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Flanders delights
- Lovely cycling along canals, the coastline and dunes
- Rich architecture: churches, abbeys, castles and windmills
- Cities full of art and history such as Brussels, Leuven, Mechelen, Gent and Bruges
- The beautiful towns by the seaside: Ostend and De Haan
- Gastronomy and the ambience of authentic cafés and restaurants
From: 485 €
Tripcode: BESB010
3 Comfort
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
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2 Difficulty
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
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Duration: 7 days
Details
Cycling from Brussels to Bruges
Surprisingly small and surprisingly beautiful! That's the best way to describe the varied region of Flanders. Brussels, grand city of Flanders and capital of Europe, offers great cycling for everyone: pleasant bike tours through lovely landscapes, visiting cultural highlights such as historical buildings and fascinating museums. Of course you will visit the vibrant city of Brussels and discover culinary joy at some of the finest Belgian restaurants.
Itinerary
Expand itinerary Collapse itineraryDay 1: Arrival in Brussels
It's not a metropolis like Paris, London or Rome, but the city of Brussels will certainly seduce you with its multicultural charm and a wealth of beautiful squares, galleries, and narrow streets. The market square, the Atomium, and the Manneke Pis, icons of the Belgian capital, are a must for all who visit Brussels. Yet this is also the captil of the Jugendstil and of course, there is always a festival on: Couleur Café, flowers carpeting the streets or any of a multitude of exhibits.
Villages along the way: Brussels
Day 2: Cycling from Brussels to Mechelen
Cycling route by way of Leuven, home to the oldest Belgian university and producer of the famous local beer. Later, a stroll through Mechelen, situated on the river Dijle, to admire historical buildings dating from the Burgundian era. Not to be missed are St. Rombouts cathedral and the palaces of Margarete of York and Margarete of Austria. An additionally intriguing visit is going to the Museum of Toys!
Challenge: 60km
Villages along the way: Leuven, Mechelen
Day 3: Cycling from Mechelen to Bornem
Following the Rupel and Schelde Rivers to Bornem. A short ride which leaves plenty of time for a 15-minute train ride to Antwerp city centre. Enjoy a stroll on the Meir, have a beer on one of the many squares or admire the rich architecture and art of this important Flemish city.
Challenge: 35km
Villages along the way: Bornem, Antwerp
Day 4: Cycling from Bornem to Gent
Gent, historical centre of Flanders, offers a variety of places of interest and a well-preserved city centre, adorned by beautiful towers, such as that of the St. Bavo cathedral which contains a Medieval alterpiece by Jan van Eyck. Of equal interest are the historical port district and the nearby Medieval Gravensteen castle, former residence of the counts of Gent.
Challenge: 65km
Villages along the way: Bornem, Gent
Day 5: Cycling from Gent to Bruges
The historical city centre of Bruges appears on the Unesco list of world heritage sites. Centuries of loving care have preserved the city's architectural and cultural treasures. Stroll along narrow lanes, to ancient squares and through lovely parks. If you fancy buying a souvenir of your journey, the shopkeepers will be happy to explain everything about their delicious Belgian chocolate or beer. Treat yourself to some 'pommes frites' on the stunning market square.
Challenge: 50km
Villages along the way: Bruges
Day 6: Circular route from Bruges
Along canals to the port of Ostend and on to the authentic coastal village of De Haan. Enjoy a refreshing dive into the North Sea or relax on the sandy beaches. It's just a short train journey into the majestic port town of Ostend, for a boat ride on the canals or a carriage ride through the city's historical streets. Option of climbing up to the belfry of the Neogothic cathedral for a fabulous view!
Challenge: 65km
Villages along the way: Ostende, de Haan
Day 7: Departure after breakfast or extra night in Bruges or Brussels
Return to Brussels by direct train (1 hour ride, 2 trains per hour)
Practical info
Included:
- Overnight stay in ***/**** hotels, with ensuite bathrooms
- All breakfasts
- Luggage transport (1 piece per person, max. 20 kilos)
- Map, tourist information and route descriptions in English
- Service-Hotline (also at weekends)
- Half board possible (5 x 3-course meals, except in Brussels)
Not Included:
- Flights and public transportation
- Bike rental
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Admissions and entrance fees and others items not been mentioned in the program
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal extras and expenses
Optional Services:
- Hybrid rental bike: bikes are picked up at the first hotel and dropped off at the last hotel.
- Transfer from Bruges to Brussels
Extra Overnight:
Additional night/s in Brussels and Bruges
Reviews
Start: Brussels
Finish: Bruges
Dates & prices
Trip availability: Every Saturday from 20 April 2013 till 21 September 2013 In Juli and August also arrival on Sundays (from 30 June till 18th August) Groups are possible with arrival on Sundays.
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| In twin room: | 485 €/person |
| In double room: | 485 €/person |
| In single room: | 685 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| In double room: | 499 €/person |
| In twin room: | 499 €/person |
| In single room: | 689 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| In double room: | 485 €/person |
| In twin room: | 485 €/person |
| In single room: | 685 €/person |
Other prices
Discount (with 2 adults in one room) Children 0-2 years: -100%, 3-6 years: -50%, 7-12 years: -25%, third person in double room: -10%
Other prices
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| Half board (5 x, not in Brussels): | 95 €/person |
| Extra night in Brussels (inc. breakfast) in double room: | 55 €/person |
| Extra night in Brussels (inc. breakfast) in single room: | 85 €/person |
| Extra night in Brussels 4*(bed and breakfast) in double room: | 55 €/person |
| Extra night in Brussels 4*(bed and breakfast) in single room: | 90 €/person |
| Transfer Bruges – Brussels Departure 10.00: | 40 €/person |
| 7 or 21 gear hybrid bike renta: | 60 €/person |
| Child bike, 3rd Wheel and trailor rental: | 35 €/person |
| Child seat rental: | 10 €/person |
| Tandem rental: | 100 €/person |
| Bike insurance: | 10 €/person |
| Electric Bike rental: | 110 €/person |
| Bike insurance for electric bikes: | 20 €/person |