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Cost per person
In a twin bedded cabin 710 GBP (Great
Britain pounds) Single supplement
133 GBP
In a bunk bedded cabin 645 GBP (April only)
2012 Tour Dates: Start
Saturdays from April 7 - Sept 15
Duration: 7 nights
Tour profile: Moderate.
Included: Seven nights accommodation, All meals, 7 gear bicycle hire, Guide,
Information Pack (twin bedded cabins available at a surcharge),
return train from Ghent to Bruges on Day 7, transfer from Ghent to
Amsterdam Airport
Meeting point: The tour starts
in Amsterdam and ends in Bruges (alternate weeks the tour starts in Ghent
and ends in Amsterdam).
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam
Board the barge and meet your guide at 13.00 and then sail on the barge from Amsterdam to
the village of Oude Wetering. In the evening there is a
short introductory ride. 6 miles
Day 2: Oude Wetering to Gouda
22 miles
Cycle through Dutch meadowlands to the small town of Gouda, known
throughout the world for its cheese.
Day 3: Gouda to Willemstad
25 miles
Cruise to Kinderdijk, famous for its collection of traditional
Dutch windmills before continuing by bike to Dordrecht, one of the oldest
towns in Holland that inspired 17th century painters such as
Cuyp and van Goyen. We continue by barge 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 on foot.
Day 5: Antwerp to Dendermonde
31 miles
Leave Antwerp and cycle through pretty Flemish countryside
along the River Schelde. Tonight we stay in the provincial town of
Dendermonde. Your cycle ride is through attractive countryside
beside the Schelde River.
Day 6: Dendermonde to Ghent
19 miles
Enjoy a leisurely ride through the flat Flemish countryside to
Ghent.
This evening there is a guided tour around the old town of Ghent,
which has more historic listed buildings than the rest of Belgium put
together.
Day 7: Ghent to Bruges
Complete your journey by train 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. In the afternoon we return to Ghent
by train.
Day 8:
End of tour after breakfast - Return by bus to Amsterdam airport. |
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