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15 km Day 1: Vianen (Utrecht)

We board the Magnifique around 1pm in Amsterdam and set sail a short while later for our first stop, Nichtevecht. From there we take a quick bike trip to Breukelen along the winding Vecht River. We visit a real Dutch cheese farm, where cheese is still produced according to traditional methods.

By the end of the afternoon the ship takes us to Vianen, a small fortified town on the Lek River.

Overnight in Vianen.

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50 km Day 2: Dordrecht (South Holland)

After breakfast we cycle to the "silver city" Schoonhoven then through the Alblasserwaard. Next, we pedal to Kinderdijk. where we visit the famous 19 windmills lined in a row, the highest concentration of old watermills in the world.

Then the barge takes us further to Dordrecht, one of the oldest towns in Holland, where we meet up with the Magnifique and spend the night in the historic port of Wolwevershaven.

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35 km / alternative route: 50 km Day 3: Tholen (Zeeland)

During breakfast the ship cruises to Willemstad, an old fortified town on the Haringvliet. From there we cycle along the impressive complex of locks „de Volkerak‟ to Tholen, once an island in the middle of the large Zeeland streams, home to generations of fishermen.

We'll relax on-deck in the afternoon or enjoy the jacuzzi. Overnight in Tholen.

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35 km Day 4: Antwerp (Flanders)

After breakfast our day's bike tour takes us through a forest area, “the Wouwse Plantage“, south to the Kreekraksluis lock. From there we board the Magnifique and cruise through the impressive port of Antwerp to the centre of the city.

Antwerp is a fascinating harbour city and is one of the world's major diamond centers with 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.

After dinner, we're off to explore Antwerp. Overnight in Antwerp.

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30 km / alternative route: 55 km Day 5: Dendermonde (Flanders)

After breakfast we cycle out of the port to the Zeeschelde. We follow this beautiful but capricious tidal river upstream to Dendermonde, another lovely city with an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

There is a beautiful bike path along the river, and the landscape around the Schelde River is magnificent. You can join the barge again halfway in Temse or continue all the way to Dendermonde, a friendly little town along the river.

We dock in Dendermonde or St Amands so we can explore town after dinner aboard the Magnifique.

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35 km Day 6: Ghent (Flanders)

From Dendermonde the bike tour continues along the Schelde River towards Ghent.

Ghent is a lively university city, once considered the most important European city after Paris and fully restored to its late-medieval state. In the afternoon we can explore the city or do some shopping in the lively centre.

The ship is docked at the lock in Merelbeke, a 15 minute bike ride from the center of Ghent.

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45 km Day 7: Bruges (Flanders)

We ride our bikes through the pleasant West Flanders countryside to Bruges, also called the "Venice of the North", perhaps the most beautiful of all Flemish cities. Its old center, which dates from the Middle Ages, is almost completely intact.

We dock in Bruges so you can get out and celebrate the last night of the tour in this lovely city.

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— Day 8: Bruges (Flanders)

After breakfast, our tour is complete. Hope you enjoyed the ride!

The bicycles on board are mostly unisex touring or. trekking bikes with normal mount (ladies model), 7 gears, hand brake and/or pedal brake and pannier bag. E-bikes have to be ordered at least 14 days before departure: prices on request. Bike rent is optional. Guests are also allowed to bring their own bicycles (at no extra cost). However, the crew or tour operator are in no way responsible for any damage, loss or theft of such bicycles.
In the Netherlands bikers are not obligated by law to wear a bike helmet. Bike helmets are not available on board.

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Photos are examples, actual hotel & room may vary.

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Tour Season

April 28th – September 1st 2012

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Tour Dates

• Sat, 28 Apr 2012
• Sat, 26 May 2012
• Sat, 09 Jun 2012
• Sat, 04 Aug 2012
• Sat, 01 Sep 2012