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Cost per person (in UK pounds):
599 UK Single
supplement 112 UK
2010 Tour Dates: Start
Saturdays from May 29 - Aug 28
Duration: 7 nights
Tour profile: Easy - mostly quiet roads and cycle paths on
flat terrain..
Included: Seven nights accommodation in a 2 berth
(bunk beds) cabin with shower/toilet, All meals, Bicycle hire,
Guided cycling, guided city walks.
Meeting point: The tour starts
in Amsterdam and ends in Brussels (alternate weeks it operates in
reverse starting in Mechelen).
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam
Your guide will meet you and you have a chance to go for a
short familiarisation cycle ride. There is also an optional
canal trip, as your boat will remain in Amsterdam this
evening. (9.5 miles)
Day 2: Amsterdam to Vianen
This morning the boat sets out from Amsterdam and takes you to
Breukelen. From here you cycle via the Kasteel de Haar and the
village of Montfoort to your day's destination in Vianen. (22 miles)
Day 3: Vianen to Hertogenbosch
The boats sails to Tiel from where you cycle along the dykes
and through rich polderlands to reach the charming capital of
the province of Noord-Brabant, s'Hertogenbosch. A visit to
Saint John's Cathedral is highly recommended. (28 miles)
Day 4: Hertogenbosch to Willemstad
After sailing to Geertruidenberg, you cycle to Willemstad, one
of the best-maintained fortress towns in Holland and worth
some exploration. (25 miles)
Day 5: Willemstad to Antwerp
After breakfast you begin your day by cycling among the
islands of Zeeland. When you reach Tholen, you rejoin the boat
to sail across the Belgian border and into the city of
Antwerp. This evening your guide will organise a beer-tasting
and a walk around
the city. (28 miles)
Day 6: Antwerp to Mechelen
This morning you are free to spend more time exploring
Antwerp. From here you cycle to Mechelen and rejoin the
barge.! (25 miles)
Day 7: Train to Brussels where we explore
the
highlights of the city. You may want to try
out one of its culinary specialities, be that mussels and
frites, waffles, or of course the famous Belgian chocolates.
Day 8:
End of tour after breakfast |
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