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Flanders by Bike + Boat

From Brussels to Bruges or vice versa

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Route

Tour profile: Level 1

Mostly flat, on quiet roads and asphalted bike paths along channels. Some hilly steps have to be taken.

Itinerary Brussels – Bruges

Day 1: Brussels
Individual arrival in Brussels. The ship awaits you in the Brussels harbour where the crew will welcome you on board. Embarkation from 4 pm. Take some time to explore the capital of Belgium: Just take a walk through the historical city centre, along the gothic town hall, the beautiful guild houses on the Grote Markt.

Day 2: Brussels  Vilvoorde  Mechelen  Willebroek, approx. 40 km
During breakfast the barge will sail to Vilvoorde. During your first bike tour you will visit Mechelen; remarkable about Mechelen are the over 300 buildings listed as historical building, 8 of these are churches, on less then 3 square kilometres. Continue through green, soft slanted hilly country, along picturesque villages and large country estates to Willebroek. In the mean time the barge will sail over the Willebroek canal to today’s destination.

Day 3: Willebroek  Antwerp, approx. 50 km
Tour from Willebroek via Lier  to Antwerp. This harbour city on the river Schelde is one of the worlds major diamond cities and has many highlights: the City Hall is one of several majestic buildings constructed in the Renaissance, the historical City Square Grote Market, the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe cathedral and the medieval Steen Castle. (Dinner when on Magnifique I or II not included in Antwerp, the tour guide will recommend you restaurants for your dinner.)

Day 4: Antwerp  Sint Amands  Dendermonde, approx. 42 km
Today’s bicycle tour will lead you upstream the river Schelde to Hemiksem: after just a short ascent you can easily continue cycling to Rupelmonde. Here, where the Rupel flows into the Schelde, you follow the Rupel for a little while and after a few miles you will reach the village Niel, that lies next to the nature reserve Walenhoek. Between Niel and Boom is a historical area where bricks are being manufactured since the Middle Ages. Cross the canal Brussels-Rupel to the water tower of St. Amands. Further again along the Schelde till you reach the beautiful city Dendermonde, the destination of today’s bike tour.  A "must" is a short stop for a drink on the beautiful Flemish market square Grote Markt of Dendermonde.

Day 5: Dendermonde  Ghent (Merelbeke), approx. 48 km
Today’s cycling tour will lead you to the beautiful city of Ghent, where the ship will be moored in Merelbeke, a suburb. Explore the pedestrian area in the town centre of Ghent, part by bike and part on foot. The architectural richness in the historical centre of the city of Ghent (during the Middle Ages the 2nd largest European city just after Paris), has been maintained well. (docking place is the lock of Merelbeke, ca. 15 cycling minutes to the city centre of Ghent).

Day 6: Ghent  Lovendegem  Bruges, approx. 40 km
After breakfast, you will leave for Lovendegem. Part of the cycling tour leads along the canal Ghent to Oostende through the stretched Flemish landscape, until you reach Bruges. The "Venice of the North" is well known as an important city of art and museums. Its city centre with lots of canals is put on the World Cultural Heritage List of UNESCO. Enjoy a cup of coffee or  tea while over viewing the Grote Market square with its hustle and bustle.

Day 7: Tour around Bruges, approx. 55 km
The cycle tour leads via the small town of Damme (‘birthplace’ of Till Eulenspiegel) and Groot Ter Doest with the Ter Doest Abbey, which is well worth seeing, to Lissewege, the ‘most beautiful village in Flanders’ - whitewashed houses cluster on both sides of a small canal and around the imposing village church. The tour then continues to the seaside resort of Blankenberge. A long sandy beach and numerous cafés invite you to linger. After a stay of approx. 2 hours, return to Bruges.

Day 8: Bruges
Disembarkation after breakfast until 9.30 am and individual departure or extension in Bruges.

Itinerary Bruges – Brussels

Day 1: Bruges
You will find your ship in the port of Bruges and the crew welcomes you on board. Embarkation from 4 pm. Take some time to discover the interesting city of Bruges – The Venice of the North – is widely known in Europe for its art and museums. Bruges’ old town with its number of Grachten (small channels) belongs to the UNESCO world’s cultural heritage. Enjoy the bustle activity around the Grote Markt (the big market place) while having a nice tea or coffee.

Day 2: Tour around Bruges to the North Sea, approx. 55 km
Your first cycle tour leads via the small town of Damme (‘birthplace’ of Till Eulenspiegel) and Groot Ter Doest with the Ter Doest Abbey, which is well worth seeing, to Lissewege, the ‘most beautiful village in Flanders’ - whitewashed houses cluster on both sides of a small canal and around the imposing village church. The tour then continues to the seaside resort of Blankenberge. A long sandy beach and numerous cafés invite you to linger. After a stay of approx. 2 hours, return to Bruges.

Day 3: Bruges  Moerebrugge  Ghent (Merelbeke), approx. 40 km
During breakfast your barge is shipping to Moerebrugge. The whole cycle route follows the Gent-Oostende-Channel through the wide Flemish plain to Gent. In the Middle Ages Gent was the second largest city after Paris and has preserved its architectural wealth in the historic city centre until today. Anchor place is in Merelbekee - approx 15 km away from the old town of Ghent.

Day 4: Ghent (Merelbeke)  Dendermonde  Sint Amands, approx. 48 km
After breakfast you are going by bike to Dendermonde today. A coffee break on the wonderful Flemish Grote Markt is a must. In the evening shipping to Sint Amands one of the most beautiful and winding parts of the route on the river Schelde.

Day 5: Sint Amands  Temse  Antwerp, approx. 42 km
In Sint Amands you start today’s cycle tour. You are passing the water tower and cross the Brussels-Rupel-Channel. After that you are cycling through a historic area of brick burning, where bricks have been produced since the Middle Ages until today. Then you follow the river Rupel until you come to the river Schelde. From Rupelmonde your are comfortably cycling towards Hemiksem, then down the river Schelde to Antwerpen, the world’s centre of diamond-processing and your today’s destination. Antwerp offers a number of interesting sights such as the richly decorated town hall in renaissance style, the historic Grote Markt, the huge Liebfrauen Cathedral und the medieval Steen Castle.

Day 6: Antwerp  Willebroek, approx. 45 km
After breakfast you are going by bike via Lier to Willebroek where your ship is already waiting for you.

Day 7: Willebroek  Mechelen  Vilvoorde  Brussels, approx. 40 km
While your ship is going through the Willebroek-Channel today, your last cycle tour is leading you through green, soft and hilly landscapes over Mechelen to Vilvoorde. In Mechelen, you will find the remarkable density of more than 300 listed buildings (classified as historical monuments), among them eight churches, all built within an area of only three square kilometres. From Vilvoorde you are shipping to Brussels. Take some time to wander around the old town that is worth seeing, having a look at the Gothic town hall, the beautiful guild houses, the big market and the "Männeken Pis".

Day 8: Brussels
Disembarkation after breakfast until 09.30 am and individual departure or extension in Brussels.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Due to changing wind and weather conditions as well as organizational requirements we reserve the right to make changes of routing and program.

Services

  • 7 nights in outside cabins in the booked category

  • Full board (7x breakfast, 6x packed lunch or snack, 7x 3-course dinner)

  • Coffee and tea on board (in the afternoon)

  • Welcome drink

  • Programme according to daily schedule

  • All passenger and harbour taxes

  • Cabin cleaning (change of bed linen and towels as required)

  • On-board tour guide

  • Fully guided cycle tours

  • Daily cycle tour briefing

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

    Season / Period
    Type
      03.07. - 10.07.25
    Bruges - Brussels
      17.07. - 24.07.25
    Bruges - Brussels
      31.07. - 07.08.25
    Bruges - Brussels
      14.08. - 21.08.25
    Bruges - Brussels
      28.08. - 04.09.25
    Bruges - Brussels
      10.07. - 17.07.25
    Brussels - Bruges
      24.07. - 31.07.25
    Brussels - Bruges
      07.08. - 14.08.25
    Brussels - Bruges
      21.08. - 28.08.25
    Brussels - Bruges
      04.09. - 11.09.25
    Brussels - Bruges

    Extras

    Discounts
    Child discount on request
       
    Fahrräder & Zubehör
    7 speed UNISEX 89
    E-Bike 199
    Own bike 39
       
    Sonstiges
    Special diet requirements (please note when booking) 100

    Best - Price - Guarantee

    If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!
    All prices per person in EUR

    Ship

    Welcome aboard the MV LIZA MARLEEN! (Category Comfort)

    Facilities

    The “Liza Marleen” is a luxury motor passenger barge, built in 1997-98 on the completely dismantled shell of a seafaring freight logger. The tastefully decorated lounge is equipped with an audio installation, television and video. In the evenings it is possible to come together in the spacious sitting area. In the winter of 2015 on 2016 The Liza Marleen was converted to a more luxurious barge. WIFI is limited available on board (free up to 100 MB).


    Technical data

    Capazity: 22 persons
    Length: 38m
    Width: 6,60m


    Cabins

    All cabins have private facilities, central heating and air conditioning.

    • 8 x 2-bed-cabins with low beds
    • 2 x 3-bed-cabins superior with 15m² with twin beds, which can be placed together + 3. bed

    Hair dryer in the cabin. Windows/ portholes cannot be opened.


    Catering

    Full board consisting of breakfast (buffet), packed lunch for bike tours and dinner.


    Languages on board

    German, English

    Bicycle


    Bicycles inclusive panniers

    Touring bikes

    Our bikes are state-of-the-art quality bikes based on proven brand quality of the bicycle manufactory Velo de Ville. All Velo de Ville bikes use only braking systems from renowned manufacturers such as Magura or Shimano. Minimum body height for our rental bikes: 1.50 m

    The following rental bikes (including pannier) are available for you:

    • 7-speed UNISEX touring bikes
    • 8-speed E-bikes

    E-bikes | Electrical bikes | Pedeclecs

    We provide you with modern quality e-bikes (pedelecs) with Nexus 8-speed hub gears, gradually selectable aid of pedaling power, puncture-proof tires and deep UNISEX comfort entry. The electric bikes from Velo de Ville are equipped exclusively with Bosch mid-mounted motors and fully integrated 500 Wh Bosch batteries. The design of the batteries allows them to almost disappear into the frame. This gives you better weight distribution and a low center of gravity without missing the convenience of easy entry. You save your battery by starting with as low a support as possible and increasing as needed. Please note that with the newer models of our e-bikes it is not possible to attach handlebar bags due to the additional fixed speedometers and wider handlebars.

    IMPORTANT: Please reserve ebikes early, as they are only available in very limited numbers.


    Breakdowns

    Bicycle breakdowns can happen, also when bikes are well serviced and maintained, flats can be fixed by yourself. If there’s a difficult repair, you may call the local representative. Please don´t get any repairs done on the bike without informing the touroperator/local representative and their approval.


    Own Bikes

    If you bring your own bicycle, please pay attention to the following aspects: You are personally responsible for your own bike on board and ashore. Protect your bike against theft on board, as well as on land with a lock. The bikes will be brought on board and from board by the crew. Due to the local conditions we cannot prevent scratches and damages on the bikes. Please understand that we cannot accept any liability. The bikes on board are exposed to weather conditions because the parking is not covered. Please bring along your own spare material and repair kit for your bike.

    Useful

    Arrival - Parking - Departure

    Arrival by plane

    Airport: Brussels (BRU)

    Arrival by car

    Parking Bruges:
    Bruges railway station: guarded car park at Stationsplein, costs approx. € 7,- / day, no reservation possible . Journey to the landing stage from the central station by taxi, approx. € 10-20

    Parking Brussels:
    Guarded P+R car park at Gare Du Nord station, approx. € 10-22 / day, approx. 5 km from the landing stage. No reservation possible. Journey to the landing stage by taxi (approx. 10 min), approx. € 20-50

    Arrival by train

    Train station: Bruges, Brussels
    You can find your train connections here: www.belgiantrain.be


    Transfer

    Return transfer by train from Brussels to Bruges or vice versa on your own approx. € 18,- / person


    Participants

    Minimum: 18 guests


    Additional information

    Special dietary requirements (except vegan) possible, notification when booking or at least 2 weeks before departure, payable on site

    Rental helmets are not available, for your own safety please bring a suitable helmet!

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