With the fine luxury Hotel – Yacht Mirό you start
a wonderful and varied Bike and Boat Holiday through the Maas Valley –
the Valley of the River Ourthe and the three Limburg regions: the Haspengouw,
De Hoge Kempen, and the Maas landscape.
The land off Limburg in Holland and Belgium is the ultimate biking and
walking paradise in Europe with more than 1800 kilometers of car-free
superior quality bicycle tracks,
with excellent signposts and with outstanding Belgian cuisine. It is famous for its
historical cities , 700 Belgian and Limburg types of beer, delicious fruit pies
“ Vlaai,, and chocolate pralines and famous hospitality
Our Bike-Boat-Holiday leads us through splendid old Historical cities
and villages, and through wonderfully varied sceneries.
Data of the tour
Total length of the bike tour is approximately 180 km .
Total length of the boat tour is approximately 175 km.
Almost everywhere you ride is flat and in some cases,
on lightly rolling bicycle tracks
and local roads.
Longer and shorter bike routes are also every day possible.
The degree of difficulty I & 2.
The beautiful bike routes and tracks are excellently signposted throughout
the bike route intersections of the network Limburg.
As far as quality is concerned,
this is 100 % the best bike route network in Europe!
Also for (Nordic) Walkers, there are many beautiful routes and possibilities
for many interesting field trips! (alternative: excursions).
1st day: You receive a warm welcome on board off the Hotel Yacht Miro
in Historical Maastricht
Lovely Cruise to Liège-Angleur. (27 km.)
Discover the fiery Cities.
You arrive in Maastricht via your own transportation.
We embark at 12.00 o'clock p.m. in the marina Pietersplas.
The marina has video surveillance and reserved parking places.
On board we start with a warm welcome, a welcome drink
and a briefing about the tour.The bicycle briefing takes place
at apt. 2.00 o'clock p.m.
The bikes are adjusted for every individual.
After this, we sail with the MIRO through the locks of Lanaye
(18 meters fall)
towards Liège, Angleur. The locks of Lanaye are the highest locks
in the River Meuseand are an impressive event.
We continue our tour through the locks of Visé through
the beautiful valley of Visé to Monsin. We moor in Liège Angleur,
right in the centre of the historical Old Town. We enjoy a fine dinner
in Liège and in the evening there isan opportunity to take a city tour
with the skipper. He takes you to the famous
Café Chantant Le Jardin des Ollivette*, where the atmosphere is determined
by the Liègois folk music and French Chansons.
2nd day: Angleur – Esneux. Appr. 35 km.
Riding through the valley of the Ourthe is biking and enjoying with all your senses!
Early in the morning we enjoy a pleasant Skippers breakfast.
After breakfast there is an opportunity to visit the famous Sunday market, La Batte,
the oldest market in Belgium.
After this the MIRO sails to Angleur.
Here the bikes are offloaded and after discussing the tour,
we start our bike tour through the beautiful valley of the Ourthe
to the wonderful town of Tillf and the delightful town of Esneux.
The Skipper guides you on the right track, so you don't have to search
where to start. We take a beautiful rural bike tour along the splendid river Ourthe.
When we arrive back in Angleur, we will enjoy a romantic afternoon sailing trip
with the Mirò to Kanne. Here we have dinner and spend the night at the city quay.
You are free to spend the rest of the evening as you please.
You also have the opportunity to visit the marl caves with the skipper.
3rd day: Bike tour Gellik - Rekum – Maasmechelen Appr. 39 km.
A delicious breakfast cruise and Briefing of the tour.
Pick the enchantment in Limburg!!
The skipper has already taken your bike from the boat and checked the pressure
of your tires.Our bike tour leads us through an enchanted world
of legendary castles, miraculous legends and a mysterious past.
Centuries-old stories occur here in a fairy-tale setting of sweet fruit blossoms,
ready to be picked, of green woods and endless panoramic views. The Land of the Haspengouw has you in its spell and will never set you free again.
We visit the splendid medieval castle of Alden Biezen, the pearl of Limburg,
and the biggest castle between the Loire and the river Rhine.
Here we reach the junction of the Albert canal and the Canal of Neerharen.
We board the MIRO again and take a beautiful sailing tour to the small
Border town of Rekem and Maasmechelen. We moor beneath the castle
and here we enjoy dinner and spend the night. In the evening it is a real treat
to stroll the streets of this small picturesque town.
4th day: From Maasmechelen to Weert Distance appr. 45 km
Taste La Dolce Vita in Limburg!
We start out with a delicious breakfast and a discussion of the tour.
The skipper has already taken your bike from the boat and checked the pressure
of your tires.
The Limburg National Park Hoge Kempen surprises you with beautiful bike routes
between large woods, impressive land dunes, mysterious pools and ...... Desert!!
There are some very good bike cafés along the route,
and don't you want to go too far to-day? No problem.
You simply shorten the route and enjoy a shopping tour in the fashionable
Maasmechelen Village Outletcenter. Our guests receive a special invitation
with special offers and extra discounts. We will have dinner in the city of Weert
and spend the night on the wooded canal banks.
5th day: Weert – Maaseik – Thorn. Distance appr. 35 km.
Boundless enjoyment in Limburg!
After breakfast the MIRO sails through small picturesque canals with beautiful
scenery to the little Historical Museum City of Thorn
On the way we discuss the tour and at appr. 10 o'clock the bikes are taken from
the boat. Meanwhile the skipper has taken your bike from the boat and he has checked
the pressure of your tires. We start the bike tour by beautiful old farmhouses
via the Meuse route along the beautiful old River and the splendid Limburg lakes and farmland.
Don't forget to taste the excellent cuisine and the famous Belgian chocolate!
The bike tour continues to the famous snow white Museum town of Thorn.
Here you meet the Mirò again; your sailing hotel that has moored at the landing
outside the city walls. Do you want to fish or swim??? Here the beach is white as snow
and the swimming water is crystal-clear! This evening you have the opportunity
to enjoy the Traditional Captains dinner on board the Miro.
We will spend the night in Thorn. This evening, you can enjoy taking a walk through this wonderful little town - the view is breathtaking.
6th day: Thorn – Maastricht. Distance appr. 40 km.
Listen in exaltation to the silence on the water!
During a delicious early breakfast we sail towards the sun across the beautiful Limburg
lakes to the industrious sailors town of Maasbracht.
Here we pass the impressive lock-complex at the beginning of the Juliana canal
to the locks off Born, where our bike tour starts.
The skipper has already checked your bike and taken them from the boat.
Through the rural village of Stein we ride along beautiful apple orchards to the
little village of Elslo with its magnificent Castle.
Here you can enjoy a delicious lunch or have a cup of coffee.
We continue our tour through a splendid wooded Limburg scenery to the historical
city of Maastricht.
In the evening the Harbour Taxi or the Miro takes us to the old Historical centre of Maastricht.
On Thursday evening all shops and museums are open until 21.00 o'clock p.m.
Maastricht shows you its unequalled, delightful Burgundian side.
As we return on the Miró, we enjoy a drink on the Candlelight deck, looking back on a wonderful day.
7th day: Return trip.
After a delicious breakfast we disembark at 10 o'clock.
Booking an extra night before or after the trip is possible on a limited scale.
Please contact your travel agency or ask the Staff. on board. ( 125 € a cabin)
Diner is always available in reputable local restaurants or on board the Miró.
This is optional. It is also possible to make a reservation on board.
It is possible to bring along your own bike. (No discount)
Excluded are:
Bardrinks • Staff Gratuities Flights
