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The terrain is slightly hilly. You will encounter a short incline from time to time. With some cycling experience you should easily be able to handle this level. Daily distances span 50-75 km.

The terrain is slightly hilly. You will encounter a short incline from time to time. With an e-bike and some cycling experience you should easily be able to handle this level. Daily distances span 30-65 km.

Amsterdam – Bruges

Bike Tour: Amsterdam – Bruges - 8 days

A supreme cycling tour from the Netherlands down into Belgium, gliding past historic towns, villages and canals – all on high-quality bike paths! Riding from Amsterdam to Bruges, you'll find those delightful places you would otherwise never chance upon.  

Take off from Amsterdam in a south-westerly direction. Fill your photo album with portraits of the most picturesque towns in the Netherlands and Flanders: Gouda, Dordrecht, Willemstad, Zierikzee, Middelburg, Vlissingen (Flushing), Sluis, Damme and ultimately Bruges. All remarkably well-preserved gems, evocative of centuries past. And on a more natural note: this predominantly rural cycling tour takes in a number of nature reserves.

This is a linear tour!  Also available with Bruges as the starting point .  Generally speaking, there is more chance of tailwind if you start the trip in Bruges (although obviously, we can not control the weather!) Want to see more of Belgium? Ask about the possibilities for extra cycling days to Ghent and Antwerp or visit the site of our other label Belgian Biketours .

Please be aware that it is not always possible to start/ finish with a bike rental in every location, our bike supplier cannot deliver the bikes everywhere. When you want to rent our bikes, please check with us which starting/ending location in Belgian is suitable.

Highlights of our popular Amsterdam to Bruges tour

• A supreme cycling tour from the Netherlands down into Belgium
• Historic towns, villages, canals – all on high-quality cycling paths
• The delightful places you would otherwise never have seen
• Start in stunning Amsterdam, end in beautiful Bruges

• Prices Cat. A
• Prices Cat. B
• Accommodation
• Practical info
• Arrival info

Your cycling holiday begins in Amsterdam, with its gorgeous 400-year-old canal district; a myriad of museums such as the new Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh, Anne Frank; street artists and performers on Dam, Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein; and the renowned red-light district. The city brims with things to see and do and you couldn’t hope for a more dynamic way to start your trip. Arrange for an early arrival to allow time for the elegant tree-lined canals, tall narrow townhouses and 17th-century canal ring, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.   

From bustling Amsterdam, plunge into the peace and quiet of the Groene Hartâ or Green Heart, a pleasant rural area of low-lying polders, peat meadows and grazing cattle. A flat, open landscape where church spires and windmills touch the horizon and clouds are reflected in lakes and canals. For centuries, people have flocked to markets in Gouda, coming from far and wide to buy horses, cows, meat, turf, seed, cheese, etc. Take an evening stroll around the Old Town, soak up the yesteryear atmosphere and marvel at the attractive market square, 15th-century town hall and Weighing House or Waag.

From Gouda, cycle via the 'Green Heart of Holland' to Kinderdijk, where 19 windmills have majestically stood the test of time since 1740. These mills were formerly used to drain excess water out of the low-lying polder and pump it up to the River Lek, and one of them is open to the public. Your destination Papendrecht is just a ferry crossing away from Dordrecht, one of Holland’s oldest towns, surrounded entirely by rivers. Beautiful bridges take you across into the heart of town, where monumental buildings line the harbour.

A short 3km stretch leads to your hotel in Papendrecht, situated on the north bank of the river just outside Dordrecht town centre. 

The result of a major 1421 flood, Biesbosch is one of Europe’s few wetland habitats where the ecosystem has adapted to both salt water, coming in from the sea through tidal creeks, and fresh water, flowing down through the rivers. This ever-changing labyrinth of creeks and rivulets encompasses countless little islands of willows and reeds, a paradise for birds. Ride along at the edge of the National Park, then round off your day in Willemstad, a fortified town in the shape of a seven-pointed star.

Please note: Biesbosch Park can only be cycled on days the ferry runs. There is an alternate route for days with no ferry departure. 

Today you enter Zeeland, a province marked by light, wind, water and lots of space. Criss-cross this region made up of islands, taking bridges and ferries as you drift down toward Belgium. Storybook towns with ancient houses and cobbled streets await in the coming days, as you traverse a patchwork landscape of vast polders, idyllic countryside, rolling dunes and golden sand flats. 

Delight in a wander down the narrow lanes of Zierikzee. Quaint little houses take you back in time, recalling the glory days when ships set sail with salt, wool, fish, grain and red dye, as far afield as the Baltic and Mediterranean. Your route continues in charming Veere, a distributor of Scottish wool way back in 1541. For 300 years, such commerce brought prosperity to the town, along with a lively expat community. Walk in their footsteps, as you tour the local sights. Cruising further south you discover the nostalgic splendour of Middelburg, capital of Zeeland and one of the Netherlands’ most important trading centres in the 16th and 17th centuries.

After a hearty breakfast, cycle onward to Vlissingen then hop on a ferry to Zeelandic Flanders with its winding country roads, pollard willows, moist meadows and scattered villages. Cutting across the border into Belgium, you will reach charming little Damme, on the banks of the romantic Damse Vaart. From here, it’s only a short stretch to Bruges, known as the pearl of Flanders! This truly enchanting destination has been welcoming tourists for some 150 years. With most of its medieval architecture intact, the exceptionally well-preserved town centre exudes a sense of times gone by when it was at the heart of the European wool and fabric trade. 

After breakfast your cycling holiday has come to an end.

Starting dates: Daily from April 1 till September 23. 

Please note: a minimum stay of 2 nights in a row is required in the hotel in Amsterdam on the following dates (and a higher price will be charged): March 29th, 30th and 31st 2024 April 20th 2024 April 26th and 27th 2024 May 9, 10th and 11th 2024 May 17th, 18th and 19th 2024

Starting point: Amsterdam

Please note: a minimum stay of 2 nights in a row is required in the hotel in Amsterdam on the following dates (and a higher price will be charged): April 20th 2024 April 26th and 27th 2024 May 9, 10th and 11th 2024 May 17th, 18th and 19th 2024

The hotels and the B&B on this trip have been carefully selected for their location, atmosphere and/or unique services. All rooms are en-suite. A list of the accomodation we work with appears below. If a certain accomodation is unable to confirm due to lack of availability, we will try to request a comparable alternative if possible. 

When selecting the accomodation, we try to take into account as much as possible a safe and closed bicycle shed. However, we cannot do this with all of them guarantee and this partly depends on the number of bicycles of other guests.

On this trip you can choose from Category A and Category B. Hotels in Category B are more economical, sometimes located further from the centre and may have fewer stars.

www.westcordhotels.nl/hotel/art

www.bestwesterngouda.nl

www.apollohotels.nl/leonardo-hotel-papendrecht/

www.mauritzwillemstad.nl

www.schuddebeurs.nl Be aware that the restaurant of the hotel is very populair so advance reservations is recommended. There is no other restaurant nearby. The nearest alternatives are in Zierikzee, 3 km away. 

www.Loskade45.nl

www.hotelvelotel.com

www.gr8hotels.nl/bodegraven

www.postillionhotels.com/postillion-hotel-dordrecht

www.wapenvanwillemstad.nl

www.piccard.nl

If you don’t bring your own bike, you can rent one from us. Our touring bikes are 24-speed gear. You can find all the information regarding our rental bikes below.

You will find your rental bike waiting for you at your first hotel. The hotel reception staff will give you the keys for your bikes and direct you to the bicycle shed. All bikes are provided with chain locks. 

Why the Dutch don't wear helmets!  

Instruction video hybrid bike and e-bike

Hybrid bike

Our hybrid bikes have 24-gears with hand brakes.  The hybrid bikes are circa 16,5 KG.

The e-bikes have a small electric engine and battery, which can be charged at the hotels. You still have to pedal: it just makes pedaling much easier. Some experience with e-bikes is recommended, as the bikes accelerate faster and are heavier than regular bikes because of the electric engine. The weight of the e-bike is ca. 25 KG. We recommend a minimum height of 160 cm for the e-bike.

Child bikes

For children who are at least 120 cm, we can also arrange bikes (these are 24”or 26” for children that are bigger than 140 cm).  The child bikes come with at least 7-gears and hand brakes.  The maximum body height for a child’s bike is 155 cm. 

24" child bike:

Accessories

All our rental bikes come with a bell.

All our adult bikes come with hand brakes. 

For children up to 30 months old (max. 15 KG) it is possible to rent a front child seat. This is not possible with e-bikes, due to the display.

For children older than 30 months (max. 22KG) it is possible to rent a rear child seat. This is also possible with e-bikes.

Both front- and rear child seats are €5,- per day.  

Helmets are not mandatory in the Netherlands, but can be rented for €10,- per piece. Available sizes: Adult: 54-61 cm, Child: 50-55 cm (only available for children over 5 years). 

All our bikes come with both front- and rear lights. You need to push the button on the lamp and it will flash three times. This means that the lights will automatically start working when it gets dark. 

When you push again, the lamp will flash one time and the lights will be turned off.

Our bikes come with a defender lock with plug in chain (cable lock that is attached to the regular lock, see picture).

You need to turn the key a bit, take out the pin from the cable lock and attach it to a pole/other bike/fence etc.

When you push the pin back into the regular lock, you need to lock the regular lock as you always do, and both locks will be secured.

1 pannier is included at the 'standard' bikes and the e-bikes.

Height: 42 cm Depth front to the side: 17 cm Wide top: 32 cm Wide down: 23 cm Volume: 20 liters It has an easy click-on/click-off system. The panniers are water resistant, so everything will stay dry.

The rental bikes come with regular pedals, so no click-in/SPD pedals. 

All our bikes come with a quick release system, which makes it very easy to adjust the height of the saddle and the handle bars. 

There is one small puncture kit included, which can be found in the pannier. In case a rental bike has another problem, we always advise you to go to a bike repair shop or call the bike breakdown emergency number which is provided in the travel documents when you book this extra service.

Saddles can be adjusted in height without using any tools, see ‘Quick Release’. Our saddles don’t come with a gel cover. 

Dutch Biketours does not provide water bottles. We can also not guarantee that there are bottle holders on the bikes. You will always receive 1x pannier, so you can always store your water bottle in your pannier.

Tandem bike

Adult-child tandem

We have limited family tandem bikes available on request. The family tandems have 7-gears and can be used for one adult and one child with a minimum body height of 125 cm.

Tag-along bike

A tag-along bike is a good option for children between approx. 100 cm and 125 cm, as they can pedal themselves and on their own pace but don’t have to worry about other traffic.

Child trailer

Child trailers can be rented for a maximum of two children who are up to 100 cm (max. 35 KG in total). We mostly use the XLC Duo 2 child trailer. Child trailers are not possible in combination with e-bikes.  

Bike Breakdown Pass

Mile after wonderful mile of untroubled cycling is what we would wish our clients. However there is a minimal chance of breakdown along the way. If this thought is a nagging worry to you, a Bicycle Breakdown Assistance insurance policy may ease your mind. If you buy this insurance from our partner ANWB pechhulp in advance, their service is as follows. The costs are €4,- per bicycle per day. If your bike breaks down by the roadside an ANWB bicycle repair man will drive to you in his repair van and fix your bike so you can continue your tour. You won’t have to pay him repair costs. If you are cycling on your own bicycle you will be charged for any new spare parts your bike may require. If you are renting a bicycle through Dutch Bike Tours any new parts are at our expense. If it turns out the bicycle cannot be repaired on the spot, or if you can't continue cycling, the repairman can drop you off somewhere in his van. One companion plus bikes may join you in the van.

Bike Theft Insurance

Do you wish to insure your bike against theft? The cost is € 3,- per day per standard hybrid bicycle. For an electric bicycle, premium bike or racing bike: € 6,00 per day per bicycle. Please see the General Terms and Conditions for Bicycle Hire and Insurance. 

If a rental bike gets stolen or damaged, we will hold the client responsible. If your insurance does not cover this event, you will have to pay the costs yourself.

General Terms and Conditions

Article 1 Bike Rental Price

The bike rental price is determined by the rates mentioned on the Dutch Bike Tours website at the time of the booking; or as subsequently agreed.

Article 2 Payment

a. The rental price and any other due sums regarding the rental agreement must be paid before the bike is handed over to you.

b. If, for whatever reason, you cannot make use of the bike(s) you have rented, Dutch Bike Tours will not be held responsible for any resulting expenses or damage.

c. In the case of the article 2b, the client remains obliged to pay the full rental price and any other amounts mentioned in the invoice, in accordance with our General Terms and Conditions of Booking, unless the client can prove that his not being able to use the bike was the consequence of a defect that was already present at the beginning of the rental period.

Article 3 Rental Period

a. The rental period runs from the morning of the first cycling day (day 2) to the end of the holiday (the departure day), as stated in the booking confirmation.

b. Extension of the rental period is possible only after approval by us and according to the (extension) rates as mentioned in article 1.

c. No refunds are possible after the rental period begins. If you return the bike(s) to us before the end of your holiday, the rental agreement will automatically be terminated and you will not get any of your money back.

d. At the end of the last cycling day of your holiday, the bike(s) must be returned to the hotel from where it was/they were issued, no later than the time stated in the booking confirmation. If you book a one way tour tour you can leave the bike at the last hotel of the trip. 

e. If the bike(s) is /are not returned by the return time stated in the booking confirmation, we will continue to charge you rent until such time as the bike(s) is/are returned to us or is/are received by us. In the event of late return, the rates as mentioned in article 1 will continue to apply, plus a fine of €25 per day. We also reserve the right to demand payment for any costs and/or damages suffered by us due to late return of our rental bike(s).

f. Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, in the event of late return of our rental bikes, we reserve the right to dissolve the rental agreement without judicial intervention and immediately claim back our bicycles where ever they may be and from whomever has them. Dutch Bike Tours also holds this right in the event that the client does not comply with any of the other conditions stated in this rental agreement.

Article 4 Improper Use

a. The bicycle(s) may only be used for its/their intended purpose and only by the cyclists listed in the rental agreement.

b. The bike(s) must be returned to us in the same (clean!) state in which you received it/them.

c. You must take excellent care of the bicycle(s), as if it/they were your own. You must take every precaution against damage, loss or theft.

d. The bicycle may not be used on the beach; or on sandy paths in the dunes unless a paved path is unavailable.

Article 5 Damage, Loss and Theft

The renter will be held responsible for damages to or loss of the bicycle(s) or parts of it, as well as bicycle keys and chains and locks, for such an amount as is determined by us according to standard market prices. You must understand that you are not insured for damage to the bicycle(s) or for any damages to third parties.

Article 6 Theft Insurance

It is possible to purchase Bicycle Theft Insurance. Covered are: damages arising out of the theft of the bicycle; and damages to the bicycle as a consequence of the theft. Not covered are: theft of bicycle parts; and damages arising out of attempted theft.

Article 7 Theft Insurance Premium

a. The premium for Bicycle Theft Insurance is € 3,00 per day per standard hybrid bicycle. For an electric bicycle € 6,00 per day as well for a Premium bike and racing bike.

The number of insurance days is the same as the number of cycling days as stated in our booking confirmation.

Article 8 Liability in the Event of Theft

a. If you did not purchase Bicycle Theft Insurance from us before the start of the holiday, you will be held fully accountable for the sum determined by us according to standard prices.

b. If you did purchase Bicycle Theft Insurance from us, but you failed to lock the wheel lock and failed to produce the original wheel lock key and failed to produce an official theft report drawn up by the police, you will still be held fully accountable for the sum determined by us according to standard prices.

Article 9 Costs During the Rental Period

Any charges and taxes regarding the rental bicycle(s), such as fines and ferry tickets, are to be paid by you. You will also be required to pay all costs ensuing from the use of the bicycle(s) such as parking fees, maintenance and repairs.

7 Nights included

3/4 Star Hotels

Tourist tax included

Breakfast included

Detailed roadbooks with maps and tourist information

Rental bikes available

7-days a week service-hotline

Luggage transport to your next hotel

not included: Amsterdam Sloterdijk / Amsterdam CS Bruges - Amsterdam via Antwerpen

Parking available at the hotel

GPS-tracks available

Ferry crossings are not included

Train back to Amsterdam is not included

Click on 'read more' if you would like to have more information regarding the rental bikes.

GPS tracks are available for all tours without costs.

Max. 1 piece of 20 kg per person

This trip ends in a different place from where one begins. For that reason we offer a car transport service for those travelling to the Netherlands by car. Your own car will be driven by a driver from the start location to the end location of the trip. This way, at the end of the trip, you can immediately drive home without having to go back to the starting location by public transport to pick up the car. 

We offer this car transport service in collaboration with our partner Easy Way. This service can be selected in the booking form. 

The car will be delivered to the end location one day before you check out from the last hotel, between 08:00 and 16:00. If you prefer to receive the car on a different date, please mention this at the time of booking. The following conditions apply to this service: - You have to leave your car keys at the hotel reception where the journey begins. Any parking charges of the hotel must already be paid at the reception, so that the driver does not have to pay these costs. - The car must have a full tank. - The car must be at least third party insured. - Easy Way is not liable for damage, except for any clearly demonstrable direct damage, but with a maximum of € 10,000 per event. Easy Way is not liable for indirect damage. - Dutch Biketours and the relevant hotels are not responsible for damage. - We need to know the brand/model of car and the license plate. The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number, also known as chassis number) of the car and the country of issue of the license place are also required if the car does not have a Dutch license plate. 

If you choose the car transport service, you automatically agree to the above conditions.

If you do not have the vehicle data at hand at the time of booking, you can also pass this on to us at a later date.

The nearest airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

The train from Schiphol to Amsterdam Sloterdijk departs 6 times per hour. Travel time is about 10 minutes. A single ticket costs approx €4,- per person excl. bicycle. For timetables and tickets, go to www.ns.nl/en . For bus details, how to reach the hotel, check : www.9292.nl/en . Bruges is the final destination of this tour. You can fly back from Belgium, or take the train back to Schiphol Airport.

Excellent experience and arrangements went very smoothly. Bikes were good and we enjoyed the route chosen especially through the Green Heart during the first 2 days. Interesting route over bridges and ferries and through beautiful countryside and historic towns

Loved the amazing expanse of cycleways throughout the bike tour .We would never cycle without a helmet at home but felt confident to do so due to the cycle paths being so safe. Didn’t get lost once thanks to the cycle app!

Nice views, ferry connections, bike delivery & pick up were easy. Hotel in Amsterdam was easy to use with the city bus. Every hotel offered great breakfast. Gr8, Harbor Hotel (Leonardo?) and Hotel Postillion were just too far from the small villages that we rode through and preferred to have time to visist. Willemstad hotel and Mondragon hotels offered great food, accommodation and above all else excellent locations! 

The ride was very tiring for me as I am 75. It was, however, very enjoyable and rewarding. I always felt safe on the quiet country lanes and was very appreciative of the respect shown to cyclists by other vehicular traffic. It was so interesting to see the villages and historic towns along the way.

Beautiful scenery, lovely towns and places to visit, good balance was water front and in-land fields along the way, excellent bike paths in our route in Netherlands and Belgium, and very nice people.

What a beautiful trip. The organization was excellent as was the baggage transfer service. We really enojyed each town we had a layover in and the route instructions were great. Can't wait to book another trip in the future

We were a group of 6 from the US. We loved traveling through the rural farmland and biking through small villages and old cities. The few museums we visited were very interesting and informative about Dutch culture. We hit a bit of rain and wind but had very high spirits in spite of the weather - which we can't predict! We definitely want to come back and tour with some framily members who could not make this trip. We really appreciate DBT always responding promptly to our questions and assistance both prior to and during our trip. Great staff. Thank you all for organizing this trip for us!

This was the second time we did a trip with Dutch Bike Tours and it has been just as fun and enjoyable this time. The routes are so well explained and cycling in the Netherlands is so easy and beautiful. We were almost always near water and there is so much wildlife to see. The hotels were in good locations and very comfortable. We’re already planning a third trip!

A brilliant experience; who knew that there were so many perfect traffic free cycling routes!

We loved getting a chance to see Holland from a bike - you go through towns and see countryside that you'd never see otherwise. The route guides give you great flexibility for your day and the luggage transport service was fantastic! All of the fun and none of the logistics.

...We had a best holiday on the road of Holland. Bicycles was nearly new and everything fixed and equipped. Instructions are very clear and helpful. Hotels in good location with nice diners and breakfast. Luggage was delivered in time. Even weather was beautiful, except our last day (typhoon in Belgium)...

...I was very satisfied overall with the trip. I was very happy overall and would be likely to do another bike trip in the future...

...It was so smooth and well organised with the bags arriving at each hotel everyday and no trouble with any of the five bikes we hired for the trip, and would add that I wouldn't do a trip like this without hiring the GPS unit which had all the routes and hotels loaded. Brilliant holiday and a great way to see your country...

...As we expected, the bike tour itself was very nice, visiting many nice cities and going trough lovely scenery.  We very much enjoyed the bike trip...

...Probably lack of research on our side but did not realize that the general wind direction is from the SW and is usually quite strong. We did not have good luck with the weather which is just bad luck but knowing about the general windiness of Holland and usual wind direction would have had us considering taking the trip in the opposite direction. All accommodations were comfortable and friendly. This was our first bicycle tour and despite the weather we really enjoyed the experience and would like to do it again! Thank you so much for all your help and hope to book with you in the not to distant future. (Just not into the wind and rain everyday.) Holland is both beautiful, friendly and fun... 

...I loved being in the country the most. Crossing the long bridges and dykes was so much fun. The Groen Hardt was wonderful...

...We have a wonderful time and your service was great, the breakfasts and hotels were wonderful...

...Our trip was such a great experience, we were able to see the country of the Netherlands at such a wonderful pace. It is superior to driving as you get to see such beautiful sites along the way. The tour was well organised and we were able to find our way easily from stay to stay. My Dutch family felt that they too would like to take such a tour through their own country as they followed the blog of our trip. I would recommend this tour to everyone, it really was fantastic...

...We loved every minute of our trip especially crossing that long 5 klm. bridge and the ferries, the ocean view and canals....thank you for a great trip... 

...Very beautiful bike ride, amazing landcapes with lot of water. In Netherlands, everything is made for bikes. People are very nice, always ready to help, inform...

...Everyday we had different scenery. One day was better then the next...there was a lot of variety....beautiful cities, fields, canals, unique bridges to cross and ferries...

...A family bike tour is an experience like no other. Riding from Amsterdam to Bruges allowed us time to explore, reflect and laugh. By the end of the tour our 10 year old was able to lead, knowing how to read and identify the signs and we spent a lot of time riding in a group chatting as we ambled along fields and canals. Night time was a chance to explore some beautiful old towns and local delicacies...

...We have recently returned from our holiday and would like thank you, we had a fantastic time.  Our bags were transported efficiently, always delivered to the hotels prior to our arrival. We liked the other hotels selected, particularly the Bellevue in Dordrecht due to the fabulous river view. The GPS was essential for us and the directions taking us to the hotels each day much appreciated. The routes you had chosen took us through varied, beautiful scenery, we loved catching the ferries...

...Very sad to give up our bikes , we had a wonderful time . The way it was organised was faultless... 

...We’re back after a wonderful trip. Thank you so much for setting up the bike ride. The Netherlands are so perfect for biking and the scenery, food, and the people were fantastic. The arrangements you made were just great. We’re back in the desert now and looking at the pictures we took and remembering what a beautiful time we had...

...Thank you for a wonderful holiday!...

...We love the country, the people are warm and helpful, And the route is fantastic. In our case we thought we should have started in Brugge and cycled to Amsterdam as we would have had the wind at our back in a couple of the days. Fabulous week !...

...I cycled as a solo female traveller from Amsterdam to Brugges in late August 2018. Dutch Bike Tours exceeded my expectations from beginning to end in terms of responsiveness, dependability, professionalism, service orientation, quality of hotel accommodations and meals (I took the half board), and the sheer beauty of the bike trails and sights or places of interest along the way. I highly recommend the GPS, which allowed me to fully enjoy the scenery rather than keep my eyes focused on paper maps, and the bike breakdown pass which I used once and was extremely well served by. I will definitely cycle with Dutch Bike Tours again and highly recommend the company. Don't hesitate to book your cycling trip with DBT and enjoy the good life by bike!!...

...Without a doubt the BEST week ever on a bike!...

...Beautiful scenery particularly during the first three days and into Bruges. Depending on the time of year Bruges to Amsterdam may have the wind at your back... 

...It was wonderful trip through the netherlands countryside and old charming towns. I love that we could explore and bike at our own pace (also far cheaper than the guided tours). It was nice that all hotels seemed happy to see you (used to dealing with bikes, luggage, etc). DBT was always quick to respond to any issues/questions that i had before and during the trip. Hope to do another trip again in the future...

...We had a wonderful time. Route was excellent, hotels good and backup queries from Dutch bike staff timely and helpful. We became quite saddle sore with the Dutch bikes. Would prefer a more traditional bike next time...

...Perfect bicycle holiday. Every day had its charm - and surprise! Holland is a wonderful country for bicycles! Always save some time to also walk the streets! Even the smallest places will surprise you!...

...Great seeing the countryside & experience biking in the Netherlands & Belgium...

...We had a few questions about one of the bikes when we arrived, but received excellent support when we called in to your office (the front bag needed to be switched out). We chose to add the extra night in Woerden, and would recommend this for most riders vs. Amsterdam - Gouda all on day one. We will certainly recommend your company to others. Thank you...

...All hotels were perfect. The route from Papendrecht to Willemstad was beautiful. Great holiday. Everything was super...

...GPS was invaluable.Twice we experienced road closures due to road works and the GPS enabled us to re-route effectively. All hotels were of good quality. We would have liked some information about public toilets in Holland. We did not find public toilets on this trip...

...the accommodation and dinners included in the halfboard were fantastic...

...Thank you for routing through Kinderdijk. It was definitely a highlight...

...Travel through nice towns, picking your own places to stop and get a beverage or some food was very nice. We stopped at a small place in Sirjans and meet a very nice couple who owned the place. Roads good and very impressed with the bicycle paths in Netherlands. Quite a 'highway' system and wished we had something similar in the USA...

...Everything was well organized! The staff at all the hotels were helpful & friendly... 

...My husband and I are back in New York following our cycling adventure fom Amsterdam to Bruges and I just wanted to thank you for a fabulous trip! Everything was well-organized and the bicycles and equipment were top quality. Your country is beautiful and the Dutch people that we met along the way were lovely - always friendly and helpful.  We're already talking about our next Dutch Bike Tours trip!...

...The accommodations were good, the routes were well planned. All in all it was very organized...

...We had a great experience! We have already referred friends who have heard of our time biking in The Netherlands. We enjoyed the comfort of the Dutch bikes...

...This was our first cycling trip in Holland so the whole experience was new and interesting. We loved the dedicated bike routes and pretty countryside despite the continual rain and cold weather! We were very pleased with the bikes and found them comfortable and easy to ride...

...Now we are going back home and missing already the incredible daily cycling days we had. We just loved it all, the routes, the bikes, the places, organization, maps, tips and all locations we stayed. We thank you very much for such incredible experience you provided to us...

...We had a great time, and particularly enjoyed the routes chosen and the quality of the bikes...

Equipment very good condition. Accommodation generally very good except second last night (bathroom in cupboard and limited opportunity to visit to town in evening). Meals all excellent with third last evening the BEST (excellent presentation, meal and detail of services) Experience was excellent and would recommend your Company to anyone wanting to bike tour in Europe and would use your company again - service was excellent .

...The hotels were anywhere from good to outstanding.  Even the less expensive hotels had their attractions (e.g., the hotel in Vlissingen had a wonderful dining room and a swimming pool.) All the hotels varied a great deal and we enjoyed staying in each one. Well done....

...We loved the GPS which was indispensable for the trip! We loved the hotels but thought the hotel in Dordrecht was too far from the city center. We appreciate that our luggage was always delivered on time and was often early. Thanks for a fun adventure!...

...“we finished our cycling tour and we are  really enthusiastic about the experience. Hotels were excellent; the one in  Schuddebeurs was an old country inn surrounded by nature in this little village on the path; in Willemstad we were right on the marina. Even the dinners were excellent. In addition, the landscape has helped a lot, the Netherlands is extremely nice bike, we have come almost exclusively bike paths and we loved every single ride. Amsterdam is interesting and Bruges is very beautiful .. I would leave immediately again , of course! Thanks for everything, Francesca, also have read with patience this my email. Keep it up, because it still travel by bicycle is still the best way to travel!....

....We have had a fantastic time cycling from Amsterdam to Bruges. lovely route, great Accomodation and reliable bikes. the GPS was extremely useful especially to find the hotels. this is our 3rd successive trip with your company and we have never been disappointed....

....We had a very enjoyable time in Holland. Unfortunately, we chose a week when the weather was very poor. 4 of the 6 days were wet and windy. The hotels you have chosen were mostly satisfactory. The GPS worked well and the routes you chose were excellent. The cycle paths in Holland are superb. The Dutch people we met were all friendly and helpful and their spoken English is excellent. We would definitely consider another holiday with you, even a repeat of this one done in the opposite direction and in nicer weather....

....Overall, we enjoyed our trip very much. The bikes were of excellent quality, and the routes took us through scenic and interesting landscapes. People whom we met were friendly and helpful. We hope to take another trip in the near future....

....We have enjoyed the ride and our trip was well organized....

....We zijn aangenaam verrast door de grote landschap in België en Nederland....

....Overall we really enjoyed the trip and so I do not want to give any bad impressions. For example, the accommodations were terrific as were the meals. The routes chosen were excellent and gave us a chance to see a variety of things. We also met many nice people on the trip which was a real benefit as well....

....I would just like to say that we had a great time and would definitely recommend and use Dutch Bike Tours again for cycling in Holland. Virtually all the accommodations were of acceptable quality although there was some variation in standards amongst all the venues with some being newer, larger and more convenient than others. The general route was enjoyable and gave us a good appreciation of the regional difference through this part of the country....

...We had a very enjoyable trip in your beautiful country. The innkeepers were all welcoming and helpful with the bikes, and the bikes performed very well. There was one particularly challenging day when the wind was over 40 mph - it seemed like we rode three times the distance....

...Thank you for a wonderful trip.  All of the hotels met our expectations.  The bikes all fit and worked out well.  Your handbook of materials was complete and superb...

We successfully finished our ride yesterday after a wonderful six days.  We have many happy memories and are excited to share our stories and pictures with our friends back home in Canada

...I wish it hadn’t rained so hard on the Wednesday but that is always the risk you take with an outdoor activity like cycling. I found the routes easy to follow but did get lost briefly a couple of times (once when the path was being repaired and was blocked and the other when I missed the turn). The hotels were great and the food was of high quality. I will recommend the experience to other riders. The only suggestion I have is that it would be good to have a shorter option for each of the sectors, if possible, when the weather in a sector was really bad. Not sure how practical that would be. Again, thanks very much...

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Bike Tour from Bruges to Amsterdam

Journey through flanders, zeeland and the green heart.

Bruges – Dordrecht – Gouda – Amsterdam

• Medieval Bruges

Windmills of Kinderdijk

• Cheese & Stroopwafels in Gouda
• Bicycle city of Amsterdam
• Daily routes ●●●●○, altitude profile ●○○○○

Ø km per day 55

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This varied bike tour from Bruges to Amsterdam takes you through the northwest of Belgium and through the Netherlands in eight days. Explore small, idyllic villages, historic towns and enjoy nature, which is largely characterized by water and green meadows. Starting from the picturesque town of Bruges, you will cycle close to the Belgian North Sea coast, get to know the beaches of the Dutch province of Zeeland and encounter the windmills of Kinderdijk, the cheese town of Gouda and finally the unique bicycle city of Amsterdam in the Green Heart of the country. Thanks to the well-developed network of cycle paths and junctions in Belgium and the Netherlands, cycling and finding your way on the bike tour from Bruges to Amsterdam is easy.

• Booking code NL-BA7
• Start / Destination Bruges / Amsterdam
• Duration 8 days / 7 nights
• Length approx. 345 km Daily routes ●●●●○ between 45 and 70 km, Ø 55 km Altitude profile ●○○○○

Day 1: Individual arrival in Bruges

Bruges, also known as Venice of the North , is the most important art and museum city in Belgium. Explore the rich history of perhaps the most beautiful city in Flanders and take a canal cruise through the medieval old town. It dates back to the time when Bruges was a center of European trade. Booked rental bikes are available at the hotel.

Canal in Bruges

Day 2: Bruges – Vlissingen / Middelburg, approx. 65 km + ferry trip

Your bike tour begins with a varied stage through green grassland and wide wet meadows. First you cycle to the small, charming town of Damme. A short time later, you cross the border into the Netherlands. You cycle through Zeelandic Flanders before a ferry (not included) finally takes you to your destination of Vlissingen. The sunset looks particularly beautiful on the beach.

Cyclists in Vlissingen

Day 3: Vlissingen – Schuddebeurs / Zierikezee, approx. 50 km

In Middelburg, you have reached the capital of the province of Zeeland. Take a look at the Stadhuis, one of the most important Gothic town halls in the Netherlands. The municipality of Veere was heavily influenced by trade with Scotland. Follow in the footsteps of the Scottish community as you stroll through this charming little town. Finally, you cycle via Zierikzee to Schuddebeurs.

Stadhuis Middelburg

Day 4: Schuddebeurs – Willemstad, approx. 55 km

Beautiful sandy beaches line the Island of Schouwen-Duiveland. You cross the mosaic-like landscape of polders, dunes and sandbanks before cycling back to the mainland. The town center of the small fortified town of Willemstad is home to numerous well-restored buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. The town center forms a seven-pointed star that is surrounded by water all around.

The Zeelandbrug Bridge

Day 5: Willemstad – Dordrecht, approx. 60 km

Just a stone's throw from Willemstad, you cross the Hollands Diep and soon reach De Biesbosch National Park. This natural paradise is characterized by small rivers and streams and is one of the few freshwater tidal areas in the world. Hundreds of bird species breed in the labyrinth of streams and islands. After enjoying pure nature, you cycle to the lively city of Dordrecht. More than 1,000 monuments give one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands a very special charm.

The Grote Kerk in Dordrecht

Day 6: Dordrecht – Gouda, approx. 45 km

On today's stage of your bike tour from Bruges to Amsterdam, make a stopover at the most famous windmills in the Netherlands. A total of 19 of them stand side by side near Kinderdijk. They were built in the 18th century and were once used to pump water from the surrounding polders. The route continues to Gouda. The town is not only famous for the cheese of the same name, but also for Stroopwafels , which were invented here. The round pastry waffles with a caramel filling make an excellent souvenir.

Gouda town hall

Day 7: Gouda – Amsterdam, approx. 70 km

You cycle through the Green Heart towards your destination. A special cultural and historical landscape with rivers, wide polders, lakes and moorland spreads out around you. You cycle past lakes, canals and many small villages to the capital of the Netherlands. The sights of the port city are so numerous that it is difficult to decide where to start your sightseeing.

Day 8: Individual departure

After breakfast, your bike tour from Bruges to Amsterdam is unfortunately already over and you start your journey home. If you don't want to leave Amsterdam just yet, we are also happy to extend your stay in the city of canals and bicycles.

Canals in Amsterdam

Dates / Prices / Services

Season times and prices 2024.

Arrival daily from 24.05.2024 to 05.09.2024

additionally on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from 12.04. to 19.05.2024 and from 06.09. to 22.09.2024

Bookable dates are shown in the booking form. The season is dictated by the arrival date.

All prices per person in a double room

• 7 nights incl. breakfast, national 3* / 4* level
• Luggage transport from hotel to hotel to Amsterdam, 1 piece of luggage per person , max. 23 kg / piece
• Travel documents with maps (1 x per room)
• Service hotline (7 days, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)

Not included:

• City or visitor's tax (if payable)

For our younger cyclists

Due to the more challenging sections, we recommend this tour for young people only in good physical condition.

Additional services

Additional bookable services, additional nights, rental bikes, rental bikes.

Types of rental bike

• 21-gear trekking bike with freewheel
• E-bike / pedelec

Pannier, handlebar bag, odometer, bike lock, repair kit

• Parking information Paid parking at the train station, approx. 7 € / day, parking lot under the square 't Zand, approx. 16 € / day, hotel garage parking, approx. 25 € / day; no reservation possible through Radweg-Reisen
• Return to Bruges Optional by minibus (on Sundays only), departure approx. 1 – 2 p.m., duration approx. 3.5 hours, must be booked and paid for in advance. Alteinatively on your own by train, connections several times a day, 1 – 3 changes, duration approx. 4 hours
• Tour operated by Local cooperation partner
• Mobility note The trip is only conditionally suitable for people with limited mobility. Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding your individual needs.
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Bruges to Amsterdam Bike & Barge - Deluxe

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Trip highlights

• Walking the cobble stoned streets of Bruges and Ghent
• Cycling past a variety of landscapes including windmills of Kinderdijk and the river Schelde
• Sampling local specialties including Belgian waffles, beer and mussels
• Soaking up the hospitality onboard your comfortable barge

Experience the great cities of the Netherlands and western Belgium on this classic barge and bike trip between Bruges and Amsterdam. En route visit Antwerp and Ghent whose historic centres will enchant you with their history and refined culture. Wind your way by bike along the Vecht river with its impressive mansions and country houses, visit a cheese farm and the 19 windmills in Kinderdijk. Via Dordrecht and the Kreekrak lock, the barge cruises from Belgium through the 'delta' province of Zeeland. Cycling with the group and guide or on your own with a set of maps and directions - the choice is yours. In the evenings, relax on board your comfortable barge or explore the towns on foot.

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Day 1 Join barge in Bruges, afternoon warm up cycle and evening to explore (15km/9mi)

Day 2 cycle the flemish countryside to ghent (35 or 57km/21 or 36mi).

Meals:   B,L,D

Day 3 Cycle to Dendermonde / St Amands (40 or 53km/24 or 32mi)

Day 4 cycle to antwerp, evening at leisure (32 or 49km/19 or 31mi).

Meals:   B,L

Day 5 Cruise to Kreekrak, cycle to Tholen, by bike or barge to Dordrecht (20 or 36km/13 or 23mi)

Day 6 to kinderdijk, cycle to schoonhoven and vianen (32 or 57km/19 or 36mi), day 7 cruise to breukelen, cycle to nigtevecht and on to amsterdam (36 or 46km/23 or 28mi), day 8 trip concludes in amsterdam after breakfast.

The map and elevation chart are for illustrative purposes only and meant to provide general guidelines.

What's included

• 7 breakfasts, 6 packed lunches, 6 dinners (does not include drinks). Continental breakfasts are served and will usually consist of breads, cheese, ham, tea, coffee & juices. At breakfast you will prepare your packed lunch for the day which will be sandwiches, fruit & juice. If you choose not to cycle on a particular day, the crew will serve lunch on board. Dinner will consist of three courses inclusive of either a pasta, vegetarian or meat dish.
• 7 nights in a twin share cabin with ensuite facilities on a Deluxe category barge (cabins are configured with two lower beds - supplement applies for premium twin or upper deck suite on select departures, or single cabin. A discount applies for LaMar cabin with split beds on a twin share basis). We do not match clients together so if you are travelling solo you will need to book a single cabin (limited and on a request basis).
• Bike rental with handbrake or backpedal brake - 7 speed, waterproof pannier, helmet and water bottle (electric bike available on request - supplement applies)
• Information pack including route notes & maps (one set per cabin), GPS tracks available on request
• Welcome drink and briefing on the first evening
• Two multilingual tour guides for fully guided cycling tours (group sizes of 22 passengers or more, except LaMar which is only one tour guide), daily briefings
• Several short city walks
• Linen and change of towels as required
• Daily cabin cleaning
• Entrance to Red Star Line Museum in Antwerp, Tasting of Belgian products, Canal trip through Ghent
• Fees for ferries

What's not included

• Travel to Bruges and from Amsterdam
• Dinner in Antwerp or Bruges
• Drinks (available for purchase on board) and other items of a personal nature
• Entrance fees and excursions not specified
• Travel insurance - mandatory
• Transfers not specified
• A supplement will apply if you are booking a single cabin (we do not match single travellers)
• Tips - while tipping is not obligatory, it is customary to offer a tip if the guide and crew have done a good job. As a guide we would recommend EUR30-60 per person (to be distributed between the guide/s, captain and crew).
• Catering for special diets (except Vegetarian). A supplement is payable for example lactose or gluten free diets - EUR65pp (subject to change) paid locally on board.
• Bike insurance - payable locally (EUR10 for standard bikes and EUR25 for e-bikes) - further details of this Limitation of Liability (damage) policy are available on request
• Fee to bring your own bike (note this is not possible on La Mar due to space limitations)

Magnifique I

All beautifully decorated cabins are on the lower deck and have en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, a mini-safe and a hair-dryer; the windows cannot be opened for security reasons. The Twin cabin is 11 m².

Junior Suite

Four junior suites have queen size beds (two single beds set together) and are approx. 15 m².

Magnifique II

Lower Deck - Twin Cabins

There are 12 regular twin cabins (approx. 11 m²) with 2 single beds next to each other. All cabins have en-suite facilities (shower and toilet), individually regulated air conditioning, a flat screen satellite TV, a small safe and a hair dryer. The cabins on the lower deck have portholes that cannot be opened.

Lower Deck - Premium Twin Cabin

On the lower deck there is 1 premium twin cabin. This cabin (approx. 13m²) has 2 single beds next to each other and a small sitting area.

Upper Deck - Suite Cabins

The upper deck has 4 beautiful suites (approx. 14m). The suites have 2 single beds next to each other, a small sitting area and large panoramic windows. One of these windows can be opened.

Magnifique III

Lower Deck Cabins

The lower deck has 16 cabins: 14 twin cabins (approx 11m²) with 2 single beds next to each other and 2 single cabins. All cabins and suites have en-suite facilities (shower and toilet), individually regulated air conditioning, a flat screen satellite TV, a small safe and a hair dryer. A supplement applies for the single cabins.

Above Deck Suite Cabins

The upper deck has 5 suites (approx. 14m²) with 2 single beds next to each other and a small sitting area. The suites have large windows that can be opened. A supplement applies for these cabins.

Magnifique IV

Lower Deck twin Cabin

The twin cabins below deck, measuring 12 m² (129 ft²) feature two single beds and fixed portholes. All cabins have their own private bathroom with shower, basin and toilet; as well as individually-regulated air-conditioning, flat screen satellite TV, mini safe and hair dryer.

Upper Deck Suites

The spacious suites, each measuring 16 m² (172 ft²), have double beds, a cozy sitting area, and French balcony with floor-to-ceiling glass doors.

On the lower deck the barge has 13 cabins: 10 twin with two single beds and two cabins with a double (French) bed and an additional 3rd bed as Pullman bed. All cabins have a small en-suite bathroom with toilet, shower and wash basin, a fixed window (both double cabins have larger windows that also open) and individual air conditioning.

Bike information

7 speed bike.

During the trip you will be provided with a unisex rental bike with hand brakes and lock. Bikes are: usually 7 speed. You will also receive a pannier to carry your gear required for each day.

** It is possible to bring your own bike/ebike on board the Magnifique boats - a surcharge applies. Please ask our staff (must be pre-booked and pre-paid).

Electric Bike

An electric bike is available on request. A supplement applies, see below. Electric bikes, or e-bikes, are designed to make cycling easier. The pedaling ‘boost’ provided by an e-bike opens up more options, allowing people of different fitness levels to cycle together or to allow less confident or fit cyclists to take on routes they may otherwise consider too tough for their current capabilities.

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INTRODUCTORY - GRADE 1 The cycling is introductory (1) grade with daily cycling distances from 11 to 57km (6 to 36mi). As with all of our cycling programs, wind and poor weather could make the trip grade change. Should you not wish to cycle there are walking options available. The accent is on keeping a relaxed pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos, visit a museum or enjoy the market places in many of the interesting towns visited. It is considered suitable for children, as long as they have road sense, are familiar with the workings of a bike (gear change etc) and are comfortable cycling alongside moving vehicles at times. *For safety reasons, we highly recommend that cycle helmets be worn during cycle sections.

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Bruges to Amsterdam Bike & Boat – Magnifique III

Add a certain sparkle to your time on two wheels. Simply sit back and relax along glistening waterways on board the brand new premium Dutch barge, MS Magnifique III, and pedal out to explore a great array of local gems. From Bruges, the ’Pearl of Flanders’ to the gilded riches of the Golden Age in Ghent and Dendemonde; from Antwerp, ‘City of Diamonds’ and ‘Silver City’  Schoonhaven to the countless canals of historic Amsterdam, there are just so many treasures to discover. Pedal out across emerald polders; at Kinderdijk see windmill jewels by the score. Even your barge is a real beauty - the latest and largest addition to the superb Magnifique premium Dutch barge fleet, offering an even more impressive service and bikes. Enjoy! 2024 prices now available.  Read More

Europe, Holland

£1,555.00

8 Days, 7 Nights

Grade 1 (Very Easy)

A linear cycling holiday featuring accommodation on board the brand new premium Dutch barge, MS Magnifique III, packed full of classic city and countryside treasures including Bruges, Ghent, Dendermonde, Antwerp, historic Dordrecht, Kinderdijk’s row of time-honoured windmills and cosmopolitan canal city, Amsterdam. When it comes to experiencing the jewels of Holland and Flanders from a different perspective, nothing beats the combination of pedalling the polderland paths and taking in the lowland views from on board your luxurious floating home.

Due to navigation conditions, the exact details of itineraries/embarkation points may be modified at the discretion of the boat’s Captain. All overnights are on board your floating accommodation, the MS Magnifique III. Details of the transits to the next destination are outlined in the itinerary below but may be subject to change. 

Day 1 All aboard in Bruges! 

Join the MS Magnifique III moored in central Bruges and settle in to your floating accommodation on board this classic premium Dutch barge in the early afternoon, before heading out to explore the extensive sights of beautiful Bruges, the ‘Pearl of Flanders’, the ‘Venice of the North’ and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Graze the fine art offerings at the Groenigemuseum or climb the 83m tower of the famous belfry, the ‘Belfort’, to drink in the views. There’s time to shop for lace, fine chocolate or even take in the ‘Choco Story’ museum or ‘Frietmuseum’ (yes, a whole museum dedicated to chips!). To help you get the most out of your afternoon and evening in this enchanting city, there is a guided visit included in the tour price. You are free to take supper at your leisure in Bruges.

Overnight mooring – Bruges

Day 2 Eastward ho! En route to glorious Ghent

Your floating accommodation heads out early along the canals of Bruges to stop off outside the city. Here’s where you saddle up and your first gentle cycling adventure begins, as you pedal away across the flat West Flanders terrain towards the historic university city of Ghent. Although more modest than Bruges, Ghent is a vibrant place which combines wonderful flourishes of medieval architecture with refreshing contemporary culture and even has Roman roots. Climb up the ‘Gravensteen’ – the 12th century ‘Castle of the Count’ built by Phillip of Alsace – for great city and River Leie from its round towers and battlements. There’s plenty of time to explore the wonders of city centre including the impressive façades of the ‘Graslei’ area and the fine works by Van Eyck in St Bavo’s Cathedral before you meet back up for dinner with the MS Magnifique III at Merelbeke lock in the city suburbs.

Overnight mooring – Ghent (Merelbeke)

Miles  28   Kms   45

Day 3 Going with the flow to Dendermonde

The tidal River Schelde sets the pace today, with the barge’s progress governed by the river’s ebb and flow, so you may cycle off to meet MS Magnifique III in your main destination of the day – historic down of Dendermonde – or need to pedal just a few extra kilometres to catch up with the vessel in St Amands. The stretch of the Schelde downstream from Ghent makes for some super scenic cycling, so it’s a pleasure to just go with the flow and where it meets the River Dender, there are more beautiful treasures in store. Fill your panniers from the little shops here or just relax in a market place café and enjoy history’s patchwork of gabled architecture from the town hall to the belfry and the famous ‘Vleeshuis’.

Overnight mooring – St Amands.

Miles   24 – 32   Kms  40 – 53

Day 4 Onwards to Antwerp

More scenic cycling along the Schelde today as you head out via the old shipbuilding town of Temse to the impressive harbours and historic heartlands of  the ‘City of Diamonds’ itself, Antwerp. Meet back up with MS Magnifique III in the centre and enjoy an afternoon and evening exploring the city with supper in town at your leisure. The capital of the province of Flanders is Rubens’ birthplace, so don’t miss the paintings by this local Grand Master in the gothic ‘Onze Lieve Vrouwekathedraal’ built in 1351. There are more works by Rubens as well as Van Dyck and Brueghel the Younger at the Rockoxhuis, and the Platin-Moretus Museum is a must too, featuring the world’s oldest printing press. On top of all this, there are the medieval guildhouses around the marketplace, the charming cobbled streets and glittering prizes of the Diamond Quarter to discover too.

Overnight mooring – Antwerp.

Miles   25   Kms   42

Day 5 More secrets to unlock

Another day to go with the flow, with the Skipper of the MS Magnifique III deciding on the cycling stretches of the day, according to the dictates of the waterways for today it is time to wonder at the amazing engineering behind the canals and flatlands of Flanders and Holland. For starters, the MS Magnifique III cruises along the Schelde-Rhine Canal to negotiate the mighty Kreekrak lock complex en route to the former fishing village of Tholen in the province of Zeeland.  From here, there’s a cycling stretch along the impressive Volkerak locks to Willemstad in North Brabant, a fascinating town enclosed in a star-shaped layout of Napoleonic-style fortifications. Look out for the Mauritshuis, once the hunting lodge of Maurits of Orange; the ‘d’Orangemolen’ a charming windmill by the marina and the round Koepelkerk, as well as the old arsenal and gunpowder stores. Dordrecht is the final destination of the day – to be reached perhaps by bike or by barge from Willemstad. One of the oldest cities in the Netherlands and known as the ‘Island on the Dort’, it is bordered by no less than five rivers and is a great place for the night’s mooring.

Overnight mooring – Dordrecht

Miles   15-28   Kms   25-45

Day 6 Well, blow me down!

It wouldn’t do to think that if you’ve seen one windmill, you’ve seen them all…nothing can prepare you for the Kinderdijk, the designated UNESCO World Heritage Site where there are nineteen of them in a row! MS Magnifique III will deliver you right into this amazing windmill country, so you can disembark and visit one of these mighty mills which have been pumping out the water from the low Ablasserwaaard polder since the 18th century. Saddle up next and pedal off to Schoonhaven with its majestic medieval town hall, city walls and rows of narrow gabled houses lining the waterside. A super-wealthy place to be in the 17th century, home to skilled silversmiths and clockmakers, it’s still known locally as ‘Silver City’ today. Don’t miss the impressive town clock or the glittering prizes in the museum dedicated to the Dutch silvertrade before pedalling on to Vianen, an attractive small town on the River Lek with fortifications and a 15th century brick gateway.

Overnight mooring – Vianen

Miles   30   Kms   50

Day 7 From country mansions to the canals of Amsterdam

From Vianen, the day starts with a cruise to Breukelen in the province of Utrecht, where you pedal off along the little River Vecht through an area renowned for fine country mansions and castles with extensive gardens and parkland, built by wealthy 17th century merchant families from Amsterdam. Get a taste for the small villages, like Nieuwersluis, Loenen and Vreeland or the local cheese museum perhaps at Nigtvecht. Your final cycling stretch into Amsterdam to meet MS Magnifique III in the harbour, takes in the charming towns of Abcoude and Ouderkerk on the River Amstel. Finally enjoy some time in the lively city of Amsterdam itself, choosing from galleries and museum, great shopping opportunities, time taking in the atmosphere along the canals and cobbled streets.

Overnight mooring – Amsterdam.

Miles   21   Kms   35

Day 8 Depart after breakfast

Following your final breakfast on board your floating home, you might choose to stay a while longer in Amsterdam, return to Bruges by train or plan a different route for your onward journey.

Extra nights in hotel accommodation can be booked to allow more time to explore Amsterdam at your leisure.

Programme of activities included in the price:

•    Welcome drink and briefing on the first evening •    Daily briefings regarding the bike tours from the multi-lingual tour lead who will be cycling the daily tour route and contactable by phone. •    Short guided city tours with the tour leader as specified •    Tea and coffee on board daily until 4pm •    Free wifi (unlimited use of data) on board in lounge area.

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PRICE INCLUDES

En suite individually air-conditioned twin cabin , 12 sq m (upper deck suites 16 sq m), shower/WC, flat screen TV, porthole (not openable on lower deck). MS Magnifique III has a panorama saloon and bar (unlimited free wi-fi available) with two screens, restaurant and upper sundeck with jacuzzi

Buffet/continental breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner

Tea and coffee on board

Hire of hybrid bicycle with 7 gears and hand/pedal brakes and single pannier bag. Free cycle helmet hire and water bottle

Instructions and route maps provided on arrival (1 per cabin)

Multilingual tour guide who will be cycling the daily routes. When there are sufficient numbers on board (min. 18 guests) there will be two guided groups offering longer/faster and shorter/slower rides.  Please note not all mentioned highlights will be visited during the shorter route option

Other services, items and local experiences:

• Welcome drinks and briefing on the first evening
• Some short guided town walks
• Fees for ferries and waterbuses in the itinerary
• Entrance to Antwerp Red Star Line Museum
• Canal cruise in Ghent
• Tasting Belgium products

The detailed itinerary may be affected by navigational issues such as unfavourable weather, floods or low tides. These will be decided by the boat’s captain

Please note that the price EXCLUDES

Drinks on board (except tea/coffee)

Dinner in Antwerp (Friday)

Excursions, entrance fees and any ferry fees during the tour

Costs of getting to and from the tour area and transport to and from the dock in Bruges and Amsterdam.

Accommodation Options

On board the Premium barge MS Magnifique III  in an outside-facing 2 bed cabin with private facilities and air-conditioning on the lower deck. We are pleased to discuss details on request.

The barge has 20 cabins and can accommodate up to 40 passengers.

Cabin Upgrades:

• Upper deck suite

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Bruges – Amsterdam

Cycling through Belgium and the Netherlands

Belgium and the Netherlands are two dream destinations for a cycling vacation – magnificent landscapes, impressive cities, and a flat landscape. Cycle between Bruges and Amsterdam along a route where one hotspot follows the next over the course of eight days. Enjoy the lively atmosphere in Dordrecht and Gouda, find tranquility in Zeeland and the De Biesbosch National Park. And yes – don't forget to try the cheese!

You begin in Belgium in the enchanting city of Bruges and first explore Flanders. Enjoy the coast and the sea view during your first stage towards Vlissingen – on beautiful days, a refreshing dip in the cool water beckons before boarding the ferry to Zeeland. The province along the coast with numerous islands and peninsulas accompanies you until Day 4.

After spending a night in the fortress city of Willemstad, you'll cycle through the De Biesbosch National Park, where a fascinating flora and fauna await you. Passing through two great cities, Dordrecht and Gouda, with the iconic windmills of Kinderdijk in between, the final stage showcases Holland at its very best before you roll into the vibrant metropolis of Amsterdam.

• The picturesque old town of Bruges : The historical city center is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The canals and architecture around the Grote Markt could be straight out of a movie – no wonder, as Bruges has served as a backdrop for various film productions. Treat yourself to typical delights like fries, chocolate, or waffles during your exploration tour.
• The Zeeland coast : With its offshore islands and peninsulas, Zeeland is a picturesque idyll with beautiful beaches and a paradise for water sports enthusiasts. Enjoy the regional cuisine here, which is influenced by the fruits of the sea.
• From canals to the red light in Amsterdam : The canals of Amsterdam create a distinctive atmosphere, providing a unique experience during a boat tour through the city's waterways. Enriched with culture, the Dutch capital has an abundance to offer, be it exploring numerous museums, taking part in festivals, or venturing into the Red Light District.

The bike tour from Bruges to Amsterdam is suitable for all types of cyclists, with its easy-going nature allowing for a relaxed active vacation. Whether along the coast or through meadows and pastures, upon arriving in Amsterdam, you will have covered nearly 350 kilometers and gained countless impressions. 

Excellent cycling paths, Dutch hospitality, and the many scenic landscapes and cities make  bike tours in the Netherlands a truly special experience. Let our tours whisk you away to travel dreams – and afterward, take a glance at our bike tours in Belgium .

Itinerary at a glance

Bruges with its medieval city center is the pearl of flanders, and amsterdam is always well worth a visit. in zeeland, you'll be hopping from island to island. in the de biesbosch national park, you'll find the fascinating freshwater tidal area..

The Venice of the North delights with its old town and canals. Situated in the middle of the beautiful Flanders countryside, Bruges is the most attractive city in the region. The city centre was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.

From Bruges you start your cycling tour through the beautiful landscape of West Flanders. At Knokke-Heist you reach the coast, which will now accompany you for a short distance. Extensive sandy beaches invite you to take a dip in the cool water again and again. At the end of the day, a ferry will take you to Zeeland. The maritime town of Vlissingen is your next overnight stop. The sunset is particularly beautiful during an evening stroll along the sea promenade.

You will spend the day in the province of Zeeland, whose rich nature and long history will amaze you. Beautiful beaches with crystal clear water often accompany you along the route. Culinary delights include fresh mussels and crabs from the sea, and those interested in art and culture will find numerous museums. In Zierikzee, there are over 500 monuments to marvel at and shopping fans will find numerous small boutiques.

The first stretch of today’s tour takes you through Zeeland again before you cross over to the province of North Brabant. There will be no shortage of opportunities for swimming stops today, and you will find beaches, sun and delicious food around every corner. Willemstad is your next overnight stop. The historic fortress town has hardly changed since 1585.

Today’s stage takes you to De Biesbosch National Park; a unique labyrinth of small rivers and streams stretching over 8,000 hectares. In this water kingdom, you can observe numerous bird species as well as beavers. The tranquillity of the untouched nature guarantees deceleration. Contrast this with the hustle and bustle of Dordrecht: In Holland's oldest city, there are over 1,000 monuments to marvel at, and there is always something going on in the picturesque alleys of the city centre.

Today you will discover the impressive windmills of Kinderdijk. These 19 buildings are among the most photographed motifs in Holland. In the three museum windmills, you can learn all kinds of interesting facts about their origins. Situated between historic drawbridges and picturesque streams, you will also be impressed by the water-rich nature. The stage destination Gouda is not only known for its delicious cheese - you should also try the syrup waffles here. There are many historic buildings to visit in the city centre.

On your last cycling stage, you will roam through the green heart of the Netherlands. A vast natural area, alternating with towns and picturesque villages. You will find everything that is so typical of Holland: cheese, windmills, grazing cows, historic country estates and quaint farms where the old craftsmanship still prevails. The destination of your cycle tour is Amsterdam. The Dutch metropolis cannot be explored in one evening.

After breakfast, your cycling holiday from Belgium to Holland comes to an end. There is much to discover in the capital of the Netherlands. We are happy to book an extension for you, or you can avail of the optional return transfer with our bike bus to Bruges.

Route information

The route follows the “fietsknooppunten” numbered junction network in Belgium and Holland. The route is mainly flat on asphalted cycle paths and side roads with little traffic. Only when entering and leaving the cities should you expect increased traffic. The trip is also suitable for families with children as well as cycling beginners.

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Services & Information

Further details about this tour.

• Accommodation as already mentioned
• Luggage transfer (1 piece of luggage per person with max. 23 kg)
• Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
• Service hotline

Optional extras

• Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
• Return transfer by bike bus from Amsterdam, Sunday afternoon, costs EUR 79/person, additional EUR 39 for own bike, reservation required, payable in advance

Information

Arrival / Parking / Departure

• Bruges central train station
• Brussels airport
• Hotel garage, costs approx. EUR 25 per day, public garage, costs approx. EUR 7 to EUR 16 per day, no reservation possible.
• Good train connections from Amsterdam to Bruges

Things to note

• Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
• Ferry rides to be organized on your own
• This tour is a partner tour
• Further important information according to the package travel law can be found  here !

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Beautiful Bruges to Amsterdam by bike & barge, ride in a biker’s paradise through the lowlands! Two countries, Holland and Belgium, united in one bike and barge route. Combining the highlights of Holland’s Golden Age and the heydays of the Flemish trade cities in the Middle Ages.

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Variety is the characteristic of this tour. Cycling and sailing you will cross different landscapes: the green Dutch polder landscape with water aplenty and quiet roads and villages, the picturesque countryside between the Flemish cities and of course the rich history of the old city-centers of Amsterdam, Ghent and Bruges. The large rivers in this part of the Netherlands and Belgium are a prominent feature along the route.

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* Price per person based on double occupancy.

What's included

Included All nights on board (Thu.-Thu. 8 days / 7 nights) Full board (7 x breakfast,6 x self-made picnic lunch,7 x three 
course dinner) Bed linen and towels Coffee and tea on board Two Tour leaders, cycles with the group Min. 4 city walks with the tour leader 1 traditional beer proofing 1 walking tour with local guide Free WiFi is limited available in lounge and on deck Ferry fares on the route

Not Included Travel to/from the start/end point   Bicycle rent €110, e-bike €220 p/w (bicycle insurance included) Extra drinks on board Entrance fees to museums and parks Travel insurance Gratuities

Accommodation MPS Sailing Home

OVERVIEW cabins total 13 total, maximum of 26 passengers Ship size: length of 45 meters, width of 6.53 meters Electricity 220 Volt

DECKS & CABIN LAYOUT cabins total 13 Cabin size: 3.95 x 2.75 meters, height of 2.25 meters Cabins contain twin beds (no bunk beds) that can be be pushed together to form a double bed (measurement for storage under bed is 31cm/12 inches)

CABIN AMENITIES

• Air-conditioning and central heating in all cabins
• All cabins have windows (that do not open)
• Safe for valuables available in each cabin
• Fully equipped private bathrooms. Well-equipped private shower/toilet in each cabin

BOAT FEATURES & AMENITIES

• A separate bar/saloon
• A large sundeck separate from the bicycle deck with deck chairs and an awning
• A large and comfortable dining room on upper deck
• Knowledgeable tour guide and crew members on board
• Payments accepted on board: Euros Cash ONLY
• No laundry services on board
• Free WiFi in lounge and on deck
• Helmets available on board

Bike rental

Touring bike Touring bike with 24 speeds and handbrakes. Men's and women's models available. Brand Oxford.
Accessories: bike helmet, pannier bag, a good lock and a water bottle. Step-through frame: for passengers from 4'11 to 5'10'' / 150cm - 178cm
 Men's frame: for passengers from 4'11 to 6'8'' / 150cm - 203cm € 110,- per week, bike insurance included in 2024

E-bike E-bike with integrated battery. Brand Freebike. Accessories: bike helmet, pannier bag, a good lock and a water bottle. We advise only to rent an electric bicycle if you are used to cycle and only need electric support because of, for example, lesser condition. It is a heavy bicycle to handle (25 kg). For passengers from 4'11 to 6'6'' / 150cm - 198cm € 220,- per week, bike insurance included in 2024

Day 1 Thursday:   Bruges The barge is moored near Bargeweg on just outside of the Bruges city center and near the Bruges train station. You are expected to arrive at our barge on Thursday between 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM. When you arrive on board, you can settle in and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. It is also a good moment to become acquainted with the tour leader, skipper and crew and of course your fellow passengers. In the afternoon guided visit of Bruges. After dinner the program for the next day and the global planning of the week are discussed. Instructions on cycling and safely procedures will also be given.

Day 2 Friday:   Bruges - Ghent   ca. 47 km | 29 ml Your first bike ride is along the canal from Bruges to Ghent. Easy riding on towpaths and quiet roads. Once in town you will enjoy a visit of Gent, proud of its rich past, the many well-preserved guild’s and patricians’ houses as well as old warehouses, Gravensteen (a mediaeval castle), St Nicholas Church (with 13th century foundations), St Bavo’s Cathedral and the ‘Belfort’ (Belfry;14th century). In the afternoon a traditional beer tasting, overnight in Ghent.

Day 3 Saturday: Ghent – Middelburg  ca. 45 km | 27 ml Today you will leave Belgium and arrive in the Netherlands. During breakfast you will sail to Sas van Gent and cycle through Zeeuws-Vlaanderen (Dutch-Flanders). With a short ferry trip from Breskens to Vlissingen (Flushing) you cross the Westerschelde. From Vlissingen it’s just 30 minutes cycling to Middelburg, the capital of Zeeland. Modern Middelburg has preserved and regained much of its historic and picturesque character. There are lavish 17th and 18th century merchant houses and storehouses standing along canals. The medieval abbey is still in use today, as a museum and as the seat of the provincial government.

Day 4 Sunday: Middelburg - Zierikzee   ca. 45 km | 27 ml First you will ride to the town of Veere, formerly an important trading place. From Veere you will cycle over the Veersgatdam (here you have the possibility of a beach visit) to North Beveland. Soon you will reach the Oosterscheldedam. The enormous locks are built in this embankment and can be closed during storms and high tides protecting the south-west of the Netherlands against the sea. This embankment was one of the last in a series of barriers against the sea. When cycling along the embankment, one will realize why this has been one of the most difficult and costly challenges to protect the country now and in the future and to let seawater into the widespread Delta area. It is precisely why the Deltaworks are referred to as the one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers. After this dam you will peddle to Zierikzee.

Day 5 Monday: Zierikzee - Willemstad, sailing to Dordrecht   ca. 45 km | 27 ml A nice ride on the island of Schouwen-Duiveland is on the program. You ride to Bruinisse. The village is known as a very isolated community. The main source of income is the mussel fishery, on the dike to the Grevelingen you will find a statue of an opened mussels. You will ride on to Willemstad (an old fortified town) and go on board there. Sailing to Dordrecht, one of the oldest cities of Holland and located at the crossroads of busy waterways.

Day 6 Tuesday: Dordrecht, Kinderdijk- Gorinchem, sailing to Vianen  ca. 40 km | 25 ml A short ride from Dordrecht to Kinderdijk, the site of the most famous windmill park in the Netherlands. Dating back to the 18th century, the 19 well-preserved stone mills are in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1993. Our tour continues through the green heart of Holland until we reach Gorinchem. Visit of the old historical center before we embark and sail to Vianen.

Day 7 Wednesday: Vianen, sailing to Breukelen, cycling to Amsterdam  ca. 30 km | 19 ml During breakfast you will sail to Breukelen (Brooklyn) from where you will cycle to Amsterdam along two of the most beautiful rivers of Holland, the Vecht and the Amstel. Along the route you will find the magnificent country houses and mansions from the 18th century with their splendid, well-kept gardens. Amsterdam's name derives from Amstelredamme, indicative of the city's origin as a dam of the river Amstel. Almost without noticing you enter Amsterdam, following the Amstel River. The extensive network of bicycle paths ensures a relatively easy way back into the city, showing you some remarkable sites in the centre. Then it is time to say goodbye to your bike. Before the fare-well dinner you may want to go for a walk in town. At night there you may want to take a canal trip or go on a city walk through the centre of the city

Day 8 Thursday: Amsterdam The tours is officially over after breakfast before 10 AM.

All distances are approximate. Due to circumstances beyond control, weather conditions or provisions issued by local authorities, the itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during your holiday.

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Duration: 8 Days

Start Point: Bruges

End Point: Amsterdam

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Cycling Amsterdam to Bruges

Follow quiet and easy cycle paths from Holland into Belgium

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Cycling on excellent bike paths from Holland into Belgium

A predominantly rural route among windmills, tulip fields and nature reserves

Start in wonderful Amsterdam with its world-famous canals and flower markets

Cycle past the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kinderdijk, with its 19 windmills

Pass through many historic Dutch and Flemish towns

Self-guided cycling holiday from Amsterdam to Bruges

This 8-day self-guided cycling holiday takes you through the ‘green heart’ of Holland before crossing into Belgium to finish in the picture-perfect medieval town of Bruges – known as the ‘pearl of Flanders’.

Beginning in the bustling and cosmopolitan city of Amsterdam , you will cycle in a south-westerly direction on excellent cycle paths. This cycling route is predominantly rural in character and passes through a number of nature reserves, such as the Biesbosch wetlands, as well as the famous Kinderdijk marshlands and windmills. Of course, you will also encounter many historic and picturesque towns and villages along the way. These include Gouda , Dordrecht , Willemstad , Zierikzee , Middelburg , Vlissingen , Sluis and Damme – all remarkably well-preserved and evocative of centuries past.

Day 1: Arrive in Amsterdam

Your cycling holiday begins in Amsterdam, famous for its gorgeous 400-year-old canal district and collection of world-class museums. Try to arrive early so you have time to admire the elegant tree-lined canals and tall narrow townhouses and warehouses dating from the 17 th century.

Day 2: Amsterdam - Gouda / Bodegraven

Distance: 68 km

Leaving bustling Amsterdam, you quickly find yourself cycling in complete tranquillity through Holland’s ‘green heart’. This is a very pleasant rural area of low-lying polders and meadows with grazing cattle.  It is a flat, open landscape where church spires and windmills line the horizon and fluffy white clouds are reflected in the still lakes and canals. For centuries, people flocked to the local markets in Gouda to buy horses, cows, meat, turf, seed, and of course cheese!  We recommend an evening stroll around the old part of town to soak up the old-world atmosphere. The large and attractive market square boasts a wonderful fifteenth century town hall as well as an old weighing house.

Day 3: Gouda / Bodegraven- Papendrecht / Dordrecht

Distance: 38 km

From Gouda you’ll continue your cycle through the “Green heart of Holland” to the village of Kinderdijk. Here you will find a quintessentially Dutch landscape of marshes and waterways, overlooked by a row of 19 windmills which have been standing majestically since 1740. Historically, they were used to drain excess water out of the low-lying polder up into the River Lek. One of the mills is open to the public.

Your destination for the night, Papendrecht, is just a short ferry crossing away from Holland’s oldest city, Dordrecht. Dordrecht is completely surrounded by water, and its strategic position made it an important trading town throughout the centuries. Beautiful bridges take you across the water into the heart of town. Around the harbour you will see many monumental buildings.

The hotel in Papendrecht is just 3 km outside the centre of Dordrecht on the north banks of the river.

Day 4: Papendrecht / Dordrecht – Willemstad

Diistance: 65 km

Today’s cycle route takes you through the Biesbosch National Park, one of Holland’s largest areas of natural landscape. The result of a major flood in 1421, Biesbosch is one of the few remaining wetland habitats in Europe where the ecosystem has adapted both to saltwater coming in from the sea through tidal creeks, and to freshwater coming down in the rivers. It’s an ever-changing labyrinth of creeks and riverlets encompassing countless little islands of willow woods and reeds, a paradise for birds, beavers and deer.

Round off the day in Willemstad, a fortified town shaped like a seven-pointed star.

Please note: Biesbosch Park can only be cycled on days the ferry runs. There is an alternate route for days with no ferry departure.

Day 5: Willemstad – Schuddebeurs

Distance: 50 km

Today you will enter the province of Zeeland, an area characterized by light, wind, water and lots of space. It is essentially a vast delta, into which many of Europe’s rivers drain. You will use a combination of bridges and ferries to make your way between Zeeland’s islands and peninsulas and drift down towards Belgium.

Picture-book towns with ancient houses and cobbled streets await you over the coming days. You will enjoy very pleasant cycling through a patchwork landscape of vast polders, idyllic countryside, rolling dunes and golden sand flats.

Overnight tonight in the wooded hamlet of Schuddebeurs.

Day 6: Schuddebeurs – Middelburg / Vlissingen

Distance: 43 km

Begin your day with a stroll around the narrow streets of Zierikzee. Quaint little old houses take you back in time to the town’s glory days when ships set sail carrying salt, wool, fish, grain and red dye as far afield as the Baltic and the Mediterranean.

Your route then continues to the charming village of Veere. From 1541 everything that was imported to Holland from Scotland (mainly wool) came ashore in and was distributed from Veere. This contract brought the town not only prosperity but also a very lively Scottish expat community.

Cruising further south, you will discover the nostalgic splendour of the city of Middelburg, capital of Zeeland. Featuring a majestic harbour, the town was one of the Netherlands’ most important centres of trade In the 16 th and 17 th centuries.

Day 7: Middelburg / Vlissingen – Brugge

Distance: 66 km

After a hearty breakfast, you will cycle to Vlissingen. After Vlissingen hop on a ferry boat to Zeelandic Flanders with its winding country roads, pollard willows, wet meadows and scattered villages. Having crossed the border into Belgium, you will reach the charming little town of Damme on the banks of the romantic Damse Vaart. From here, it’s only a short stretch to Bruges, the pearl of Flanders!

Bruges is an enchanting town that has been welcoming tourists for about 150 years. With most of its medieval architecture intact, it remains exceptionally well preserved and can really give you a sense of times gone by when it was at the centre of the European wool and cloth trade.

Day 8: Departure

Your cycling holiday comes to an end this morning after breakfast.

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This 11-day tour through the lowlands of the Netherlands and Belgium has all the ingredients a successful bike & barge tour needs — highlights like the iconic windmills at Kinderdijk; north Belgian culture in the beautiful Flemish cities of Antwerp, Ghent, and Bruges; and personal encounters with locals as you bike through Flanders. Above all, you enjoy wonderful cycling off the beaten path, along quiet country roads. On this outstanding tour, you have time to explore this region’s intriguing cities, visit world-class museums or spend an afternoon shopping. This tour’s relaxed cycling passes through the gorgeous, green and flat Dutch countryside in the Lower Rhine delta and in Flanders — the western region of Belgium. Visit charming villages, a Dutch cheese farm, 19 windmills at Kinderdijk, and world-famous historic cities. You cycle through and discover the Dutch province of Zeeland … which is essentially one big river delta where the Rhine, Meuse and Scheldt rivers converge … and is famous for its fantastic beaches and amazing engineering. And the Flanders region of Belgium awaits you, which has a reputation for its fabled medieval towns — and superb food and drink. On some trips the route is reversed, but the 2024 trip is Amsterdam to Bruges.

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Dates & pricing, prices are per person based on double occupancy (2 people in one room). single supplement for private room is listed at the top of this page. a deposit of $500 holds your reservation for most tours. for weekend tours, the deposit is $300., what’s included.

10 nights’ lodging on the barge (2 bunks per cabin),10 breakfast buffet, packed lunches, 9 dinners, 1 glass of wine or beer with each included dinner, coffee & tea, daily cabin cleaning and snacks. Short walking tours. Beer tasting and visit to a cheese farm. We also include detailed maps and itineraries, experienced guides, full van support — plus use of a bike and helmet. Up to 8 e-bikes per departure at no extra fee. NOT included: Airfare and tips for crew & leaders, optional extra museums.

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Amsterdam to Bruges Bike Tour 2024 Itinerary

From tulips and windmills in the Netherlands to beer and chocolate in Belgium, experience the wonder of both countries on our Amsterdam to Bruges bike tour.

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Arrival / departure.

Where to Arrive

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

Pick-up location :

Cafe IJ-Kantine

Pick-up time :

Where to Depart

Brussels National Airport (BRU)

Drop-off location :

Bruges Central station

Drop-off time :

12:00 PM Noon

Additional Arrival Information

We suggest that you arrive at least one day prior to the start of your bike tour in the Netherlands, which will enable you to adjust to the time zone and minimize the risk of missing the trip start due to flight-related delays. We recommend that you fly into Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS). The Amsterdam airport is about five and a half miles (nine km) from the town center.

You can take a train from Schiphol Airport directly into Amsterdam Central station. The train station is located below the terminal building. The train gets you to Amsterdam Central Station in approximately 15 minutes. Two of our recommended pre-trip hotels are in walking distance from the Central Station. We recommend that you buy the Amsterdam Travel Ticket that allows you to make unlimited use of the train and bus to and from Schiphol, and all trams, metros, and buses in the city centre for up to 24 hours.

To get more information about getting to town from the airport, check out the airport's web page at www.schiphol.nl/en/page/transportation-from-schiphol/ and to plan your journey with public transportation, you can use www.ns.nl/en .

Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at a cafe, IJ-Kantine (NDSM-Kade 5, 1033 PG Amsterdam), at 9:30 AM on the first day of the trip. Enjoy a small snack here, while your guides will give you specific information about riding bikes in the Netherlands and do a bike fitting to ensure your comfort on your Trek Domane or your Trek Verve+ this week. You'll then be ready to ride right from IJ-Kantine, out of Amsterdam, along the canals, all the way to Edam. Please have your first day’s riding gear handy and separate from your other luggage to facilitate the bike fitting and ride.

If you will be late for the pick-up or are going to miss it altogether, please inform your guides. If you cannot reach them, please call our first hotel, Hotel Indigo The Hague - Palace Noordeinde (+31 70 209 9000) and leave a message with your expected arrival time and contact details. You may take a taxi to the first night’s hotel for approximately 80 euros. The trip takes around 30 minutes from the airport. On select dates, your first hotel will be Boutique Hotel De Salon van Fagel (+31 (0)70 221 0882). All other travel details remain the same.

Additional Departure Information

You will say farewell to your guides at The Pand Hotel (or Dukes' Academie on select dates) in Bruges at 11:45 AM. A private Trek Travel shuttle will depart from the hotel at 12:00 PM noon to Bruges' Central station from where you can easily catch a train to Brussels airport or to other Belgian towns, like Ghent or Antwerp. The train ride from Bruges Central station to Brussels airport takes approximately 90 minutes and trains run every hour. Please do not schedule a flight out of Brussels airport before 5:00 PM on the last day of the trip to allow plenty of time for any unforeseen delays.

Day 1 Welcome ride along canals to Edam and the polders of Beemster

Welcome ride along canals to Edam and the polders of Beemster

Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at Restaurant IJ-Kantine at 9:30 AM on the first day of the trip. You can reach the IJ-Kantine with a 10 minute taxi ride from the city center or with a free ferry service from Amsterdam's Central Station. This former factory on the shores of the river IJ (pronounced similarly to "eye") in North Amsterdam has been converted into one of the most unique restaurants in town. After a short round of introductions, your guides will di... Your Trek Travel guides will meet you at Restaurant IJ-Kantine at 9:30 AM on the first day of the trip. You can reach the IJ-Kantine with a 10 minute taxi ride from the city center or with a free ferry service from Amsterdam's Central Station. This former factory on the shores of the river IJ (pronounced similarly to "eye") in North Amsterdam has been converted into one of the most unique restaurants in town. After a short round of introductions, your guides will discuss the rules of bike safety and specific cycling tips for riding in the Netherlands before familiarizing you with your Trek bicycle and ensuring a comfortable fit. Then it’s off on your first ride towards the seashore and along the canals to Edam, well-known for its rich tradition in cheesemaking. Stop here for a sample, but don’t sit too long, as we have several charming Dutch villages to spin through on our way to Beemster and Schermer, both historic UNESCO World Heritage sites. Both are known for the low-lying land that sits below sea level, known as polders, which are bounded by dikes on all sides. We’ll cap off today’s ride with lunch at a local restaurant followed by a shuttle to The Hague, our home for the next four nights, which just happens to also be the home of the Dutch royal family! Read More

Hotel Indigo The Hague - Palace Noordeinde

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Lunch | Social Hour | Dinner

Highlight of the Day

Cycle below sea level on the "polders" of The Beemster

The Beemster was once a lake, but its water posed a threat as it eroded more land with each storm and endangered surrounding areas. In 1607,... The Beemster was once a lake, but its water posed a threat as it eroded more land with each storm and endangered surrounding areas. In 1607, a permit was granted to drain the Beemster with the aim of reclaiming fertile farmland from the water. Read More

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Ride Option 1

TODAY'S RIDE:

Amsterdam to Noordbeemster - Approximately 24 mi | 38 km and 436 ft | 133 m

Day 2 Experience Keukenhof park, one of the world's largest flower gardens, and tiptoe through the tulips!

Experience Keukenhof park, one of the world's largest flower gardens, and tiptoe through the tulips!

Wake up to a great day planned for you in the Netherlands! After a delightful breakfast with your new friends, you’ll take off to the coast and ride through a "Dune Park" and picturesque coastal towns to arrive to the flower bulb region. From here, you'll continue through fragrant, colorful fields of tulips and flowers with our eyes set on the biggest and most impressive flower garden of the Netherlands, Keukenhof. Take a stroll and breathe in the floral air, as t... Wake up to a great day planned for you in the Netherlands! After a delightful breakfast with your new friends, you’ll take off to the coast and ride through a "Dune Park" and picturesque coastal towns to arrive to the flower bulb region. From here, you'll continue through fragrant, colorful fields of tulips and flowers with our eyes set on the biggest and most impressive flower garden of the Netherlands, Keukenhof. Take a stroll and breathe in the floral air, as this garden is a sheer delight for all your senses, and truly a one-of-a-kind destination! Choose to shuttle or ride back along the famous Dutch canals to The Hague by the university town of Leiden, the center of the flower bulb region and the birthplace of Rembrandt. Dinner tonight will be together in The Hague's old town at a charming, locally-celebrated restaurant. Read More

Breakfast | Dinner

Discover the flower bulb region and the city of Leiden

Cycle along the canals to the university city of Leiden, renowned for having the most waterways and bridges in the country, second only to A... Cycle along the canals to the university city of Leiden, renowned for having the most waterways and bridges in the country, second only to Amsterdam. Pedal through the flower bulb region and fields of tulips. Read More

Den Haag to Keukenhof - Approximately 24 mi | 38 km and 485 ft | 148 m

Ride Option 2

AVID OPTION:

Den Haag to Keukenhof Loop - Approximately 45 mi | 73 km and 1,036 ft | 316 m

TODAY'S ACTIVITY:

Discover Keukenhof Park

Day 3 Taste the famous Gouda cheese and ride through Delft, home to Dutch Royalty

Taste the famous Gouda cheese and ride through Delft, home to Dutch Royalty

This morning you'll discover windmills, canals, and the Netherland's most famous food on today’s adventure. It starts with a 45-minute shuttle to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kinderdijk. The canals, mills, and pumping stations of Kinderdijk are a testament to engineering that endures, keeping water under control for 700 years. Choose to ride around the windmills and then get up-close and personal with a visit to the museum mills for the backstory of these mar... This morning you'll discover windmills, canals, and the Netherland's most famous food on today’s adventure. It starts with a 45-minute shuttle to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kinderdijk. The canals, mills, and pumping stations of Kinderdijk are a testament to engineering that endures, keeping water under control for 700 years. Choose to ride around the windmills and then get up-close and personal with a visit to the museum mills for the backstory of these marvels. Then, it's off to Cheese Valley to taste the Gouda goods with our local friend and cheesemaker. Together we’ll learn the process of what it takes to make perfectly-aged, rich, delicious cheeses like Gouda. After the cheese tasting and lunch, it’s time to get back on your bike and head toward the cheese capital, the namesake town of Gouda. You can choose to stop here and shuttle back to the hotel or continue on our Avid option through rural areas and nature preserves to Delft, home of the Dutch Royal Family and Johannes Vermeer. This town is also known for amazing, hand-crafted pottery and an extremely vibrant town square. Stop and take in the sights before riding all the way back to our hotel. Dinner tonight is your choice in town, and your guides will be happy to provide you with their favorite recommendations! Read More

Hotel Indigo the Hague - Palace Noordeinde

Breakfast | Lunch

Visit an authentic Dutch cheese farm

This day is filled with various activities and cultural experiences, one of which will be a memorable visit to an authentic Dutch cheese far... This day is filled with various activities and cultural experiences, one of which will be a memorable visit to an authentic Dutch cheese farm. You will learn the process of making traditional Gouda cheese and enjoy a picnic-style lunch. Read More

Kinderdijk to Gouda - Approximately 20 mi | 33 km and 288 ft | 88 m

Kinderdijk to Gouda and Delft and Den Haag - Approximately 45 mi | 74 km and 734 ft | 224 m

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kinderdijk

Visit a traditional Gouda cheese farm

Day 4 Ride from the sand dunes and seaside of the Netherlands to the Belgian jewel, the city of Bruges

Ride from the sand dunes and seaside of the Netherlands to the Belgian jewel, the city of Bruges

Are you ready to cross international borders by bike today? After breakfast, a two-hour shuttle takes you to Breskens on the Dutch seaside. Begin your ride along the scenic sand dunes, then head inland towards the distinguished city of Bruges. En route, pause at the picturesque town of Sluis, a charming village where you'll enjoy some time to explore and have lunch. From Sluis, you'll soon cross the border into Belgium and continue along a canal all the way to Bruge... Are you ready to cross international borders by bike today? After breakfast, a two-hour shuttle takes you to Breskens on the Dutch seaside. Begin your ride along the scenic sand dunes, then head inland towards the distinguished city of Bruges. En route, pause at the picturesque town of Sluis, a charming village where you'll enjoy some time to explore and have lunch. From Sluis, you'll soon cross the border into Belgium and continue along a canal all the way to Bruges. This capital city of West Flanders is known for its unique look and feel, with plenty of cobbled streets, canals, and pristinely maintained medieval architecture. This evening, we’re headed to the oldest family-run brewery in the area, De Halve Maan, where you can taste the unique Brugse Zot beer, which will taste extra-refreshing once you've conquered the 220 steps on your brewery tour! Tonight's dinner is on us as you explore Bruges on your own; your guides will direct you to a carefully chosen restaurant where you can dine at your preferred time. Read More

The Pand Hotel

Visit Bruges' oldest brewery, De Halve Maan

Founded in 1856, De Halve Maan Brewery has been in operation for over 160 years, making it one of the oldest active breweries in the country... Founded in 1856, De Halve Maan Brewery has been in operation for over 160 years, making it one of the oldest active breweries in the country. Learn about the beer-making process and explore the brewery's historic facilities on a guided tour to then get to taste the famous Brugse Zot, the brewery's flagship beer which translates to "Bruges Fool" in English. The Halve Maan brewery is an integral part of Bruges' cultural and brewing heritage. It combines tradition, craftsmanship, and innovation to produce exceptional beers that are enjoyed by locals and beer enthusiasts from around the world. Read More

Breskens to Bruges - Approximately 26 mi | 42 km and 574 ft | 175 m

Visit Bruges' oldest family brewery

Day 5 Explore the Belgian countryside and visit the Atlantic Wall Museum

Explore the Belgian countryside and visit the Atlantic Wall Museum

Fuel up at breakfast and prepare to explore the Belgian countryside with its black and white cows, green meadows, and polders. This day is yours to decide how to spend it best: You can either pedal through the countryside to the coastal town of Oostende and the unique open-air museum of Raversyde or spend the day in town and explore all the delights Bruges has to offer. If you decide to visit the museum, you’ll get an up-close look at an unimaginable living piece ... Fuel up at breakfast and prepare to explore the Belgian countryside with its black and white cows, green meadows, and polders. This day is yours to decide how to spend it best: You can either pedal through the countryside to the coastal town of Oostende and the unique open-air museum of Raversyde or spend the day in town and explore all the delights Bruges has to offer. If you decide to visit the museum, you’ll get an up-close look at an unimaginable living piece of history, the Atlantic Wall. This imposing structure, built from 1942 to 1945, spans 5,000 kilometers along the North Sea and Atlantic coast. It's a remarkable testament to the German defensive line, featuring over sixty concrete bunkers, passageways, observation posts, and artillery positions. Lunch today is on your own, start with dessert and head back to Bruges for a traditional Belgian waffle or seek out other lunch options in town. You can either shuttle back to the hotel or ride back along the canals to Bruges. Tonight is a special, last celebration of our time together, as we salute our discoveries, accomplishments, and newfound friendships over dinner at a truly unique restaurant experience in Bruges. Read More

Breakfast | Social Hour | Dinner

Featured Meal | Moules Frites

Moules-frites is the classic choice of traditional Belgian cuisine. Once considered food for the poor, mussels are now referred to as "bla... Moules-frites is the classic choice of traditional Belgian cuisine. Once considered food for the poor, mussels are now referred to as "black gold" due to the high demand. This national dish, composed of large steaming pots full of mussels coated with a white wine sauce and drizzled with fresh herbs and vegetables, is well known all over the country and tonight you'll enjoy this quintessential meal accompanied with delicious Belgian beer. Read More

Bruges to the Atlantic Wall Museum - Approximately 22 mi | 36 km and 584 ft | 178 m

Bruges to the Atlantic Wall Museum Loop - Approximately 42 mi | 67 km and 1,112 ft | 339 m

Visit the Atlantikwall Museum

Day 6 Rise early and enjoy an easy morning spin to Damme

Rise early and enjoy an easy morning spin to Damme

As all good things, our trip has come to a conclusion. Enjoy an early morning easy spin to the scenic villages of Moerkerke and Damme or choose to sleep in and enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. You’ll say your final farewell to your guides at The Pand Hotel at 11:45 AM. A private Trek Travel shuttle to Bruges Central Station will depart from the hotel at 12:00 PM noon. Please do not schedule a flight out of Brussels airport before 5:00 PM on the last day o... As all good things, our trip has come to a conclusion. Enjoy an early morning easy spin to the scenic villages of Moerkerke and Damme or choose to sleep in and enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. You’ll say your final farewell to your guides at The Pand Hotel at 11:45 AM. A private Trek Travel shuttle to Bruges Central Station will depart from the hotel at 12:00 PM noon. Please do not schedule a flight out of Brussels airport before 5:00 PM on the last day of the trip to allow plenty of time for any unforeseen delays. Read More

Short visit to Damme

Damme is a charming and historic town located in Belgium, surrounded by lush green polders. It is known for its rich heritage and is an idea... Damme is a charming and historic town located in Belgium, surrounded by lush green polders. It is known for its rich heritage and is an ideal destination for a farewell ride, providing a peaceful and serene environment. With its picturesque scenery, Damme is the perfect place to conclude your cycling adventure. Read More

Bruges to Moerkerke and Damme Loop - Approximately 14 mi | 22 km and 265 ft | 81 m

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Road : 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 25 mi (40 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Gravel: 1-3 hours of riding. Up to 20 mi (35 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

Hiking: 1-3 hours of hiking. Up to 5 mi (8 km). Up to 1,000 ft (300 m).

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Hiking: 2-4 hours of hiking. 4-8 mi (6-12 km). Up to 1,500 ft (450 m).

Road : 3-5 hours of riding. 25-55 mi (40-85 km). Up to 4,500 ft (1,500 m).

Gravel: 3-5 hours of riding. 20-40 mi (35-60 km). Up to 3,000 ft (900 m).

Hiking: 3-5 hours of hiking. 6-10 mi (9-16 km). Up to 2,000 ft (600 m).

Road : 4+ hours of riding. 40-70 mi (60-110 km). Up to 8,000 ft (2,400 m).

Gravel: 3-5 hours of riding. 30-50 mi (45-80 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).

Hiking: 4+ hours of hiking. 7-15 mi (11-24 km). Up to 4,000 ft (1,200 m).

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Bruges – Antwerp – Amsterdam by Bike and Boat

7 nights 28 miles/day Guided from EUR € 1210 Bike and Boat Tour aboard Sailing Home , Liza Marleen or Anna Antal Countries: Belgium and Holland

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Bike between the iconic canal cities of Belgium and Holland

Two fascinating countries - Holland and Belgium - united along one route. This bicycle and boat tour combines the highlights of the Netherlands' Golden Age with the history of the medieval Flemish trade cities.

Variety is the keyword on this captivating tour. You'll cycle and sail your way across spectacular landscapes, including the lush green of the Dutch polders where water is aplenty and quaint villages dot the view, to the picturesque countryside between the dynamic, historical cityscapes of Amsterdam, Antwerp, Ghent, and Bruges.

The Amsterdam - Bruges (and reverse) itinerary is available on a number of boats on various dates. Please check Amsterdam – Bruges by Bike and Boat – Princesse Royal , Amsterdam – Bruges by Bike and Boat – Magnifique II (and reverse) , Amsterdam – Bruges by Bike and Boat – Magnifique III (and reverse) , Amsterdam – Bruges by Bike and Boat – Magnifique IV (and reverse) , Amsterdam – Gouda – Bruges by Bike and Boat , Bruges – Antwerp – Amsterdam by Bike and Boat , and Amsterdam – Bruges by Bike and Boat – Fluvius (and reverse) for additional dates.

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• Windmills of Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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• Amsterdam, iconic Dutch canal city

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Day 1: Bruges – Aalterbrug – cruise to Ghent (13 miles/21 km) When you arrive on board your ship (between 12:30-1:30 pm), you can put your luggage in your cabin and settle down for a cup of tea or coffee. It's a great moment to become acquainted with your guide, skipper, crew, and of course, your fellow passengers. At 2:00 pm, you'll start off from the city walls of Bruges towards Ghent. The barge will mostly be following the canal between Bruges and Ghent to Aalterbrug.

At 2:00 pm, You will cycle along the canal from Bruges to Ghent. Easy riding on towpaths and quiet roads. At Aalterbrug the barge picks you up and sails to the bustling city Ghent. During dinner aboard the ship, the program for the next day and the global planning of the week are discussed. Instructions on cycling and safety procedures will also be given. Overnight in Ghent.

Day 2: Rest day in Ghent Ghent wears its history like a badge of honor, boasting a vibrant tapestry of well-preserved guilds, patricians' houses, and ancient landmarks. The Gravensteen, a medieval castle, stands as a formidable relic, while the St Nicholas Church and St Bavo's Cathedral, rooted in 13th-century foundations, echo the city's enduring past. The 'Belfort' (Belfry), a 14th-century marvel, completes this historical ensemble.

Yet, Ghent transcends the confines of a mere museum town. Its lively spirit emanates from numerous squares and cozy pubs, creating a delightful fusion of medieval grandeur, stylish shopping streets, splendid mansions, and the charming working-class quarters of the early 20th century—now often inhabited by students. Picture busy little squares where the air is filled with the joyous chatter of people dining until the late hours on warm summer nights.

For a different perspective, hop on a bike with your guide(optional). Explore the silent witnesses of Destelbergen's history, where castles and luxurious villas line the landscape, narrating tales of the municipality's rich heritage along the serene banks of the river Scheldt, just a stone's throw away from the heart of Ghent. Overnight in Ghent.

Day 3: Ghent – Middelburg (28 miles/45 km) Today you'll leave Belgium and arrive in the Netherlands. During breakfast, the ship will cruise to Sas van Gent from where you'll depart to cycle through the Zeeuws-Vlaanderen (Dutch-Flanders). Enjoy a short ferry trip from Breskens to Vlissingen (Flushing), crossing the Westerschelde. From Vlissingen, it's just 30 more minutes of cycling to reach Middelburg, the capital of Zeeland.

Modern Middelburg has regained as well as preserved much of its historic and picturesque character. You'll discover lavish 17th- and 18th-century merchant houses and storehouses standing along the canals and a medieval abbey that's still in use today as a museum and seat of provincial government. Overnight in Middelburg.

Day 4: Middelburg – Zierikzee (31 miles/50 km) Start today with a ride to the town of Veere, formerly an important center for trade. From Veere, you'll cycle over the Veersgatdam (with the possibility of a beach visit here) to North Beveland. Soon, you'll reach the Oosterscheldedam. The enormous locks are built in this embankment and can be closed during storms and high tides to protect the south-west of the Netherlands from the sea. This embankment was one of the last in a series of barriers built against the ocean. When cycling along the embankment, you'll see why protecting the country now and in the future, and letting seawater into the widespread Delta area, has been one of the most difficult and costly challenges for the Netherlands. This is precisely why the Deltaworks are referred to as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers. After visiting the dam, you'll continue pedaling to Zierikzee. Overnight in Zierikzee.

Day 5: Zierikzee – Willemstad – cruise to Dordrecht (34 miles/55 km) Enjoy cycling on the island of Schouwen-Duiveland towards Bruinisse. This village is known to be a very isolated community, where the main source of income is the mussel fishery - as you cycle along the dike to the Grevelingen, you'll find a statue of an opened mussel.

From here, you'll continue your ride towards Willemstad (an old fortified town). In Willemstad, you will board the ship and cruise to Dordrecht, one of the oldest cities in Holland, located at the crossroads of busy waterways. Overnight in Dordrecht.

Day 6: Dordrecht – cruise to Gorinchem – cycle to Vianen (31 miles/50 km) In the morning, you'll sail from Dordrecht to Gorinchem where you'll visit Woudrichem (an old fortified town) and the most famous castle in the Netherlands - Loevestein.

Afterwards, you'll follow the meandering River Linge through the Betuwe. This area is known for its large number of verdant orchards and will be covered in blossom in the months of April and May. Along the city of Leerdam, famous for its glass, you'll continue your tour northwards towards Vianen. Overnight in Vianen.

Day 7: Vianen – cruise to Breukelen – cycle to Amsterdam (25 miles/40 km) During breakfast, you'll cruise to Breukelen and cycle onwards to Amsterdam via the Vecht and Amstel, Holland's two most beautiful rivers. Along the route, you'll catch sight of magnificent country mansions with splendid, well-kept gardens dating back to the 18th century. After dinner, there's the option to take a canal cruise through iconic Amsterdam, famous for its wonderful waterways. Overnight in Amsterdam.

Day 8: Amsterdam End of the tour and disembarkation after breakfast (before 10:00 am). Don't want the adventure to end? Consider taking a cycling day tour in Amsterdam to maximize your experience in this iconic Dutch city.

This itinerary is subject to change with no notice.

Surface and terrain

The tour follows a flat terrain route.

Many of these barges are former working river vessels, converted specifically for this kind of passenger vacation. The barges comply with the strict safety regulations set forth by the Dutch Shipping Inspection Authorities. Do not expect a luxury cruise ship. The experience of the tour is built around guests being active cyclists, and the layout of the barge supports a social environment in common spaces.

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Tour start Nearest airport: Brussels (BRU) Nearest train station: Bruges

Tour end Nearest airport: Amsterdam Schipol (AMS) Nearest train station: Centraal station

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Sailing Home: May 16, 30; Jun 13, 27; Jul 11, 25; Aug 08, 22; Sep 05, 19; Oct 03, 17, 2024. Wending: May 23; Jul 18; Aug 15, 29; Sep 12, 26, 2024. Liza Marleen: Jun 20; Sep 26, 2024.

Low season: Jul 27, 2024 - Aug 15, 2024, Oct 17, 2024 - Oct 24, 2024 Standard season: May 16, 2024 - Jun 27, 2024, Aug 15, 2024 - Sep 05, 2024, Sep 26, 2024 - Oct 10, 2024 High season: Sep 05, 2024 - Sep 26, 2024

Sailing Home

Liza marleen, bike rentals, additional options, included services.

• 7 nights accommodation on board (including bed linens, 2 towels)
• Breakfast and dinner on board
• Lunch packages when on the road
• Minimum 3 city walks with tour guide
• Coffee and tea on board
• Road book (1 per cabin)*
• Ferry fares on the route
• Wifi available in lounge and on deck (available in the Netherlands; up to 100MB free)
• GPS tracks (upon request)

*The road book (1 per cabin) includes the detailed itinerary. Although the tour is guided, if you wish to cycle any of the days on your own, you may request the GPS tracks to assist you with navigation.

Please note that special dietary needs can be accommodated upon request. Extra fees may apply; gluten-free/Celiac/vegan/lactose-free meals are an additional €75 charge. Please inform us of dietary requirements when booking your tour.

Bike rentals

Bikes available to be rented (booked in advance at the time of booking) include:

• Standard touring bike, 24-speed
• Electrically assisted bike, 24-speed, unisex*
• Children's bike, child seats (rear of bike), trailer bike (one-wheeled bicycle attached to adult standard bike)
• Bike insurance included with bike rental

*More about  electrically-assisted bikes >

All above bike rentals will be equipped with the following at no additional charge:

• Pannier bag
• Water bottle
• Repair kit (when cycling self-guided)

Pedals: The bikes will have flat pedals. If you want to bring your own pedals, please bring your own shoes and also the necessary equipment to change the pedals.

Helmets: Helmets are available with your bike rental. A helmet is required for children in the Netherlands; however, we recommend, for safety and hygiene reasons, that you bring your own helmet.

More information about the electrically assisted bike Your electrically assisted bike has 24 gears, a detachable lithium-ion battery, hand brakes, pannier bags, a good lock, water bottle and you can get a repair kit. We draw your attention to the fact that you will be held responsible for damage to or theft of the bike, as long as the bike is not on board. (the E-bike has a value of more than € 2000). Never leave it unattended. Always lock it and fasten it to a fixed object, and don’t forget to remove the information panel from your steering wheel. If you didn't arrange cycle insurance when booking you can do this on board (the first day). Payment in cash is required.

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Great tour!

What a great way to experience the Netherlands. The country side was charming. Amsterdam was exciting. Gear place to visit.

Great way to see Belgium and Netherlands!

Being our first bike tour, we didn't know what to expect going into the tour, but we had a great time. The whole team was amazing from the first day to the last day. Having dietary restrictions, they were more than accommodating and didn't make it seem like a burden. All the stops along the way were great and our guide was so knowledgeable. Can't wait to do another one!

• 4/5 Included meals
• 4/5 Bikes + equipment
• 4/5 Hotels or boat
• 4/5 Scenery
• 4/5 Ease of navigation
• 4/5 Tour documents
• 4/5 Local tour company services
• 4/5 Route selection
• 4/5 Guides (if applicable)

Amazing way to travel!

Can’t wait to go on another trip! The barge was comfortable, food tasty, guide and staff wonderful and I really enjoyed the whole itinerary. The fortified cities shaped like stars were so unique and I enjoyed sailing on the boat, enjoying a happy hour glass on the deck after a long day biking.

• 5/5 Included meals
• 5/5 Bikes + equipment
• 5/5 Hotels or boat
• 5/5 Scenery
• 5/5 Ease of navigation
• 5/5 Tour documents
• 5/5 Local tour company services
• 5/5 Route selection
• 5/5 Guides (if applicable)

Bruge to Amsterdam by Bike & Boat

I loved seeing Belgium and Netherlands by the calm pace of the bike and barge. It was exciting to see and experience the cities, small towns and villages, countryside, canals, forests, and farms & communities where people lived. The barge was comfortable, staff was great and the food on the barge was fabulous. I would definitely consider another trip by bike and barge.

Bike & Barge Tour

My husband and I both had a great time on our tour. We biked from Brugge to Amsterdam. Our guide was knowledgeable, the food was fabulous and we enjoyed getting to know the other bikers as we traveled through beautiful country. We highly recommend.

Great bike and boating trip!

Our guide Seitse was terrific - very knowledgeable about the areas and routes. The crew on board Sailing Home made us feel very welcome and the food was excellent. The riding was quite pleasant (very flat almost everywhere) such that we rarely turned on our ebikes. Overall, it was a great way to see parts of Belgium and the Netherlands.

Terrific introduction to bike touring

From the first moment to the last we had a great time. Thirteen riders and a great guide made for a splendid week touring the countryside between Brugge and Amsterdam. The pace was perfect with plenty of stops for food and drink. Our boat was nicely appointed and the on board chef made a different gourmet meal every night. We recommend a guided tour though we haven't tried a self guided tour yet.

excellent bike adventure

Our barge crew was excellent, the group was wonderful and special, the food was very good and the trip a wonderful entry into bike and barging. Looking forward to more cycling and barging trips in the future.

• 3/5 Ease of navigation
• 2/5 Tour documents

Amazing teip

BikeTours.com staff reply from Brittany October 10, 2017

We're glad you had a great time on tour. Thank you very much for your picture and your review!

Excellent format - Barge Bike tour

Very enjoyable tour. Excellent crew. Excellent food. Excellent company. It is a good mixture of bike & barge travel. The cycling is gentle and Holland is flat. It is good to have a guide as it is impossible to get lost. Cycle routes in Belgium & Holland are very well organised, safe with minimum traffic and great scenery. Would recommend it. Note cabins are small.

BikeTours.com staff reply from Brittany October 3, 2017

We're delighted to hear you had a great time! I agree that the bike and boat tours are a wonderful way to explore Holland and Belgium. Thank you for taking the time to review!

Great Bike and Barge

The guide and barge crew were wonderful and very helpful and understanding. It was a great way to see the Low Countries. I would suggest they upgrade the quality of the bicycles.

• 3/5 Bikes + equipment

Excellent cycle tour

Such a great way to experience a country! Easy cycling with great sights and experiences. The group wasn't too big, the boat was comfortable and the food was healthy and delicious. The guide kept us moving along excellent trails and he found good places for us to lunch. All the sights he stopped at were very interesting.

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Discovering the Natherlands

Excellent value, great tour, excellent food! We will gladly do another one of these small group tours one day. The group was a great size to give the opportunity to get to know each member of the group. Wonderful places and scenery.

• 1/5 Tour documents

Great scenery, great boat and easy biking

The food on the boat was terrific, our guide provided wonderful walking tours of the towns and cities and at the end of the day, we can rest, sitting on the top deck of the boat, and look at the views.

• 3/5 Tour documents

Excellent--Exceeded My Expectations

Everything was perfect on the Liza Marleen. Captain Els set the tone that was professional and relaxing. Chef Mariah's culinary​ creations were inventive and delicious. Guide Bert's attention ensured a carefree day of riding. And then there was the scenery! Riding was easy and the distance perfect (30-is miles a day) made for days I will remember for a long time. Room was more comfortable than many boats similar size with AC and fabulous showers.

Bikes and Boats! And Lots More!

Comfortable bikes and idyllic rides. The Liza Marleen was a comfortable barge with great staff. Food terrific. A wonderful combination of touring and history, city walks and countryside explorations.

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For fans of cycling vacations this is really a classic. Our Amsterdam to Bruges bike and barge holiday is one of our most popular cycling cruises. Follow this varied route to experience the Netherlands and Flanders at their best, with different highlights awaiting you each day. Along the way you’ll encounter captivating historic cities, glorious green landscapes with well-maintained bike paths, quaint villages, and the iconic windmills of Kinderdijk.

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• Guided cycling: A tour leader will guide you during the cycling days
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• Level 1: easy tours, very flat terrain
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The most beautiful cities in Holland and Belgium

Are you a culture lover? This Amsterdam to Bruges bike and barge tour will make your heart beat faster! Start your vacation with a canal cruise through Amsterdam or at one of the city’s famous museums. Another highlight is the port city of Antwerp, considered Belgium’s secret fashion capital. Include a little shopping (or more) in your trip!

In the convivial student city of Ghent, enjoy the local cuisine or relax with a good Belgian beer on the picturesque Friday Market. And finally, the well-preserved old center of Bruges awaits you, with its incredibly beautiful medieval buildings.

Perfect landscapes for a cycling vacation

If you want to take a vacation by bike, the flat countryside of Holland and Belgium is ideal territory to explore. Come with us on an Amsterdam to Bruges bike and barge holiday and you’ll also experience another charming local means of transportation: the boat. Often described as a floating hotel, your comfortable and stylish river ship will travel with you, awaiting you at a new location after each day’s cycling tour.

Choose the tour that suits you best

To help you explore Amsterdam and Bruges, we offer tours tailored to all tastes – so you can decide how your tour will be. Journey from Amsterdam to Bruges or, if you prefer, start in Bruges and finish in the Dutch capital. Both are possible!

Also, if you’re looking for a little more luxury these days, then choose the  Premium Tour  version. Last but not least, those who want to take life a little more slowly can book the  11-day Amsterdam to Bruges cruise , or vice versa. With so many tour options, we have something for everyone.

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