GROUP TOUR
AMSTERDAM TO BRUGES
To The Center of Europe
7 NIGHT - 8 DAYS
Guided Tour | Tour Character – Easy
NOW AT ₹ 1,69,999
We have devised a wonderful cycling holiday that kicks off in Netherlands, and Amsterdam and leads up through Belgium and Bruges. Recurring themes include historical architecture, pastoral countryside and water vistas. In eight days you will discover a great many delightful places you otherwise wouldn’t have chanced upon. Starting in Amsterdam, you will go to the following towns: Gouda, Dordrecht, Damme, Willemstad, Zierikzee, Middelburg, Sluis, Vlissingen (Flushing) and Bruges. They count among the most picturesque towns in the Netherlands and Flanders and are remarkably well-preserved and evocative of centuries past. The route is predominantly rural and passes through a number of nature reserves. Cycling paths are of high quality.
ITINERARY
Day 1 : Arrival to Amsterdam
After arrival in Amsterdam rest for rest evening or go out by yourself to explore Amsterdam. Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands. With more than one million inhabitants in its urban area, it is the country’s largest city and its financial, cultural, and creative centre. Amsterdam derives its name from the city’s origin as “Dam” of river “Amstel”. In the past, the name was “Amstelredamme” which later changed as “Amsterdam”. Amsterdam is one of the most popular destinations in Europe, attracting over 7 million international travelers annually.
Day 2 : Amsterdam - Gouda (By Train)
After your breakfast we would be going out for a half day sightseeing where you’ll be taking a boat, walk around the streets in Amsterdam looking around the monuments and heritage of the Nederland. Before evening we would be taking a train (105 min) from Amsterdam to Gouda where we would be checking in the hotel and rest evening would be free for you to go around the city.
Day 3 : Gouda - Dordrecht (approx. 50 km)
As you ride your bike towards Dordrecht, cruising at about two meters below sea level, enjoy pastoral countryside and wonderful cloudscapes. For centuries, people flocked from far and wide to buy horses, cows, meat, turf, seed, cheese etc, at weekly and annual markets in Gouda. We recommend a stroll around the old part of town to soak up the yesteryear atmosphere. Walk all the way around St. John’s church and the market square boasting a 15th-century town hall and a Weighing House (“Waag”). Hit the trail once again and set off for the village of Kinderdijk where nineteen majestic windmills present a unique spectacle. They were used to drain excess water out of the low-lying polder up into the River Lek.
Day 4 : Dordrecht - Willemstad (approx. 40 km)
The result of a major flood in 1421, Biesbosch is one of the few remaining wetland habitats in Europe where the ecosystem has adapted both to saltwater coming in from the sea through tidal creeks, and to freshwater coming down in the rivers. It’s an ever-changing labyrinth of creeks and riverlets encompassing countless little islands of willow woods and reeds, a paradise for birds. Pedalling on, you will reach one of the oldest towns in Holland: Dordrecht, completely surrounded by water. The area around the marina is a true gem. This oldest part of town counts over a thousand historical buildings and three nostalgic canals.
Day 5 : Willemstad - Schuddebeurs/Zierikzee (approx. 50 km)
Enjoying your last day in Zeeland, traverse a patchwork landscape of vast polders, idyllic countryside, rolling dunes and golden sand flats. Round off the day in Willemstad, a fortified town shaped like a seven-point star.
Day 6 : Schuddebeurs/Zierikzee - Middelburg/Vlissingen (approx. 50 km)
Day 7 : Middelburg/Vlissingen- Bruges (approx. 50 km) + ferry
After a hearty breakfast, hit the tracks and pedal to the charming little town of Damme on the banks of the Damse Vaart. Then continue to the border and enter Zeeland, a Dutch province marked by light, wind, water and lots of space. It is mostly made up of islands so bridges and ferries will be taking you across the waters as you drift north east. Picture-book towns with ancient houses and cobbled streets are lined up for the coming days. But first you will pass through Zeelandic Flanders with ist winding country roads, pollard willows, wet meadows and scattered villages. At the end of the day, hop on a ferry boat to the maritime town of Vlissingen. After dinner, head for the beach to watch the sun set into the sea.
Bruges is known as the pearl of Flanders. It’s a truly enchanting town that has been welcoming tourists for about 150 years. With most of its medieval architecture intact, it remains exceptionally well preserved and can really give you a sense of times gone by when it was at the centre of the European wool and cloth trade.
Day 8 : Departure
After early morning breakfast we will head back to Amsterdam airport by train or a bus. Here’s comes to the end of a beautiful journey.
SERVICES
Inclusion
🏨 Accommodation
Three stars plus or guest houses on twin sharing basis. The company has selected hotels for stay at locations, which give comfort and value for money. For various reasons, such as reducing the overall travelling time for the following day, the hotels may be chosen away from the city.
Unlike other countries, most hotels in Europe do not have air conditioners or fans. Modern facilities such as attached toilets with showers/bathtubs are provided. If you seek a change in the room while on the tour, the same will be subjected to availability and you will need to pay any additional charges as any which may be applicable.
🥘 Meals
Included as per mentioned in itinerary, breakfast & Dinner in buffet style.
⚙️ Apparel and Gear kit
Helmets, bicycle carrier, small luggage bag on bicycle and battery chargers for E-bikes.
🚲 Bicycle
Unisex frame 21‐speed with freewheel
Sizes: 56/51/46/43 cm
Unisex 7 gear wheels with resignation
Sizes: 56/51/46 cm
Men’s 21 speed gears with freewheel and rod
Sizes: 64/60/56/46 cm
🛠️ Bike Fitting
Bike fittings and emergency maintenance kit.
✈️ Airport Arrival – Departure
Airport pick up and drop on the day of arrival and on the day of departure will be provided by train, bus or coach. Guests must prior inform us to arrange this service.
☎️ Service-hotline
📄 Detailed travel information
Soft copies of all the travel document will be provided, hard copies will be provided on request. These documents include travel map, emergency contact detail, city info broacher, itinerary, list of items to be carried on the tour, safety instructions and more.
📃 Rental bike insurance
📄 Detailed travel information
📃 Rental bike insurance
Rental bike insurance.
Inclusion
✈️ Air Ticket
Return air tickets must be booked by guest or on the request we can also book a ticket for the guest. All the necessaries fees and fairs must be paid directly to the airline or tickets are booked from us must be paid as per air ticket policies.
🛂 Visa Fees
Visa fees must be paid directly as VSF centres or visa consulate offices.
Visa assistance services will be provided free of cost.
🏬 Upgradation
Any upgradation in the airline class must be paid directly to airline or if ticket is booked by us necessaries fees would be charged at the time of request and booking.
The fees will be at actuals. Any upgradation regarding accommodation will be charged at your requested upgradation.
💵 Extra Expense
Any extra expanse such as route change, airline change, date change, accommodation facilities, etc Incurred dur to unforeseen, unavoidable, forced major circumstances during the tour.
💵 Personal Expenses
Any services or item which are not included in the itinerary will be charged extra such as hotel porterage, laundry, telephone, shopping, wine, alcohol beverages, mini bar, items of personal nature food or drink.
Any extra cost incurred on behalf of any individual due to sickness, hospitalisation, or any personal emergencies.
📄 Insurance
💸 Government Taxes
🔋 E-Bike Charge
E-bike is charged extra if guests want to opt for an E-bike guests have to confirm 15 days prior departure.
