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2008 Holland Bike & Barge Amsterdam-Bruges

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Explore Amsterdam and spend a free day in medieval Bruges on this exciting bicycle tour. Cruise the canals of Holland and Belgium, and take walking tours of Antwerp and Ghent. Cycle the Low Countries’ bike paths, towpaths and lovely country roads.   Detailed Itinerary

CRUISE for 7 nights aboard the Iris, a private, captain-owned canal barge with welcoming crew VISIT the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kinderdijk, home to 19 windmills dating back to 1740 ADMIRE lovely Belgian canal houses TASTE the famous beer, cheese and chocolate of Belgium and Holland ENJOY talks by our captain on navigation and Holland's canal system DISCOVER historical artistic cities like Ghent and Bruges with local guides LEARN about waterworks and windmills from a local historian

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Air-Inclusive Tour Roundtrip international airfare Transfers AND the option to add our Low-Cost Trip Extensions: Pre-trip: Amsterdam • 3 nights $395 Post-trip: Brussels • 3 nights $395 7 nights aboard a canal barge, 1 night in an Amsterdam hotel, 2 nights in a Bruges hotel 20 meals - 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 7 dinners 1 glass of wine with all dinners aboard the barge FREE use of our custom VBT bicycle and helmet Service of two bilingual VBT Bike Trip Leaders 6 days of cycling with FULL VAN SUPPORT during the cruise portion of your trip Sightseeing and cultural activities 5% Frequent Traveler Credit to use on your next VBT bicycling vacation Special Good Buy discount Land-Only Tour 7 nights aboard a canal barge, 1 night in an Amsterdam hotel, 2 nights in a Bruges hotel 20 meals - 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 7 dinners 1 glass of wine with all dinners aboard the barge FREE use of our custom VBT bicycle and helmet Service of two bilingual VBT Bike Trip Leaders 6 days of cycling with FULL VAN SUPPORT during the cruise portion of your trip Sightseeing and cultural activities 5% Frequent Traveler Credit to use on your next VBT bicycling vacation Special Good Buy discount

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Rating Level: Easy This tour offers easy terrain throughout the trip. Ideal for beginning cyclists. Full Van Support: Enjoy more flexibility and choice with full van support throughout your vacation. Group Size: 14-24 Daily Mileage: 15 – 35 miles Daily Cycling Times: 2 – 4 hours Avg. Daily High Temperature: Amsterdam: Apr 56° May 64° Jun 70° Jul 74° Aug 70° Sep 64° Oct 57°

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Barge Iris A luxurious and spacious two-deck, 24-passenger barge with a homelike atmosphere, the Iris was put into service in April 2005. Its 12 comfortable cabins have private bathrooms with showers, and the barge has air-conditioning and heating throughout. Common areas include a dining area and lounge with a bar, and a sundeck at the bow. Smoking is only permitted outside on the sundeck. The barge moors each night. Drinks of all types are available for purchase at the bar on board the Iris. It is not customary for guests to bring their own drinks and use the facilities of the barge (including ice, glasses and crew services); your understanding is appreciated. Onboard meal menus are set, though the chef is happy to accommodate vegetarians and those on restricted diets for health reasons. Hotel Oud Huis De Peellaert With its two beautiful 19th-century buildings, this four-star hotel was completely restored and is now a protected monument built in Empire and classicist style. The hotel is located in the historical center of Bruges, just 150 meters from the “Grote Market” (Market Square) and has 50 elegant rooms, all with air-conditioning and modern conveniences. Breakfast is served in the “orangerie” room with a view of a charming inner garden. The 16th-century cellars have been transformed into a wellness center with fitness and sauna facilities. website: www.depeellaert.com Hotel Vondel A wonderful first-class hotel located in the heart of vibrant, historic Amsterdam, the Hotel Vondel is extremely well suited for every traveler, thanks in large part to its special atmosphere and individual character. website: www.hotelvondel.com NH Grand Place Arenberg Hotel - Extension Hotel NH Grand Place Arenberg is ideally located in the historic and commercial heart of Brussels. The hotel’s location — a short walk from museums, art galleries, fashionable shops and cozy restaurants — is perfect for independent exploration of the city.

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Amsterdam 2008 3 nights for only $ 395 Three nights at the Hotel Vondel or the Eden Rembrandt Square • Daily continental breakfast • Full information packet • Airport transfers Make your own discoveries as you explore Holland’s exciting capital city. Stroll the Rijksmuseum to view works by the great Dutch masters. Visit the Van Gogh Museum for a glimpse into the famous painter’s life and work. Shop at the floating flower market, or wander along the city’s many canals, lined with pretty gabled houses. See the home where Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis, and where Anne wrote her famous diary. Explore endless art, dining and shopping from your centrally located hotel. Available with the Land Package or Air Inclusive Package. Note: Single supplement for this extension is $ 295. top Brussels 2008 3 nights for only $ 395 Three nights at the NH Grand Place • Daily continental breakfast • Full information packet • Airport transfers Make your own discoveries as you explore Brussels, the lively city that is headquarters for both NATO and the European Union. Visit the Cathedrales des Sts. Michel and Gudule. See Belgium’s premier collection of ancient and modern art at the Musees Royaux des Beaux-Arts. Stroll around the Grand Place, the magnificent central square located in the old town, and discover baroque guildhalls and countless, charming restaurants. Available with the Land Package or Air Inclusive Package. Note: Single supplement for this extension is $ 295.

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Group Discount Program: You can earn a FREE VBT tour with our generous group discount program. Click here for details. Refer a Friend and Earn $100 Travel Credit: If you refer a Friend to VBT and they choose to travel with us, you earn $100 travel credit toward your next trip and your friend gets $50 off their first VBT trip. Click here for details. Good Buy Plan: The earlier you pay, the more you save. If you book early and pay in full by check, you can lock in your trip cost plus earn up to a 10% discount. 5% Frequent Traveler Credit: You will automatically receive a 5% travel credit good for your next VBT trip. This credit is good for one full year. Savings for Single Travelers: If you are on a tour where sharing is possible and you would like to share a room, we will do our best to match you with a roommate. We will charge you only 50% of the single supplement; if a match is available, we will refund you the single supplement after you return. If requested and available, single supplement is $1095. Best Value Guaranteed: Click here for details. We reserve the right to correct errors. top