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Historical Cities

Brussels – Bruges

Art Cities Tour

Surprisingly close by and remarkably beautiful, that’s how to describe Brussels and the various regions of Flanders in a nutshell. Flanders and Brussels, the capital of Europe, offer holiday joy for everyone: lovely bike tours through fabulous landscapes, culinary joy in great restaurants, cultural highlights in historical buildings and museums and of course the experience of the ever pulsating city of Brussels.

Dates 2025:

Arrival:
Season 1: Sat
Season 2: also Sun, July 06.-Aug 17.
Duration: 7 days
Dates:
Season 1: April 26.-June 06. +
Aug 18.-Sept 06.
Season 2: June 07. – Aug 17.

1st Day: Brussels

Individual arrival. Things happen in Brussels! Not just because it’s the capital of 500 million Europeans but also because there is an exciting cultural, artistic and social scene.Brussels with its historical beauty, galleries, small streets and multicultural soul is one of the greenest cities of Europe. A must for every visitor is the great market square, the Atomium, the Parlamentarium, Manneken Pis and Art Nouveau buildings, the icons of the city. Brussels, full of hidden treasures.

2nd Day: Brussels – Mechelen, approx. 65 km

On the first cycling day, we pass along Leuven. This city is not only known as university city – with the oldest Belgian university – but also as a beer city. A walk in Mechelen, city at the river Dijle, will show you all the most important historical buildings, which were erected in the time of the Burgunds. You certainly have to visit the St. Rombouts-cathedral, the palaces of Margarete of York and Margarete of Austria. You can also visit Kazerne Dosin from WW2 or the toys’ museum.

3rd Day: Mechelen – Region Bornem/Puurs, approx. 32-38 km

Today we cycle along the river Rupel and Schelde to Bornem or Puurs. Because of the short ride there is plenty of time to take a 15-minute trainride towards the centre of Antwerp: enjoy a stroll on the Meir, have a beer on one of the many plazas or admire the rich architecture and art of this metropolis

4th Day: Region Bornem/Puurs – Ghent/Melle, approx. 58-64 km

Ghent, also the historical centre of Flanders, offers a variety of places of interest and is overseen by lots of towers, for example the one of the St. Bavo Cathedral with its world famous painting of the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb of Jan van Eyck. The historical heart of the city is well preserved and you can visit the old port. Nearby, you will find the ‘Gravensteen’, once the medieval Castle of the Counts of Ghent, today one of the most important places of interest.

5th Day: Ghent/Melle – Bruges, approx. 52-58 km

The historical centre of Bruges is part of the world famous Unesco world heritage site list. Anyone who visits Bruges will notice it straight away: this city has always taken care of its architectural and cultural treasures. Take your time and stroll along lovely parks, intimate little streets and ancient market squares. You can also do some shopping: the shopkeepers will love to explain to you everything there is to know about our Belgian chocolate or beer. Or simply enjoy ‘French’ fries on the beautiful market square.

6th Day: Bruges – De Haan – Bruges, approx. 55 km

Ride along the canals to the picturesque village of Lissewege and continue to the authentic coastal village of De Haan, enjoying a refreshing dive into the North Sea or relaxing on the beach. Or you can also enjoy a free day for shopping, a boat ride on the canals, sightseeing by carriage, visiting some museums, climbing the belfry or a 15 min. train ride to the majestic port of Ostend.

7th Day: Bruges

Individual departure. Back to Brussels by direct train (50 minutes, 2 trains per hour) or transfer (+/- 1h 15 min.).

YOUR ACCOMMODATION:

For this trip you will be accommodated in 3-4* hotels , in rooms with shower/bath and private facilities.

Please note that accommodation requests are always updated daily at the time of booking. The selection is based on availability. Of course, we are happy to accept non-binding customer requests. Tell us your wishes when booking.

You will receive the accommodation we have actually booked with the hotellist and the travel documents (after the booking confirmation at the earliest).

YOUR BICYCLES:

21-speed ladies or men
E-Bikes

  • 21-speed freewheel
  • comfortable gel-saddle
  • 1 waterproof, spacious pannier bag
  • lock
  • odometer
  • emergency-kit
ARRIVAL INFORMATION:

Parking

  • A good value parking (€ 5,50/day) next to Bruges Station or the parking at hotel Velotel (free during the stay, otherwise € 3/day). After parking in Bruges backtrack by direct train in 50 min. to Brussels. When you arrive at the end of the tour in Bruges, your car is directly available and there is no need to return to Brussels.

Train station

  • Station: Brussels

Airport

  • Next airport: Brussels Zavantem (BRU) or Brussels Charleroi (CRL)

Transfer

  • backtransfer bookable (see prices)
  • 6 nights incl. breakfast
  • luggage transport (1 piece / person up to 15 kilos)
  • map
  • tourist information
  • GPS tracks and road description in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Dutch
  • Service-Hotline (also in weekends)
Season 1Season 2
Double room 635,-685,-
Single room930,-980,-
prices in EUR/person

All taxes, if due, payable locally.

Discount children /extra bed with 2 full paying adults

0-2 years-100%
3-6 years-50%
7-11 years-25%

For children from 12 years and adults we cannot give a reduction for the 3rd person in a room. For the comfort of the clients, we can only book a double room and a single room at the hotel in Bruges, but there’s no single room supplement. The rooms will be connecting rooms.

Additional bookable

Rental bikes
21-speed75,-
E-Bike150,-
21-speed insurance15,-
E-Bike insurance25,-
Upgrade premium hotel in Bruges (for 2 nights)70,-
Transfer (min. 2 persons)price per person
Bruges – Brussels
Fri+Sat, departure 10 am.
70,-
Additional nights
incl. breakfast
Double roomSingle room
Bruges 4*70,-120,-
*Brussels 4*70,-120,-
prices in EUR/person

*Prices valid in weekends (Friday – Sunday) in April, May – June + September and every day in July – August. Other days on request.

Operator: VOS Travel

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