Holland Belgium France Italy About Us Specials Testimonials Barges Bicycles Contact Us		HOLLAND, BELGIUM: Route Limburg Sensational Bike / Barge Tour from Maastricht (7 days) Route: Maastricht > Liege > Angleur > Esneux > Kanne > Maasmechlen > Bocholt > Weert > Maaseik > Thorn> Maastricht Price: begins at $1,200.00 USD per person based on double occupancy. (Fuel tax of 98 Euro is not included and should be paid onboard directly to the Captain) Please note this price may fluctuate based on the current exchange rate. Payment in full at time of booking will protect against any future currency fluctuation. Ask Margie about discounts that may apply when payment in full is made at time of booking. Discounts may vary depending upon the tour date as well the current exchange rate. Single Supplement: A single in a double cabin is on a request basis only and the price is $1,700.00 USD 2012 dates on the beautiful Yacht Miro: April 7, 21; May 5, 19; June 2, 16, 30; July 14, 28; August 11, 25; September 8, 2012 With the fine luxury Yacht Miro 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 Maasland. Limburg is the ultimate biking and walking paradise with more than 1800 kilometers of car-free superior quality bicycle tracks, with excellent signposts and with outstanding cuisine. It is famous for its numerous Limburg and Belgian types of beer, delicious fruit pies and chocolate pralines. This Bike-Boat-Holiday leads us through splendid old cities and villages, and through wonderfully varied sceneries. Day by Day Itinerary Day 1 You receive a warm welcome on board. ~ 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 Meuse and 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 is an 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. Day 2: 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. Day 3 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. Day 4 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 V.I.P. 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. Day 5 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 small white 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. Day 6 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. Day 7 Return trip. After a delicious breakfast we disembark at 10 o'clock. Please note that booking an extra night of accommodation either at the beginning of your trip or the end is sometimes possible. Please send inquiries to 4 Winds Tours for assistance.. Dinner (Not Incl )is either in renowned local restaurants or on board the Miro. We're here to meet your needs and are happy to make all arrangements as you wish. We'll be happy to help you make reservations during your trip. It is also possible to bring your own bike, if you so wish. Dinner 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) (subject to changes) Included in tour: Welcome Drink Bike - Boat Holiday onboard the Hotel Yacht Miro, maximum 10 guests 7 days, 6 Nights onboard, extensive Skippers' breakfasts and packed lunch Afternoon tea Towels, bed linens, maid service, every day room cleaning 2 person luxurious Comfort Class deluxe Outside cabin with double bed, air-conditioning, central heating, Sattelite TV, DVD, safe deposit box, Private bathroom with shower, lavatory, and washbasin, hairdryer, bed linen, towels, maid service. New first class touring bike, Gazelle Chamonix with 8 gears, adjustable handlebarsa nd gel saddle, 2 saddlebags, rain poncho, bicycle computer, bicycle helmet, anti-flat tires. Extensive bike and route maps. Multi-lingual crew on board. Petit Restaurant service on board VIP invitation Maasmechelen Village Field trip and city tour in Liege and visit to the Cafe Chantant Le Jardin des Ollivette. Warm and welcoming family atmosphere. Optional various walks with skipper. Not included in tour: Airfare Transfers Drinks Dinner Gratuities to crew Purchases and entrace fees 98 Euro to be paid onboard to the captain Car park with video surveillance 50 Euro per tour. Rent electro Bike 100 Euro per week. Travel Insurance Holland Belgium France Italy Home About Us Specials Testimonials Contact Us Barges Bicycles