This incredibly popular bike and boat holiday follows a wonderfully scenic route through northern Belgium and southern Holland. Highlights include the beautiful flemish cities of Bruges and Ghent, the windmills of Kinderdijk and the unique and vibrant city of Amsterdam. Enjoy easy daily rides on level cycle paths, mooring up somewhere new each evening.
This cycling holiday showcases some of the most iconic scenery and towns in Belgium and Holland. Your comfortable barge carries you gently along the waterways of this culturally rich region, dropping you off at various points along the way to enjoy relaxing rides through ever-changing scenery.
The Magnifique II is recognised as one of the most luxurious barges afloat on Dutch waterways and in 2018 she was joined by her equally fabulous sister ship, Magnifique III, offering the same levels of style and space. In 2020 the Magnifique IV joined the fleet, upholding the high standards set by her sister-ships, and in 2024 the equally sumptuous Magnifique I was launched
The daily cycle routes are varied and interesting with each day bringing something different – one day it could be a serene river-bank ride past small villages and open countryside, the next an fascinating ride through a beautiful and historic city.
You can opt to accompany the bike guides each day or use the maps and route notes available on board to navigate yourself.
The delightful cities of Ghent and Bruges are a highlight as are the 19 windmills at Kinderdijk. Tranquil rides alongside the Vecht and Lek rivers will live long in the memory as will your time in Holland’s unique and captivating capital.
This leisurely cycle route follows mostly level terrain along dedicated cycle paths. E-bikes are also an option on this very popular cycling holiday.