Holland's Tulip Fields and Historic Towns

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6 nights
23 miles/day
Guided from EUR € 2345
Countries: Holland
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Bike and boat tours

Holland's Tulip Fields and Historic Towns

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Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Bike and boat tours

6 nights
23 miles/day

Guided from EUR € 2345
Bike and Boat Tour aboard Merlijn
Countries: Holland

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  • Enjoy the Netherlands during Springtime by bike

    There is nothing quite like Holland during Tulip Season, and this seven-day bike and boat tour allows you to experience it all!

    You'll visit the Keukenhof, also known as the Garden of Europe and one of the world's largest flower gardens, in addition to hundreds of horticulture nurseries.

    There is no shortage of delightful flowers, but this bike and barge tour is so much more! You'll be accommodated on the lovely Merlijn, with awesome food and even better cycling camaraderie.

    • Holland's Tulip Fields & Historic Towns Bike Tour
    • Keukenhof near Lisse, South Holland. CC:Ngocchat1014
    • Gouda, South Holland, the Netherlands. CC:© Ralf Roletschek
    • Amsterdam, North Holland, the Netherlands. Adrien Olichon@Unsplash
    • Holland's Tulip Fields & Historic Towns Bike Tour
    • Tulips at Keukenhof, South Holland, the Netherlands. CC:Anonimous
    • Holland's Tulip Fields & Historic Towns Bike Tour
    • Tulip fields in Holland! Marnee Wohlfert@Unsplash

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    Highlights

    • The Keukenhof
    • Kinderdijk, the UNESCO World Heritage site of windmills
    • Gouda, the city of cheese and candles
    • The historic town of Haarlem
    • Leiden, the birthplace of Rembrandt

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  • Enjoy the Netherlands during Springtime by bike

     Tour Description Daily Program 

  • Daily program

    Day 1: Amsterdam - Weesp
    Your floating hotel, the Merlijn, will be docked in Amsterdam just a short walk from the Centraal Train Station. Official check-in takes place at 3:30 pm but you are able to bring your luggage on board starting at 10 am. Don't be late as the boat will leave at 4:30 pm. You'll enjoy a welcome drink and presentation by the crew, in addition to your first dinner on board, while heading to Weesp.

    Day 2: Weesp - Vreeswijk - Schoonhoven (longer option: 28 or 31 mi/45 or 50 km, shorter option: 19 or 22 mi/30 or 35 km)
    Get ready to cycle in the prettiest part of Holland! You'll have a cruising breakfast on your way to Vreeswijk. From here, you'll get on your bike to cycle to Schoonhoven. This town is well worth a visit because of the many well-preserved medieval buildings. Its unique nickname, the Zilverstad or Silver City, is an homage to the silversmiths who have been present here since the 17th century.

    Day 3: Schoonhoven - Kinderdijk - Gouda (longer option: 31 or 34 mi/50 or 55, or shorter option: 18 or 22 mi/30 or 35 km)
    Today you are in for a treat: the Kinderdijk. This place is iconic for the row of 19 impressive windmills, built around 1740. This has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997. After your visit, you'll bike to Gouda through the typical Dutch scenery of polders. While in Gouda, be sure to try some cheese and "stroopwafels".

    Day 4: Gouda - Leiden (25 mi/40 km)
    A full day of flowers awaits you. You will head to Boskoop and the "green heart" of Holland, where hundreds of perennial nurseries are neatly situated between narrow canals. After passing quaint Dutch villages, you'll eventually reach Leiden. This magnificent city is home to the University of Leiden, which contributes to the youthful and vibrant atmosphere. The legendary artist Rembrandt called Leiden home, and his workshop can still be visited today. You'll get a chance to walk around this city after dinner.

    Day 5: Leiden - Lisse - Keukenhof - Haarlem (14 mi/23 km)
    You'll enjoy a cruising breakfast while the Merlijn heads to Lisse, where you'll disembark and cycle to the Keukenhof. You'll certainly get your fill of tulips today, as there are some 800 different varieties of tulips in this garden! They plant over 7 million flower bulbs in total! It is a unique and unforgettable experience for everyone. More beautiful countryside awaits as you continue biking to Haarlem. When you arrive, be sure to have the famous local beer "Jopen". Dinner will be enjoyed on your own in one of the many restaurants in Haarlem.

    Day 6: Haarlem - Amsterdam (26 mi/42 km)
    For your last cycling day, you will bike from Haarlem to Amsterdam. You'll stop along the Zaanse Schans, famous for its windmills and green wooden houses typical for this area. Ending in Amsterdam, you'll find plenty to do and see.

    Day 7: Amsterdam
    The crew of the Merlijn will bid you farewell after breakfast, around 9 am. Why not extend your stay in this incredible city? It is a hub of art, culture, history, gastronomy, and more!

    Surface and terrain

    This tour is a leisurely guided tour in a Dutch cycling paradise! You will be on paved dedicated bike paths nearly the whole time. All distances are approximate. The itinerary is subject to change and sometimes without prior notice as some waterways are prone to flooding or drought. The captain reserves the right to make any changes.


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    How to get there

    Tour start and end: Amsterdam
    Nearest airport: Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
    Nearest train station: Amsterdam Centraal Station

    From AMS airport, it is just a short train ride to Amsterdam Central Train Station, close to the center where the ship is moored. There is a direct train that leaves 6 times per hour from the airport to Amsterdam Central Station. It takes about 16 minutes. The price for a train ticket Schiphol-Amsterdam Central is approximately €7 per person for a single journey. Sometimes the mooring location is within walking distance, or just a short taxi ride away. In your final travel information, we will provide the mooring location of the boat as well as public transportation details if preferred.


    Enjoy the Netherlands during Springtime by bike

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  • Dates

    Apr 05, 26; May 03, 2025

    Prices

    Tour Package

    Apr 05 Apr 26 + May 03
    Per person, double occupancy €2345 €2595
    Single-use cabin (1 person/1 cabin) on request

    Bike Rentals

    Touring bike rental Included
    Electrically assisted bike (payable onboard) € 150

    Included services

    • 7 nights accommodation in a climate-controlled cabin
    • 7 x breakfasts, 5 x packed lunches and 5 x three-course dinners
    • 1 traditional Dutch lunch along the route
    • Complimentary welcome beverage
    • Variety of complimentary beer, wine, and sodas (during open bar hours)
    • Complimentary toiletries, bathrobe, and slippers
    • 27-speed city touring bike
    • Coffee, tea and water
    • Daily cabin cleaning
    • Fees for harbors, bridges and locks
    • Ferries along bike route
    • Tour guide
    • Tourist information
    • Visit to cheese farm
    • Entrance to St. Jan’s Cathedral
    • Entrance to Keukenhof

    *Due to the steel construction of the ship, locations, & other factors, the Wifi signal speed may not be what you are used to.


    Bike rentals

    Bikes available and included in the tour package (must be reserved at time of booking) include:

    • Standard city touring bike: Jan Janssen C02 or similar
      • Unisex model
      • Lightweight frame (available in 4 different sizes)
      • 8- or 11-speed
      • Hydraulic disc brakes
      • Shimano Alfine gear hub
      • Max S5 Superflow saddle

    Bikes available to rent (must be reserved at time of booking):

    • Electrically assisted bike*: Gudereit, ISY, or similar
      • Unisex model
      • 7 gears
      • Bosch engine

    *More about electrically-assisted bikes >

    Included with the bike rental:

    • Pannier bag
    • Helmet
    • Fixed lock
    • Water bottle
    • Towel

    Bike Protection
    Can be purchased at the time of booking. You can read more about that HERE.


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