Gorgeous Bruges (aka Brugge). Photo via Flickr:WolfgangStaudt Sailing one of Bruges' many canals. Photo via Flickr:WolfgangStaudt

Brussels To Bruges

Belgium Bike + Boat Tour

Enjoy the most beautiful cities of Flanders

With three official languages (Flemish, French and German) and a perfect location at the heart of Europe, Belgium is a culturally diverse country with a rich and varied history and an understated sophistication which makes it a charming country to visit.

It boasts a wealth of spectacular architecture, with many of its oldest buildings listed as UNESCO world heritage sites. The renowned grand squares of Brussels and Bruges, with hundreds of museums, parks, restaurants, and bars never fail to impress. 

Belgium also has a proud tradition of fine art and the works of many well known artists, from medieval masters such as Van Eyck to modern surrealists like Magritte.
For lovers of the outdoors, Belgium's beautiful countryside offers a range of things to do.
Most of all, Belgians know how to enjoy life to the full - their world-famous beers, chocolates, waffles, mussels, fries and fine cuisine are testament to this. It's never difficult to find a great place to eat or drink in any Belgian town or city.

Tour Dates

  • Brussels to Bruges: May 12*, June 23, July 7, July 21, August 18 and September 15, 2012
  • Bruges to Brussels: May 5*, June 16, June 30, July 14, August 11 and September 8, 2012
  • *Now being offered at a discounted price! See pricing for details.

Where You’ll Stay

Aboard the beautiful Comfort-Plus class ship the MS Magnifique

What’s Included

  • 7 nights accommodations
  • Breakfast, picnic lunches during bike tours, three course dinners
  • 7 speed hybrid bicycle (hand brake or pedal brake) with pannier
  • Daily cleaning of cabins
  • Welcoming drink on first evening
  • Multilingual Tour Guide
  • Printed instructions and detailed maps
  • Daily coffee and tea until 4 pm

What’s Not Included

  • Transfers to/from docking area
  • Entrance fees for museums/ ferry fees
  • Drinks on board other then mentioned
  • Tips

Brussels To Bruges Map

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TourBike + Boat
TypeGuided
SkillEasy
Length8 days
From€929
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Skill Level

This is an easy guided tour

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Day-To-Day Itinerary

Brussels To Bruges Map

Day 1: Arrival in Brussels
Day 2: Brussels - Vilvoorde - Mechelen - Willebroek, 24 miles (40 km)
Day 3: Willebroek - Antwerp, 27 miles (45 km)
Day 4: Antwerp - Dendermonde, 30 miles (50 km)
Day 5: Dendermonde - Ghent, 29 miles (48 km)
Day 6: Ghent - Vinderhoute - Bruges, 24 miles (40 km)
Day 7: Bruges and the North Sea
Day 8: Bruges 

Day 1: Arrival Brussels
The MS Magnifique awaits in Brussels harbor. After arrival on board, there will be time to explore this beautiful capital of Belgium. Apart from its famous chocolates and beers, Brussels has many other attractions. It is a center of European culture, officially nicknamed ‘the European Village’, with almost 90 museums, beautiful parks, fascinating walks, and trendy restaurants and bars.

Day 2: Brussels – Vilvoorde – Mechelen – Willebroek, 24 miles (40 km)
During breakfast, the barge will sail to Vilvoord where the bike tour will begin. Along the way, you will visit Mechelen with its remarkable historical buildings; almost 300 of them! Continuing on through the green, softly rolling countryside, picturesque villages and large country estates will pass by. The barge will meet you at the day’s destination of Willebroek.

Day 3: Willebroek – Antwerp, 27 miles (45 km)
From Willebroek, you will head to Antwerp. This harbor city on the river Schelde is one of the world's major diamond towns and has many highlights: the City Hall was one of several majestic buildings constructed during the Renaissance, the historical City Square, Grote Market, the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe cathedral, and the medieval Steen Castle. 

Day 4: Antwerp – Dendermonde, 30 miles (50 km)
Today’s tour leads upstream on the Schelde to Hemiksem and after a short ascent, on to Repelmonde. Here, the Rupel flows into the Schelde and you will follow it for a few miles until the village of Niel, next to the nature reserve of Walenhoek. Between Niel and Boom is a historical area where bricks have been manufactured since the Middle Ages. From here, you will cross the canal Brussels-Rupel to the water tower of St. Amands further along the Schelde, till you reach the beautiful city Dendermonde. After the day’s cycling ends, you will have time to relax and enjoy the bustling Flemish market square of Grote.

Day 5: Dendermonde – Ghent, 29 miles (48 km)
The Magnifique will be moored in Merelbeke, a suburb of the beautiful city of Ghent. The architectural richness in the historical center of the city of Ghent has been maintained well. Under the watchful eye of Gravensteen Castle or Castle of the Counts, the city boasts an Opera House, 18 museums, 100 churches, and over 400 historical buildings. The most visited site in Ghent is the famous painting "The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb", painted by the brothers Jan and Hubert van Eyck in 1432. It still hangs in its original location, the St. Bavo Cathedral.

Day 6: Ghent – Vinderhoute – Bruges, 24 miles (40 km)
After breakfast, the cycle will begin to Vinderhoute. Part of today’s tour follows along the Ghent Canal to Oostende through the stretched Flemish landscape until Bruges. Also known as the “Venice of the North”, Bruges is well known for it’s historical art and museums. The city center, with its winding canals, has been listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site of UNSECO. 

Day 7: Bruges and the North Sea, 33 miles (55 km)
The last bike tour of this vacation takes you first to a quiet canal along which are situated lots of poplars trees, polder landscapes, and quaint farmhouses. Via the small city of Damme, you will enter the fashionable and exclusive seaside resort of Knokke on the North Sea coast. It is home to a 12 km long sandy beach, numerous cafes, and the attractive dune landscape of the nature reserve of Het Zwin. The route continues through Sluis, a small Dutch village and back to Bruges riding along a small canal. 

Day 8: Bruges
Disembarkation after breakfast. 

Bruges to Brussels Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Bruges
Day 2: Bruges and the North Sea, 33 miles (55 km)
Day 3: Bruges - Moerebrugge - Ghent, 24 miles (40 km)
Day 4: Ghent - Dendermone, 29 miles (48 km)
Day 5: Dendermonde - St. Amands - Temse - Antwerp, 25 miles (42 km)
Day 6: Antwerp - Lier - Willebroek, 27 miles (45 km)
Day 7: Willebroek - Mechelen - Vilvoorde, 24 miles (40 km)
Day 8: Brussels 

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Brussels To Bruges Boats + Barges

  • MS Magnifique Photo

    MS Magnifique Netherlands Comfort Plus Class Boat Comfort Plus class boats are very nicely furnished 5-star ships containing cabins with low beds, private bathrooms, a large dining area, separate saloon, and more.

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