*A sail & bike tour is guided by nature’s rhythm. While Enkhuizen marks the start and end, daily routes depend on wind, tides, and the captain’s guidance. Calm days may mean no sailing, while favorable winds offer chances to sail fully rigged.

Day 1: Enkhuizen - Medemblik
Check-in begins at 2 pm, close to Enkhuizen’s city center and the train station. After settling in, the captain will introduce you to the ship, the Leafde fan Fryslan. Meaning 'Love of Friesland', this elegant ship is a beautifully remodeled four-masted schooner, now the only ship of its kind in Dutch waters. Once settled, the captain will provide an overview of the itinerary while the tour leaders walk you through the daily program. The ship will set sail for your first destination, Medemblik, where, following dinner, your tour leaders will guide you through this historic town.

Day 2: Medemblik - Den Oever - Texel (17 - 24.8 mi / 28 - 40 km)
The day begins with a thorough bike fitting, then it's off on your first ride! Two groups will head out with one guide taking a longer route and the other a shorter one, both leading to the historic village of Twisk, a former peat mining town known for its well-preserved charm. After the ride, the ship continues to Texel, the largest Dutch North Sea island. If weather conditions aren’t favorable, an overnight stop in Den Oever may be required.

Day 3: Texel's Oudeschild Loop (26 - 30 mi / 43 - 49 km)
Texel offers a cyclist’s paradise with its diverse landscapes, scenic villages, and dedicated bike paths. Guided by your tour leaders, explore the island with stops including the seal sanctuary Ecomare, where rescued seals and birds are rehabilitated. Ecomare also provides insights into the island’s unique ecology.

Day 4: Texel - Terschelling (Sailing 5 - 6 hrs)
Today, enjoy a full sailing day! The captain and crew will offer insights into sailing as you travel through the Wadden Sea’s sandbanks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Keep an eye out for seals lounging on the sandbars along the way. Enjoy a hearty lunch on board before arriving at Terschelling, home to villages nestled between the polders and 30 km of sand dunes. Dinner is on your own tonight, giving you a chance to try one of the local restaurants.

Day 5: Terschelling - Harlingen (26 mi / 42 km)
Today’s focus is on cycling as Terschelling offers an array of nature and cultural sites, 70 km of cycling paths, and four charming villages to explore. In West Terschelling, check out the 400-year-old Brandaris lighthouse, visible from afar, or explore the heathland of Boschplaat, home to mudflats, beaches, dunes, and a variety of bird species. In the afternoon, the ship will sail to Harlingen, the main harbor town of Friesland.

Day 6: Harlingen - Franeker - Makkum (29 - 36 mi / 48 - 58 km)
Today’s route leads through Franeker where a stop at the UNESCO-listed Eise Eisinga Planetarium is planned. Afterward, continue biking through the Frisian countryside, passing rural villages en route to the harbor town of Makkum on the IJsselmeer’s eastern shore. For those taking the longer route, a visit to Bolsward, one of the Eleven Frisian Cities, is included.

Day 7: Makkum - Stavoren - Enkhuizen (19 - 30 mi / 32 - 49 km)
From Makkum, you’ll bike to Stavoren. The shorter route includes a visit to Hindeloopen, famous for its traditional decorative art and the First Frisian Museum of Ice Skating. The longer ride takes you past several Frisian lakes, showcasing a unique landscape. In the late afternoon, the ship will sail across the IJsselmeer, returning to Enkhuizen.

Day 8: Disembark in Enkhuizen
After a final breakfast on board, you'll disembark by 9:30 am.

*Cycling distances in the program are approximate, with options for longer or shorter routes on some days—though shorter routes may skip certain highlights. If you’d rather not cycle, feel free to stay on board and relax as the ship travels to the next destination.

*A sail & bike tour is guided by nature’s rhythm. While Enkhuizen marks the start and end, daily routes depend on wind, tides, and the captain’s guidance. Calm days may mean no sailing, while favorable winds offer chances to sail fully rigged. Guests can join the crew in sailing or simply relax.

• Day 1: Arrival in Enkhuizen
• Day 2: Enkhuizen - Medemblik - Den Oever - Texel (14 -22 mi / 24 -37 km)
• Day 3: Texel's Oudeschild Loop (26 - 30 mi / 43 -49 km)
• Day 4: Texel - Terschelling (sailing appx 5-6 hours)
• Day 5: Terschelling - Harlingen (cycling distance is your choice)
• Day 6: Harlingen - Franeker - Makkum (29 - 36 mi / 48 -58 km)
• Day 7: Makkum - Stavoren -Enkhuizen (19 - 30 miles / 32 - 49 km)
• Day 8: Disembark in Enkhuizen

Day 1: Arrival in Enkhuizen
Arrive in Enkhuizen, where you can drop off your luggage starting at 11 am (cabin check-in is at 2 pm). The crew welcomes you aboard near the scenic center of Enkhuizen, close to the train station. Once settled, the captain will meet you for an aperitif, share trip details, ship information, and review onboard safety. In the evening, enjoy a stroll through Enkhuizen’s historical center, a town rich with Dutch Golden Age history. Spend your first night aboard, docked on the banks of Lake IJsselmeer.

Day 2: Enkhuizen - Medemblik - Den Oever - Texel (14 -22 mi / 24 -37 km)
Today, sail from Enkhuizen to Den Oever. Opt to either stay on board or begin your first cycling adventure along the IJsselmeer coast through the scenic polder landscape to the fishing harbor of Den Oever. Weather permitting, the ship will sail across the Wadden Sea to Texel Island in the evening.

Day 3: Texel's Oudeschild Loop (26 - 30 mi / 43 -49 km)
Explore Texel, the largest of the Dutch North Sea islands, on a round-trip cycling tour. The well-marked Thijsse route is recommended, with stops in picturesque villages and at Ecomare, the seal sanctuary. Don’t miss a visit to the traditional beer brewery in Oudeschild’s harbor.

Day 4: Texel - Terschelling (sailing appx 5-6 hours)
If tides and weather allow, sail to Terschelling Island, navigating through the sandbanks of the Wadden Sea with possible views of seals resting on the sandbars. Enjoy a leisurely lunch onboard while sailing. Arrival on Terschelling features quaint villages between polders and sand dunes along the 30 km island. Dinner is on your own, allowing time to explore local eateries.

Day 5: Terschelling - Harlingen (cycling distance is your choice)
Explore Terschelling’s natural and cultural beauty, with up to 70 km of cycling paths connecting four charming villages. West Terschelling, the largest, has shops, pubs, and the famous 400-year-old Brandaris lighthouse. Also, visit the Boschplaat Nature Reserve with its mudflats, dunes, and bird colonies. In the late afternoon, the ship crosses the Wadden Sea to Harlingen, Friesland’s major harbor town.

Day 6: Harlingen - Franeker - Makkum (29 - 36 mi / 48 -58 km)
Cycle from Harlingen to Franeker, home to the historic Eise Eisinga planetarium, through Friesland’s open countryside and rural villages to the harbor of Makkum on the IJsselmeer’s eastern shore. Those on the longer route will also pass through Bolsward, one of the Eleven Frisian Cities.

Day 7: Makkum - Stavoren -Enkhuizen (19 - 30 miles / 32 - 49 km)
Pedal from Makkum to Stavoren. The shorter route leads through Hindeloopen, known for its traditional painting style and the Frisian Ice Skating Museum. The longer route takes you past various Frisian lakes, offering a scenic change. From Stavoren, the ship sails across the IJsselmeer back to Enkhuizen.

Day 8: Disembark in Enkhuizen
After a final breakfast on board, you'll disembark by 9:30 am.

*Cycling distances in the program are approximate, with options for longer or shorter routes on some days—though shorter routes may skip certain highlights. If you’d rather not cycle, feel free to stay on board and relax as the ship travels to the next destination.