Amsterdam – Bruges (Tulip Tour, Spring)
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the picturesque landscapes of the Netherlands and Belgium. This multi-day tour offers a unique blend of cultural exploration and natural beauty, taking you through the heart of the bulb fields, historic towns, and scenic waterways. You'll cycle through the countryside, visit the renowned Keukenhof gardens, explore the cheese city of Gouda, and discover the medieval cities of Ghent and Bruges. The tour also includes a visit to the Flood-museum and the opportunity to experience the vibrant city life of Amsterdam, Middelburg, and Vlissingen. Whether you're a history buff, a nature lover, or a cycling enthusiast, this tour has something for everyone.
Included
Daily care of your personal laundry
VAT
Multi lingual tour guide
Single supplement
Not everybody travels in a couple. Some people travel alone or travel with friends. No matter how you travel, Feniks Charter welcomes two single travelers per tour with an extra charge of 30%. You will have your own cabin, with private sanitary facilities and benefit all services. We will notify you of the status prior to confirming your booking.
twin cabin with shower/toilet ensuite
daily check and cleaning of cabin
Barge
7x breakfast, 7x lunch and 6x (3 course) dinner per week. Gluten, lactose free and vegetarian diets cost €75 when requested in advance, €100 when requested on board.
Coffee, tea and biscuits
Afternoon snacks
vegetarian, meat
Map
Attractions
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Amsterdam - Oude Wetering
- Amsterdam - Arrival day
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Begin your journey at the bustling Amsterdam Central Station. Board the ship between 12:00 and 14:00 PM. At around 2:30 PM, we'll set sail towards Oude Wetering, cruising through the enchanting canals of Amsterdam. Here, you'll have the chance to test your bikes and ride to the mooring place.
Day 2 – Day 2: Oude Wetering - Keukenhof - Gouda
- Gouda
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Cycle through the heart of the bulb fields, with the exact route depending on which bulbs are in bloom. Visit the Keukenhof, the epicenter of the bulb fields, boasting a vast variety of bulb flowers. Enjoy lunch here before continuing your bike ride along scenic paths and narrow roads. The day concludes with a stopover in Gouda, one of Holland's famous cheese cities.
Day 3 – Day 3: Gouda - Dordrecht
- Gouda
- Dordrecht
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Start your day by cycling along narrow waterways amidst lush pastures. We'll moor in Dordrecht, one of the oldest towns in the Netherlands. Take a leisurely walk in the evening to explore the town's charming center.
Day 4 – Day 4: Dordrecht - Willemstad - Zierikzee
- Dordrecht
- Zierikzee
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- Flood museum
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From Dordrecht, you'll travel to Willemstad, an old fortified city. Cycle through the serene polders, past marshy areas and quaint villages, before arriving in Zierikzee, an ancient harbor. Visit the newly expanded Flood-museum, housed in four former caissons, before ending your day in Zierikzee.
Day 5 – Day 5: Zierikzee - Middelburg - Vlissingen
- Zierikzee
- Zeeland
- Vlissingen
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Today, we'll journey from Zierikzee in Zeeland to either Middelburg, the capital of Zeeland, or Vlissingen. Middelburg is a beautiful old city, while Vlissingen is the entrance port of the Westerschelde, the estuary of the river Schelde and the port of Antwerpen.
Day 6 – Day 6: Vlissingen - Ghent
- Zeeland
- Vlissingen
- Ghent
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- Breskens Lighthouse
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Leave the land that has struggled so long against the force of the sea and head for the waterway Westerschelde. After crossing the Westerschelde by boat, you'll either cycle or sail to the city of Ghent. Explore the city's thriving town center, visit the castle 'Gravensteen', and take an evening walk around town.
Day 7 – Day 7: Ghent - Bruges
- Ghent
- Bruges
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Cycle from one medieval city to another. Start your day in Ghent and make your way to Bruges, cycling on quiet roads through the typical small-scale fields of Flanders with farmhouses and small villages. If you prefer a shorter ride, you can stay aboard part of the day and start biking from midway.
Day 8 – Day 8: Farewell
- Bruges - Departure day
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After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye. We hope you enjoyed your journey through the Netherlands and Belgium and look forward to welcoming you back on another adventure.
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