Cycling from Bruges to Amsterdam

Arrive early and head for the enchanting cobbled streets and squares, canals, medieval-looking buildings and its charming ambiance. Overnight Dukes Hotel Academie 4*, Bruges.

From Bruges, you will start cycling through the beautiful landscape of West Flanders. At Knokke-Heist you will reach the coast and follow it for a while. Again and again, vast sandy beaches will tempt you to take a dip in the cool water. At the end of the day, a ferry will take you to Zeeland. The maritime town of Vlissingen is your overnight stop. Here, you can watch the sun set during an evening stroll along the sea promenade. Overnight Hotel de Timmerfabiek 4*, Vlissingen.

You will spend the day in the province of Zeeland, whose rich nature and long history will amaze you. Beautiful beaches with crystal clear water often accompany you along the route. Culinary delights include fresh mussels and crabs from the sea, and those interested in art and culture will find numerous museums. In Zierikzee, there are over 500 monuments to marvel at and shopping fans will find numerous small boutiques. Overnight Boutique Hotel Zeeuws-Meisje 3*, Zierikzee.

The first stretch of today's tour takes you through Zeeland again before you cross over to the province of North Brabant. There will be no shortage of opportunities for swimming stops today, and you will find beaches, sun and delicious food around every corner. Willemstad is your next overnight stop. The historic fortress town has hardly changed since 1585. Overnight Hotel Mauritz 3*, Willemstad.

Today's stage takes you to De Biesbosch National Park; a unique labyrinth of small rivers and streams stretching over 8,000 hectares. In this water kingdom, you can observe numerous bird species as well as beavers. The tranquillity of the untouched nature guarantees deceleration. Contrast this with the hustle and bustle of Dordrecht: In Holland's oldest city, there are over 1,000 monuments to marvel at, and there is always something going on in the picturesque alleys of the city centre. Overnight Stadshotel Steegoversloot 3*, Dordrecht.

Today you will discover the impressive windmills of Kinderdijk. These 19 buildings are among the most photographed motifs in Holland. In the three museum windmills, you can learn all kinds of interesting facts about their origins. Situated between historic drawbridges and picturesque streams, you will also be impressed by the water-rich nature. The stage destination Gouda is not only known for its delicious cheese - you should also try the syrup waffles here. There are many historic buildings to visit in the city centre. Overnight Best Western Plus City 4*, Gouda.

On your last cycling stage, you will roam through the green heart of the Netherlands. In this vast natural area, alternating between towns and picturesque villages, you will find everything that is so typical of Holland: cheese, windmills, grazing cows, historic country estates and quaint farms where old craftsmanship still prevails. The destination of your cycle tour is Amsterdam. It is impossible to fully explore the Dutch metropolis in one evening. Overnight Westcord Fashion Hotel 4*, Amsterdam.