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From Amsterdam to Brussels
Explore these wonderful capital cities
Guided Cycling and Cruising Tour
This wonderfully varied guided cycle tour is a great way to
discover these two capital cities and to get to know their
differences and similarities. You will also enjoy cycling
through diverse landscapes, past beautifully restored
stately homes, alongside dykes and
water-meadows and to fortified towns.
Detailed information
| Detailed
itinerary |
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This guided cycling and cruising tour takes you along quiet
roads and cycle paths on mostly flat terrain from Holland
through to Belgium. |
Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam
9½ miles
Your guide will meet you and
you have a chance to go for a short familiarisation cycle ride. There is
also an optional canal trip, as your boat will remain in Amsterdam this
evening.
Day 2: Amsterdam to Vianen
20 miles
This morning the boat sets
out from Amsterdam and takes you to Breukelen. From here you cycle
via the Kasteel de Haar and the village of Montfoort before arriving at
your day's destination in Vianen.
Day 3: Vianen to 's-Hertogenbosch
28 miles
The boats sails to Tiel
from where you cycle along the dykes and through rich polderlands to
reach the charming capital of the province of Noord-Brabant,
's Hertogenbosch. A visit to Saint John's Cathedral is highly recommended.
Day 4: 's-Hertogenbosch to Willemstad
25 miles
After sailing to
Geertruidenberg, you cycle to Willemstad, one of the best-maintained
fortress towns in Holland and worth some exploration.
Day 5: Willemstad to Antwerp
28 miles
After breakfast you begin
your day by cycling among the islands of Zeeland. When you reach
Tholen, you rejoin the boat to sail across the Belgian border and into the
city of Antwerp. This evening your guide will organise a walk around the
city.
Day 6: Antwerp to Mechelen
25 miles
This morning you are free to
spend more time exploring Antwerp. You will then sail over the river
Schelde to Kapelle op den Bos. From here you cycle to Mechelen with a short stop at the Palm Brewery where you have the
opportunity to try some tasty Belgium beer!
Day 7: Free day
to explore all the highlights of Brussels
Complete your journey to Brussels where you may
want to try out one of its culinary specialities, be that mussels and frites,
waffles, or of course the famous Belgian chocolates.
Day 8: End of tour after breakfast
Note: On alternative weeks this tour operates in reserve from Bussels (Mechelen) to Amsterdam.
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| Your
accommodation and meals |
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For this cycling and cruising tour your accommodation is
aboard a vessel with bunk bed cabins and private
facilities.
This wonderfully Dutch experience is a great way to discover
the Netherlands and Belgium while you meet and make friends with your
fellow passengers.
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| Departure
dates & prices |
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Prices include:
- 2 berth bunkbed cabin
with shower/toilet
- Full Board
- Bicycle hire
- Tour guide
- Information Pack
- Bicycle bag & lock (1 per room)
Departure dates are Saturdays
| 31 May - 13 Sept 2008 |
7 |
£475 |
£60 |
* Prices vary and can only be
confirmed when you make a booking. We do not recommend car ferry on this
holiday because of the high cost of car parking in Amsterdam.
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| Bike details |
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Gears: 7
Bike bag
Guide helps in case of puncture |
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| Travel
options |
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Suggested times and points of departure - please call us to discuss the most suitable flights and latest prices.
Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 05/11/2007 (provisional)
| British Airways |
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| Route |
Out |
Return |
Price from |
| Heathrow - Amsterdam |
11:35 - 13:50 |
14:45 - 15:05 |
£90 |
| Heathrow - Brussels |
12:35 - 14:45 |
14:00 - 14:15 |
£90 |
| easyJet |
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| Route |
Out |
Return |
Price from |
| Luton - Amsterdam |
11:05 - 13:15 |
13:40 - 13:50 |
£60 |
| Bristol - Amsterdam |
07:30 - 09:50 |
10:15 - 10:35 |
£60 |
| Liverpool - Amsterdam |
10:20 - 12:40 |
13:05 - 13:30 |
£60 |
Transfer from Amsterdam airport (not included in price) - approx. 15mins by train
and 10mins by taxi or foot.
Transfer from Brussels airport (not included in price) - approx. 30mins by train and
15mins by taxi.
For rail tickets contact International Rail on 0870 751 5000.
Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Lounges: To book aiport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
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| Average
temperature |
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The average daytime temperatures for these regions are listed
below:
| May |
18°C |
64°F |
June
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21°C |
70°F |
July
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22°C |
72°F |
| August |
22°C |
72°F |
| September |
19 °C |
67 °F |
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