This bike and barge route combines the countries Holland and Belgium in a very surprising and attractive way. In eight days, sail and cycle two countries from capital to capital, from Amsterdam to Brussels. The week after that the trip will be reverse from Brussels to Amsterdam. On the arrival day the barge stays in Amsterdam, you have plenty of time to visit this well-known city. Via the Betuwe and the old fortified town of Willemstad, you will reach the rural islands of Zeeland and then cross the Belgian border. The Flemish port town of Antwerp is another highlight. Belgium is famous for its tasty beer, so a visit to one of the fine breweries is included. Your tour ends in Belgium's capital, Brussels. Standing at the Market Square in Brussels, comparing it to the Dam Square in Amsterdam, you realize they are so close and yet so different.
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Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Saturday 15km Tonight, your ship will stay overnight in Amsterdam. Your tour leader will invite you for a small bike ride to try out the bicycles. In the evening you could do a canal tour (not included) or walk around town.
Day 2: Sunday 32km Sail the charming River Vecht to Breukelen over the River Vecht, while enjoying a good view of the beautifully restored stately homes of the rich from the Dutch Golden Age. Disembark in Breuken and start the bicycle tour. Ride past the impressive castle De Haar and continue via the village of Montfoort to Vianen, the stay for the night.
Day 3: Monday 45km Sail by barge to Tiel, through an area called the Betuwe. In this area many types of fruits are grown, but it is especially well-known for its cherry blossoms. Then cross by ferry to the rural area between the rivers Maas en Waal. After passing many dikes and rich polder land you'll arrive in the town of 's Hertogenbosch, the charming capital of the province of Noord-Brabant and your stay for the night. The St. Jans Cathedral is certainly worth a visit.
Day 4: Tuesday 40km The day starts with a sailing trip on the river Maas. Disembark in Geertruidenberg for a varied bike tour to the attractive old fortified town of Willemstad, strategically located at the crossing of several waterways. Overnight Willemstad.
Day 5: Wednesday 45km In the morning after breakfast, a cycle tour to Tholen in Zeeland is planned. In this birth place of the American president Roosevelt, you'll embark for a sailing trip across the Belgian border to the port town of Antwerp. In the evening your tour leader will take you out for a city walk.
Day 6: Thursday 30km You will have the whole morning to do more sightseeing in the great city of Antwerp. In the afternoon your captain sails you safely over the river Schelde to Kapelle op den Bos, where you will disembark and cycle to Brussels. On the way a visit to the famous Palm brewery is planned, so that you can learn more about the Belgium beer culture.
Day 7: Friday No Cycling No cycling. You have all day to visit all the highlights of Belgium's capital Brussels. You might want to try some of the culinary specialties: mussels, Belgium "Frieten" (fries), the famous (hand made) Belgium chocolates, waffles and of course all the different kinds of beers. Some pubs in Belgium sell over 250 kinds of beers.
Day 8: Saturday After breakfast your guide and crew say goodbye and your bike and barge tour has ended.
This Package Includes
7 Nights Accommodations on Board a Barge in Double Cabin
Full Board (Breakfasts, Packed Lunches, and Three-Course Dinners)
Coffee and Tea on Board
Services of Local Guide
Route Description with Map
Use of 7-Speed Bicycles
Bicycle Damage Protection Insurance
Notes
Dates June 3, 10(Reverse); July 8, 15 (Reverse), 22, 29 (Reverse); August 19, 26 (Reverse); September 2, 9 (Reverse), 16 (Reverse); Comfort, August 5, 12(Reverse).
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