Aboard the Feniks, this tour takes you through Belgium and France. On every tour, your guides and crew will introduce you to the famous attractions that have earned these towns and cities their illustrious reputations and to the undiscovered treasures of each country that will make your experience unique, authentic, and unforgettable. From the well-preserved historical towns of beautiful Belgium to the little villages and the iconic capital of fabulous France, you'll cycle along quiet country roads, scenic towpaths, paved forest trails, and the occasional cobblestone road. Each day, your guide will take you on a captivating tour of around 25-30 miles, though, if you'd prefer a longer or shorter distance, they can provide you with maps and all the information you'll need. You can also stay on the boat and enjoy the passing landscapes from the comfort of the sundeck. In the evenings, your guide will usually lead a stroll around town, providing you with an overview of its attractions and history. You'll be served delicious meals that introduce you to a country's specialities, and your guide will be on-hand to ensure you have the holiday of a lifetime. The Feniks is a former freight barge reconstructed to a hotel passenger ship, making it perfect for sailing vacations. This comfort class boat welcomes you with its warm and laidback atmosphere. The standard touring bikes available are 21-speed bikes with handbrakes. They are equipped with a pannier, water bottle, and lock. It is possible to bring your own pedals and saddle. For those bikers who like to have some support while biking in the hills, there are different styles of electric bikes. They are equipped with a pannier, water bottle, and lock. It is possible to bring your own pedals and saddle. Bikes will be equipped with: Lock, Pannier bag. On the first day of your tour you will be allocated a bicycle suitable for your height. This bicycle is at your disposal during your trip. The tour guide has all the necessary tools with him on the ride and a first aid kit. When you prefer to go biking by yourself, the tour operator can provide you with maps and a repair kit. Helmets: There are helmets aboard; however, for safety and hygiene purposes, we recommend you bring your own helmet or plan to purchase one upon arrival. Bike Protection: Bike protection can be purchased at the time of booking. Accommodation on board the Feniks in a cabin with private bathroom (includes bed linens and fresh towels; daily check of your cabin); 14x breakfast, 14x packed lunch and 12x dinner (not including drinks), served with wine and cheese; Standard touring bike with helmet; Multilingual tour guide; Route program with city maps; Every day care of personal laundry; Coffee, tea, and biscuits; afternoon snacks. Not included: entrance fees to museums and attractions, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Special diets may be accommodated upon request; please make dietary restrictions known at time of booking. Listed prices are per-person and based upon double occupancy. Prices are based on fuel costs at the time prices are set. This is often months or years in advance. In rare circumstances, extra fees may apply for fuel cost increases. The terrain starts flat in Belgium, but you will climb some hills in France. The daily routes average about 30 miles (50 k) per day. Participants should be in physically good shape and are advised to practice some 40 km rides before the tour. Most of the cycling is on relatively flat roads and in river valleys. However, to enjoy the tour fully, you should be able to manage (moderate) slopes of up to around max. 2 km. Tour start and end: Paris (Nearest airport: Paris (Charles de Gaulle Airport), Nearest train station: Paris), Bruges (Nearest airport: Ostend-Bruges International Airport (Bruges), Nearest train station: Bruges).
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