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NEW!
Holland & Belgium
From the Dutch Countryside to Beautiful Bruges
Dear Traveler,
Hallo! We're delighted to unveil this unforgettable biking adventure in two of our favorite regions of Europe. Join us this summer to pedal easygoing routes amid storybook villages and dreamy canals. The Dutch and Belgians may not have invented the bicycle, but they've sure perfected cycling as a way of life. Both countries boast thousands of miles of bike paths and roads, many of them traffic-free. In fact, the Dutch are so bike-friendly, cyclists have their own set of signals at traffic lights, their own signage and their own bike paths. And with one bike per person, everyone rides—even the queen!
Soak up the charm of the Dutch countryside and the romantic beauty of Bruges. Sample delicious aged Gouda at the source...in Gouda. Toss back a pint of Chimay, Duvel or De Koninck. And discover for yourself that all the wonderful things you've heard about bicycling in Holland and Belgium are true.
Why not join us in Holland & Belgium this summer? There's a spot on the perfect bike path just waiting for you...
Hope to see you out there soon!
Tanya Nygaard
Regional Manager, Holland & Belgium
P.S. Book your Backroads trip at www.backroads.com or give one of our experienced Trip Consultants a call at 800-462-2848, 7 days a week from 7 am to 5 pm Pacific time.
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Dutch Treats & the Beauty of Bruges
"A Dutchman without a bike is like a fish without water" so the saying goes. In Holland, with nearly one bicycle for every person, everyone rides. And in bike-crazy Belgium, home of cycling great Eddie Merckx, passion for biking is legendary. You'll find it all makes sense, the Dutch and Belgian zeal for two wheels. You'll find it in the pastoral landscape, amid the flower fields and silent canals. Amid the timeless towns and storybook villages. You'll even find it post-ride—whether in the form of a fine Belgian Lambic or a pot of steamed mussels. Come bike with us in Holland and Belgium. And feel the love.
Trip Highlights
- Join the locals, pedaling a blissfully flat landscape with one of the best networks of bike paths in the world
- Want to ride a little...or a lot? Enjoy an array of options for all abilities
- Uncover the captivating history and culture of two countries in a single trip
- Windmills, canals, pitch-roofed farmhouses and vast skies—scenery straight out of a Dutch masterpiece
- Michelin-starred cuisine and exquisite hotels transport you back to the 17th-century Golden Age
- "Beauty lies in the hands of the beer holder"—savor Belgium's national treasure
- Explore Bruges, perfectly picturesque with its romantic waterways and lofty spires
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