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Springflower Tour - Amsterdam to Brugge

 
 
Start Date: April 12, 2008April 19, 2008April 26, 2008May 3, 2008
End Date:April 19, 2008April 26, 2008May 3, 2008May 10, 2008
Price:$1325 CAN land only   
 
 
 
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In April and May all of Holland is blooming. This is the perfect time to see the famous bulb fields showing colourful tulips and hyacinths. This tour also visits some lovely old Dutch towns like Dordrecht and Gouda. Crossing the border to Belgium takes you to the Belgian pearls of Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges!
Each day you have the option of joining the cycling guide, or perhaps stay aboard until you arrive in the next port.
 
 Day to Day Schedule 
 

Saturday:
Embarkation and checking in aboard the hotel barge. Later this afternoon the barge crosses Amsterdam and heads for the village of Oude Wetering.
 

Sunday: cycle 25 km

Early in the morning we cycle through the reclaimed land of the Haarlemmermeer to the world famous flower park Keukenhof. After having seen all the blooming tulips and daffodils everyone returns to the barge.
Appr. 2.00pm the ship will depart for cheese town Gouda. Free time in Gouda late afternoon and after dinner.

 
   
 

 The 3 1/2 star Anna-Marie IV was designed for the French canals. Length, width and height are adjusted to sail these narrow waterways. During the summer season the ANNA MARIA IV sails the Loire region. Cabins are provided with private facilities, a sliding window and an electrical fan.

 
 

Monday: cycle 40 km

This morning the cyclists ride to the world famous windmills of Kinderdijk. One of the mills will be visited. After the visit the cyclists head for Dordrecht, where the ship will be moored. There’s a short evening walk with your tour leader in the historical centre of Dordrecht.  

Tuesday: cycle 20 km

Today we cycle through the nature reserve Biesbosch and will be picked up at Moerdijk. We sail to Willemstad, a beautiful walled town where a short city walk is planned.

Wednesday: 

Across the impressive waterways of Zeeland by ship, we take you to the lively city of Antwerp in Belgium. After arrival its free time to explore this port city.  

Thursday: cycle 35 km 

Today we have an early departure as the ship needs appr. 7 hours to reach Ghent. The cyclists get off in Terneuzen, hit the road and enjoy the flat Flemish countryside. In the old city of Ghent the tour leader takes us for a walk through the wonderful town centre.
 

Friday: 

Today your barge will stay in Ghent, while you take the train to the gorgeous walled city of Bruges. In the afternoon there is a horse carriage ride and a guided walk past the many historic monuments in the centre of Bruges.Late in the afternoon we return to Ghent.

Saturday:

Disembark and transfer by bus back to Amsterdam.

 
   
 

This tour includes:

• accommodation in a double cabin with private facilities
• bedding and towels
• full board (breakfast, packed lunch & 3 course dinner)
• tour guide
• bicycle with handbrakes, gears, & pannier
• bike insurance
• day tour information

• Visit Keukenhof

• Several City Walks

• Ride in horse carriage Bruges

• Train ticket Ghent - Bruges round-trip

• Bus transfer Bruges - Amsterdam Airport

 
   
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