Itinerary

Day 1 (Saturday):
Arrive in Brussels

The heart of Brussels and the place to start getting to know the city is the Grand'Place (Grote Markt). This historic market square with its splendid guild houses and the impressive Gothic beauty of the Town Hall, is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful town squares in Europe.

Day 2 (Sunday):
Brussels to Mechelen, 37 miles (60km).

Today you cycle to the city of Leuven, a university city – with the oldest Belgian university. It also has the most beautiful medieval building in the world, the magnificent 15th century town hall. You stay in Mechelen, a city on the river Dijle, with the impressive St. Rombouts cathedral.

Day 3 (Monday):
Mechelen to Bornem, 22 miles (35km)

Today you cycle along the river Rupel and Schelde to Bornem, your overnight stop. From Bornem it is a 15-minute train ride to 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 Flemish capital.

Day 4 (Tuesday):
Bornem to Ghent, 40 miles (65km)

Ghent, also the historical centre of Flanders, offers a variety of places of interest. The historical heart of the city is well conserved and nearby, you will find the ‘Gravensteen’, once the medieval castle of the counts of Ghent.

Day 5 (Wednesday):
Ghent to Bruges, 31 miles (50km)

Visitors to Bruges will find that the residents of this city have 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 about Belgian chocolate or beer.

Day 6 (Thursday):
Bruges to De Haan to Bruges, 37miles (60km)

Ride along the canals to the picturesque village of Lissewege and further to the authentic coastal village of De Haan, enjoying a refreshing dive into the North sea or relaxing at the beach. Or you can enjoy a free day in Bruges for shopping, a boat ride on the canals or sightseeing by carriage. There is much to see and do in this enchanting city.

Day 7 (Friday):
Depart from Bruges

Departure after breakfast or extra night in Bruges or Brussels. Back to Brussels by direct train (1 hour ride, 2 trains per hour)