Bike and Barge: Amsterdam to Bruges Plus! Belgium's Breweries

Today, we'll cycle out of Amsterdam and into the region of the Hollandic Waterline, a 17th-century defense system featuring castles and military forts. We'll pass by the imposing Muiderslot and Weesp forts, pedal through the charming town of Breukelen, and end the day with a delightful dinner onboard our boat.

Our journey continues to the town of Schoonhoven, renowned for its silversmiths and carillon makers. From there, we'll cycle to Gouda, famous for its orange cheese, and visit the town's cheese museum. Our next stop is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kinderdijk, where 19 majestic windmills form a stunning sight. We'll end the day in Dordrecht, where you can enjoy a leisurely walk in town after dinner.

Today, we'll start in Willemstad, a star-shaped fortified town, and cycle to Oud Vossemeer, a town with a strong connection to the American Roosevelt family. We'll then pedal south to Tholen, once an island in the estuary-like environment, where we'll visit a working windmill during our ride.

We'll start the day with a bike ride before cruising into Antwerp, the city of diamonds. Here, we'll enjoy a guided visit of the city's Cathedral, featuring the art of Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens. You'll then have the rest of the day to explore the city's historic center, diamond district, and the Red Star Line Museum. Dinner will be on your own, giving you the chance to sample the local cuisine.

Leaving Antwerp behind, we'll return to the countryside, cycling along the Schelde river and small roads. We'll visit a 200-year-old family-run brewery before continuing our ride to the quaint town of Sint Amands.

We'll start the day with a short cruise before cycling into Bruges, the crown jewel of Belgium. You'll have the day to explore the city's many treasures, including its canals, medieval square, City Hall, and the historic Beguinage community. We'll end the day with a group dinner onboard our boat.

Spend the day exploring Bruges at your own pace. Visit the chocolate museum, diamond museum, or even the Belgian fry museum! In the afternoon, join us for a private guided tour of the De Halve Maan Brewery, followed by a beer tasting session.

Today, we'll cycle through the West Flanders region, passing by the Diksmuide and Dodengang trenches. We'll stop at the St. Sixtus Abbey, home to one of the world's highest-ranking beers, before continuing on to Poperinge, a town famous for its hops. Visit the hops museum before enjoying dinner in one of the many restaurants in town.

Our loop ride today takes us to some important WWI sites in Ypres, where more than half a million Allied and German soldiers died in three major battles. Visit the Flanders Field museum to learn about the war's impact, and admire the completely rebuilt town. Back in town, enjoy a chocolate tasting before our final dinner together.