Holland’s Hanseatic Cities by Bike + Boat / Guided

from/to Amsterdam

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Holland is the land of cyclists and is criss-crossed by a large network of well-developed cycle paths. The routes are generally flat and can be classified as easy - no difficult climbs and good cycle paths/side roads.

Day 1: Amsterdam – Wijk bij Duurstede

Individual arrival and embarkation from 12:30 pm in Amsterdam Oosterdok. At around 2 pm the ship sails to Wijk bij Buurstede, a charming town on the Lower Rhine. Stroll through the medieval alleyways and the market square on your own!

Day 2: Wijk bij Duurstede – Wageningen – Arnheim, approx. 40 km

During breakfast, the ship sails to Wageningen. Your first cycle tour starts there through the charming river valley of the Lower Rhine. Continue through the forests and heathlands of the Veluwe National Park. The 5400-hectare park is home to many plants and animals (if you would like to visit the park, admission day ticket approx. € 13). In the afternoon you cycle through the outskirts of Arnhem with its beautiful parks Sonsbeek and Zijpendaal.

Day 3: Arnheim – Doesburg – Zutphen – Deventer, approx. 45 km

Boat trip to Doesburg (pronounced "Duusbürch"). From here you follow the Hanseatic route along the IJssel to Bronkhorst, which prides itself on being the smallest town in the Netherlands. The destination of your tour is Zutphen, the city of towers. You can see the large and small church towers that adorn the city’s panorama from afar. During dinner, a boat trip to Deventer. The historic Stadsplein de Brink was already the central meeting place in Deventer in Hanseatic times and today offers many cozy café terraces

Day 4: Deventer – Wijhe – Hattem/Zwolle – Kampen, approx. 50 km

During breakfast, the boat sails to Wijhe. You first take the ferry (approx. € 1.50 per person) across the IJssel and then cycle through wooded areas and the beautiful natural landscape of the eastern Veluwe. In the afternoon you will reach Hattem and Zwolle. Both cities are lively Hanseatic towns and have a charming, medieval old town. During dinner, the ship will take you to Kampen. The town is also the home port of the Kamper Kogge, a replica of a medieval Hanseatic cog.

Day 5: Kampen – Reevensluis – Harderwijk, approx. 45 km

Today’s cycle tour starts after a morning boat trip to Reevesluis. Along the Veluwemeer - where you can swim, boat, surf and much more - you cycle through typical Dutch landscapes to Elburg, a charming fortified and fishing town. Don’t miss a visit to the historic town center, which measures just 250 by 350 metres. You will reach Harderwijk through large wooded areas of the Veluwe. A walk through the town will inevitably lead you to the Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk, a basilica from the 14th/15th century.

Day 6: Harderwijk – Spakenburg, approx. 45 km

Today your cycle tour takes you through flat coastal landscapes, forests and moors. If the weather is fine, you should take a break for a swim in the Strand Nulde recreation area. Cycle along the Eem to Spakenburg, which has always been a fishing port and whose museum harbor is now the heart of the small town.

Day 7: Spakenburg – Huizen – Amsterdam, approx. 35 km

During breakfast, a boat trip to Huizen. You then cycle to the beautiful fortified town of Naarden and Muiderslot Castle in Muiden. You finally reach Amsterdam on quiet paths. Use the afternoon to explore the many sights and special features of the city!

Day 8: Amsterdam

Disembarkation after the breakfast and individual departure or extension.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Due to changing wind and weather conditions as well as organizational requirements we reserve the right to make changes of routing and program.

Services

  • 7 nights in outside cabins in the booked cabin category

  • Full board: 7x breakfast, 6x packed lunch for bike tours, 7x 3-course dinner

  • Welcome drink

  • Coffee, tea and water on board

  • Program according to itinerary from/to Amsterdam

  • Daily bike tour briefing

  • Local cycling tour guide for guided cycle tours

  • All port, bridge and lock fees

  • Bed linen and towels

  • Route book for individual tours 1 x per cabin

  • GPS data

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

    Season / Period
    Type
      03.07. - 10.07.25
      10.07. - 17.07.25
      17.07. - 24.07.25
      24.07. - 31.07.25
      31.07. - 07.08.25
      07.08. - 14.08.25
      14.08. - 21.08.25
      21.08. - 28.08.25
      28.08. - 04.09.25

    Extras

    Discounts
    Children on request
       
    Bicycles & equipment
    7-speed bike 89
    E-bike 199
    Own Bike/E-Bike (limited space!) 39
       
    Additional nights*
    Amsterdam (dbl/sgl) 122/213
    Amsterdam Arrival Saturday (dbl/sgl) 153/244
    *no addidtional nights possible on following dates: April 18-20, April 25-26, May 07-10, May 19-21, June 06-08, June 21-22, June 24-25, August 29-31 and September 27-30
       
       
    Extras
    special diet (gluten free, lactosefree, vegan) 100
    must be mentioned when booking (vegetarian meals are free of charge). the latest 14 days prior to arrival, to be paid on spot.

    Best - Price - Guarantee

    If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!
    All prices per person in EUR

    Ship

    Welcome aboard the WENDING! (Category Comfort)

    Facilities

    The barge Wending has a roomy and cosy saloon, equipped with a complete music installation. After a strenuous bike ride it is a great place to relax. The barge provides place for 24 persons. Outside there is a sun deck and a deck for the bicycles. WiFi is on board in limited availability (free up to 100 MB).


    Technical data

    Capacity: 26 persons
    Length: 41,50m
    Width: 6,3 Meter


    Cabins

    The following cabins are available:

    • 10x 2-bed-cabins with low beds, private facilities, central heating
    • 2x 3-bed-cabins (one bed is placed over the other two), private facilities, central heating

    All cabins have windows that open. Hair dryers are available on board.


    Catering

    Full board consisting of breakfast (buffet), packed lunch for bike tours and dinner.


    Languages on board

    German, English

     

    Bicycle

    Important Information: The bringing of own bikes or e-bikes is permitted only in a very limited number and against surcharge!


    Bicycles inclusive panniers

    Touring bikes

    Our bikes are state-of-the-art quality bikes based on proven brand quality of the bicycle manufactory Velo de Ville. All Velo de Ville bikes use only braking systems from renowned manufacturers such as Magura or Shimano. Minimum body height for our rental bikes: 1.50 m

    The following rental bikes (including pannier) are available for you:

    • 7-speed UNISEX touring bikes
    • 8-speed E-bikes

    E-bikes | Electrical bikes | Pedeclecs

    We provide you with modern quality e-bikes (pedelecs) with Nexus 8-speed hub gears, gradually selectable aid of pedaling power, puncture-proof tires and deep UNISEX comfort entry. The electric bikes from Velo de Ville are equipped exclusively with Bosch mid-mounted motors and fully integrated 500 Wh Bosch batteries. The design of the batteries allows them to almost disappear into the frame. This gives you better weight distribution and a low center of gravity without missing the convenience of easy entry. You save your battery by starting with as low a support as possible and increasing as needed. Please note that with the newer models of our e-bikes it is not possible to attach handlebar bags due to the additional fixed speedometers and wider handlebars.

    IMPORTANT: Please reserve ebikes early, as they are only available in very limited numbers.


    Breakdowns

    Bicycle breakdowns can happen, also when bikes are well serviced and maintained, flats can be fixed by yourself. If there’s a difficult repair, you may call the local representative. Please don´t get any repairs done on the bike without informing the touroperator/local representative and their approval.


    Own Bikes

    If you bring your own bicycle, please pay attention to the following aspects: You are personally responsible for your own bike on board and ashore. Protect your bike against theft on board, as well as on land with a lock. The bikes will be brought on board and from board by the crew. Due to the local conditions we cannot prevent scratches and damages on the bikes. Please understand that we cannot accept any liability. The bikes on board are exposed to weather conditions because the parking is not covered. Please bring along your own spare material and repair kit for your bike.

    Useful

    Arrival - Parking - Departure

    Arrival by plane

    Airport: Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
    per train to Amsterdam Centraal - duration approx. 17 min. - costs approx. € 6,- p.p. & way per taxi approx. 30 min. - costs approx. € 60,-.


    Arrival by train

    Train station: Amsterdam Centraal, taxi from there to the barge: approx. € 10,- 
    You will receive detailled information with your travel documents.


    Arrival by car

    Almost everywhere in Amsterdam - within the Ringweg ring road - parking is only allowed in official car parks and multi-storey car parks. Parking in the city centre of Amsterdam is now charged at around €5,-/hour. There are several car parks in the city centre. Some are connected to the parking guidance system. The blue and white signs of this system point to the next car park where there are still free spaces. Parking on yellow kerbs is prohibited. Caution: Wheel clamps (Wielklemm) may be used. Fines for parking violations are high.

    Oosterdock car park
    A monitored multi-storey car park right next to the Central Station (exclusively for cars up to 2.10 m high). The economy rate is about € 275,- per week. No advance reservation possible. You can find more information >>here.

    For more information and other P+R parking spaces, please visit the Iamsterdam page under "Plan your trip" / "Transport" / "Parking in Amsterdam".


    Participants

    Minimum: 18 persons

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