Bike Across The Netherlands
A Romantic Roll from Amsterdam to Bruges
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Join us on this new Dutch adventure! The Netherlands is by far the most bike-friendly country in the world: a-m-a-zing bike paths and flat terrain make it a fun, safe experience and really the best means of traveling through a country that embraces the bicycle and while maintaining a deep history, loads of interesting traditions, and a unique, fascinating culture. All with an impressive lean into future thinking and modernity. The tour starts from the colorful city of Amsterdam and goes through North and South Holland, the two main central provinces of the Netherlands, as well as Utrecht province. We’ll explore the exciting cities of Utrecht, Gouda, and Middelburg. This ride creatively weaves through islands and peninsulas in the province of Zeeland, amidst dams and colossal bridges, and feats of awe-inspiring engineering–at best. Isacco’s passion around these special spots unfolds as we spin from one special bridge or dam to the next; all draw-dropping spectacles, to say the least. The tour ends in beloved Flanders, just beyond the Belgian border, as we glide along romantic tree-lined canals and into the magical city of Bruges. We park ourselves at a historical brewery and restaurant in town to gaze, glow and raise our mugs full of fresh cool beer while learning all about the ancient brewing tradition in Bruges. This is just how we do it on our eight-day one-of-a-kind Bike Across The Netherlands adventure.
Tour Essence
- Ride in the world’s most bike-friendly country, enjoy bike paths along canals and windmill lined ways
- Taste waffles, beers and other Dutch specialties
- Visit the historic cities of Utrecht, Gouda, Zierikzee, and Middelburg
- Climb the historic bell tower of Utrecht, and visit the archaeological underground site
- Ride through Kinderdijk windmills UNESCO site and visit expositions
- Visit cheese museum in Gouda complete with tasting
- Ride through islands, bridges and dams of colossal Delta Works engineering project in Zeeland
- Visit UNESCO world heritage city of Bruges, celebrate with a renowned Flemish brewing tradition
What to Expect
Terrain
RollingStart Location
AmsterdamEnd Location
BrugesMileage
Average Daily: 34 Total: 241
Once you have a trip confirmed, we will feed you a steady diet of additional pre-departure information that includes: How to train, prepare, pack and all the wonderful, inspirational and practical things you want and need to know before you go! Our Travel Advisors will be available to help plan your pre- and post-tour travel.
- Van support
- Leadership of your expert, bilingual Guide(s)
- Cycling clinics
- All ferries
- Beer tastings
- Visit to cheese museum in Gouda complete with tasting
- Visit bell tower and archaeological underground site in Utrecht
- Access to an exposition of windmills of Kinderdijk
- Guided walking tour in Bruges
What’s Included
- Use of our exclusive carbon road bike, La Classica Ribelle (or Equivalent Carbon Road Bike)
- Garmin Edge Touring GPS loaded with the GPX tracks of your rides
- Two water bottles
- Saddle bag with repair kit
- Optional: Map holder on handlebar
Pedal Options
- Flat pedals
- Half-toe pedals (without straps)
What’s Included
- Helmet
- Optional: clipless/SPD pedals with shoes
- Optional: your own saddle
- All accommodations
- All ferries
- All breakfasts
- 2 lunches
- 6 dinners
- Visit to cheese museum in Gouda complete with tasting
- Visit bell tower and archaeological underground site in Utrecht
- Access to an exposition of windmills of Kinderdijk
- Guided walking tour in Bruges (and other towns)
2024
Start Location
AmsterdamFly Into
Amsterdam (AMS)End Location
BrugesFly Out Of
Brussels (BRU)Amsterdam
Meals Provided
Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
10Riding Terrain
FlatMeals Provided
Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Apollo Hotel Amsterdam
This hotel s both classy and modern. It’s located in a very central location, in the beautiful Oud-Zuid region of the city of Amsterdam and walking distance from all the hot spots, such as De Pijp, the Albert Cuypmarkt, or Beatrixpark.
Amsterdam – Utrecht
Meals Provided
BreakfastAverage Mileage
34 milesElevation Gain
650 ft.Riding Terrain
Flat on Bike PathsMeals Provided
BreakfastAccommodations
Grand Hotel Karel V
Conveniently located in the historic center of Utrecht, Grand Hotel Karel V is a former 14th-century monastery that served as accommodation for knights & priests, and is now a luxury five-star hotel. The hotel offers a Michelin-star restaurant, a wellness facility with swimming pool, sauna, solarium, and steam facilities.
Utrecht – Gouda
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
34 milesElevation Gain
443 ftRiding Terrain
flat, mostly on bike pathsMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Relais & Châteaux Weeshuis Gouda
Gouda – Dordrecht
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
Ride 28 mi including short ferries Krimpen aan de Leek-Kinderdijk, and Papendrecht-Dordrecht.Elevation Gain
425 ft.Riding Terrain
flat, mostly on bike pathsMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Villa Augustus
Housed in a former water tower, a 15 minute walk from Dordrecht’s historic center, Villa Augustus features spacious grounds including decorative gardens an organic kitchen garden, and restaurant. Their onsite bakery freshly makes sourdough bread, cakes, and biscuits.
Dordrecht – Zierikzee
Meals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAverage Mileage
47 milesElevation Gain
600 ft.Riding Terrain
flat, mostly on bike pathsMeals Provided
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodations
Mondragon
A brand new hotel, Mondragon just opened in a fascinating Baroque building following its original heritage designation. It is the only one in the historic town, facing the old port of Zierikzee.
Zierikzee - Middelburg
Meals Provided
BreakfastAverage Mileage
43 milesElevation Gain
100 ftRiding Terrain
flat, loop along the coastMeals Provided
BreakfastAccommodations
The Roosevelt
This boutique hotel was built on the same site as the medieval fortress or ‘burg’ to which Middelburg owes its name.The street on which our hotel is located leads to the town’s market square and its famous town hall. Behind the hotel is the main shopping area with more than thirty restaurants situated within 500 m from our hotel.
Middelburg – Bruges
Meals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAverage Mileage
35 milesElevation Gain
700 ftRiding Terrain
RollingMeals Provided
Breakfast, DinnerAccommodations
Hotel De Tuilerieën
Hotel De Tuilerieën is an elegant house from the 15th century that has been transformed into a luxurious, contemporary hotel. All rooms combine modern comfort with authentic charm.
