12 days tour

Bike And Barge: Amsterdam To Bruges Plus! Belgium’S Brewerie

Bike And Barge: Amsterdam To Bruges Plus! Belgium’S Brewerie

This tour includes:

Meals

meals as noted in itinerary including 7 packed lunches

Guide

guided Antwerp walk and visit of Cathedral guided Bruges walk

Others

2 beer tastings chocolate tasting windmill visit canal cruise of Ghent and the usual (see below)

Accommodation

1 hotel night in Amsterdam 7 nights’ lodging on a luxury barge 3 nights at hotels in Belgium Hotel Room Mate Aitana Fleur Barge Fiep Barge Crowne Plaza Brugge Hotel Recour

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Itinerary of your trip Bike And Barge: Amsterdam To Bruges Plus! Belgium’S Brewerie

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Amsterdam
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive Amsterdam

      Welcome to the vibrant capital city of Holland, Amsterdam! We hope you arrived a few days early to visit some of the highlights of this colorful city — between its museums, canals, hip locales and lively night scene there is plenty to explore. Settle into our hotel where we’ll have our safety meeting and bike fitting followed by our first spin on the bikes before a special dinner together. Distance 4 km / 2 mi

  • Day 2 Day 2: Bicycling Along The Hollandic Waterline
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Bicycling Along The Hollandic Waterline

      Follow bike paths out of Amsterdam and head into the region of the Hollandic Waterline, a defense system born in the 17th Century where castles and military forts with integrated systems of flooding could be used to turn Holland into an island to keep out invaders. A century later the water froze creating a bridge for the French army to attack. This plan has left several imposing forts including Muiderslot and Weesp which we’ll cycle past today. Enjoy local farmland and beautiful canals flanked by charming villas. We’ll pedal through Breukelen, the namesake of the New York City borough of Brooklyn. Later, we’ll cruise toward our landing spot for the night and enjoy dinner on-board. 2024 Barges: May 4th departure is on the Fleur, the July 12th departure is on the Fiep. Distance 47 km / 29 mi

  • Day 3 Day 3: Bike To Town Of Gouda And Kinderdijk Windmills
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Bike To Town Of Gouda And Kinderdijk Windmills

      This morning our barge will cruise for a few hours to reach the town of Schoonhoven, famous for its silversmiths and carillon makers. Bicycle through town and check out the town hall’s clock-tower bells before heading to Gouda, famous for its orange cheese. Enjoy a visit to the town’s cheese museum, and pick-up some picnic supplies (cheese anyone?) to enjoy at your next stop: the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kinderdijk. Here 19 majestic windmills are aligned to form a stunning sight. After exploring we’ll keep pedaling south to rejoin our boat in Dordrecht. Enjoy dinner on-board and perhaps a leisurely walk in town to enjoy the center. Distance 51 km / 32 mi

  • Day 4 Day 4: Breakfast Cruise And Bicycle To Tholen
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Breakfast Cruise And Bicycle To Tholen

      Another breakfast cruise takes us to Willemstad, a strikingly star shaped fortified town on the shores where the Holland Diep river splits into multiple rivers as it rushes out to sea. Experience the do-it-yourself-moving-bridge before reaching the town of Oud Vossemeer, where the Roosevelt name was very present in the 17th and 18th centuries (and still is), leading many to theorize that the American Roosevelt family whose Dutch ancestor arrived in the US in 1650 was probably from this town. Next we’ll pedal south to Tholen which was once an island in this giant estuary-like environment, but is now connected to the mainland. We’ll enjoy a visit to a working windmill during our ride. Distance 47 km / 29 mi

  • Day 5 Day 5: Pedal And Cruise Into Antwerp, Belgium
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Pedal And Cruise Into Antwerp, Belgium

      Set off on bikes for a delightful morning ride! We’ll get back to the boat before lunch to cruise into Antwerp, enjoying a unique view of the port and harbor as our barge makes its way to the city of diamonds. We’ll enjoy a guided visit of Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens’ art in the city’s Cathedral. After which you can head off to visit the rest of the city, including the historic city center, the diamond district, or the Red Star Line Museum from where 2 million emigrants shipped off to North America between 1873 and 1934. Explore the city and enjoy dinner on your own this evening before returning to our boat for a restful night’s sleep. Distance 31 km / 19 mi

  • Day 6 Day 6: Antwerp To Sint Amands
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Antwerp To Sint Amands

      We’ll leave the city of Antwerp and return to the countryside cycling on small roads and along the Schelde river bike path. We’ve arranged a special visit of a 200 year-old brewery, family-run now by the 7th generation. We will continue pedaling along the tidal river until we reach the quaint town of Sint Amands. Distance 54 km / 34 mi

  • Day 7 Day 7: Bicycle And Cruise Into Ghent
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Bicycle And Cruise Into Ghent

      This morning we will continue to cycle along the river before branching north through historic marshes. These marshes are where sheep production thrived due to the nutritious grasses. Subsequently, Ghent became one of the richest cities in the world during the Middle Ages because of its woolen industry. A bike path along the Schelde river brings us to our boat, which we’ll board for lunch as it cruises closer to the city center. While we are docked in a suburb, we’ll transfer into the historical center for a visit. This lively university city is still one of the prettiest cities in Belgium. Admire its traditional, tall Flemish buildings towering over the small streets and plazas. Enjoy dinner on your own in one of the many restaurants or cafés. Distance 41 km / 26 mi

  • Day 8 Day 8: Bicycle Ghent To Bruges
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Bicycle Ghent To Bruges

      Start the day with a short breakfast cruise before setting off on your bicycle to ride into the crown jewel of Belgium, Bruges. We’ll be moored in the city center, providing excellent access to Bruges’s many treasures. Stroll along the canals that were once main arteries of the city and don’t miss a visit to the medieval square and City Hall. This city is characterized by its fantastic architecture. Bruges is bustling with additional sites to see including the stepped gable houses, market square with the belfort, and historic neighborhoods such as the "Beguinage", a community of lay women from the 13th century to visit. We’ll enjoy dinner together on board our boat tonight. Distance 41 km / 26 mi

  • Day 9 Day 9: Enjoy Bruges, Visit Belgian Brewery
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Enjoy Bruges, Visit Belgian Brewery

      Enjoy a mid-morning guided visit around the city of Bruges, after which you can decide to explore the chocolate museum, diamond museum or even the Belgian fry museum! Enjoy this fabulous city but be sure to save some energy to join us at Bruges’s famous beer bar late this afternoon for sampling! We’ll meet for a private guided tour of the De Halve Maan Brewery late this afternoon. The May 7, 2021 departure will stay at the Crowne Plaza Brugge. Distance 0 km / 0 mi

  • Day 10 Day 10: Bruges To Poperinge
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Bruges To Poperinge

      We pedal southwest directly through the West Flanders region, passing by the Diksmuide and Dodengang trenches. Westvleteren is one of only 6 authentic Trappist beers in Belgium (made by Trappist monks, a branch of Cistercian monks) - one of which is continually ranked amongst the top beers in the world. The 16th Century St. Sixtus Abbey is not open to the public, but you can still enjoy the world’s highest-ranking beers from the Abbey at de Vrede café across the street before continuing on to Poperinge, once famous for its textiles and now famous for its hops. Visit the hops museum before enjoying dinner in one of the many restaurants in town. Distance 77 km / 48 mi

  • Day 11 Day 11: Loop To Ieper (Ypres In French) And Flanders Field Museum
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Loop To Ieper (Ypres In French) And Flanders Field Museum

      A loop ride today takes us to some important WWI sites where more than half a million Allied and German soldiers died in three major battles between 1914 and 1917. Ypres was strategic to the German’s planned invasion of France, and the Allied soldiers were able to put up effective resistance due to the topography: low lying hills parallel with the French Belgian border created natural “trenches” from which to fight. Visit the Flanders Field museum that starkly documents the war’s impact, and admire the completely rebuilt town as it was razed to the ground in 1917 due to the artillery fighting. Back in town, enjoy a chocolate tasting before our final dinner together. Distance 63 km / 39 mi

  • Day 12 Day 12: Tour End - Shuttle To Brussels
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Tour End - Shuttle To Brussels

      We’ll transfer you to the Brussels train station today for connections to your next destination. Thanks for joining us on this barge, beer and bike adventure! Bon voyage and Goede Reis! Distance 0 km / 0 mi

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if you’re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 10 / Max: 89

Age range allowed for this experience.

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