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Cost per person:
495 UK $1034 Cdn or
US based on double. Single supplement 88 UK $183 Cdn or US
Supplement for twin bedded cabin 50 UK per person $105 Cdn or
US
2008 Tour Dates: Start
Saturdays from May 31 - Sept 13
Duration: 7 nights
Tour profile: Moderate.
Included: Seven nights accommodation in a 2
berth cabin with shower/toilet, All meals, Bicycle hire, Guide,
Information Pack (twin bedded cabins available at a surcharge),
transfer from Bruges back to Amsterdam.
Meeting point: The tour starts
in Amsterdam and ends in Bruges (alternate weeks it starts in Bruges
and ends in Amsterdam).
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam
Meet your guide and then sail on the barge from Amsterdam to
the village of Oude Wetering.
Day 2: Oude Wetering to Gouda
22 miles
In April and May you can visit the Keukenhof flower gardens
and stroll around the colourful tulip and daffodil displays.
You will then sail on to the small town of Gouda, known
throughout the world for its cheese.
Day 3: Gouda to Willemstad
28 miles
Cycle to Kinderdijk, famous for its collection of traditional
Dutch windmills. Continue to Dordrecht, one of the oldest
towns in Holland that inspired 17th century painters such as
Cuyp and van Goyen. We continue to the beautifully maintained
fortress town of Willemstad.
Day 4: Willemstad to Antwerp
Sail through the beautiful waterways of Zeeland to the lively
city of Antwerp in Belgium, once home to the baroque painter
Rubens. On arrival you’ll have plenty of time to explore
this interesting and cultured port.
Day 5: Antwerp to Dendermonde
19 miles
Today the barge sails out of Antwerp to the provincial town of
Dendermonde. Your cycle ride is through attractive countryside
beside the Schelde River.
Day 6: Dendermonde to Ghent
22 miles
Enjoy a leisurely ride through the flat Flemish countryside.
This evening take time to look around the old town of Ghent,
which has more listed buildings than the rest of Belgium put
together.
Day 7: Ghent to Bruges
16 miles
Complete your journey by train and bike to the magnificent
city of Bruges. Explore the beautiful buildings and
well-preserved medieval architecture as you walk around this
city, sampling the culinary delights of Belgium such as
waffles, beer and mussels.
Day 8:
End of tour after breakfast
Return by bus to Amsterdam airport. |
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