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Route Limbourgeois
Visited places: Maastricht – Maaseik – Eijsden - Thorn
Arcen - Cuijk - Rhine - Zyfflich - Roermond
Maasmechelen - Lanaken - Maastricht
Duration: 7 days
Your group- or individual-vacation on a luxurious hotel ship including bikes. An unforgettable bike- and boat cruise through three countries awaits you. The tour begins in Maastricht.
The route takes us through the hospitable Limburg region, the southern most provinces situated between Liege and Flandreau in Belgium, the level regions of the Netherlands known as Gelderland and enchanting parts of Germany.
The trip passes through captivating orchards and luminous river landscapes. You can bike on the Mergelland route and usually also on the LF3, a well-planned and sign-posted bike and walking route instigated and approved by Dutch tourist associations ANWB and VVV.
The total route:
200 km per ship and ± 215 km per bike. Maximum number of participants is 10.
On board you’ll find excellent biking maps, but for the best-kept secrets of the region feel free to ask your skipper, who is well-versed in the traditions of the region and who can guide you in getting the maximum enjoyment from your stay.
Day 1:
Arrival Upon your arrival in Maastricht, you're expected at the Pietersplas yacht harbour at 13.00 (the harbour has video surveillance and reserved parking places). Once on board, we're pleased to offer you a welcome aperitif and let you know a little bit more about the planned tour. We'll make sure that everyone has a bike, adjusted to your personal preference, and take a short bike ride in the afternoon. We're pleased to serve you a hearty meal and the captain will then initiate you into the tradition of the Maastrichter by treating all to a Limburg beer on the aft deck of the MIRO.
Day 2: Thorn (35 km)
During breakfast we'll set sail for the Locks of Born, an impressive drop of 14 metres. Here you'll begin your bike tour through Flemish countryside, and to Maaseik in Belgium, renowned for its historical market. The trip takes you along the skipper's village of Maasbracht, with its many lovely harbours, all the way to the beautiful white town of Thorn. Be charmed by a walking trip through its narrow streets and enjoy the vistas of the old castles that await you.
Day 3: Arcen (35 km)
Again during breakfast we'll set sail for Kessel, where you will again enjoy another lovely bike tour along the Maas towards Venlo and to the lovely town of Arcen, known for its castle gardens and hot water springs. In the evening you'll delight in a romantic evening sail on the Maas. And you'll fall asleep docked at the beautiful pier of the town of Sambeek.
Day 4: Cuijk- and Rhine region (52 km)
While enjoying breakfast we'll be on our way to Cuijk, and your bike tour of the German village of Zyfflich, with its countless storks, and the Waal- and Rhine region, biking over the renowned dikes and along protected natural areas of breathtaking beauty. The tour takes us via Mook back to Cuijk in time to enjoy the city and discover its delights.That evening we'll once more enjoy the pleasures of the Maas at twilight.
Day 5: Roermond (50 km)
Today your bike tour will take you over the border to Germany, crossing through the famous nature reserves the Brachter Wald and Swalmen, to the old bishop's seat of Roermond. The Miro will be waiting for you in the harbour and the evening will find you enjoying the delights that this lovely city has to offer.
Day 6: Maastricht (35 km)
In the early morning hours we'll already have set sail on a delightful route on the Maas lake region, and we'll pass through three Locks with an inclination of 14 meters, as we make our way to Born. The bike route will take you alongside the canal of Elsloo to Maasmechelen, for a visit to Maasmechelen Village and via Lanaken back to Maastricht. You're free to visit any of the sights the area is famous for, including the Mergel caves. The evening hours will see us enjoying a delicious captain's dinner and visiting the city centre of Maastricht, where you can enjoy the extended trading hours of the shops on Thursdays.
Day 7: Return Trip
Enjoy a last delicious breakfast on board; disembark at 10.00. Your crew will be sad to see you go & will hope that you have had an unforgettable experience!
Price 695 € pp
+ 68€ pp Bike insurance - Harbor - Tourist tax .
Departure Saturdays from april till sept 2011
Bookings only possible for Charters and groups 10 pers..
Included:
• Welcome Champagne or Cafe Complet
• 7 Day River Cruise, 6 nights including buffet breakfast, packed lunch on board ***** Hotel Yacht Miro
• 2-Person Comfort Class Dubbelbed Cabin with shower, toilet and sink, satellite TV/ Dvd , air-conditioning, safe, central heating
Towels - Bedlinnen - Maidservice
• Bike rental of first-class Gazelle Chamonix bikes with 2 rollerbreak breaks, 2 saddle bags, extra long step-in, 8-speeds, bike computer, rain poncho, repair materials, a double safety lock and bike helmet, reinforced tires etc.
• Route Ravel biking maps, walking maps, route descriptions and multi-lingual travel information for your use and convenience
• Multi-lingual crew on board
• Warm and welcoming family atmosphere
• Afternoon Tea
• Harbour taxes, sailing taxes and so forth
It is also possible to bring your own bike, if you so wish, however no extra discounts will be given as a result.
We're looking forward to your arrival!
 
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