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Cycling from Amsterdam to Brussels

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  • Holiday code
    C07AX
  • Holiday type
    Self-guided cycling
  • Duration
    7 nights
  • Accommodation
    hotel-to-hotel
    and
  • Activity level
  • From $1879per person, tour only
  • Departures
    Weekly departures on Mondays from 5 Jun '23 to 9 Sep '24
  • What your holiday price includes
  • 7 nights hotel-to-hotel accommodation in a mix of and hotels
  • All breakfasts
  • Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
  • Comprehensive route directions
  • Bike hire included
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
  • Optional Upgrades
  • Electric bikes available
  • Suitable for
  • Solo travellers
  • Couples
  • Excellent choice for
  • Food lovers, flora & fauna, art & history, vegetarian meals, lake & river routes

Holland / Belgium / Belgium:

Cycling from Amsterdam to Brussels

  • Visit two European Capitals in Amsterdam and Brussels along with the historic cities of Gouda and Antwerp
  • Enjoy the peace and quiet of Holland's Green Heart and the Flemish countryside with mostly flat cycling
  • Delight in Dutch and Belgian treats - stroopwafels, cheese, moules & frites, luxury chocolates, gaufres and beer!

Starting in Amsterdam and finishing in Belgium's capital city of Brussels, we would expect you to want add a few extra nights on to do city breaks in both cities to discover the variety of architecture, historic sites and monuments as well as shopping arcades, parks, gardens, art galleries and museums. Discover why millions visit these two key European cities every year with Amsterdam's famous network of canals (a UNESCO World Heritage site), its infamous red light district and its fabulous squares - Dam, Rembrandtplein and Leidseplein. Brussels is famous for its food, comic strips, the world-famous Manneken Pis statue as well as the Atomium and the amazing Grand Place.

As well as the start and finish cities, this linear route is mostly flat cycling and allows you to discover even more Dutch and Belgian treats - for the eyes as well as the tastebuds. Archetypal images of Holland include its windmills and bridges with plenty of windmills in Kinderdijk and bridges in Papendrecht to feast your eyes on as you cycle across Holland's Green Heart. Famous local snacks from Gouda include syrup waffles (or stroopwafels) and cheese. Continuing southwards you'll get to see the Biesbosch National Park, one of Erurope's last remaining freshwater tidal areas, before heading over the border into Belgium where you'll discover the historical cities of Antwerp and Leuven with awe-inspiring architecture and delicious beer and mussels (moules) with Belgian triple-fried chips (frites). For those with a sweet tooth, Belgium's sweet and sugary gaufres (with various toppings) and the luxury pralines and chocolates are well worth trying an assortment.



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Day-by-day itinerary



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Day 1: Arrive in Amsterdam

Marvel at the townhouses along the 17th century canal district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You could also opt to saunter down the infamous red-light district which attracts millions of curious tourists every year; or enjoy the street performers on friendly Rembrandtplein.


Overnight Westcord Art Hotel, Amsterdam (breakfast included).

Day 2: Amsterdam to Gouda 49mi/79km or 35mi/56km

Today's route takes you through the Green Heart of Holland, a true cycling paradise, with characteristic peat and polder landscapes, small farming communities and picturesque historical towns such as Oudewater. It was to this place that women who had been accused of witchcraft fled from all over Europe to try to have their innocence proven by weighing. Finish your ride in medieval Gouda, discover this beautifully preserved town centre, visit the Gothic town hall and St. John's church. Stop off at a bakery to buy fresh syrup waffles (Gouda is the hometown of the famous stroopwafels) and pick up some Gouda cheese. If 49mi/79km is a little too far for you to cycle you can take the train for the last section reducing the route to 35mi/56km.


Overnight Best Western, Gouda (breakfast included).

Day 3: Gouda to Papendrecht 23mi/37km

From Gouda you'll continue through the Green Heart of Holland to the village of Kinderdijk. Explore the site on which 19 windmills have stood majestically since 1740 and used to drain excess water out of the low-lying polder up into the River Lek. You can even pay one of the mills a visit. Your destination, Papendrecht, is just a ferry crossing away from of one of Holland's oldest towns; Dordrecht, which is completely surrounded by rivers. Beautiful bridges take you across the water into the heart of town with its many monumental buildings around the harbour. The hotel in Papendrecht is just 3km outside the centre of Dordrecht on the north banks of the river.


Overnight Leonardo Hotel, Papendrecht (breakfast included).

Day 4: Papendrecht to Bergen op Zoom 43mi/69km

Follow today's route past one of the few remaining freshwater tidal areas in Europe: the Biesbosch National Park. Crossing a one-kilometre-long bridge high above Holland's Diep river, you arrive in the south of the Netherlands. Continue through village after village, with Brabant hospitality enticing you in to stop for a cup of coffee and a big slice of fruit tart. Bergen op Zoom, today's destination, is 800 years old and the town's narrow streets, old squares and hundreds of monuments testify to a rich and dramatic past. Be sure to feast your eyes on Markiezenhof, a late-gothic mansion built by the local noble family in 1485, that now serves as a museum and archive, before you settle down at one of the many pavement cafes.

Please note you will only be able to cycle through the Biesbosch park on days when the ferry is running, which is not daily. An alternative route will be provided for days when there is no ferry service.


Overnight Grand Hotel De Draak, Bergen op Zoon (breakfast included).

Day 5: Bergen op Zoom to Antwerp 34mi/55km

The landscape along today's cycling route is predominantly wooded. On the border between the Netherlands and Belgium, catch your breath in De Zoom - Kalmthoutse Heide, a lovely cross-border nature reserve. The route takes you along the Scheldekaaien (quays on the River Scheldt) right into the historical heart of Antwerp, Belgium's most important port city and the largest town in Flanders. After seeing the historical centre you might like to venture to the hip and trendy parts of the city: 't Zuid and Het Eilandje. If you've worked up a thirst on your journey, consider a visit to the De Koninck beer brewery. It has been going strong since 1833 and has a new visitors centre welcoming guests wishing to look around and do some tasting. This brewery is best known for its 'bollekes', a type of rounded beer glass.


Overnight Van der Valk Hotel, Antwerp (breakfast included).

Day 6: Antwerp to Leuven 47mi/75km

After a short stretch on the banks of the River Scheldt, change course to follow the River Rupel, the shortest river in the country (nearly 10 km long). Along the way you'll see abandoned brick works and chimneys as silent witnesses of a tough industrial past. A good place to stop for lunch is the old town of Mechelen, within sight of the church tower of 13th century St. Rombold's cathedral or the Grand Place with its fabulous architecture. Continue along the River Dijle to end your day in the delightful university town of Leuven, where the oldest houses date back to the 14th and 15th centuries. Discover the Grand Beguinage, a community for spinsters, set up in 1234, it consists of 100 houses and is now part of the university campus. Also visit the early-Gothic church of St. John the Baptist (1304) and the Old Market Square (Oude Markt), nicknamed 'the longest bar counter in the world' due to the enormous number of bars and cafes on the square.


Overnight Radisson Park Inn, Leuven (breakfast included).

Day 7: Leuven to Brussels 24mi/39km

The hills of Belgian Brabant and the expansive Sonian Forest set the scene for today's cycle. There are also train options if you don't feel like cycling into the big city of Brussels. The city's main attraction is the fantastic Grand Place and the nearby little statue of Manneken Pis still draws the crowds although there's plenty more to see. Your visit to Brussels should involve culinary treats such as delicious hot waffles, chocolate, triple-fried frites and beer. You should also enjoy the shopping and culture. You'll be hard-pushed not to want to stay longer.


Overnight NH Brussels EU Berlaymont, Brussels (breakfast included).

Day 8: Leave Brussels

Depart Brussels.

Where you stay

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 0044 1606 720199, use our live webchat or email sales@headwater.com


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Westcord Art Hotel, Amsterdam

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The Westcord Art Hotel in Amsterdam is a contemporary hotel that offers both 3 and 4 star accommodations, depending on the room category you stay in. Located just a 15 minute walk (or 5 minute bus ride) from the city centre, all rooms and suites have excellent facilities as well as unique artwork on the walls by Amsterdam artist Chiel van Zelst. There is also an art collection by famous Dutch artist Herman Brood in the hotel lobby.
The hotel offers a Terrace Bar and a Brasserie for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as leisure facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, picnic area, sun terrace and gardens.

Should this accommodation not be available, an alternative of the same standard will be used.


Room upgrades and extra nights: Contact us for details.


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Best Western Hotel, Gouda

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Located just 600m from the Markt, and next to the Gouwe River, this modern hotel offers 101 sound-proofed rooms all with ensuite bath or shower, complimentary Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities. The rooms are decorated with a warm, stylish colour palate and each floor has its own colour - red for the City Arms and the flag of Gouda; yellow for the colour of the famous Gouda cheese and blue for the city's waterways, bridges and locks. Each room has its own name and a photograph referring to a special landmark in Gouda. The hotel has a Bistro-Bar where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served.

Should this accommodation not be available, an alternative of the same standard will be used.


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Leonardo Hotel, Papendrecht

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The contemporary Leonardo Hotel (previously called the Apollo Hotel), located in Papendrecht's centre and just 3km from Dordrecht, offers 97 modern and elegant rooms with great facilities. Bedrooms have a small sitting area, complimentary Wi-Fi, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities and an ensuite bathroom with either a bath or shower. The hotel also has a comfy lounge bar, a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, a sun terrace and its own whisky distillery. There is a fitness centre just around the corner where guests have complimentary access.

Should this accommodation not be available, an alternative of the same standard will be used.


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Grand Hotel De Draak, Bergen op Zoom

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Located right on Bergen op Zoom's main square and the Netherland's oldest hotel, the Grand Hotel de Draak has 62 comfortable and luxurious rooms, all ensuite with shower and/or bath and offering excellent facilities including complimentary Wi-Fi, tea and coffee and most rooms have air-conditioning. The hotel has a wellness area with sauna and Turkish steam bath as well as a small fitness room in the hotel's medieval 'dungeon'. There is a high-ceilinged breakfast room and Restaurant Hemingway serves classic cuisine with a French twist.

Should this accommodation not be available, an alternative of the same standard will be used.


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Van der Valk Hotel, Antwerp

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The Van der Valk Hotel is a contemporary 4 star hotel with excellent facilities and part of the family-owned Van der Valk group. The comfortable, ensuite rooms offer complimentary Wi-Fi, bathroom with rain shower, air conditioning, flat screen TV, free coffee and tea making facilities and a refrigerator with free 2 bottles of mineral water. There is also a heated swimming pool, a sauna (swimsuits obligatory) and a fitness room with both cardio and strength training equipment. The restaurant, Bistro Stiel is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner with typical Belgian dishes and seasonal suggestions while the cosy bar is open for quick and tasty snacks such as burgers or finger food.

Should this accommodation not be available, an alternative of the same standard will be used.


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Read customer reviews on Tripadvisor.

Radisson Park Inn , Leuven

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The Radisson Park Inn is a contemporary hotel located close to Leuven's Central Station and within walking distance of the sights of the Grand Place (Grote Markt), the University Library and the Stella Artois brewery. The hotel's 133 bedrooms are modern, comfortable and offer tea and coffee making facilities and complementary Wi-Fi. The hotel has a fitness centre that is complimentary for guests and a Bar & Grill restaurant offering both international and regional favourites.

Should this accommodation not be available, an alternative of the same standard will be used


Find out more on the hotel website.
Read customer reviews on Tripadvisor.

NH Brussels EU Berlaymont, Brussels

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Located in the heart of the European Quarter, this contemporary hotel offers a great base from which to explore this fabulous city. The hotel offers 214 stylish rooms with ensuite bathrooms, boasting plenty of space. The onsite restaurant and bar provides a cosy place to relax after a day on the bike.


Extra nights: Please contact us for details.

Travel

Call now to speak to our specialist team at 0044 1606 720199 or email us at sales@headwater.com for enquiries or to book your trip.

Reviews

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Dates and prices

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

Comprehensive route directions provided prior to departure

Bike hire

Luggage transfers between hotels


How to book:

To book this holidays speak to our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or click on the appropriate 'book now' or 'check availability' button below.

To book this holiday call our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or click on the appropriate 'Book now' or 'check availability' button below.

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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.

Holiday details

Solo travellers
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Children
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Holiday type
Self-guided cycling Managed locally by Headwater appointed agent.

Departures
Weekly departures on Mondays from 5th Jun 2023 to 9th Sep 2024, 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 £130 per person. As these are available on a first come first served basis, we recommend early booking to avoid disappointment.

Tailor-made travel

This holiday does not include any flights or rail.

How to book

To book this holidays speak to our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or click on the appropriate 'book now' button above.

If you need further information before you book simply complete our Holiday Enquiry Form and a member of our sales team will get back to you.

To book this holiday call our sales team on 0044 1606 720199 or click on the appropriate 'Book now' or 'Check availability' button below.

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