the charming old town of Bruges, also called the "Pearl of Flanders", during a city walk in the evening. We recommend arriving 1-2 days before the start of the tour to explore the city in more detail.
Day 2: Bruges – Ghent, approx. 35-57 km
You will cycle along the green meadows of the Bruges-Ghent Canal through the beautiful Flemish landscape. The very special charm of the old university town of Ghent will also enchant you! In the center of the city, the defiant castle, countless pubs and dreamy alleys, which are fabulously illuminated in the evening. During a canal tour you will discover the very special charm of this city. Mooring at Merelbeke (about 30 minutes by bike from the city center).
Day 3: Ghent – Dendermonde / St. Amands, approx. 40-53 km
The overwhelming landscape along the tidal river Scheldt is undoubtedly a natural highlight. The speed of the ship depends on the tides. You will travel by bike or boat to St. Amands depending on the tide.
Day 4: St. Amands – Temse – Antwerp, approx. 33-49 km
This section of the Scheldt has been a strategic point for Romans, Vikings, Spaniards and also Napoleon for centuries and is today a beautiful waterway to the diamond city of Antwerp. The birthplace of the famous painter Peter Paul Rubens awaits you with countless sights. In the evening, take the opportunity to try the famous cuisine of Belgium in one of the great restaurants.
Day 5: Antwerp – Tholen – Dordrecht, approx. 20-36 km
By boat you first cycle on the Scheldt-Rhine canal to the gigantic Kreekrak locks. You cycle through the wooded nature reserve "Wouwse Plantage" to the former fishing village Tholen, before you reach Dordrecht, one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, after a boat trip.
Day 6: Dordrecht – Kinderdijk – Vianen, approx. 32-57 km
To Ablasserdam you take the "Waterbus"; from here it is only a few minutes to the historic 19 windmills of Kinderdijk. The bike tour continues via the silver town of Schoonhoven to the small fortified town of Vianen on the river Lek, where you will also spend the night.
Day 7: Vianen – Breukelen – Amsterdam, approx. 36-46 km
The landscape along the river Vecht is fantastic: passing manor houses, small castles, magnificent country houses and gardens reaching to the banks you cycle to Nigtevecht (visit of a traditional cheese farm) and further to the metropolis Amsterdam.
Day 8: Amsterdam
Disembarkation after breakfast until 9.30 and individual journey home.
Route Comfort ships FLUVIUS and DE HOLLAND
Day 1: Bruges, approx. 11 km
Individual arrival to Bruges. Embarkation from 2 pm. After embarkation you can test your bike, during a city walk you will discover Bruges charming old town , also called "Pearl of Flanders". We recommend arriving 1-2 days before the start of the trip to explore the city in more detail.
Day 2: Bruges – Ghent, approx. 57 km
After a short boat trip, you cycle along the Ghent-Bruges Canal through the beautiful Flemish countryside to the old university town of Ghent. Visit the defiant Gravensteen Castle and stroll through the fabulously illuminated alleys. Mooring at Merelbeke (about 30 minutes by bike from the city center).
Day 3: Ghent – Dendermonde, approx. 40 km
Undoubtedly a natural highlight is the overwhelming landscape of the tidal river Scheldt. The speed of the ship today depends on the tides.... You will travel by bike or boat to Dendermonde, depending on the tide.
Day 4: Dendermonde – Temse – Antwerp, approx. 48-61 km
A beautiful waterway leads to the diamond city of Amsterdam. This section of the Scheldt was a strategic point for Romans, Vikings, Spaniards and Napoleons. Antwerp, the birthplace of the famous painter Peter Paul Rubens awaits you with countless sights. In the evening you will have the opportunity to taste the famous Belgian cuisine in one of the great restaurants.
Day 5: Antwerp – Tholen – Dordrecht, approx. 20-36 km
By boat you reach the gigantic Kreekrak locks. The beautiful nature reserve "Wouwse Plantage" with its forests and birds is a very special experience. By boat from the former fishing village Tholen you reach Dordrecht, one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands ...
Day 6: Dordrecht – Kinderdijk – Vianen, approx. 57 km
First a short ride with the "Waterbus" to Ablasserdam; from here it is only a few minutes to the historic 19 windmills of Kinderdijk. Via the silver town of Schoonhoven you cycle to the small fortified town of Vianen on the river Lek, where you also spend the night.
Day 7: Vianen – Breukelen – Amsterdam, approx. 36-46 km
The landscape along the small river Vecht enchants with manor houses, small castles, magnificent country houses and gardens reaching to the banks. After visiting a traditional cheese farm you cycle via the fortified town of Muiden to the metropolis of Amsterdam, where your ship is waiting for you.
Day 8: Amsterdam
Disembarkation after breakfast until 9.30 and individual journey home.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The itinerary and program are subject to possible changes due to nautical, technical or meteorological reasons or other unforeseen events.
Please keep in mind that the ship is both - your hotel and a machine that needs to be maintained and operated - both during the day and at night: operational noise is therefore unavoidable.
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 | |
Bruges (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: Brussels (BRU)
From Brussels airport to the ship in Bruges you best take a train to Bruges Station. The train (with 1 change in Brussels) departs every hour, duration of the tour about 1 hr. and 45 min. You can buy a ticket at the airport or online >>here. Ticket price: approx. € 21.50 (Feb. 2022).
Arrival by train
Train station: Bruges
approx. 400 m from Bruges Station to the docking station, 10 min. walk or by bus line Nr. 12 to Bargeplein or taxi (approx € 15,-)
Train transfer Amsterdam - Bruges
Duration: approx. 3 1/2 hours/costs approx. € 40,- find tickets on >>belgiantrain.be or >>omio.com.
Arrival by car
Car park ‘Station or Buiten Begijnenvest’, next to the train station of Bruges.
Address main entrance: Chantrellstraat 42-62, 8000 Bruges
Total places: 1690, Maximal height: 2.15 meters
Price day ticket: € 5,50 (Feb. 2022) More information >>here.
From there it is an 8 to 10-minute walk to the docking place Bargeweg.
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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