Belgium, Beer, Bikes and Boats

Bicycles, beer, Belgium and a barge is a recipe for a perfect Belgian holiday. We are excited to pair up with barge owners Olga, Noty & Maurits. Together they captain, cook and relax on a 1924 cargo ship that has been reimagined and converted into a passenger ship. Staying true to our beer and bike heritage we will cycle between breweries while our barge floats along and is waiting for us at the end of each ride with cold beers and a warm bed. We have two trips for 2023. An 8 day trip from Oudenaarde to Bruges and an 8 day trip from Bruges to Oudenaarde. This trip is great for the cyclist who also wants to relax and enjoy the best of Belgium or the beer enthusiast who wants to enjoy the Belgian countryside by bicycle.

We will sail and cycle from Oudenaarde to Bruges via Deinze and Ghent. Cycling unburdened between these towns as our luggage floats downstream, we will be free to explore the smaller roads and paths between the breweries along the way. In the evenings we will enjoy the local pubs, “brown” bars and Belgian cuisine that is so much more than just frites and beer. The views from the barge are perfect for bird watching and calm days reading a book while the cycling will take you through farmland and small villages. This trump has options for everyone.

Our boat will moor at each town for 2 nights giving us some extra time to explore and absorb each location.