The heyday of Holland and Flemish cities of the Middle Ages are united in this route. Find out the contrast between the green polders combined with its villages and old world of islands in Zeeland, creeks, winding dikes and dams. Besides, discover the Flemish countryside between the Belgian cities of Ghent and Bruges. Enjoy all these highlights along the great rivers of the Netherlands and Belgium. See the Delta Works, proof of the eternal battle against the waters of the sea.

Highlights:

Delta Works

The windmills of the Kinderdijk (UNESCO World Heritage site)

Ghent / Bruges

Additional Information

Duration: 8days

Departure Times:

At 16:00.

Departure Points:

Near the Amsterdam Central Station

Prices:

Adult:

2 person lower deck: 799 EUR per person
2 person upper deck: 899 EUR per person
1 person lower deck: 1029 EUR per person

Children reduction: 

0-2*: free of charge
3-11*: 30%
*if travelling together with at least 1 of the  full-paying person

Please note:

• We reserve the right to cancel tours with fewer than 12 participants up to 21 days prior to the date of departure
• The program is subject to change without prior notice.

Saturday: Amsterdam

After your arrival onboard, you will enjoy a cup of coffee or tea, and of course meet the staff of the boat: the guide, skipper and crew, and the other passengers.

Sunday: Nigtevecht - Breukelen - Vianen, appr. 25 or 47 km

You take off to Nigtevecht by barge. From there you will enjoy a short bike trip to Breukelen along the winding river Vecht. You will visit a real traditional Dutch cheese farm, and find out how we make cheese according to traditional methods. By the end of the afternoon the boat brings you to Vianen, a small fortified town on the river Lek, otherwise if you prefer you can cycle all the way to Vianen.

Monday: Vianen -  Dordrecht, appr. 50 km

In the morning you will appreciate cycling to Schoonhoven, the Silvertown. There you will get to know the rich past of the centuries-old traditional silversmith craft. From Schoonhoven you continue your trip to Kinderdijk (UNESCO World Heritage site) right across the Alblasserwaard. You can visit one of the several windmills of the Kinderdijk. After this visit, the barge takes you further to Dordrecht, one of the oldest towns in Holland, where you spend the night in the historic port of Wolwevershaven.

Tuesday: Dordrecht, sailing to Willemstad or Bruinisse, cycling to Zierikzee, 54 or 24 km

You will start your day with a breakfast cruise to the delta of our great rivers. After the big flood disaster of 1953 dramatic water works were carried out in the framework of the 'Delta plan' (Delta Works). As a result most tidal inlets are now closed off from the sea by dams. This is something not to be missed! A beautiful tour on the island of Schouwen-Duiveland comes next. Your destination for today is the well-preserved town of Zierikzee. 

Wednesday: Zierikzee - Middelburg, 51 km or sailing to Zandkreekdam, cycling to Middelburg, 32 km

For the long route you take off towards the western part of the island, Schouwen. At Westenschouwen the crossing of the Oosterscheldedam is started. Although all the islands of this province, Zeeland, are now connected, and should therefore literally no longer be named as such, they have all retained their own character. You may prefer to do the first part of the day's route onboard and start cycling at Zandkreek. Quiet country roads take you into Middelburg.

Thursday: Middelburg - Ghent, 73 km or starting in Terneuzen, 41 km

By ship or bike to Vlissingen, an important port at the mouth of the Westerschelde. From here you can take the ferry to Breskens in Zeeuws Vlaanderen (Zeeland's Flanders). While cycling through the spacious land with scattered villages, winding dike roads and remains of many old creeks you may not even notice that you are crossing the Dutch-Belgian border. The city of Ghent is proud of its rich past, but is much more than just a museum town. This lively city with is an excellent mixture of medieval edifices, stylish shopping streets, splendid mansions, working-class quarters from the beginning of the 20th century.

Friday Ghent - Bruges, appr. 45 km

This route leads you through the beautiful centre of Ghent. Then across the Leie bridge and into the peaceful countryside of East Flanders. The route follows winding roads in the open country and now and then a forestry region. The final part of the trip is along the towpath of the canal between Ghent and Oostende and leads you to the city of Bruges.

Saturday - Departure before 10 AM

Bruges, end of tour after breakfast. 

Things To Bring

- Printed voucher

- Photo / video camera

Inclusions

- All nights on board (incl. bed clothes, 2 towels)
- Breakfast and dinner on board
- Lunch packages when on the road
- Coffee and tea on board
- Rental bike: 24-speed Gazelle Medeo, incl. pannier bags, lock, water bottle
- Tour guide
- Route information
- Road book
- Ferry fares on the route

Exclusions

- Bicycle insurance (optional) € 15 per bicycle
- Entrance fees to museums; approx. € 15 per tour
- Travel risk insurance / cancellation insurance (optional)
- Transfer by train
(train Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to/from Bruges approx. € 65,- p.p.)

Departs

Departs April 21st, May 5th, June 30th, July 14th and September 22nd

Pickup/Departure

Amsterdam, embarcation at 16:00 near the Central Station

Any questions? Contact phone number: +31(0)299 411111

Drop-Off

Bruges, Belgium

Additional Locations

Vianen, Netherlands
Dordrecht, Netherlands
Zierikzee, Netherlands
Middelburg, Netherlands
Gent, Belgium
Terneuzen, Netherlands
Bruges, Belgium