The Best of Holland & Flanders by Bike + Boat

BRUGES - AMSTERDAM

Itinerary

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

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    Saison / Zeitraum
    Kategorie
    S2   20.04. - 27.04.25
    Bruges - Amsterdam (COMFORT MV FLUVIUS)
    S2   04.05. - 11.05.25
    Bruges - Amsterdam (COMFORT MV FLUVIUS)
    S2   18.05. - 25.05.25
    Bruges - Amsterdam (COMFORT MV FLUVIUS)
    S2   01.06. - 08.06.25
    Bruges - Amsterdam (COMFORT MV FLUVIUS)
    S2   15.06. - 22.06.25
    Bruges - Amsterdam (COMFORT MV FLUVIUS)
    S2   29.06. - 06.07.25
    Bruges - Amsterdam (COMFORT MV FLUVIUS)
    S2   13.07. - 20.07.25
    Bruges - Amsterdam (COMFORT MV FLUVIUS)
    150 € discount per person!
    S2   27.07. - 03.08.25
    Bruges - Amsterdam (COMFORT MV FLUVIUS)
    FULLY BOOKED
    S2   10.08. - 17.08.25
    Bruges - Amsterdam (COMFORT MV FLUVIUS)
    150 € discount per person!
    S2   24.08. - 31.08.25
    Bruges - Amsterdam (COMFORT MV FLUVIUS)
    150 € discount per person!
    S2   07.09. - 14.09.25
    Bruges - Amsterdam (COMFORT MV FLUVIUS)
    S2   21.09. - 28.09.25
    Bruges - Amsterdam (COMFORT MV FLUVIUS)
    S1   05.10. - 12.10.25
    Bruges - Amsterdam (COMFORT MV FLUVIUS)

    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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    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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