Cycle Bruges to Amsterdam

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Carbon neutral

8 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

16 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Bruges, Belgium

Ends

Amsterdam, Holland

Highlights

Cycling in a flat landscape through The Netherlands' Green Heart

Exploring vibrant Amsterdam and historic Bruges

Sampling cheese in Gouda and waffles in Willemstad

Discovering the Biesbosch wetlands and pedalling past the famous Kinderdijk windmills

Itinerary

Imagine pedaling from the storybook streets of Bruges to the vibrant canals of Amsterdam—this "Cycle Bruges to Amsterdam" tour is your ticket to discovering two of Europe’s cycling heartlands. Perfect for experienced travelers and seniors looking for an easy-paced adventure, this 8-day self-guided bicycle tour winds through Belgium and Holland, passing through Schuddebeurs, Woerden, Middelburg, and five other enchanting locales.

Renowned for its flat terrain and meticulously maintained bike paths, the Netherlands is a cyclist’s dream. Starting in the medieval charm of Bruges, your journey traces a scenic route past tranquil polders, sparkling waterways, and the iconic Kinderdijk windmills. Each day brings a new highlight: from the cheese capital of Gouda to the fortified town of Willemstad, and through nature reserves dotted with wildlife.

As you cross into the Netherlands’ Green Heart, you’ll experience quintessential Dutch landscapes—think picturesque towns, charming villages, and historic trading centers. The trip culminates in dynamic Amsterdam, where the museums, parks, and legendary canals invite further exploration, whether on foot or by bike.

What sets this bicycle tour apart is the seamless blend of cultural richness and natural beauty, all at a gentle pace suited for leisurely discovery. With comfortable hotel stays, included meals, and hassle-free transport, it’s an ideal tour package for those who want to savor the pleasures of cycling while soaking in Europe’s most iconic sights.

day 1 - Arrive Bruges

The trip commences in enchanting Bruges, known as the 'Pearl of Flanders'. With most of its medieval architecture intact, the town remains exceptionally well preserved and gives a sense of times gone by when it was at the centre of the European wool and cloth trade. After checking in to your hotel, we recommend heading to the Markt for some delicious waffles, chocolates or beer.

Optional upgrade available in Bruges to a more centrally located 4* hotel - supplement applies, must be requested a time of booking.

day 2 - Cycle to Zeelandic Flanders and take the ferry to Middelburg or Vlissingen (66km/41mi)

After a hearty breakfast you start cycling to the charming little town of Damme on the banks of the Damse Vaart. 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 head 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 its winding country roads, pollard willows, wet meadows and scattered villages. Later, at Breskens you hop on a local ferry and cross to the maritime town of Vlissingen. A little further north, you will discover the splendour of Middelburg, capital of Zeeland. In the 16th and 17th centuries it was one of the most important centres of trade in the Netherlands.

The usual standard hotel is in Middelburg, optional hotel upgrade available to stay at Vlissingen 4* hotel - must be requested at time of booking.

Meals:Breakfast

day 3 - Cycle via Veere to Zierikzee / Noordgouwe (42km/26mi)

Today you discover the charming village of Veere. From 1541 everything that was exported to Holland from Scotland (mainly wool) came ashore and was distributed from Veere, which brought the town not only prosperity but also a very lively Scottish expat community that stayed for 300 years. Walk in their footsteps as you take a tour of the sights. A wander down the narrow streets of Zierikzee is an absolute delight. Quaint little old houses take you back in time to the town's glory days when ships set sail for the Baltic and Mediterranean seas to sell salt, wool, fish, grain and red dye.

Meals:Breakfast

day 4 - Cycle to Willemstad (50km/31mi)

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.

Meals:Breakfast

day 5 - Cycle Willemstad to Papendrecht/Dordrecht (65km/40mi)

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 fresh water coming from the rivers. It’s an ever-changing labyrinth of creeks and rivulets 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.

Please note you will only cycle through de Biesbosch park on days that the ferry departs (not a daily service, payable locally, card only). If the ferry does not go you will follow an alternative route.

Meals:Breakfast

day 6 - Continue past Kinderdijk windmills to Gouda (37km/23mi)

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 from the low-lying polder up into the River Lek. As you ride towards Gouda, cruising at about 2m below sea level, enjoy pastoral countryside and wonderful cloudscapes. For centuries, people flocked from far and wide to buy livestock, 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 including all the way around St John’s church and the market square, boasting a 15th-century town hall and a Weighing House (“Waag”).

*if we are unable to accommodate you in Gouda due to availability, you will stay in Bodegraven or Oudewater.

Meals:Breakfast

day 7 - Cycle to Amsterdam (68km or 58km/36 or 42mi)

Today you head into the “Groene Hart” (green heart) of Holland, a pleasant rural area of low-lying polders with peat meadows and grazing cattle. It’s a flat, open, spacious landscape where church spires and windmills touch the horizon and clouds are reflected in lakes and canals. Your trip ends in Amsterdam, famous for its 400-year-old canal district. The city is brimming with things to see and do. Street artists and performers draw crowds on Dam, Leidseplein and Rembrandtplein, there's a multitude of museums including “Het Grachtenhuis” (Museum of the Canals), Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh museum and the Maritime Museum, or take a canal cruise to see the sights from the water.

Optional upgrade available to 4* hotel in Amsterdam - must be requested at time of booking. Both hotels are near Spaarndammerbuurt, a great base from which to explore interesting Expressionist architecture, nearby Westerpark and the busy city and canals.

Meals:Breakfast

day 8 - Trip concludes

The trip concludes this morning in Amsterdam after breakfast. We can assist with booking extra nights on request.

Meals:Breakfast

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Accommodation

7 nights in 3-4 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities. Optional upgrades available: in Bruges on day 1 at a more centrally located 4* hotel

Meals

7 breakfasts: Breakfasts are continental style and will usually consist of breads, cheese, ham, tea, coffee & juices

Others

Digital information pack including smartphone app with maps, roadbook and GPS Tracks plus printed roadbook provided locallyLuggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess24 speed hybrid rental bike with pannier, helmet, repair kit and lock (e-bikes available - supplement applies)Tourist taxEmergency hotline

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