Starting in Belgium's capital city of Brussels, you would be excused if you were to add a few extra nights on to do a city break here before the cycling starts to discover the variety of monuments, historic sites and architecture as well as shopping arcades, parks, gardens, art galleries and museums. Discover why Brussels is famous for its food, comic strips as well as the world-famous Manneken Pis statue, the Atomium and the amazing Grande Place.
On your journey northwest, follow the artwork of the Flemish Masters; Van Eyck, Bruegel and Rubens along the route. You get a chance to visit the iconic cities of Antwerp and Ghent before arriving in the 'Venice of Northern Flanders', Bruges. Visit forts and castles that made up the fortification line of Antwerp, a city famous for its beer traditions as well as its antiques, home decor curios and and diamonds. The Old Town of Ghent is like an open-air museum - it is also a UNESCO Creative City of Music with the music scene here absolutely thriving.
Bruges has a fairytale atmosphere with its cobbled streets and squares, canals on which you can take boat trips past the traditional houses as well as its medieval architecture. The historic centre of Bruges has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000 and has a plethora of landmarks, museums and historical sights. The city is also world-famous for its lace production.
Arrive early and head for the Grande Place, the Manneken Pis or one of many other landmarks in this delightful city where culture vultures, shopaholics, gourmets and gourmands all feel at home.
Stay at the NH Brussels Grand Place Arenberg with breakfast.
After one last tour of the Grande Place, leave Brussels behind and cycle on an easterly route through the southeast suburbs of Tervuren and the famous Aftrikamuseum to Erps, Kampenhout and on to Mechelen, home of the 13th century St Rumbold's Cathedral and its tower with 360-degree views of the city. Ride on tree-lined country lanes, along a river and through meadows. There is a shorter route for today that travels in a westerly direction through the suburbs to Grimbergen, known for its lovely abbey church, a baroque basilica.
Stay at the Mercure Hotel Ve with breakfast.
On today's route, enjoy the successful blend of Art Nouveau, neo-Gothic, neo-Empire and Art Deco at the Ursuline Institute of Our Lady of Wavre. Here, the winter garden is a masterpiece of Art Nouveau, an ode to nature, springtime and light! Continue through the countryside to Duffel on the River Nete, Mortsel and Berchem. Visit the island Fort in Mortsel (one of eight Brialmont Forts that made up the defensive line of Antwerp). Discover Antwerp, a city with a long tradition with beer as well as antiques and curios, vintage fashion and diamonds.
Stay at the Hampton Antwerp with breakfast.
Follow the River Scheldt for most of the route today. Visit 10th century Wissekerk Castle, another of Antwerp’s fortifications. Further along the river, cross by ferry, then continue atop the river dike to De Zilverreiger, a regional museum focused on preserving knowledge about local trades and crafts that once flourished: basket weaving, river fishery, cooperage (barrel making), flax processing and clog making.
Stay at the Abalona B&B with breakfast.
Today's route continues on the Scheldt river banks, cycling past a string of Flemish villages and towns. Laarne Castle is a great place for a break before continuing to Ghent. The Old Town of Ghent is like an open-air museum. It is also a UNESCO Creative City of Music. The music scene here is thriving. Festivals, musical institutions, the carillon, concerts, students of music having a sing-song on the quays... music is everywhere. After dark the ambiance is magical, thanks to the town's ingenious street lighting.
Stay at the Europahotel with breakfast.
Head west and discover the rural Meetjesland region, a cycling paradise with woods, meadowland and vast cropfields. It is easy pedalling through the flat landscape to Eeklo, a small town known for its many sculptures. Then continue through the Het Leen and Drongengoed woods. In the evening, put your feet up in Maldegem.
Stay at the Amaryllis Hotel with breakfast.
Yet another lovely route through the flat Flemish countryside. After Maldegem, pass through some quiet villages including Knesselare, Maria-Aalter and Moerbrugge. On the last stretch, follow the Ghent-Bruges canal. It dates back to the 14th century and is one of the oldest in the country and together with its towpath verges, it forms a green corridor that is important for biodiversity. Your final destination of Bruges is a truly charming town with its cobbled streets and squares, canals, medieval-looking buildings and a fairytale ambiance.
Stay at the Hotel Velotel with breakfast.
After breakfast, you depart from Bruges.
During your holiday you stay at the following hotels. If you'd like to extend your time at any of these or, if you'd like to enhance your stay with an upgraded room, just let us know at the time of booking.
To find out more call our sales team on 1-800-267-3347, use our live webchat or email usa@exodustravels.com
Find out more on the hotel website.
Read customer reviews on Tripadvisor.
NEARBY:
Extra nights: Please contact us for details.
Find out more on the hotel website.
Read customer reviews on Tripadvisor.
NEARBY:
Find out more on the hotel website.
Read customer reviews on Tripadvisor.
NEARBY:
Find out more on the hotel website.
Read customer reviews on Tripadvisor.
NEARBY:
Find out more on the hotel website.
Read customer reviews on Tripadvisor.
NEARBY:
Find out more on the hotel website.
Read customer reviews on Tripadvisor.
NEARBY:
Find out more on the hotel website.
Read customer reviews on Tripadvisor.
NEARBY:
Extra nights: Please contact us for details.
Call now to speak to our specialist team at 1-800-267-3347 or email us at usa@exodustravels.com for enquiries or to book your trip.
Here at Headwater we thrive on feedback from our customers. It's the only way we can continue to develop, and where necessary improve, our services and ensure our holidays continue to be the best they can be. However, as this is a relatively new holiday, we don't yet have any customer reviews available.
You can be confident that our pricing includes all the standard requirements of your holiday and many additional extras. Always ensure that you are comparing like for like when booking your holiday.
This 7 night self-guided cycling holiday includes:
Hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of , and hotels
All breakfasts
Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
Route directions and maps
High quality bikes
Luggage transfers between hotels
How to book:
For further details, or to check availability, speak to our sales team on 1-800-267-3347 or click on the 'check availability' links below to complete our holiday enquiry form (we'll contact you at a time that's most convenient for you).
To enquire about this holiday, or for further information, call our sales team on 1-800-267-3347 or click on the 'Check availability' links below to complete our holiday enquiry form.
Departing | Tour only | Prices ![]() |
|
---|---|---|---|
20th Aug 2022 | US$1949 | Tour only: US$1949 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
27th Aug 2022 | US$1949 | Tour only: US$1949 | Check availability |
Check availability |
Departing | Tour only | Prices ![]() |
|
---|---|---|---|
3rd Sep 2022 | US$1949 | Tour only: US$1949 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
9th Sep 2022 | US$1979 | Tour only: US$1979 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
10th Sep 2022 | US$1949 | Tour only: US$1949 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
17th Sep 2022 | US$1949 | Tour only: US$1949 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
24th Sep 2022 | US$1949 | Tour only: US$1949 | Check availability |
Check availability |
Departing | Tour only | Prices ![]() |
|
---|---|---|---|
2nd Apr 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
6th Apr 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
9th Apr 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
13th Apr 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
16th Apr 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
20th Apr 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
23rd Apr 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
27th Apr 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
30th Apr 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability |
Departing | Tour only | Prices ![]() |
|
---|---|---|---|
4th May 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
7th May 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
11th May 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
14th May 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
18th May 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
21st May 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
25th May 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
28th May 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability |
Departing | Tour only | Prices ![]() |
|
---|---|---|---|
1st Jun 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
4th Jun 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
8th Jun 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
11th Jun 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
15th Jun 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
18th Jun 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
22nd Jun 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
25th Jun 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
29th Jun 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability |
Departing | Tour only | Prices ![]() |
|
---|---|---|---|
2nd Jul 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
6th Jul 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
9th Jul 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
13th Jul 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
16th Jul 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
20th Jul 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
23rd Jul 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
27th Jul 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
30th Jul 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability |
Departing | Tour only | Prices ![]() |
|
---|---|---|---|
3rd Aug 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
6th Aug 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
10th Aug 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
13th Aug 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
17th Aug 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
20th Aug 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
24th Aug 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
27th Aug 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
31st Aug 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability |
Departing | Tour only | Prices ![]() |
|
---|---|---|---|
3rd Sep 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
7th Sep 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
10th Sep 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
14th Sep 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
17th Sep 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
21st Sep 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability | |||
24th Sep 2023 | US$2049 | Tour only: US$2049 | Check availability |
Check availability |
The prices quoted for each individual departure supercede those published in our current brochures. Air prices are subject to change and we advise early booking to obtain the best prices. Please see our Planning your holiday and What's included in the price? pages for additional information.
Children
Please contact us for child prices.
Holiday type
Self-guided cycling Managed locally by Headwater appointed agent.
Departures
Weekly departures on Saturdays from 20th Aug 2022 to 24th Sep 2023, for 7 nights. All dates are subject to availability, please contact us to check.
Meals
All breakfasts
Electric bikes
It is possible to hire electric bikes for this holiday at a supplement of £164 per person. As these are available on a first come first served basis, we recommend early booking to avoid disappointment.
This holiday does not include any flights or rail.
For further details, or to check availability, speak to our sales team on 1-800-267-3347 or complete our holiday enquiry form (we'll contact you at a time that's most convenient for you).
Call now to speak to our specialist team at 1-800-267-3347 or email us at usa@exodustravels.com for enquiries or to book your trip.