Coastal Route Amsterdam to Bruges

Day 1: Taxi transfer from your hotel in Amsterdam to the quaint village of Abcoude | Abcoude - Gouda, 31 - 34 mi.  (50 - 55 km)
Day 2: Gouda - Delft, 29 mi. (45 km)
Day 3: Delft - Brielle, 25 - 28 mi. (40 - 45 km)
Day 4: Brielle -  Zierikzee, 34 mi. (55 km) 
Day 5: Zierikzee - Middelburg, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 6: Middelburg - Bruges | Ferry Zierikzee - Breskens, 31 mi. (50 km)

All distances are approximate. The itinerary may be subject to changes before and/or during your holiday due to weather, road restrictions, etc.

This tour can be enjoyed in reverse or add extra overnights within the itinerary!

Day 1: Abcoude - Gouda, 31 - 34 mi. (50 – 55 km)
South of Abcoude is one of the Netherlands' most beautiful and richest regions. The Vecht River is the main artery along which beautiful country houses and castles have been built. The historic village centers of Loenen and Breukelen are worth a visit and the perfect spot for a coffee break. After Breukelen, the bike ride goes through typical Dutch polders to the historic town of Woerden. Overnight in one of the oldest buildings in cheese town Gouda, once an orphanage, today houses an amazing hotel, located in Gouda's historic district. 

Preferred accommodation:  Relais & Châteaux Weeshuis
Located next to the famed Jerusalem Chapel, this 16th-century converted orphanage captures the city’s rich heritage. Yet it is not only the old and authentic that you will find at this design hotel. Delighting your senses with world-class dining, chef Remco Kuijpers’ fresh creations and focus on local ingredients add the final touch to your stay at this magical place

Day 2: Gouda - Delft, 28 mi. (45 km)
Cycling over the 'green heart' of Holland's polder landscape, you enjoy a mixture of farmland and modern agricultural areas before heading to the historic town center of Delft, well known for its blue pottery. Overnight in the historic hotel het Arenaal, From the early 1600s, the Arsenaal housed many cannons, firearms, bullets and other weaponry.

Preferred accommodation: Hotel Arsenaal,
As the name implies, the hotel was once an old arsenal. The hotel's website reads: "Every stone has its own story to tell and every window looks onto another past. This peninsula between the waters of the Oude and Nieuwe Delft is steeped in history. You can still sense the trading spirit and smell the spices from ‘the East.’ Every step in this rediscovered icon takes you back in time and every tread brings you closer to the origins of Delft."

Day 3: Delft - Brielle, 25 - 28 mi. (40 - 45 km)
You pedal through quaint villages and along a lovely canal, passing the Maeslantkering one of the biggest moving structures in the world. The Maeslantkering is a storm surge barrier protecting the port city of Rotterdam. Before crossing the harbor of Rotterdam, partly by ferry, you arrive at the historic town of Maassluis. From the Rotterdam Harbor, it is just a short ride to the picturesque village of Brielle to stay the night.

Preferred accommodation: Poorter Boutique Hotel
This beautiful boutique hotel with an intimate, warm atmosphere is located In the center of the historic fortified city of Brielle. It is one of the oldest buildings in Brielle. Each of the luxurious rooms reflects the ambience of the 16th century, but with today’s comforts.

Day 4: Brielle - Zierikzee, 34 mi. (55 km)
The trip enters the Zeeland province, well known for its highly innovative infrastructural dams and dikes (Delta works). The tour will be by a mixture of farmland, coastal areas and a ride over the dikes and dams, as the beautiful Brouwerdam with wind- and kitesurfers. Finish this day in the beautiful historic town of Zierikzee to stay at Hotel Mondragon situated at the Oude Haven, in the historic heart of Zierikzee.

Preferred accommodation: Hotel Mandragon
Hotel Mondragon has been a historic icon in Zierikzee, famed far and wide for over a century. The glamorous baroque architecture brings the past alive. 

Day 5: Zierikzee - Middelburg, 31 mi. (50 km)
Today is perhaps the most beautiful ride of all. You can enjoy the view of the Oosterschelde and the North Sea all day long. The Neeltje Jans Museum and the picturesque town of Veere are more than worth a visit. Middelburg the final destination and also the provincial capital has a lot to offer. An evening stroll through the many small alleys will be one of the many highlights of this tour.

Preferred accommodation: B&B ‘t Poorthuys
 The luxurious B&B is located in a beautiful listed building from around 1530, a former doctor’s house is in the Koepoortstraat in the old historic centre of the city of Middelburg. 

Day 6: Middelburg - Bruges, 31, mi. (50 km)
In the coastal city of Vlissingen, you take the ferry (ticket not included in tour cost) to cross the Westerschelde, the gate to the port of Antwerp. Large cargo ships pass you while you sail smoothly to the southernmost part of the Netherlands. This peaceful environment ends at the tourist and shopping village of Sluis, just on the border. The last part of the ride (in Belgium) goes along an amazing canal decorated with huge trees. The picturesque art village Damme just before Bruges is a lovely final stop. 

In Bruges, your tour will end, and you will meet our tour representative once again to turn over your rental equipment. You will want to extend your time in this lovely canal-laced city. Take a look at our hotel-based tour Around Romantic Bruges. Unpack your bags and stay a few days! you are provided with a roadbook with route details for four fantastic itineraries that begin and end in Bruges. We can also suggest other boutique accommodations or research and explore on your own!

You will be accommodated in historic and boutique 4-star accommodations on your tour. On each day’s details, you will find the name of the preferred hotel.

Bicycles

Standard Touring Bike

Koga F3

This model has everything a sporty urban bike requires!

• Lightweight aluminum frame with alloy forks (available in men's and women's frames)
• Hydraulic disc brakes
• Shimano Nexus 8 Revo C6000 - 8 speeds
• Selle Royal Saddle
• Gates Belt Drive
• Schwalbe Puncture Resistant Tires
• Front and rear fenders

Accessories

• Basic toolkit
• Tire repair kit
• Mini-pump
• Water bottle
• Cable-lock
• Pannier

Electric Bike

Koga E Nova

This E-bike is fitted with a powerful Bosch Active Plus central motor, a cleverly integrated battery in the luggage rack.

• Aluminum frame (available only in women's)
• Battery Capacity: 300 wh
• Bosch Active Line Motor
• Shimano Nexus gearing
• 8 speed
• Hydraulic disc brakes
• Koga Saddle
• Schwalbe Tires

Accessories

• Basic toolkit
• Tire repair kit
• Mini-pump
• Water bottle
• Cable-lock
• Pannier