8-Day Amsterdam to Bruges Bike & Barge Tour

Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

Join us in Amsterdam for an unforgettable 8-day bike and barge adventure through the Netherlands and Belgium, where you'll cycle past windmills, cheese farms, and medieval towns by day, and unwind each night aboard your comfortable floating hotel. Spend your days pedaling through the beautiful, flat Dutch countryside of Zeeland and into Belgium’s western Flanders region. The riding feels easy and relaxed, with wide-open views and quiet paths that invite you to take your time. Roll into world-famous cities like Antwerp, Ghent, and the UNESCO-listed historic Bruges, each filled with history, architecture, and lively squares where you might stop for a coffee or a stroll. Explore charming villages that feel a world away from big-city bustle. Along the way, you visit a working Dutch cheese farm, stand in awe of the 19 iconic windmills of Kinderdijk, and take in the peaceful river delta shaped by the Rhine, Meuse, and Scheldt rivers. Zeeland is known for its beaches and fresh sea air, while Flanders draws you in with medieval lanes, delicious food, and some of the world’s most beloved beers. Every day brings something new to discover, and every evening you return to your welcoming floating home. Your deluxe barge cruises to a new destination while you dine, sleep, and enjoy breakfast on board. You choose the cycling route that feels right each day, whether you’re in the mood for a longer spin or a gentle ride. It’s bike touring at its best. No buses. No repacking. Just beautiful countryside, fascinating history, and a perfect blend of adventure and comfort that lets you enjoy each day your own way.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival Day in Amsterdam, cruise to Vianen

5 km 24 m

D1

Arrival Day in Amsterdam, cruise to Vianen

Day 2: Vianen to Schoonhoven & Kinderdijk / Kinderdijk – Dordrecht

57 km 24 m

D1

Vianen to Schoonhoven & Kinderdijk / Kinderdijk – Dordrecht

Day 3: Dordrecht to Willemstad and Bergen op Zoom

48 km 118 m

D1

Dordrecht to Willemstad and Bergen op Zoom

Day 4: Bergen op Zoom, Kreekrak lock and Antwerp / Kreekrak lock – Antwerp

29 km 137 m

D1

Bergen op Zoom, Kreekrak lock and Antwerp / Kreekrak lock – Antwerp

Day 5: Antwerp to St. Amands

40 km 152 m

D1

Antwerp to St. Amands

Day 6: St. Amands to Ghent

44 km 165 m

D1

St. Amands to Ghent

Day 7: Ghent – Bruges

44 km 128 m

D1

Ghent – Bruges

Day 8: Departure Day

Departure Day

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements

About the Flanders

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