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Rotterdam and the Zeelandroute by Bike + Boat

From Rotterdam to the Province of Zeeland

Route

Tour profile - Level 1

Due to its numerous cycle paths, Holland has become a paradise for cyclists. The cycle routes are on flat terrain and are easy to cycle on, strong headwinds possible.

Day 1: Rotterdam

Individual arrival in Rotterdam. Embarkation at about 04:00pm. You may have  some time left to see Rotterdam’s stunning Market Hall. The Dutch refer to it as their version of the „Sistine Chapel“. At 06:00pm sail to Holland’s oldest town, Dordrecht, impressively located on an island between three wide rivers.

Day 2: Dordrecht - Hellevoetsluis, approx. 45 km

In the morning, set sail for Willemstad, a small fortified town dating from the 17th/18th century, which is well worth visiting. Here start for your first cycle tour. Cross the inland waters of Haringvliet over the Volkerakdam, and cycle through fields and past storybook villages like Zwartsluis and Goudswaard to the popular water sports centre of Hellevoetsluis.

Day 3: Hellevoetsluis - Bruinisse, approx. 45 km

With fine weather, it is worth to take a detour to the bathing beach of Rockanje, a wide fine-sandy beach with marvellous dunes, before starting the bike tour. Crossing the Haringvliet again, you pass through small villages like Stellendam with the mill Korenlust, the small water sport village of Herkingen and, continuing along the Grevelingendam, you reach the mussel village of Bruinisse.

Day 4: Bruinisse - Middelburg, approx. 54 km

Today cycle to the small town of Zierikzee, which is among the 10 most beautiful Dutch national heritage towns. The „fat tower“ rises high above the town. The top of the tower offers marvellous views over the town, the harbour and the island. Continue your tour crossing the Zeeland Bridge to Middelburg, the capi-tal of the province of Zeeland. Once the second most important city in the Netherlands after Amsterdam, Middleburg is a town full of history. Numerous shops and cafes are waiting to be discovered.

Day 5: Middelburg - Veere, approx. 35 km

Destination of today’s cycle tour is Neeltje Jans. The former working island was created by rising a sand flat to facilitate the construction of the Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier, the most impressive construction of the Delta Works. You will have the possibility not only to marvel at the locks from up close but also from the inside. Afterwards, continue the cycle tour to Veere, a beautiful holiday seaside town, where once deeply loaded Scottish ships landed.

Day 6: Veere - Willemstad, approx. 34 km

Cycle via Oude-Tonge – the small, popular water sports village was badly impacted by the 1953 flood catastrophe. 305 people are buried in a mass grave near the dike just outside the village – and via small villages like Achthuizen back to Willemstad.

Day 7: Willemstad - Rotterdam, approx. 39 km

Today´s cycle tour starts in Willemstad and takes you back to Rotterdam. While passing the popular Erasmus Bridge you can see MS Olympia from a distance which already awaits you. Use the chance and experience Europe´s largest harbour on an interesting harbour tour.

Day 8: Rotterdam

Disembarkation until 09:00am and individual journey home.

Important information

Itinerary subject to alterations. In case a section of the journey cannot be sailed due to low or high water levels or bad weather conditions, the Captain reserves the right to modify the itinerary for your safety (this does not constitute a valid reason for withdrawal).

Services

Included services :

  • 7 nights in outside cabin with en-suite shower facilities in the booked category
  • Programme according  to itinerary from/to Amsterdam
  • Welcome drink
  • Daily cabin cleaning
  • Change of linen and towels on request
  • All port, bridge and lock fees
  • Daily briefing on the respective cycle tours
  • Maps and information material for the cycle tours, 1x per cabin
  • tour manager on board

 

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

    Season / Period
    Type

    Extras

    Bicycle & Equipment
    7-speed (backpedal or freewheel) 70
    E-Bike 165
       
    additional
    special diets - payable locally 25

    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

    Bicycle

    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:  Rotterdam (RTM)

    Flights can be booked individually. For details see your final travel documents.


    ARRIVAL BY CAR

    Parking:

    Rotterdam: parking lot near docking place approx. € 28,-/day.

    Valet Parking Service
    approx. € 150,-/week (reservation necessary, payable in advance, latest by 2 weeks prior departure)
    Your car wil be picked up on arrival day at the docking station and will be brought to the parking place. You can download the application from HERE and return it to us per mail, fax or e-mail to office@radreisen.at


    ARRIVAL BY TRAIN

    Train station: Rotterdam

    The actual timeable and prices you will find via » www.oebb.at , www.bahn.com , www.ns.nl/en


    PARTICIPANTS

    Minimum: 70 persons


    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    Own bike: On request only - due to lack of space on sundeck. Storage of bikes inside the ship is not possible.

    Travel documents: EU-citizens (without special situations) need a valid personal ID or passport!

    Special dietary: requests will be respected as far as possible. Please inform us on booking. Price € 25,- per person/week.

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