Luxurious and sustainable cruise and electric bike touring through the best of Europe

Combine a sustainable cruise with lovely guided e-biking and cultural excursions, featuring the best cycling in Northern Europe.

On your electric bike, you pedal along the northern Rhine and Meuse Rivers in three countries: Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium.

Europe's loveliest cities, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Antwerp, are highlighted on this premium cycling vacation. Canals. gabled houses, and spectacular architecture is your urban backdrop. Beautiful, lush green marshland and polder landscapes await you on the rural routes along the coast and rivers.

Your accommodation onboard the luxury Sena sets completely new sustainability standards while offering a six-star deluxe experience. Featuring a standard propulsion system with both electric and diesel engines and state of the art battery storage system, the Sena can navigate almost emission-free.

Life on board is sustainably conscious while providing all the amenities and services you would expect on a luxury cruise.

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Highlights

• Trading cities and biking paradises, Amsterdam and Rotterdam
• Guided and informative tour of Rubens House
• Rijk Museum, Amsterdam
• Medieval splendor of Antwerp including Antwerp Cathedral (marvel at the Assumption of Mary altarpiece)
• UNESCO World Heritage Kinderdijk
• Luxurious and environmentally conscious river cruising
• Guided and supported electric bike touring

Daily program

Day 1: Cologne
Your river cruise begins in the cathedral city of Cologne. Embarkation on your luxury vessel, the Sena begins at 3:00 pm. You can take advantage of the included bus shuttle starting at 2:30 pm every half hour from the main train station in Cologne to the dock. At 4 pm the ship departs and sails downriver towards Amsterdam offering an incredible view of the famous cathedral, the steeples of the surrounding Romanesque churches, and the modern harbor district. Your dinner this evening will be the first of a wonderful culinary experience, featuring organic and fresh local food.

Day 2: Antwerp
The largest church in Belgium, the Cathedral of Our Lady, lies within the city of Antwerp, a testament to Antwerp's reign as an economic powerhouse during the 16th century. The prosperity of the city is reflected in the Cathedral's sky high tower and the splendor of the market square. The historic old town centers itself around the catherdral and boasts lavishly decorated guild houses and a rich artistic heritage that includes renowned names like Rubens, van Dyck, Snyders, and Jordaens. You will explore the city by way of cobblestone streets which will bring you to charming squares where you will experience Antwerp's vibrant history and cultural legacy.

Day 3: Antwerp - Mechelen - Antwerp (22 miles/35 km)
Culture is the highlight today as you explore Flanders. The day begins in Mechelen, where the skyline is not complete without the towering spires of St. Romuald, the Gothic cathedral that helped establish the city's rich architectural heritage. Known for its cariloon school, the city becons you to dive into the musical traditions and cultural heritage.

After exploring Mechelen, the cycle tours takes you through the scenic landscapes of Flanders as you pedal back to Antwerp. You will meander along traffic-free paths, pass a former abbey, charming churches, and idyllic lakes. Among pictureque landscapes, the guides will prepare a delicious picnic featuring the regional flavors. After lunch, the route leads you along rivers and canals providing you with glimpses of natural and industrial waterways.

Day 4: Rotterdam - Delft - Rotterdam (38 miles/60 km)
Rotterdam is the third largest port in the world. However, since the port was moved out of the city to the coast, the cityscape has been transformed. Star architects have redesigned the vacated port areas. Modern architecture with extraordinary skyscrapers have earned the city the nickname "Maashatten". The landmark is the huge Erasmusbrug, which has spanned the Maas since 1996 and is also dubbed the "Swan" by locals. Also worth seeing is the market hall in the center of the city. During the construction work, archaeologists were able to make interesting discoveries. In addition to weapons, tools, pieces of jewelry and kitchen utensils, the remains of a very old farm were discovered. Some of the finds can be seen in the Rotterdam Market Hall. On the way from the first floor to the underground car park, a small exhibition, "time travel" has been created. The deeper you go down in the building, the older the finds become.

Day 5: Amsterdam -Haarlem - Zantvoort - Amsterdam (31 miles/50 km)
Today you will have the opportunity to explore the city of Amsterdam and it's famed cycling culture. Pedal alongside canals, bridges, gabled houses and houseboats. The tour will have you cycling next to historic canals that still serve as transportation routes after centuries of use. While biking the charming streets, learn about the fascinating past and vibrant present as the guides share stories while helping you get immersed in the local culture. After exploring the city, you will continue pedallign to the historic town of Haarlem and the seaside resort of Zantvoort along the coast of the North Sea.

Day 6: Amsterdam - IJssel Sea - Amsterdam (32 miles/55 km)
Today you leave the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam behind. With views of the Amsterdam Tower and the Eye Film Museum, you'll take the ferry across the Amstel River. You'll then ride your e-bike through Amsterdam's Old Holland and through a nature park on the way to Broek in Waterland, then through a rural paradise through fields and farms and past the old villages of Broek, where time seems to have stopped completely. The land is protected by miles of dikes and pumping stations, allowing picturesque villages to flourish and making the region a hotspot for outdoor activities on land and water. Finally, visit an authentic cheese farm to see how cheese and clogs are made.

Day 7: Day on the River
While the ship glides calmly along and over the Maas in the direction of Cologne, take this opportunity to enjoy the spa area onboard with sauna and various treatments. In the afternoon, enjoy an exciting lecture in the ship's lounge. On the final evening, a multi-course specialty dinner awaits you in the ship's restaurant.

Day 8: Departure or extension in Cologne
Bid farewell to your new-found friends and the crew.

All distances are approximate. The route may be affected by weather or unexpected canal or lock repairs. The captain reserves the right to alter the course, always with passenger safety as first priority.

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Dates & Prices

Questions about pricing or options? Call +1-215-613-0874 to talk to a Tour Advisor now.

Included services

• Accommodation for 7 nights in the selected category of cabin
• Breakfast
• Lunch as a picnic buffet or as a buffet on board according to the program
• 7 multi-course dinners in buffet form
• All drinks are included, with the exception of champagne, bottled wine, and exclusive rarities
• Support vehicle
• Electric bike
• Fully guided cycling itinerary
• All visits and admissions as indicated in the itinerary (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Antwerp)
• All transfers as indicated in the itinerary
• Departure airport transfer
• CO2 compensation in the region
• All port and passenger fees

Tour Company

Map

Maps are for information purposes only and reflect typical routes between overnight locations. They may not reflect your actual route.

Surface and terrain

You ride on low-traffic cycle paths or small side streets along the IJsselmeer and the Rhine. These canals are almost without gradients. Wind can be a factor on the Dutch coast but on an electric bike, all you need to do is to increase the assistance level. As well, included in your tour is a support vehicle which is available at all times.

How to get there

Closest Airport:
Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) or Cologne Airport (COL).
From the Frankfurt Airport Train Station located on the lower level of the airport, you can access an Intercity Train (IC) to Cologne.
If you fly to Cologne, train travel into the city is quick and convenient.