Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands Bike + Barge Tours
Bike and Boat on one of Europe’s classic bike routes through Belgium and Holland
A bike and barge tour beginning in Bruges and ending in Amsterdam showcases the best of both Belgium and Holland. The motto in Bruges is ‘feel the past under your feet’. The city’s crisscrossing canals and cobblestone streets have seen many seafaring traders since the 9th century. This city retains a lively and invigorating atmosphere reminiscent of one of Jan van Eyck's 15th century masterpieces.
Leaving Bruges, you will cycle over streams and quiet country roads though a tranquil Flemish landscape.
Entering Holland, your cycling itinerary will lead to the quaint villages of Goes in central Zeeland and the seaside town of Willemstad.
Your bike and boat tour will end in Amsterdam and impressively so. With over 6800 historical buildings and an endless array of canals and bridges, Amsterdam is truly a sight to see (along with Rembrandt's famous Nightwatch on display in the Rijksmuseum).
Highlights:
- Belgium and the Flemish's tranquil landscape
- The cycling paradise of Holland and the international hot spot of Amsterdam
- Northern Renaissance architecture
- Medieval Cathedrals
- Markt Square with the 272 belfry of the Belfort
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2017 Prices
Elodie: £ 1026 $ 1,597 € 1060 NOK 10777 kr 9948 $ 1,293
Fiep Price £ 1012 $ 1,574 € 1045 NOK 10624 kr 9807 $ 1,275 Split bed cabin £ 886 $ 1,378 € 915 NOK 9303 kr 8587 $ 1,116 Single supplement on request
Fleur Price £ 978 $ 1,521 € 1010 NOK 10268 kr 9478 $ 1,232 Single supplement on request Fluvius Sept 23 to Oct 21 Sept 16 Apr 29 to Sept 2 Twin Cabin/Below deck £ 764 $ 1,188 € 789 NOK 8022 kr 7404 $ 963 £ 890 $ 1,384 € 919 NOK 9343 kr 8624 $ 1,121 £ 938 $ 1,459 € 969 NOK 9852 kr 9094 $ 1,182 Twin Cabin/Top deck £ 909 $ 1,414 € 939 NOK 9547 kr 8812 $ 1,146 £ 1035 $ 1,610 € 1069 NOK 10868 kr 10032 $ 1,304 £ 1083 $ 1,685 € 1119 NOK 11377 kr 10501 $ 1,365 Single Cabin/Below deck £ 909 $ 1,414 € 939 NOK 9547 kr 8812 $ 1,146 £ 1035 $ 1,610 € 1069 NOK 10868 kr 10032 $ 1,304 £ 1083 $ 1,685 € 1119 NOK 11377 kr 10501 $ 1,365 Single cabin/Top deck on request on request on request Magnifique Twin Cabin £ 1054 $ 1,640 € 1089 NOK 11072 kr 10220 $ 1,329 Premium Twin £ 1248 $ 1,941 € 1289 NOK 13105 kr 12097 $ 1,573 Single Cabin £ 1393 $ 2,167 € 1439 NOK 14630 kr 13504 $ 1,756 Triple cabin £ 1006 $ 1,565 € 1039 NOK 10563 kr 9751 $ 1,268 Premium Triple £ 1151 $ 1,791 € 1189 NOK 12088 kr 11158 $ 1,451 Magnifique II All other departures October 21 Upper deck suite £ 1442 $ 2,243 € 1489 NOK 15138 kr 13974 $ 1,817 £ 1345 $ 2,092 € 1389 NOK 14122 kr 13035 $ 1,695 Lower deck twin £ 1054 $ 1,640 € 1089 NOK 11072 kr 10220 $ 1,329 £ 996 $ 1,550 € 1029 NOK 10462 kr 9657 $ 1,255 Premium twin £ 1248 $ 1,941 € 1289 NOK 13105 kr 12097 $ 1,573 £ 1190 $ 1,851 € 1229 NOK 12495 kr 11534 $ 1,499 Single cabin (one available) £ 1393 $ 2,167 € 1439 NOK 14630 kr 13504 $ 1,756 £ 1316 $ 2,047 € 1359 NOK 13817 kr 12754 $ 1,658 Triple cabin lower deck £ 1006 $ 1,565 € 1039 NOK 10563 kr 9751 $ 1,268 £ 948 $ 1,475 € 979 NOK 9953 kr 9188 $ 1,194 Triple upper deck suite £ 1345 $ 2,092 € 1389 NOK 14122 kr 13035 $ 1,695 £ 1277 $ 1,987 € 1319 NOK 13410 kr 12378 $ 1,609 Sailing Home Two bed cabin £ 1109 $ 1,725 € 1145 NOK 11641 kr 10745 $ 1,397 *Two bed cabin for single use £ 1564 $ 2,432 € 1615 NOK 16419 kr 15156 $ 1,970 Zwaantje Twin cabin £ 1025 $ 1,595 € 1059 NOK 10767 kr 9938 $ 1,292 Twin cabin for single use £ 1326 $ 2,062 € 1369 NOK 13918 kr 12848 $ 1,670 Gandalf Twin cabin below deck £ 938 $ 1,459 € 969 NOK 9852 kr 9094 $ 1,182 Single cabin below deck £ 1132 $ 1,761 € 1169 NOK 11885 kr 10971 $ 1,426 Triple cabin below deck £ 890 $ 1,384 € 919 NOK 9343 kr 8624 $ 1,121 Wending Two bed cabin £ 1012 $ 1,574 € 1045 NOK 10624 kr 9807 $ 1,275 Triple cabin £ 959 $ 1,491 € 990 NOK 10065 kr 9291 $ 1,208 *Two bed cabin for single use £ 1205 $ 1,875 € 1245 NOK 12658 kr 11684 $ 1,519 Zwaan Twin or double cabin £ 1109 $ 1,725 € 1145 NOK 11641 kr 10745 $ 1,397 Triple cabin £ 1084 $ 1,687 € 1120 NOK 11387 kr 10511 $ 1,366 *Single use cabin
£ 1564 $ 2,432 € 1615 NOK 16419 kr 15156 $ 1,970 Children's discounts available Anna Antal
Comfort cabin £ 1012 $ 1,574 € 1045 NOK 10624 kr 9807 $ 1,275 Standard plus (bunk bed) cabin £ 867 $ 1,348 € 895 NOK 9099 kr 8399 $ 1,092 *Single use (standard plus cabin only) £ 1205 $ 1,875 € 1245 NOK 12658 kr 11684 $ 1,519 Children's discounts available Liza Marleen Large twin cabin £ 1123 $ 1,747 € 1160 NOK 11793 kr 10886 $ 1,415 Regular twin cabin £ 1065 $ 1,657 € 1100 NOK 11183 kr 10323 $ 1,342 *Single use cabin £ 1205 $ 1,875 € 1245 NOK 12658 kr 11684 $ 1,519 Children's discounts available Sarah Twin cabin £ 934 $ 1,453 € 965 NOK 9811 kr 9056 $ 1,177 Single supplement £ 213 $ 331 € 220 NOK 2237 kr 2065 $ 268 Tijdgeest Low bed cabin £ 934 $ 1,453 € 965 NOK 9811 kr 9056 $ 1,177 Bunk bed cabin £ 838 $ 1,303 € 865 NOK 8794 kr 8118 $ 1,055 Single supplement (low bed cabin only) £ 213 $ 331 € 220 NOK 2237 kr 2065 $ 268 Clair de Lune Twin cabin £ 838 $ 1,303 € 865 NOK 8794 kr 8118 $ 1,055 Single supplement £ 213 $ 331 € 220 NOK 2237 kr 2065 $ 268 *Single supplement can be avoided if cabin is booked "willing to share"
Feniks Low bed cabin £ 726 $ 1,130 € 750 NOK 7625 kr 7038 $ 915 Bunk bed cabin £ 702 $ 1,092 € 725 NOK 7371 kr 6804 $ 885
2018 PricesMagnifique May - September October 13 Twin Cabin £ 1137 $ 1,768 € 1174 NOK 11936 kr 11018 $ 1,432 £ 1059 $ 1,648 € 1094 NOK 11122 kr 10267 $ 1,335 Premium Twin £ 1330 $ 2,069 € 1374 NOK 13969 kr 12894 $ 1,676 £ 1253 $ 1,949 € 1294 NOK 13156 kr 12144 $ 1,579 Single Cabin £ 1476 $ 2,295 € 1524 NOK 15494 kr 14302 $ 1,859 £ 1398 $ 2,175 € 1444 NOK 14681 kr 13551 $ 1,762 *Triple cabin £ 1088 $ 1,693 € 1124 NOK 11427 kr 10548 $ 1,371 £ 1011 $ 1,572 € 1044 NOK 10614 kr 9798 $ 1,274 *Premium Triple £ 1234 $ 1,919 € 1274 NOK 12952 kr 11956 $ 1,554 £ 1156 $ 1,798 € 1194 NOK 12139 kr 11205 $ 1,457 *Triple cabins are limited and on request, 4 per departure, 2 premium triple cabins and 2 normal triple cabins.
Magnifique II May - September October 3 Upper deck suite £ 1524 $ 2,371 € 1574 NOK 16002 kr 14771 $ 1,920 £ 1447 $ 2,250 € 1494 NOK 15189 kr 14021 $ 1,823 Lower deck twin £ 1137 $ 1,768 € 1174 NOK 11936 kr 11018 $ 1,432 £ 1059 $ 1,648 € 1094 NOK 11122 kr 10267 $ 1,335 Premium twin £ 1330 $ 2,069 € 1374 NOK 13969 kr 12894 $ 1,676 £ 1253 $ 1,949 € 1294 NOK 13156 kr 12144 $ 1,579 Twin cabin/single use £ 1476 $ 2,295 € 1524 NOK 15494 kr 14302 $ 1,859 £ 1398 $ 2,175 € 1444 NOK 14681 kr 13551 $ 1,762 *Triple cabin lower deck £ 1088 $ 1,693 € 1124 NOK 11427 kr 10548 $ 1,371 £ 1011 $ 1,572 € 1044 NOK 10614 kr 9798 $ 1,274 *Triple upper deck suite £ 1427 $ 2,220 € 1474 NOK 14986 kr 13833 $ 1,798 £ 1350 $ 2,100 € 1394 NOK 14172 kr 13082 $ 1,701 *Triple cabins are limited and on request, 3 per departure, 1 tiple upper deck suite and 2 triple lower deck.
Magnifique III April - September October 6 Twin cabin £ 1137 $ 1,768 € 1174 NOK 11936 kr 11018 $ 1,432 £ 1059 $ 1,648 € 1094 NOK 11122 kr 10267 $ 1,335 Upper deck suite £ 1524 $ 2,371 € 1574 NOK 16002 kr 14771 $ 1,920 £ 1447 $ 2,250 € 1494 NOK 15189 kr 14021 $ 1,823 Single cabin £ 1476 $ 2,295 € 1524 NOK 15494 kr 14302 $ 1,859 £ 1398 $ 2,175 € 1444 NOK 14681 kr 13551 $ 1,762 *Triple cabin £ 1088 $ 1,693 € 1124 NOK 11427 kr 10548 $ 1,371 £ 1011 $ 1,572 € 1044 NOK 10614 kr 9798 $ 1,274 *Triple cabin upper deck £ 1427 $ 2,220 € 1474 NOK 14986 kr 13833 $ 1,798 £ 1350 $ 2,100 € 1394 NOK 14172 kr 13082 $ 1,701 *Triple cabins are limited and on request, 3 per departure: 1 triple upper deck suite and 2 triple lower deck
Fluvius September 29 April 28 - September 15 Twin cabin/Below deck £ 914 $ 1,422 € 944 NOK 9597 kr 8859 $ 1,152 £ 962 $ 1,497 € 994 NOK 10106 kr 9328 $ 1,213 Small twin cabin/Below deck £ 866 $ 1,347 € 894 NOK 9089 kr 8390 $ 1,091 £ 914 $ 1,422 € 944 NOK 9597 kr 8859 $ 1,152 Regular Twin Cabin/Top deck £ 1059 $ 1,648 € 1094 NOK 11122 kr 10267 $ 1,335 £ 1108 $ 1,723 € 1144 NOK 11631 kr 10736 $ 1,396 Double Cabin/Top deck £ 1156 $ 1,798 € 1194 NOK 12139 kr 11205 $ 1,457 £ 1205 $ 1,874 € 1244 NOK 12647 kr 11674 $ 1,518 Twin cabin for single use/Below deck £ 1059 $ 1,648 € 1094 NOK 11122 kr 10267 $ 1,335 £ 1108 $ 1,723 € 1144 NOK 11631 kr 10736 $ 1,396 Twin cabin for single use/Top deck on request
Zwaantje Twin cabin £ 1132 $ 1,761 € 1169 NOK 11885 kr 10971 $ 1,426 *Twin cabin for single use £ 1471 $ 2,288 € 1519 NOK 15443 kr 14255 $ 1,853 *Only one twin cabin for single use available per departure
Gandalf Twin cabin below deck £ 958 $ 1,490 € 989 NOK 10055 kr 9281 $ 1,207 *Twin cabin for single use below deck £ 1151 $ 1,791 € 1189 NOK 12088 kr 11158 $ 1,451 **Triple cabin below deck £ 909 $ 1,414 € 939 NOK 9547 kr 8812 $ 1,146 *Only one twin cabin for single use available per departure
**Two triple cabins available per departureFleur Twin cabin £ 1017 $ 1,581 € 1050 NOK 10675 kr 9854 $ 1,281 Twin cabin/single use £ 1201 $ 1,868 € 1240 NOK 12607 kr 11637 $ 1,513 Fiep August 11 October 13 Price £ 1113 $ 1,732 € 1150 NOK 11692 kr 10792 $ 1,403 £ 1017 $ 1,581 € 1050 NOK 10675 kr 9854 $ 1,281 Split bed cabin £ 910 $ 1,416 € 940 NOK 9557 kr 8822 $ 1,147 £ 833 $ 1,295 € 860 NOK 8743 kr 8071 $ 1,049 Split bed cabin/single use Price £ 1317 $ 2,048 € 1360 NOK 13827 kr 12763 $ 1,659
£ 1201 $ 1,868 € 1240 NOK 12607 kr 11637 $ 1,513 *Sailing Home Two bed cabin £ 1113 $ 1,732 € 1150 NOK 11692 kr 10792 $ 1,403 *Two bed cabin for single use £ 1569 $ 2,440 € 1620 NOK 16470 kr 15203 $ 1,976 *Zwaan Twin or double cabin £ 1113 $ 1,732 € 1150 NOK 11692 kr 10792 $ 1,403 Triple cabin £ 1089 $ 1,694 € 1125 NOK 11438 kr 10558 $ 1,373 *Single use cabin
£ 1569 $ 2,440 € 1620 NOK 16470 kr 15203 $ 1,976 Children's discounts available *Wending Two bed cabin £ 1017 $ 1,581 € 1050 NOK 10675 kr 9854 $ 1,281 Triple cabin £ 963 $ 1,499 € 995 NOK 10116 kr 9338 $ 1,214 *Two bed cabin for single use £ 1210 $ 1,883 € 1250 NOK 12708 kr 11731 $ 1,525 *Liza Marleen Large twin cabin £ 1128 $ 1,755 € 1165 NOK 11844 kr 10933 $ 1,421 Regular twin cabin £ 1070 $ 1,664 € 1105 NOK 11234 kr 10370 $ 1,348 *Single use cabin £ 1210 $ 1,883 € 1250 NOK 12708 kr 11731 $ 1,525 Children's discounts available Elodie
Twin cabin £ 1055 $ 1,642 € 1090 NOK 11082 kr 10229 $ 1,330 Twin cabin for single use, on request *Anna Antal
Comfort cabin £ 1017 $ 1,581 € 1050 NOK 10675 kr 9854 $ 1,281 Standard plus (bunk bed) cabin £ 871 $ 1,356 € 900 NOK 9150 kr 8446 $ 1,098 *Single use (standard plus cabin only) £ 1113 $ 1,732 € 1150 NOK 11692 kr 10792 $ 1,403 Children's discounts available *These boats allow booking "willing to share" and thus the single supplement can be avoided. You will be paired with an other cyclist of the same gender. On the Anna Antal, this is only available in the standard plus cabins.
Clair de Lune: Please contact us for pricing!
Tijdgeest: Please contact us for pricing!extra options
2017:
Magnifique and Magnifique II, Gandalf, Zwaantje, & Fluvius
Electric bike rental: £ 92 $ 143 € 95 NOK 966 kr 892 $ 116 Gluten free or dairy free diets, payable on board: £ 48 $ 75 € 50 NOK 508 kr 469 $ 61 Helmets: available on requestZwaan, Wending, Liza Marleen, and Anna Antal
Electric bike rental: £ 63 $ 98 € 65 NOK 661 kr 610 $ 79 Helmet rental: £ 10 $ 15 € 10 NOK 102 kr 94 $ 12 Children's bikes (21 gears) with helmet: £ 48 $ 75 € 50 NOK 508 kr 469 $ 61 Trailer bike (3 gears) with helmet: £ 15 $ 23 € 15 NOK 153 kr 141 $ 18 Maps for self guided option: Please askElodie
Mandatory bike protection (for both hybrid and e bike): £ 15 $ 23 € 15 NOK 153 kr 141 $ 18 Electric bicycle rental (two available per departure): £ 145 $ 226 € 150 NOK 1525 kr 1408 $ 183Feniks
Electric bicycle rental: £ 48 $ 75 € 50 NOK 508 kr 469 $ 612018:
Magnifiques & Fluvius
Electric bike rental: £ 87 $ 136 € 90 NOK 915 kr 845 $ 110 Gluten free or dairy free diets, payable on board: £ 48 $ 75 € 50 NOK 508 kr 469 $ 61
Fluvius:
Helmet rental: £ 10 $ 15 € 10 NOK 102 kr 94 $ 12Gandalf:
Electric bike rental: £ 92 $ 143 € 95 NOK 966 kr 892 $ 116Zwaantje:
Electric bike rental: £ 97 $ 151 € 100 NOK 1017 kr 938 $ 122Zwaan, Wending, Liza Marleen, and Anna Antal
Electric bike rental: £ 77 $ 120 € 80 NOK 813 kr 751 $ 98 Helmet rental: £ 10 $ 15 € 10 NOK 102 kr 94 $ 12 Children's bikes (21 gears) with helmet: €
Trailer bike (3 gears) with helmet, discount: £ 24 $ 38 € 25 NOK 254 kr 235 $ 31 Set of 6 maps for self guided option: £ 55 $ 86 € 57 NOK 580 kr 535 $ 70 Gluten free diet: £ 48 $ 75 € 50 NOK 508 kr 469 $ 61Elodie
Mandatory bike protection (for both hybrid and e bike): £ 15 $ 23 € 15 NOK 153 kr 141 $ 18 Electric bicycle rental (two available per departure): £ 145 $ 226 € 150 NOK 1525 kr 1408 $ 183Fiep:
Electric bike rental: £ 82 $ 128 € 85 NOK 864 kr 798 $ 104please note
If traveling solo, we can try to find a roommate of the same gender on some of the boats to avoid single supplement charge.
Please note that pricing for Wending, Zwaan, Sailing Home, and Anna Antal is based on current fuel price. If the fuel price increases more than 5%, our local tour operators have informed us that they will be forced to charge a supplement even for reservations already made.
Single cabins only by request and for supplemental fee.
Discount for triple & quad cabins may be available.
Rates are based on double occupancy.
Information to read before you book.
Travel
Fly into and out of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or fly to Brussels Zaventem Airport. You can depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or return to Brussels at end of tour.
Local Travel
From the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, you can purchase train tickets to Bruges at the TICKET COUNTER in the “Arrivals Hall” of the airport. From there you just go down the escalator to the train terminal. The train to Bruges takes approximately 4 hours and costs about €43 (a more expensive, faster train is also available).From the Brussels Zaventem Airport, you can take the train to Bruges Central Station. The railway station is located under the airport building at level 1. The train departs every hour and the ride takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes - cost around €20 per person. The ride requires one connection.
Climate
Check local weather conditions prior to departure. Average high/low temp in °F for Amsterdam is: 53/40 for April; 61/46 May; 66/52 June; 69/55 July; 70/55 August; 64/51 Sept; and 57/46 for October.
Remarks
Electric bicycle available aboard the Anna Antal, Sailing Home, and Zwaan.Please be aware you will be part of an international group of people, but your tour guide and crew members will always speak English.
Tour Dates
2017 Dates:
On the Comfort plus class boats:
Fleur: October 14, 2017
Fluvius: September 30, and October 14, 2017
Magnifique: September 30, 2017
Magnifique II: October 7, 2017
Liza Marleen: September 30, 2017
On the Standard plus class boats:
Anna Antal: September 23, and October 7, 2017
Feniks: October 14, 2017
Tijdgeest: September 16, September 30, 2017
2018 Dates:
On the Comfort plus class boats:
Magnifique: May 12, May 26, June 9, June 23, July 7, July 21, August 18, September 1, September 15, September 29, and October 13, 2018
Magnifique II: Wednesdays, May 30, June 13, June 27, July 11, August 8, August 22, September 5, September 19, and October 3, 2018
Magnifique III: May 5, June 2, June 16, June 30, July 28, August 11, and October 6, 2018
Fluvius: April 28, May 12, May 26, June 9, June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4, August 18, September 1, September 15, and Septmeber 29, 2018
Zwaantje: April 28, June 23, July 7, July 21, and August 4, 2018
Sailing Home: June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11, August 25, September 8, September 22, October 6, and October 20, 2018
Liza Marleen: May 19, 2018
Fiep: August 11 and October 13, 2018
Fleur: October 13, 2018
Elodie: July 8 and October 29, 2018 (Available for charter only. Please contact us for prices.)
On the Comfort class boats:
Gandalf: August 18 and September 15, 2018
Zwaan: May 19, June 2, June 16, and July 28, 2018
On the Standard Plus class boats:
Anna Antal: May 26, June 9, June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4, September 1, September 15, and September 29, 2018
Clair de Lune: July 7 and October 13, 2018
Tijdgeest: July 21, August 11, September 1, and September 15, 2018
Click the link to see the tour and dates for Amsterdam to Bruges
Where You’ll Stay
Different class boats are available for this tour. See dates and pricing. Click here for detailed barge information.
What’s Included
- On the Magnifiques
- Accommodations for 7 nights
- Breakfast, 6 picnic lunches, and 6 three course dinners (Dinner is not included in Bruges and Antwerp)
- Welcome drink and tour presentation on the first evening
- All bed linens and towels (daily change of towels on request)
- Light daily cleaning of cabins
- †Guide support (please see note below for note on 2017)
- ††Two tour leaders with daily briefings of bike tours, some short city tours, guided bike tours, applicable for bookings of 18 or more (2018)
- Detailed maps and tourist information (one set per cabin)
- 7 speed hybrid touring bike rental with hand and pedal brakes, pannier, and water bottle
- Helmet (2018) please request at time of booking
- Free WiFi throughout ship
- Complimentary coffee and tea
- On the Fluvius
- Accommodations for 7 nights on board ship
- Breakfast, 6 picnic lunches, and 7 three course dinners
- Welcome drink and tour presentation on the first evening
- All bed linens and towels (daily change of towels on request)
- Light daily cleaning of cabins
- †Guide support (please see note below for note on 2017)
- ††Two tour leaders with daily briefings of bike tours, some short city tours, guided bike tours (2018)
- Detailed maps and tourist information (one set per cabin)
- 7 speed hybrid touring bike rental with hand and pedal brakes, pannier, and water bottle
- Complimentary coffee and tea till 4 pm
- Please note:
- †In 2017 these tours are not fully guided bike tours but rather supported by a guide who ensures the safety of riders and takes care of mechanical issues. The guide is cycling the route and can be reached by cell phone for quick assistance.
- ††In 2018, two cycling guides will be available for bookings of 18 and greater and will provide fully guided cycling tours and support for those who wish to cycle self guided.
- On the Zwaantje
- Accommodations for 7 nights on board ship
- Breakfast, 6 picnic lunches, 6 three course dinners (Dinner is not included in Antwerp)
- Welcome drink and tour presentation on the first evening
- All bed linens and towels (daily change of towels on request)
- Light daily cleaning of cabins
- Tour leader with daily briefings of bike tours, some short city tours, guided bike tours
- Detailed maps and tourist information (one set per cabin)
- 21 speed hybrid touring bicycle with hand brakes and pannier
- Complimentary coffee and tea till 4 pm
- On the Gandalf
- Accommodations for 7 nights on board ship
- Breakfast, 6 picnic lunches, and 7 three course dinners
- Welcome drink and tour presentation on first evening
- All bed linens and towels
- One cleaning of cain
- †Guide support (please see note below)
- Route descriptions and detailed maps for daily bike tours (1 set per cabin)
- 7 speed hybrid touring bicycle with hand brakes only, Pannier
- Complimentary coffee and tea between 3 and 4 pm
- †This tour is not a fully guided bike tour but rather supported by a guide who ensures the safety of riders and takes care of mechanical issues. The guide is cycling the route and can be reached by cell phone for quick assistance.
- On the Elodie
- Accommodations for 7 nights on board
- Breakfast, packed lunches, and 6 x three course dinner
- 24 speed hybrid bicycle with water bottle and pannier bag
- Coffee and tea on board
- Ferry fees en route
- Harbor fees and tourist taxes
- On the Fiep
- 7 nights accommodations on board
- 7 breakfasts
- 5 packed lunches
- 6 3 course dinners (1 x on own account)
- 8 speed Gudereit hybrid bike with pannier bag, water bottle, and helmet
- Coffee and tea on board
- Travel guide ( from 18 pax 2 guides !!!)
- Bed linen and towels
- Daily cabin cleaning
- Welcome drink
- Canal trip in Ghent
- Beer tasting on board
- On the Fleur
- 7 nights accommodations on board
- 7 breakfasts
- 5 packed lunch
- 6 3 course dinners (1 x on own account)
- 11 speed Gudereit hybrid bike with pannier bag, water bottle, and helmet
- Coffee and tea on board
- Travel guide ( from 18 pax 2 guides !!!)
- Bed linen and towels
- Daily cabin cleaning
- Welcome drink
- Canal trip in Ghent
- Beer tasting on board
- On the Clair de Lune and Tijdgeest
- Accommodations on board for 7 nights
- Full board (breakfast, lunch/packed lunch, and 7 x three course dinner
- Tour guide
- 7 gear hybrid bicycle with pannier bag
- Several city walks
- Information booklet and maps
- Train ride on day 7
- Bicycle protection
- Transfer back to Amsterdam on day 8
- Entrance fee to Kinderdijk
- On the Anna Antal, Wending, Zwaan, Liza Marleen, and Sailing Home
- Accommodations on board for 7 nights
- Full board (7 x breakfast, 6 x packed picnic lunches, and 7 x three course dinners
- Coffee and tea on board
- Tour guide
- 24 gear hybrid bicycle with pannier bag
- Minimum three city walks with tour guide
- 1 x road book per cabin
- Ferry fares en route
What’s Not Included
- Magnifiques and Fluvius
- Dinners in Bruges and Antwerp
- Entrance fees and excursions
- Fees for ferries (approx. €5) and Waterbus (approx. €4)
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available on board
- Helmets on the Fluvius, available for surcharge, see pricing and please reserve at time of booking
- Gratuities (at your discretion)
- Dietary requirements on request/surcharge may apply
- Bicycle protection
- Zwaantje
- Dinner in Antwerp
- Entrance fees and excursions
- Fees for ferries (approx. €5) and Waterbus (approx. €4)
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available on board
- Gratuities (at your discretion)
- Dietary requirements on request/surcharge may apply
- Helmets on request
- Bicycle protection
- Trip insurance
- Elodie, Fiep, Fleur
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available on board
- Museum entrance fees and other excursions not mentioned above
- Gratuities (at your discretion)
- Dietary requirements on request/surcharge may apply
- Bicycle protection (mandatory on the Elodie)
- Trip insurance
- Gandalf
- Entrance fees and excursions
- Fees for ferries (approx. €5) and Waterbus (approx. €4)
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available on board
- Gratuities (at your discretion)
- Dietary requirements on request/surcharge may apply
- Bicycle protection
- Helmets available (limited) on request at time of booking
- Trip insurance
- Anna Antal, Zwaan, Sailing Home, Liza Marleen, and Wending:
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available on board
- Museum entrance fees and other excursions not mentioned above
- Gratuities (at your discretion)
- Dietary requirements on request/surcharge may apply
- Maps for self-guided option (see pricing)
- Limited WiFi, more than 100 MB there is a surcharge
- Bicycle protection
- Trip insurance
- Tijdgeest, Claire de Lune
- Other excursions and entrance fees not mentioned
- Personal trip insurance
- Gratuities
- Drinks on board
| Tour | Bike+Boat |
|---|---|
| Type | Both |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 8 days |
| From | €789 Rates |
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Skill Level
An easy guided tour. Areas are predominantly flat with average daily distances of about 35 miles over good asphalt roads with little traffic.
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Day-To-Day Itinerary
We are now busy updating our site for 2018. Therefore, an itinerary that you have booked in 2017, may be slightly different from what you now see on our site. If you have any questions at all, please contact us and we will provide your detailed itinerary.
All distances are approximate. Itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstance, including but not limited to weather, last minute mooring changes, and restructuring of locks or bridges.
ABOARD ANNA ANTAL, LIZA MARLEEN, SAILING HOME, WENDING, AND ZWAAN
Day 1: Bruges - Aalterbrug - Ghent, 13 mi. (21 km)
Day 2: Ghent - cycling to Dendermonde - sailing to St. Amands, 29 mi. (47 km)
Day 3: St. Amands - Antwerp, 24 mi. (40 km)
Day 4: Antwerpen - sailing to Kreekrak locks - cycling to Willemstad, 34 mi. (56 km)
Day 5: Willemstad - sailing to Werkendam - cycling to Gorinchem, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 6: Gorinchem - cycling to Vianen - sailing to Utrecht, 30 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Utrecht - sailing to Breukelen and cycling to Amsterdam, 24 mi. (40 km)
Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam
DAY 1: Bruges - Aalterbrug - Ghent, (21 km)
Embarkation at the latest by 2 pm at the Buiten Katelijnevest near the Bargeweg (1 km from central train station). You can drop your luggage off at 10 am. Once you arrive on board the ship you can put your luggage away in your cabin and then enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. It is also a good moment to become acquainted with the guide, skipper and crew, and of course your fellow passengers.
At 2 p.m. the boat will navigate from Bruges to Ghent. Cycling, you will mostly follow the canal between Bruges and Ghent to Aalterbrug, which offers a beautiful, peaceful route. After dinner you will have enough time to discover the old and characteristic city center.
The city of Ghent is proud of its rich past, but is much more than just a museum town. This lively city with its numerous squares and cozy pubs is an excellent mixture of medieval architecture, stylish shopping streets, splendid mansions, and busy little squares with outdoor cafés.
DAY 2: Ghent - cycling to Dendermonde - St. Amands, 29 mi. (47 km)
Early Sunday morning you will cycle through the old center of Ghent. After coffee you will leave for a nice day along one of the most beautiful rivers of Europe, the Schelde.
After approximately 20 km, in Wetteren, you can take a break in a real Flemish ‘staminee’ and in Berlare you will have a Belgian beer with your lunch. Next, cycle through Dendermonde, the city of the legend of the Beiaart, where you can see the magnificent city hall that is still standing. Near the small, quiet village of St. Amand, you will spend the night.
DAY 3: St. Amands - Antwerp, 24 mi. (40 km)
From St. Amands the cycle route leads you along the river and past nature reserves like the mudflats of Durme and Schausselbroek. The mudflats
of Durme are worth mentioning because it's one of the last fresh water marshes along this tidal part of the river and therefore has a unique flora and fauna. You continue your tour through Bazel, one of the most beautiful villages of Belgium. For an escalator the wooden moving stairs in the St. Anna tunnel under the Scheldt is a unique experience before entering the city centre of Antwerp. Highlights of the historical centrer of Antwerp are worth a visit, here you'll find: the Onze-Lievevrouwenkerk and the Rubenshuis.In the Willemsdok, near the Museum for Modern Art (Museum Aan de Stroom) you will find the barge.
DAY 4: Antwerp, sailing to the Kreekraksluizen - Willemstad, 34 mi. (56 km)
This morning you’ll sail through the big harbor of Antwerp, a big difference with the nature reserves and quite villages of yesterday. But due to the big sea going vessels and large harbour cranes it’s a fascinating journey which brings you to Holland where you start your bike tour at the Kreekrak locks. By bike you will make a beautiful tour over the ‘Brabantse wal’ a sand wall dating back from the times when Mammoths roam the area. Today you won’t find any big elephants but the area seemed to be perfect for strawberry and asparagus fields. So be here at harvest time (depending on the weather: around June). From the woodlands around Bergen op Zoom you continue through a polderlandscape to the old fortified town of Willemstad, near the Volkeraksluizen (locks) at the Haringvliet, the busiest locks of Europe.
DAY 5: Willemstad, sailing to Werkendam, cycling to Gorinchem, 28 mi. (45 km)
The barge leaves early so you can make a beautiful tour from Werkendam where you go ashore to continue your tour by bike through the land of Heusden and Altena. Along the Bergse Maas, the south border of the land of Heusden and Altena, you continue your tour along the fortified town of Heusden. From here another river, the ‘Afgedamde Maas’ leads you back to the river Waal where you started your tour this morning. Here you’ll find another beautiful fortified town, Woudrichem. A ferry brings you to the other side of the river where you’ll board the ship.
DAY 6: Gorinchem, cycling to Vianen, sailing to Utrecht, 30 mi. (50 km)
From Gorinchem you will follow the meandering river Linge through the Betuwe. This area is known for the large amount of orchards and therefore will be covered with blossoms in the months april and may. Along the city of Leerdam, famous for its glass, you continue your tour in northern direction towards Utrecht. On your way toward Utrecht you’ll pass the so called ‘Wiel van Bassa’ the biggest dike burst hole in the Netherlands and another relic of the everlasting battle against the water. From Vianen you sail to Utrecht. After dinner you can take a public bus to the old centre of Utrecht.
DAY 7: Utrecht - Amsterdam, 24 mi. (40 km)
During breakfast you will sail to Breukelen from where you will cycle to Amsterdam along the two most beautiful rivers of Holland, the Vecht and the Amstel.
Along the route you will find the magnificent country houses and mansions from the 18th century with their splendid, well-kept gardens. After dinner you have the option to take a canal cruise through the canals of Amsterdam.
DAY 8: Departure from Amsterdam
The mooring place of the barge in Amsterdam is the Oosterdok (near Science Center NEMO, Oosterdok 2), located 1.2 km/.75 miles from the Central Station in Amsterdam.
There is a direct train that leaves 6 times per hour from Amsterdam Central Station to Schiphol Airport . Travel time is about 16 minutes.
If you flying out of Brussels Airport you can take the international train (Intercity). Travel time is 3 hours.
ABOARD THE MAGNIFIQUES
(In 2018 the Magnifique II tours start and end on WEDNESDAY and the tours with the Magnifique I and III start and end on SATURDAY)
Day 1: Arrival in Bruges
Day 2: Bruges - Ghent, 34 mi. (56 km)
Day 3: Gent - Dendermonde/St. Amands, 24 or 32 mi. (40 or 53 km)
Day 4: St. Amands/Dendermonde - Temse - Antwerp, 28 or 35 mi. (47 or 59 km)
Day 5: Antwep - Kreekrak locks | Kreekrak locks - Tholen - Willemstad - Dordrecht, 20 or 26 mi. (34 or 43 km)
Day 6: Dordrecht - Kinderdijk | Kinderdijk – Schoonhoven – Vianen, 30 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Vianen – Breukelen | Breukelen – Amsterdam, 28 mi. (46 km)
Day 8: Amsteram
Day 1: Arrival in Bruges, boarding begins at 2 PM
Arrival and embarkation in Bruges. One of the MS Magnifique's awaits you in the Bruges harbour. It is possible to bring your luggage on board at 9:30 am but do note that your cabin will not be ready. You will have plenty of time to discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historical city of Bruges, aptly named the “Pearl of Flanders”, during the afternoon and in the evening. While you are there make sure you visit one of Bruges many museums or simply take in the stunning beauty and culture of this unforgettable city from the comfort of a sidewalk café. The barge remains in Bruges overnight.
Day 2: Bruges - Ghent, 34 mi. (56 km)
Your cycle tour starts early today on the outskirts of Bruges following the distribution of bicycles after breakfast. You will start your first day of cycling by pedalling towards Ghent through the beautiful Flemish landscape along the Ghent canal. On arrival in Ghent make sure you make the effort to discover the best of what this historical city has to offer during an afternoon stroll. Ghent’s town centre features lovely illuminated streets that are a must to explore, while the architectural richness in the historical centre of the city has to be seen to be believed (during the Middle Ages Ghent was the 2nd largest European city after Paris). One of the MS Magnifique'swill dock for the night at the Merelbeke lock, in a suburb of Ghent and approx. 15 cycling minutes to the city center.
Day 3: Gent - Dendermonde/St. Amands, 24 or 32 mi. (40 or 53 km)
After breakfast in Ghent you will cycle downstream through a diverse landscape along the tidal Schelde River to Dendermonde located at the junction of Dender and Schelde Rivers. There is only one way to describe the landscape along the Schelde and that is “magnificent”. It is without doubt one of the natural highlights of the tour. During this section of the Schelde the speed of one of the MS Magnifique's will be determined by the height of the tide. You will travel from Dendermonde to St. Amands by either bike or barge depending on the tides. Your floating hotel will be docked for the night in St. Amands.
Day 4: St. Amands/Dendermonde - Temse - Antwerp, 28 or 35 mi. (47 or 59 km)
You will follow the Schelde River further downstream through the Temse region to Antwerp. Over the centuries the Schelde River has held strategic importance for the Romans, Vikings, Spanish and Napoleon… today it is a beautiful waterway just perfect for bike and barge holidays! Antwerp, your destination for the day, is a harbor city famous for handling up to 80% of the world's rough diamonds and as the birthplace of the famous painter Sir Peter Paul Rubens. There are many highlights in the city to discover including the City Hall, one of several majestic buildings constructed during the Renaissance period, the historical City Square, Grote Market, the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe Cathedral, and the medieval Steen Castle. Dinner will be in town in a restaurant of your choice (recommendations available on board).
Day 5: Antwep - Kreekrak locks | Kreekrak locks - Tholen - Willemstad - Dordrecht, 20 or 26 mi. (34 or 43 km)
The MS Magnifique's will sail this morning along the Schelde-Rhine Canal and over the huge Kreekrak lock system to Tholen, a former fishing village in the Dutch province of Zeeland. From Tholen you will have the opportunity to see the impressive Volkerak lock system, the fortified town of Willemstad and then you will cycle on to Dordrecht, one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands and your destination for the day. The skipper will discuss with you in the morning which parts of the tour will be covered by barge or by bicycle.
Day 6: Dordrecht - Kinderdijk | Kinderdijk – Schoonhoven – Vianen, 30 mi. (50 km)
Today you will start your tour with the “Waterbus”, a fast ferry that will take you and your bike in just 10 minutes to Alblasserdam. After just a few minutes of cycling you will reach Kinderdijk, a village famous for its impressive row of 19 UNESCO cultural heritage-listed windmills – one of which you can visit (don’t forget your camera!). The windmills were constructed in the 18th century to pump water out of the low Alblasserwaard polder (a polder is a low-lying tract of land enclosed by embankments). You will then continue to cycle via Schoonhoven to Vianen, a small fortified town on the river Lek (where you will be moored for the evening and where you can explore at your leisure after dinner).
Day 7: Vianen – Breukelen | Breukelen – Amsterdam, 28 mi. (46 km)
During breakfast the MS Magnifique's will cruise to Breukelen where you disembark to start your final day of cycling. Ride along the Vecht River in an area famous for its beautiful mansions, small castles, impressive houses and their large gardens. After cycling through the villages of Nieuwersluis, Loenen and Vreeland you will arrive at Nigtevecht where you can visit a traditional cheese farm. Continue cycling through the historical town of Muiden and on to Amsterdam where you will meet the barge for the final time in the Amsterdam harbour.
Day 8: Departure
Disembarkation by 10 am.
Parts printed in italics will be covered by the ship.
ABOARD THE ZWAANTJE
Day 1: Arrival in Bruges, boarding begins at 2 PM
Day 2: Bruges - Ghent, 34 mi (56 km)
Day 3: Ghent - Dendermonde | St-Amands, 24 or 32 mi (40 or 53 km)
Day 4: St-Amands - Temse - Antwerp, 28 or 35 (47 or 59 km)
Day 5: Antwerp - Kreekrak Locks | Kreekrak Locks - Tholen |Tholen - Dordrecht: 20 or 26 mi (34 or 43 km)
Day 6: Dordrecht - Kinderdijk | Kinderdink - Schoonhoven - Vianen, 33 mi. (55 km)
Day 7: Vianen - Breukelen | Breuken - Amsterdam, 28 mi (46 km)
Day 8: Depature from Amsterdam, 10 am
Day 1: Arrival in Bruges, boarding begins at 2 PM
Arrival and embarkation in the early afternoon in the beautiful city of Bruges, also called “Pearl of Flanders”. The crew will welcome you. You will have plenty of time to discover the beautiful historical city of Bruges. Afternoon and evening with city tour in Bruges.
Day 2: Bruges - Ghent, 34 mi (56 km)
Today, your day starts on the water and the barge will leave Bruges early. Just outside the city, your first bike tour will lead to Ghent through the flat land of West-Flanders will start. Your destination today is the historical center of Ghent. Enjoy the beautiful parts of Ghent during an afternoon stroll. The barge is docked in the city center of Ghent.
Day 3: Ghent - Dendermonde |St-Amands, 24 or 32 mi (40 or 53 km)
Today, the barge will sail over the river Schelde to Dendermonde, a nice town at the conjunction of the rivers Dender and Schelde. The bike tour leads along one of the most beautiful parts of the Schelde, a tidal river. You will follow this beautiful tidal river downstream. The departure time will be set by the skipper and is depending on high or low tide. The tide has affect on the speed of the barge. By bike or by barge from Dendermonde to St. Amands. Night in St. Amands.
Day 4: St-Amands - Temse - Antwerp, 28 or 35 (47 or 59 km)
Today we will follow the Schelde further downstream over Temse to Antwerp. There is a beautiful cycling track along the river and the scenery is magnificent. Harbor city Antwerp whit it’s beautiful inner city is well known as diamond city and the city where the famous painter Rubens was born. Dinner in town in a restaurant of your choice (not included). On request, you will receive some restaurant recommendations on board.
Day 5: Antwerp - Kreekrak Locks| Kreekrak Locks - Tholen | Tholen - Dordrecht: 20 or 26 mi (34 or 43 km)
The barge will cruise over the Schelde-Rhine Canal to the huge Kreekrak locks. Here starts your bike tour. You will cycle through several estates along Bergen op Zoom and Halsteren to Tholen, a former fishing village amidst the large streams of the province of Zeeland. The barge is waiting for you to sail along the impressive large Volkerak locks to the fortified town of Willemstad, then further to end in Dordrecht, one of the oldest cities of the Netherlands. Today, the skipper will discuss with you which part of the tour will be covered by bicycle.
Day 6: Dordrecht - Kinderdijk | Kinderdijk - Schoonhoven - Vianen, 33 mi. (55 km)
Today you will start your tour with the “Waterbus”, a fast ferry that will take you and your bike in just 10 minutes to Alblasserdam. After just a few minutes of cycling you will reach Kinderdijk, the most famous windmills in the Netherlands with 19 windmills in line (don’t forget your camera!). The windmills were constructed in the 18th century to pump water out of the low Alblasserwaard polder. You can visit one of the windmills. Then bike tour via silver city Schoonhoven to Vianen, a small fortified town on the river Lek. In the evening you can explore this town.
Day 7: Vianen - Breukelen| Breuken - Amsterdam, 28 mi (46 km)
First the ship cruises to Breukelen, where you disembark and your cycling tour starts. Ride along the small Vecht river: this area is well known for its beautiful mansions, small castles and beautiful houses with large gardens and parks. Over the small villages of Nieuwersluis, Loenen and Vreeland to Nigtevecht, where you can visit a traditional cheese farm. Continue cycling through the historical town of Muiden and on to Amsterdam where you will meet the barge for the final time in the Amsterdam harbor.
Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam, 10 am
Parts in italics covered by ship.
ABOARD THE GANDALF and FLUVIUS
Day 1: Arrival in Bruges, boarding begins at 2 PM
Day 2: Bruges - Ghent, 34 mi (56 km)
Day 3: Ghent - Dendermonde | St . Amands, 24 or 32 mi (40 or 53 km)
Day 4: Dendermonde| St. Amands - Antwerp, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 5: Antwerp - Kreekrak Locks | Tholen - Willemstad - Dordrecht, 20 or 26 mi. (34 or 43 km)
Day 6: Dordrecht - Kinderdijk | Kinderdijk - Schoonhoven - Vianen, 33 mi. (55 km)
Day 7: Vianen - Breukelen | Amsterdam, 28 mi (46 km)
Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam
Parts in italics covered by ship.
ABOARD THE ELODIE
Day 1: Arrival in Bruges, boarding at 1:30pm
Day 2: Bruges - Ghent, 14 or 25 miles
Day 3: Ghent - Middelburg, 33 miles
Day 4: Middelburg - Zierikzee, 6 or 35 miles
Day 5: Zierikzee - Willemstad - Dordrecht, 12 or 38 miles
Day 6: Dordrecht - Vianen, 17 or 34 miles
Day 7: Vianen - Breukelen - Amsterdam, 24 or 34 miles
Day 8: Depature from Amsterdam
ABOARD THE FIEP AND FLEUR
Day 1: Boarding in Bruges at 1PM. Bruges - Ghent, 10 mi. (15 km)
Day 2: Ghent - Dendermonde, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 3: Dendermonde - Antwerpen, 19 or 35 mi. (30 or 55 km)
Day 4: Antwerp - Tholen, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 5: Tholen - Willemstad - Dordrecht, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 6: Dordrecht - Vianen, 22 or 35 mi. (35 or 55 km)
Day 7: Vianen - Amsterdam, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam
ABOARD THE CLAIR DE LUNE AND TIJDGEEST
Day 1: Arrival in Ghent
Bus transfer from Schiphol airport to Ghent included (meeting time is 12 noon). Embarkation and checking in aboard the hotel barge. The tour leader will invite you for a walk across the wonderful town center.
Day 2: Ghent, train to Bruges. Free day in Bruges. In late afternoon train to Dendermonde & short bike ride, 9 mi. (15 km)
By train you go to Bruges and your tour leader will make you acquainted with this unique town. Until mid afternoon you are free to explore Bruges. By train you go to Dendermonde where the barge will stay for the night. In the evening there’s a short test ride in and around Dendermonde.
Day 3: Dendermonde - Antwerp, 32 mi. (50 km)
From Dendermonde you ride through the pretty Flemish countryside alongside the river Schelde to Antwerp.
In the afternoon your guide invites you for a short city walk and afterwards you have free time to explore the town centre. In the evening you may wish to visit some bars and have a good taste of Belgian beers.
Day 4: Antwerp Kreekrak Locks - sailing to Willemstad, 28 mi. (45 km)
In the morning, cycle from Antwerp over the Belgian-Dutch border to the large Kreekrak locks. From there a sailing trip over the wide waterways of Zeeland takes you to the beautiful walled town of Willemstad.
Day 5: Willemstad - Gouda, 25 mi. (40 km)
The first stretch of today's route is by boat. On bike you visit the beautiful old Dutch town of Dordrecht and the world famous windmills of Kinderdijk. The overnight stay is in the cheese town of Gouda, where you may wish to join your tour leader for a short city walk in the evening.
Day 6: Gouda - Oude Wetering, 16 to 28 mi. (25 to 45 km)
You enjoy an easy bike ride right through some real Dutch meadowlands and end your trip in a small village called Oude Wetering. You may enjoy the quietness of the rural Dutch countryside before you arrive in busy Amsterdam tomorrow.
Day 7: Oude Wetering - Amsterdam, 28 mi. (45 km)
On the banks of the river Amstel you cycle in the direction of and then across the Amsterdam town centre to the mooring place of your barge. In the afternoon there’s time to explore the lively Dutch capital and do some shopping. In the evening there’s a city walk and you may wish to make a roundtrip of the famous Amsterdam canals.
Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam
End of your bike and barge tour and check out.
Important note for Passengers aboard the Tijdgeest and Clair de Lune: Due to restrictions by Belgian naval authorities, passengers are no longer allowed to remain on board while the barge motors the Belgian waterways. Non cycling participants will be required to take a taxi or public transportation at their own expense. The tour leader will provide details on board.
ALL ITINERARIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. DISTANCES ARE APPROXIMATE.
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Magnifique Netherlands Comfort Plus Class Boat The boat is 63 meters long and accommodates maximum of 35 guests. Other features include a beautiful salon with a spacious bar, a sun deck equipped with comfortable chairs, and a small whirlpool to relax in at the end of a long day of cycling. Delicious meals are served daily in the restaurant area.
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Sarah Belgium, Netherlands Comfort Class Boat The Sarah is a very comfortable and spacious ship. After years of use as a cargo ship, the Sarah was transformed into a passenger boat in 2002. It is a very modern ship with tasteful accommodations, a spacious lounge, and large and inviting sun deck.
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Wending Netherlands Comfort Class Boat The Wending is a former freight barge that was converted into a luxury passenger motor barge in the early nineties and completely redecorated in 2002. The barge has a spacious salon equipped with a television and music installation. It is a great place to relax after a strenuous day of cycling.
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Kevin Armstrong 2 weeks ago
I have done this trip from Amsterdam to Bruges as well. I found this version to not be as enjoyable. The reason was there was not as much on the route to see and take in. I think that there are some differences do to which barge you are on which may restrict the routes. Bruges is amazing as was Amsterdam but in between nothing exciting. The barge was amazing (Sailing Home) with a wonderful chef. I love this style of touring and have done 8 of them and will do more!
Boat: Sailing Home
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Kirsten Olson 1 day ago
Which barge did you take from Amsterdam to Bruges.
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Esti G. 1 month ago
The group was lovely, the guide knew a lot and explained it very good, (he shouldn't bring his 7 years old son with him!) we think that a biking tour guide must have good, modern flat-wheel repairing set!!!
Boat: Tijdgeest
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Dena L. 2 months ago
The guide was great, the scenery was amazing! Better food for lunch. Screen on the window so the bugs cant get in or put in air conditioning!
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Kim F. 2 months ago
Could not be happier with every aspect of the trip. The meals were outstanding and the scenery was beautiful.
Boat: Elodie
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Joe B. 2 months ago
The biking part of the trip takes you through some of the most beautiful countryside in Belgium and the Netherlands. The tour guide is very knowledgeable about the history of the landscape. It's a very casual pace so keeping up is never a problem. There are many stops for coffee, lunch and afternoon breaks while biking.
Boat: Magnifique II
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Deanna G. 3 months ago
The entire week was fabulous. Loved cycling through the towns and country side. Tom our guide was very nice and an excellent guide. I also enjoyed our evening walking tour, especially when he brought us to the home of an artist and his wife. I bought a few pieces of jewelry.
We were very lucky with the weather and even ate outside 2 nights.
Loved that we were a small group and I knew everyone after a couple of days . I enjoyed everything.
Boat: Magnifique
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Barbara C. 3 months ago
Most memorable parts: The camaraderie of the group and of course the fabulous meal by Chef Franco.
Boat: Fiep
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Marianne B. 3 months ago
Cycling along canals, stopping at picturesque locations, short tours of historic locations, all with a knowledgeable, patient, funny guide made this a most fabulous way to see the countryside of Belgium and the Netherlands.
Boat: Magnifique
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Tom P. 3 months ago
The bikes, barge, food and staff were excellent. The biking distances every day were such that it left very little time for off bike sightseeing , but the bike route was really great. Thanks for a great trip.
Boat: Fluvius
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Doug P. 3 months ago
The most memorable parts: The strawberry vending machine. Next was the rude employee on the boat who gave me and my wife a hard time on occasion.
Boat: Magnifique
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Debbie G. 3 months ago
Every day was so wonderful, the entire trip was so memorable.
Boat: Magnifique
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Franziska P. 3 months ago
Love the boat ride, also liked the bikes and bike riding as well as our tour guide.
The food was too American, it could have been more European. The scenery was
lovely and the trails terrific. Weather fantastic. Would do it again.
Boat: Magnifique
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Linda B. 3 months ago
Most memorable part: Lovely long days of biking through beautiful countries.
Boat: Magnifique
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Rinske B. 3 months ago
It was a wonderful experience! The staff was very friendly especially our guide Tom Stout, and the sailor Joop was a fount of information with regard to ships and harbours.
Boat: Magnifique
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Elisabeth D. 3 months ago
Everything was more than I expected, but especially the knowledge and good humor and patience of our guide Tom.
Boat: Magnifique
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Arden C. 3 months ago
Most memorable parts: Cycling, getting to know the Yannie our fearless guide, the other guests and crew. Tip: Have a comprehensive wifi connection on your phone or pad.
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Linda Wilson 3 months ago
On the Fiep June 3 - 10, 2017. Coba, Gerard, Franco, Karen, Ilse and Laura were our crew and guides. I cannot imagine better. Our passenger group was wonderful. The best vacation ever and I am ready to go again soon.
Boat: Fiep
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Bev V. 3 months ago
The most memorable part of the trip was the camaraderie with staff and participants while riding through beautiful scenery.
Boat: Fluvius
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Teresa L. 3 months ago
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this trip. I loved biking through different scenery - quaint villages and towns, beautiful forests, farmland and countryside. It is the perfect way to see parts of Belgium and Holland. You can go at your own pace because the trails are so well marked. The barge is beautiful and the rooms are comfortable. I can't say enough about the staff, they were excellent. I definitely recommend this trip and can't wait to do it again!
Boat: Magnifique II
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Arja L. 3 months ago
The Magnifique II and staff were more amazing than we expected! The bike routes were absolutely beautiful with very well planned and laid out maps. Overall a very memorable experience that I am highly recommending to every one I talk to.
Boat: Magnifique II
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Cindy M. 4 months ago
Directions were terrible for Amsterdam and the last two days there were not the number routes we needed on the intersections so was confusing. All hotels were good but one was a dive and not nice. Hotel Piccard.
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Robert E. 11 months ago
Most memorable was the friendliness, patience and helpfullness of the staff!
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Spencer H. 11 months ago
The barge crew were exceptional. The cook treated each guest as a friend. Accommodated our request for a birthday cake. He even baked it on his own time. The scenery was exactly as anticipated.
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Margeret M. 12 months ago
I cannot say enough about the whole trip. The Barge accommodations were perfect for all my needs, the food aboard the MS Fluvius was way beyond what I expected - such a variety and the quality and quantity were superb. The staff on board could not have been more obliging - so eager to help so much fun. Our Guide was just simply the best (Jack/Jacques) knowledgeable and helpful, concerned always for our safety and our enjoyment. All our stops for coffee breaks and lunch breaks were also well planned. Would I recommend this trip to my friends? You Bet!! Look forward to going again - Thanks Tripsite
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Trudy D. 12 months ago
The bike-friendly paths through magnificent landscapes in Belgium and the Netherlands was outstanding.
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Michele Y. 12 months ago
The most memorable part of this trip was our impromptu swim off the boat. Jumping from the top and getting 22 of us in the water including the Captain.
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Maria P. 12 months ago
It was a wonderful way to see the country. Wonderful fellow travelers and the crew couldn't gave been more accommodating . So much fun!
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Eldon W. 1 year ago
LIa is the best guide we've ever worked with - well informed, good managing people, qualified in every way; and went well beyond what she had to do in her position. All the riding - even in the rain and varied road surfaces - was extremely pleasant.
Because Lia is an exceptional guide; on this trip one guide for up to 30 cyclists worked well. In most cases, however, I think having only one guide for this large a group - especially a group with many novice riders - is bad practice. Also, a water bottle cage and a cyclometer on the bike would have been nice.
Boat: Magnifique
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Jehiel 1 year ago
Hello Eldon,
We are glad that you had a great time and think highly of Lia! We do agree that a second guide, especially for larger groups would be preferable, however, because of the nature of the tour and the fact that many people do opt for the self-guided option, having two guide for all tours isn't always possible.
Water bottles can be easily stowed in your handle bar bag or panniers. Cyclometers aren't provided on this tour but you are always welcome to bring your own.
Thanks again for your feedback!
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Judee W. 1 year ago
Wonderful staff - the entire trip was just great! Tome, our guide was exceptional.
Boat: Magnifique
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J. House 1 year ago
Everything was A-1. I was totally surprised when our tour guide Tom managed to reunite me with my lost "zebra" luggage on a cobblestone street corner 4 days into the trip! Thanks, Tom!
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Barbara Kallay 1 year ago
My husband and I had a great bike trip. Riding through the Belgium/Netherlands was delightful. The staff made the trip most memorable- Jacob (bike guide), Els (boat captain), Thomas (cook).
Boat: Zwaantje
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S. Lior 1 year ago
The most memorable part of my trip were the small towns and villages that we visited. These are places where tourists rarely venture. The people are friendly and open for conversations; willing to share their lives and experiences with us. And curious to know about us as well. I have so many wonderful memories.
Boat: Magnifique II
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P. O'Hagan 1 year ago
Having the map to tryi to not get lost was so much fun. Thank you to all the staff for making the bike barge a great activity vacation.
Boat: Magnifique II
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A & M Decourcy 1 year ago
Great trip BUT.. We decided to cycle with 6 others because we are experienced riders. We were counting on the signage being much more complete and easier to follow. At times, there was no indication of where to go. Our path just ended! Also, the bigger group, of about 18, had some inexperienced riders and we felt that riding in this large a group could be dangerous...which proved to be the case.
In one case, a previous rider had taken the liberty to use a marker to write our path number on a sign. Thanks to him/her we were able to continue on without taking out the GPS. Had this been done on several other signs, we would not have had to find our way ...using GPS..on many occasions. There were also 4 other Europeans, who cycled as a group, who experienced the same sense of frustration as us.
We will forward a photo to the Tripsite website. Thanks for providing a most enjoyable and memorable trip.
Boat: Magnifique II
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D. Pincar 1 year ago
I would recommend it, but with reservations. I think there should have been two guides, one to take a faster group and one for a beginner group. A few people on the trip should not have been. They were not comfortable on their bikes, and were a daily danger to whomever they were near. Something should have been done about it.
I also would have liked to ride faster, and spend more free time in the little towns.
Boat: Magnifique II
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E. Hull-parsons 1 year ago
I have planned to contact you with feedback, but haven't. The staff was great except the guide. He was not friendly or helpful. We were all disappointed in his lack of leadership and "guiding". Of the three trips we have taken, this was the least appealing. The route was not attractive, and mostly industrial, urban or rural. We were near places we know were charming and interesting, but did not visit them. I'm left wondering if it is that tour company. For 35 people biking there really should have been more staff on the road with us. Still love you!
Boat: Fluvius
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R. Oliver 1 year ago
We sailed on the Magnifique II from Bruges to Amsterdam, 25 June to 1 July, under the able command of skipper Paul, and ride leader Tom Tiedom. It was a magnificent experience in every way, even though we had a few odd showers to contend with. This is virtually a brand new barge with upscale accommodations and amenities. We had one of the four top-side suites, which are indeed larger, and with view windows that open as opposed to port holes. Tom, the ride leader and guide, was an extremely charming, knowledgeable and humorous fellow. He provided daily briefings on the next day's ride, all of which included ample coffee and food stops, as well as providing historic info. Indeed, the entire crew were extremely courteous and helpful in every respect, and the food delicious.
Boat: Magnifique II
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J. Backes 1 year ago
Fabulous trip. Great, hospitable staff willing to please, answer questions, professional, share information. Boat was clean, comfortable, well equipped. Food was excellent and there was plenty to enjoy.
Boat: Magnifique II
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M. Mathews 1 year ago
Was a fantastic trip!!! Tom was a great guide and will recommend this to others.
Boat: Magnifique
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J. Kister 1 year ago
When I first heard of a bike & barge trip, I thought I would be sleeping on a cot under the stars! After obtaining more info, I realized we would have a comfortable room but I was very impressed with our accommodations. It was like being on a mini cruise. Food was great, tour guide was personable and entertaining, friendly staff went out of their way to make this trip extra special. We had an arranged canal boat tour complete with champagne after arriving in Amsterdam! I would highly recommend the Magnifique and this crew, for an awesome way to experience Belgium and The Netherlands.
Boat: Magnifique
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L. Messing 1 year ago
Our guide Felix, was fun, knowledgeable and intuitive. His attitude and ease of being with people made even a horrible weather day endurable. The BIGGEST bonus was having Astrid along as a trainee. She added so much to every aspect of our journey and was a treasure trove of regional information.
Boat: Magnifique II
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L. Pope 1 year ago
Had a fantastic time, would highly recommend it to others!
Boat: Magnifique II
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J. Backes 1 year ago
Exceptional staff, welcoming, friendly, informative, knowledgable. Perhaps on the rides having a buddy system so the guide doesn't need to count all the people to make sure everyone is present would be my only suggestion. I sometimes got the sense that people wanted to stop more often to take pictures and no one told them not to but then it can take time away from getting to visit town at the end of the day. Perhaps that needs to be discussed in more depth. Sometimes some of the breaks were longer than necessary. Again they were fine but took time from visiting a town at the end of the trip.
Boat: Magnifique II
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R. Wood 1 year ago
The Merlijn is a very special barge full of character and charm, beautifully appointed and owned and operated by the delightful Jantine and Henk. They along with their crew spoiled us rotten with great food and hospitality. Our bike ride was thru beautiful countryside and expertly guided and interpreted by a delightful Dutch couple, Jack and Marianne. They gave us great local insight. We thoroughly recommend the Merlijn and can't wait to return.
Boat: Merlijn
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S. Fryeskul 1 year ago
The staff at Tripsite were amazing to deal with and very helpful about everything. I would recommend this company and biking trip to anyone.
Thank you
S. Fryeskul
PS: We loved the new Magnifique II !!!
Boat: Magnifique II
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W. Staab 1 year ago
Great bike leader. Have name tags for participants or for bikes to help us w names. Would like to have been brave enough to ride on my own! Some participants were not really regular cyclists. Would have been good to have a briefing re group bike rules, including spacing, passing, signaling, warnings, etc.
Boat: Magnifique II
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R. Ross 1 year ago
Loved it! The crew was great, the boat was marvelously beautiful, the food was very good, and the overall atmosphere was perfectly casual and elegant at the same time. But: They should NOT charge for coffee/tea after 4pm. If the Bar Tab could be handled at the end of the trip by credit card it would be a bit more sophisticated, but not a deal breaker.
Boat: Magnifique II
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C. Powell 1 year ago
This is one of the best trips I have ever been on. The boat was very clean, comfortable and new. The steps to the lower level kind of steep but very manageable. The staff was wonderful, especially the chef! and the bike guide! I liked the stops.The bikes were very enjoyable. I think the coffee could have been free all day instead of being charged for it after 4pm. I would love to do another trip!
Boat: Magnifique
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D. Yeabsley 1 year ago
I would have liked for the table assignments to have been mixed up a little bit so we could get to know more people. I also think the sweep should have a walkie talkie so he can let the guide know when he has missed a turn. This was a fabulous trip! The guide, staff, food, tour and accommodations were perfect!
Boat: Fluvius
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K. Hadley 1 year ago
Some wait staff could have been more accommodating. We seemed burdensome at times. Running out of food & then having to wait for more or not refilled at all was an annoyance.
Boat: Fluvius
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Jehiel 1 year ago
Hello K. Hadley,
We are very sorry to hear this. We have since spoken with our partners on the Fluvius and they have taken steps with their staff to correct this problem. We work very hard with our local partners to provide the best experience for our guests. We hope to help you plan your next trip!
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T. Rosencrantz 1 year ago
The Bruges to Amsterdam Bike Barge trip starting May 7, 2016 on the Fluvius was fantastic from the minute we step on the barge in Bruges until the day it was over and departed the barge to take the foot ferry to Central Station in Amsterdam. Our guide Guus and the boat's crew were friendly and helpful 24/7. Loved all our fellow travelers too. The bike trips each day were through beautiful countryside and centuries old cities. The food on the boat was great. The bunks were comfy and the showers always had plenty of hot water. The bikes worked well. Our guide and our maps got us where we needed to go everyday. Even the weather was perfect! Can't wait to do another trip like this!
Boat: Fluvius
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C. Fligner 1 year ago
Fabulous trip. The guide and staff were great. The biking was perfect. I would recommend highly and without reservation. Great trip. Great biking and guide and wonderful staff. The boat was very comfortable and the country was beautiful. I recommend this trip highly and without reservation.
Boat: Fluvius
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Lynn McCormack 2 years ago
Thomas our guide was excellent. It is surprising that people go on a bike trip with very little biking ability and poor fitness. We would love to go on another trip with a comparable barge.
Boat: Magnifique
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Cheryle Cassidy 2 years ago
It was our first barge bike trip and hope to take another soon. Had a great time.
Boat: Fluvius
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Earl Degler 2 years ago
I enjoyed the trip and plan on doing more in the future. The only thing that will keep me from doing more is the current unrest in the world.
Boat: Magnifique
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Howard Shuster 2 years ago
Great trip. The owners of the Merlijn were =Spectacular! We hope to find a time to travel with them again. The Barge was amazing for such a compact vessel. The rooms were surprisingly large as was the bathroom. The Barge was immaculate at all times. What a fun trip!!
Boat: Merlijn
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Dean Pond 2 years ago
The above pretty well describes our satisfaction with our trip and we recommended our friends travel through your company which they did. We intend to take another barge/bicycle soon.
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Philippe Tison 2 years ago
I think the staff at Tripsite/Dutch Bike Tours should be obliged to do their bike routes once a year to pick up difficult signage. A ferry crossing as part of our schedule was not available on the day of the week we arrived and we had to do a long detour. The ferry never travels on that day at that time of the year and when I phoned the Dutch Tours hotline they didn't even know that. We were not impressed. Also, despite its 'star rating' the Velotel in Brugge is a very poor standard compared to the other hotels we stayed at. Terrible rooms and an awful location for seeing Brugge (but good for getting on the trail).
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Robin Bagby 2 years ago
Barge had bugs in drains. Lots in room every night. Aldo specifically booked comfort class boat for the AC. They turned it off before 9pm every night.
Boat: Magnifique
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Michael and Carol Powell 2 years ago
We have had a few cycling vacations with the help of Tripsite over the past few years. Tripsite staff has always been accessible and helpful with travel plans and specific information we required. Thanks for making it fun and easy. We'll be back!
Boat: Magnifique
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Natadha Vickery 2 years ago
Excellent guide, staff. Very friendly and helpful. No complaints.
Boat: Tijdgeest
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Christine Dear 2 years ago
This was my second trip on the Merlijn. Brought a group with me both times. Everything was fabulous. Jentien did an excellent job as chef and Henk, as the captain, was great. Our guides were excellent and most capable in emergencies. The towns we visited we interesting and our guides were able to fill us in on the history of the area. The bikes were in excellent shape. No flats! Will definitely travel with them again.
My experience for our group with Tripsite was also the best. Have told many about your wonderful service. Thank you!
Boat: Merlijn
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Dick Shover 2 years ago
Our barge hosts were fabulous, as was our food. Guide on the bikes also was truly wonderful. It was a great experience.
Boat: Merlijn
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Mary Knapp 2 years ago
The trip was great as were the hosts of the boat. Everything was exceptional even though it rained daily, that was not a detriment as everything made up for it.
Boat: Zwaantje
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Mary Knapp 2 years ago
The trip was great as were the hosts of the boat. Everything was exceptional even though it rained daily, that was not a detriment as everything made up for it.
Boat: Zwaantje
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Ann Hodgson 2 years ago
This was actually the second time I took this trip. I went with friends last time and this time took family to share the experience with them.
Boat: Magnifique
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Kay Howarth 2 years ago
Bruges to Amsterdam was just wonderful and would recommend the smaller group of people. Just 24 was a good number. All the staff on the Fiep were great!
Boat: Fiep
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Natadha Vickery 2 years ago
Excellent guide, staff. Very friendly and helpful. No complaints.
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Doug Chittum 2 years ago
The crew of the Magnifique on the Bruges to Amsterdam barge was fantastic! Have recommended it to others already.
Boat: Magnifique
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Doug Lay 2 years ago
I thoroughly enjoyed the Bruges to Amsterdam bike/barge trip last spring. From the easy, scenic rides, to the informative, knowledgeable guide to the excellent private accommodations on board the barge, I'm already looking at booking another bike/barge trip with Tripsite!
Boat: Gandalf
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Diane Denham 2 years ago
I had an amazing time. I loved everything about it and I would recommend it to anyone. In fact I have recommended it to many many people.
Boat: Gandalf
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David Rossetti 2 years ago
We were plagued by hot weather in early June. It was pleasant before and after our trip. Not your fault. The rest was great.
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Allison Cook 2 years ago
The bikes were a little beat up, but we enjoyed every aspect of the trip. My one complaint about the boat was that they shut off the AC at night and we couldn't open the portholes, so sleeping was not ideal. This year we are heading to Italy with 20 of our closest friends for the Venice to Mantova tour on the Ave Maria!
Boat: Magnifique
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James Green 2 years ago
Barge was exceptionally good. The bike tour had some very good portions and a couple of sections that were not very enjoyable. Overall it was a great trip.
Boat: Merlijn
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John Ummels 2 years ago
Cycling a wee bit fast. Most people were in fifties & sixties and I was seventy-nine.
Boat: Wending
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Joanne Ross 2 years ago
Fabulous experience. Can't wait to go again.
Boat: Magnifique
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Dave Holmes 2 years ago
The stars were the staff of the Elodie. Just wonderful.
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Margo Barber 2 years ago
We've recommended this trip to lots of people. Would love to do another bike/barge trip.
Boat: Magnifique
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Beda Casstevens 2 years ago
Enjoyed every aspect of the trip.
Boat: Zwaan
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Richard Kurtz 2 years ago
Cabins were nicer than I expected. We stayed with the guide as found the routes hard to navigate and the guide knew all the great stops. Dinners were good, breakfast and lunches needed more variety by the end of the week. We had fabulous weather and loved the route. Lots to see.
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Lynn McCormack 2 years ago
We really enjoyed our trip, our guide Thomas was excellent. As always with group travel, the mix was interesting and generally older than us and less fit. We have travelled with a group before but usually we are the oldest so this was different dynamics and did set the tone somewhat. Would look at a trip again when we are older or with our own group to fill the barge.
Thanks,
Lynn
Boat: Magnifique
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Joel Benedito Junior 2 years ago
1) In the boat is possible to rent helmet for EU$ 5/week. This renting is good for travelers that spend more time in Europe. I'm not sure if this information is available in the Tripsite's site.
2) I ordered a E-bike for my wife. In the boat I saw that 2 kinds of E-bike are offered to the customers. My wife would love bike in a more comfortable E-bike.
3) According to the staff of the boat, I should speak German. I don't know the source of this information. This information is used to organize the passengers in the restaurant.
Boat: Fluvius
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Karen Thomas 2 years ago
We enjoyed ourselves so much that we are already planning another bike and barge trip. It would have been nice if there were a better split in English speaking guests as most of the guests spoke German and we didn't get a chance to mingle much. Tripsite was very good to work with and we would use this company again. "
Boat: Fluvius
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Diane Denham 2 years ago
We had a fantastic trip we loved everything about it. I would recommend this trip to anyone. The people we met were so nice and helpful and friendly. Our Polish chef on the boat was fantastic.
Boat: Gandalf
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Rachel Rulmyr 2 years ago
My husband and I(in our 60"s) were on the Sailing Home a month ago with 6 friends from Bruges to Amsterdam. We had the most wonderful time. Everything about this trip exceeded my expectations. The boat, our accommodations, the food, the crew were all excellent and I can't say enough about our guide Hugo. He was amazing and really made our trip memorable. He was funny and very knowledgeable about everything we saw so we got info about the countries and the politics. I highly recommended this fun trip for all ages and biking abilities.
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Daniel Edwards 3 years ago
we just returned from our trip. Brugges to Amsterdam. It was AWESOME. We had such a great time on the Gandalf with Hans. Els was our biking guide. She was terrific. It was fabulous and a great way to spend my 50th birthday!
Thank you for everything you did to arrange this trip for us. We will be back on some other trip in the future.
Boat: Gandalf
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Bonnie Johnson 3 years ago
Not too sure what I can say that the above feedback haven't already said. We travelled as a group of 6 on the Magnifique from Brugge to Amsterdam May 31st to June 7th, 2014. Everything and everyone was top notch. We started out with Carl as our Captain but due to holidays the barges owner, Walter, took over. Not only can he handle the barge but he does a mean BBQ. Our guide Tom was perfect. With a great sense of humour and and sweet personality. There was not one person who did not get along with him. Meeka, bar tender, server, cleaner, and Peter the amazing cook finished off the crew. The barge itself was fantastic. No complaints there. The beds are extremely comfortable.
Unfortunately one of our group was not able to complete the trip but we did meet a great group of people from all over the world.
I am not the greatest biker but thoroughly enjoyed the whole journey and would do it again.
Boat: Magnifique
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Victoria Diehl Levesque 4 years ago
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our Sept trip from Bruges to Amsterdam on The MS Magnifique, booked through Tripsite.com. Comfortable cabin, great food, hot tub wonderful after long days of biking! Crew easy going but always helpful and attentive. Multi national fellow passengers all good company. Definitely encourage bringing your own gel seat cover! I had an electric assist bike which I'd highly recommend if in any doubt about managing the occasionally challenging distances. Already thinking of booking another similar trip next year.
Boat: Magnifique
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Loretta Dobson 4 years ago
My husband and I did the bike and barge tour from Bruges to Amsterdam Jun 29/2013 - and had the most amazing time!! Right from my first contact with the folks at Tripsite to the end of our tour - everything was perfect. Carl the Captain, Tom the guide and all the rest of the hardworking fun loving crew were amazing. We cycled some of the most beautiful countryside, Tom was very funny and looked after everyone - the ages on our tour were 16 to 77 - and we all felt comfortable. You can go at your own speed or go strictly with the group. The Magnifique was a beautiful and very comfortable boat - I loved it and I would be very hard pressed not to choose her again for our next trip - we are hoping to do a trip during the tulip season and maybe one in the early fall:) I actually wanted to book the return trip when we cycled into Amsterdam - but we were going to a friends wedding in Italy so had to continue on:) I really can not say enough good things about Tripsite on the organization side (friendly, knowledgeable and efficient; and the the crew of the Magnifique - they were all Magnifique!!!! Can't wait to go again.
Boat: Magnifique
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Larry Schmidlin 4 years ago
Just got back from this tour yesterday and wish that I could do it all again tomorrow! Went from Brugge to Amsterdam on the Manifique. Outstanding crew with Carl as the Captain and Tom as the guide. Tom has a great sense of humor and related to everyone on the tour, with an awesome biking experience and even walking tours in the town most evenings. The folks at Tripsite was great - with lots of communication. I felt very prepared prior to leaving. I enjoyed working with Tripsite and greatly enjoyed the entire experience. Highly recommended.
Boat: Magnifique
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Ruyter Aquino 4 years ago
Travel quite different from the usual, fantastic landscapes. Traveled on the MS Magnifique, excellent service and facilities. The group guide (Tom) is attentive and competent. So you can be conducting another tour. Congratulations. Ruyter Aquino.
Boat: Magnifique
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Sailing on the Iris from Bruge to Amsterdam 5 years ago
We booked our bike and barge trip with Pack and Pedal. We wanted a comfort plus barge and the Iris was recommended. The entire experience on the Iris was excellent. The staff were very competent and friendly, food was excellent, the guide was a great bike leader and was very knowlegable about the history and architecture of the areas we visited. I would highly recommend the Iris and Pack and Pedal. Carla at Pack and Pedal was very courteous and efficient. Booking the trip and making the trip was a top notch experience for us. We will use them again.
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Cheri Emahiser 5 years ago
Our bike/barge tour to Bruge and Amsterdam in May was fantastic! Our tour leader, Tom, the boat captain, crew and accommodations aboard the Magnifique were terrific. We had a wonderful time with our fellow passengers from Norway, New Zealand, Germany, the East Coast and Switzerland. They were all such fun!
We've traveled extensively and this trip turned out to be one of the best ever. The weather was wonderful and warm, which made for excellent bike riding and cruising on the boat in the evening. Going from Bruge to Amsterdam requires more cruising and less bike riding, we were told, but we loved every minute of our evenings on the top deck sailing through the locks.
I hope we can book another trip with your company in the future; though this trip was so perfect, I worry that the next one wouldn't meet our expectations.
Boat: Magnifique
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