Holland's Golden Age in the 17th century and the hey-day of the Flemish trade cities in the Middle Ages united in one route.
You will notice the large differences between the green Dutch polder landscape with water aplenty and quiet roads and villages, the old island world of Zeeland, with fields, creeks, winding dikes and dams, and the often picturesque countryside between the Flemish cities of Ghent and Bruges in Belgium.
Also, the large rivers in this part of the Netherlands and Belgium are a prominent feature along the route. Of course, you will be introduced to the Netherlands' own world wonder: the Delta Works, which bear witness to the country's age-old battle against the sea. Beautiful Zeeland towns include Zierikzee, Middelburg and Vlissingen. Zierikzee is a town rich in monuments. It used adjoin an open connection to the North Sea; now it is closed off by a dam, but the spaciousness and wealth are still very visible. Middelburg is known for its cheerful shopping center. Perhaps Michiel de Ruyter is the best known person from Vlissingen. He was born there in 1607 and discovered the love of the sea.
The route from day to daysat Amsterdam, embarkation at 4 PM near Central Station, short round trip 20 sun Amsterdam – by boat to Nigtevecht biking to Vianen 47 mon Vianen – Dordrecht 47 tue Dordrecht – by boat to Willemstad or Bruinisse biking to Zierikzee 54/24 wed Zierikzee – Middelburg 51; or sailing to Zandkreekdam and biking to Middelburg 32 thu Middelburg – Breskens – Ghent73; or off board in Terneuzen 41 fri Ghent – Bruges 68;or shorter route 57 sat Bruges, debarkation before 10 AM near Buiten Kathelijnevest
1 km = 0,62 miles
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