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!

Day 1: Dordrecht - Rotterdam
Check-in and embark in the afternoon as Merlijn sets sail. Enjoy a welcome drink, meet the crew, and receive a tour briefing and safety instructions. As the ship crosses Europe’s busiest river intersection, Rotterdam’s modern skyline comes into view. Dinner is served during the cruise, followed by an opportunity for an evening stroll through the highlights of Rotterdam.

Day 2: Rotterdam - Kinderdijk - Gouda (22 - 25 mi / 35 - 40 km)
Begin the day with breakfast while cruising, followed by a bike introduction covering traffic rules and group cycling etiquette. Start cycling through the picturesque Dutch polder landscape, stopping at Kinderdijk, home to 19 historic windmills, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The journey continues to Gouda, world-famous for its cheese, candles, and stroopwafels (syrup waffles). Depending on the schedule, a visit to a Dutch cheese farm may be included, offering insight into traditional cheese-making. Dinner is served on board, and the night is spent docked in Gouda.

Day 3: Gouda - Leiden (22 - 25 mi / 35 - 40 km or shorter route 15 - 19 mi / 25 - 30 km)
Spend the morning exploring Gouda, including a guided tour of St. Jan Cathedral, known for its 72 world-famous stained glass windows. The bike tour begins after the visit, passing through the Green Heart of Holland and the nurseries of Boskoop, where 774 tree and plant farms are spread across narrow strips of land divided by canals. The day ends in Leiden, where Merlijn awaits.

Leiden, Rembrandt’s birthplace, is home to the Netherlands’ oldest university (1575) and remains a world-renowned scientific and cultural center. Its large student population gives it a lively and inviting atmosphere. After dinner, there is time to explore Leiden’s historic center.

Day 4: Leiden - Keukenhof - Haarlem (15 - 19 mi / 25 - 30 km)
Enjoy breakfast while sailing through the Kager Plassen, a scenic network of Dutch lakes. The bike tour begins near Keukenhof, the world’s largest flower garden, where nearly 7 million bulbs bloom annually. After admiring the vibrant tulips and floral displays, the journey continues through the stunning Dutch countryside to Haarlem. In the evening, explore Haarlem’s historic center and perhaps enjoy a glass of local "Jopen" beer, brewed in the Jopen Church.

Day 5: Haarlem - Zaanse Schans - Alkmaar, 28-31 mi. (45-50 km)
Cruise out of Haarlem in the morning, passing through scenic waterways before docking. Start the day’s ride at Zaanse Schans, a living museum of Dutch heritage, featuring traditional green wooden houses and working windmills. The journey continues through classic Dutch countryside to Alkmaar, famous for its open-air cheese market (held on Fridays). After a leisurely stroll through this charming town, return to Merlijn for the evening.

Day 6: Alkmaar - Schagen (19 - 22 mi / 30 - 35 km or extended route 34 - 37 mi / 55 - 60 km)
Cycle through Noord-Holland, the province with the highest density of tulips per square meter. This is the final opportunity to see the colorful flower fields in bloom, depending on the season. The route passes through meadows, canals, and traditional Dutch farmhouses, leading back to Merlijn, docked in the northernmost part of the province.

Spend the afternoon on a leisurely cruise to Schagen, relaxing on the outdoor terrace or in the lounge with a drink, enjoying the last sights of the Dutch countryside. The day ends with a farewell dinner, a moment to thank the crew and celebrate with fellow travelers.

Day 7: Departure from Schagen
Enjoy a final breakfast on board before checking out. Transportation to Amsterdam is available, or travelers can continue their journey independently. Despite being a small town, Schagen has excellent train connections for further travel.