Amsterdam to Bruges Cycling Tour

by 10Adventures
Region
West Flanders
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

Enjoy an in-depth cycling tour of several Dutch provinces and get a taste of Belgium in West Flanders on the 8-day self-guided Amsterdam to Bruges Cycling Tour. Be captivated by this scenic cycling route that unfolds on high-quality bike paths, leading you through the unique Dutch provinces of South Holland, North Brabant, Zeeland, and Friesland, before crossing the border to Bruges, Belgium. Kick off the tour with an exciting exploration of the progressive Dutch capital, Amsterdam, where you’ll find yourself swept up in the remarkable contrast of old and new that blends seamlessly in the dynamic city. Peruse the 400-year-old Canal District, or spend the afternoon entranced by one of the city’s world-famous museums. The route unfolds south, through the quirky cheese town of Gouda, where you’ll find yourself charmed by much more than just delicious cheese. Then, pedal alongside willow woodlands and zig-zagging creeks to Willemstad before taking on the fairy-tale towns of Zeeland in Zierikzee and Middelburg. A pleasant ferry ride marks your departure from the Netherlands as you sail to Zeelandic Flanders, where you’ll ride peaceful country lanes to the charming village of Damme, before continuing to Bruges, where the tour concludes. Hand-picked accommodations along the route in a selection of both modern and historical 3- and 4-star hotels will introduce you to top-tier hospitality in both the Netherlands and Belgium. Enjoy an in-depth cycling tour of several Dutch provinces and get a taste of Belgium in West Flanders on the 8-day self-guided Amsterdam to Bruges Cycling Tour. Be captivated by this scenic cycling route that unfolds on high-quality bike paths, leading you through the unique Dutch provinces of South Holland, North Brabant, Zeeland, and Friesland, before crossing the border to Bruges, Belgium. Kick off the tour with an exciting exploration of the progressive Dutch capital, Amsterdam, where you’ll find yourself swept up in the remarkable contrast of old and new that blends seamlessly in the dynamic city. Peruse the 400-year-old Canal District, or spend the afternoon entranced by one of the city’s world-famous museums. The route unfolds south, through the quirky cheese town of Gouda, where you’ll find yourself charmed by much more than just delicious cheese. Then, pedal alongside willow woodlands and zig-zagging creeks to Willemstad before taking on the fairy-tale towns of Zeeland in Zierikzee and Middelburg. A pleasant ferry ride marks your departure from the Netherlands as you sail to Zeelandic Flanders, where you’ll ride peaceful country lanes to the charming village of Damme, before continuing to Bruges, where the tour concludes.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrive

Arrive

Day 2: Cycle the Green Heart to Gouda

80 km 0 m

D2

Cycle the Green Heart to Gouda

Day 3: Cycle to Kinderdijk, Dodrecht, and Papendrecht

45 km 0 m

D1

Cycle to Kinderdijk, Dodrecht, and Papendrecht

Day 4: Cycle De Biesbosch National Park

45 km 0 m

D1

Cycle De Biesbosch National Park

Day 5: Cycle the Dutch Province of Zeeland

50 km 0 m

D1

Cycle the Dutch Province of Zeeland

Day 6: Cycle to Middelburg via Veere

53 km 0 m

D1

Cycle to Middelburg via Veere

Day 7: Welcome to Belgium

50 km 0 m

D1

Welcome to Belgium

Day 8: Depart

Depart

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the West Flanders

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