With bike and barge through the central region of the Netherlands, which was originally shaped by rivers. It cuts through the Rhine valley and its very beautiful tributary the IJssel, and across the so-called border lakes. You will visit 6 of the 7 historical Hanseatic towns and you will travel through wood and moorland sections.
You will live and sail on board the comfortable vessel PATIA in a twin cabin with en-suite, private facilities and full board (breakfast + 3-course-dinner on board, packed picnic lunches for bike tours). Multilingual tour guide on board. Maps and route directions for daily recommended bicycle tours are included. Individual, self-guided bike tours, approx. 25-60 km (15-36 miles) per day, rated "easy". Ride at your own pace and share your experiences with other travellers on board or enjoy a day of sailing, while staying on board. Departures Eastern Tour weekly from/to Amsterdam, April 17 through Sept 18, 2010.
With bike and barge you will visit famous historical towns, picturesque cities and beautiful landscapes in the surprising varied “Green Heart” of Holland. The Southern Tour is the perfect tour to enjoy the variety of area with it's many small canals and lakes, beautiful old cities (during daytime and in the evening) and the various Highlights of Holland.
You will live and sail on board the comfortable vessel ANNA MARIA AGNES in a twin cabin with en-suite, private facilities and airconditioning system and full board (breakfast + 3-course-dinner on board, packed picnic lunches for bike tours). Multilingual tour guide on board. Maps and route directions for daily recommended bicycle tours are included. Individual, self-guided bike tours, approx. 30-50 km (19-32 miles) per day, rated "easy". Ride at your own pace and share your experiences with other travellers on board or enjoy a day of sailing, while staying on board. Departures Southern Tour weekly from/to Amsterdam, April 24 through Sept 11, 2010.
You will live and sail on board the comfortable vessel ANGELA ESMEE in a twin cabin with en-suite, private facilities and climate control system and full board (breakfast + 3-course-dinner on board, packed picnic lunches for bike tours). Multilingual tour guide on board. Maps and route directions for daily recommended bicycle tours are included. Individual, self-guided bike tours, approx. 10-65 km (6,25-41 miles) per day, rated "easy". Ride at your own pace and share your experiences with other travellers on board or enjoy a day of sailing, while staying on board. Departures Northern Tour weekly from/to Amsterdam, April 24 through Sept. 11, 2010.
A combination of cycling and sailing means: enjoying the beautiful valley of the Schelde river, the flat Belgian polder-land and the beautiful Flemish cities in a unique way. Take an active, yet relaxing tour, guided by your tour leader or ride individually, at your own pace. Cultural highlights are visits to the historical cities of Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges, the most beautiful cities of Flanders.
You will live and sail on board the barge QUO VADIS in a twin cabin with en-suite, private facilities and airconditioning and full board.
Individual or guided bike tours, approx. 40-48 km (24 -28,8 miles) per day.
Departures always from Saturday til Saturday:
From Bruges to Brussels on: April 24; May 8 and 22; June 5 and 19; July 3, 17 and 31; August 14 and 28; September 11 and 25, 2010.
From Brussels to Bruges on: May 1, 15 and 29; June 12 and 26; July 10 and 24; August 7 and 21; September 4 and 18, 2010.
During this tour the historical Flemish cities are highlighted: visit Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges with their cultural highlights. But before you arrive there, you will explore a very beautiful part of the typical scenery (flat polder-land and rivers) of the Netherlands.
Guided bike tours, sailing and living on the very comfortable barge MAGNIFIQUE with multilingual tour guide, also during bicycle tours.
Beginning and end of the tours always on Saturdays:
Amsterdam - Bruges: June 5 - 12, 2010;
Bruges - Amsterdam: August 7 - 14, 2010.
During this tour the historical Flemish cities are central: Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges with their cultural highlights. But before you arrive there, you will explore a very beautiful part of the typical scenery (flat polder-land and rivers) of the Netherlands.
Guided tour on the very comfortable barge IRIS (max. 24 pers.) with multilingual tour guide, also during bicycle tours.
Beginning and end of the tours always on Saturdays:
Amsterdam - Bruges: on May 1, July 10 and 24; Sept. 18 and Oct. 16, 2010;
Bruges - Amsterdam: on June 5 and 19; July 17 and 31 and Sept. 25, 2010.
During this tour we follow the Seine in southern direction. This region has a rich, royal history with castles and royal gardens. You can explore perfectly symmetrical gardens and medieval towns.
Guided tour on the very comfortable barge FLEUR(max. 20 pers.) with multilingual tour guide, also during bicycle tours.
Beginning and end of the tours always on Saturdays:
Paris - Montargis: on May 1, June 12, July 24; August 7 and October 2, 2010;
Montargis - Paris: on June 19; July 17 and August 14, 2010.
The itinerary winds its way along the Mincio and the Po, penetrating into rural areas of the Italian countryside that are still uncontaminated, and ends in the warm embrace of the Venetian Lagoon. This territory has been reclaimed from the marshes for many centuries now and is framed by green pine-woods, which offer protection for numerous species of animals. The work of man overlaps nature in a constant game of roles: reclaimed land alternates with natural canals, fishermen's huts are camouflaged in the reeds, and bridges formed of boats reduce the distances between strips of sand.
You will live and sail on board of the barge VITA PUGNA in a twin cabin with en-suite, private facilities and full board (breakfast and dinner on board, lunch package for bike tours). Individual, self-guided bike tours, approx. 30-55 km (18-33 miles) per day. Departures, weekly on Saturday, between March 27 and October 16, 2010.
Departures Danube Tour incl. Budapest, on Saturdays from/to Passau (Germany):
April 10, 17 and 24; May 8 and 29; June 19; July 3 and 24; August 14; September 4 and 18; October 2, 9 and 16, 2010.
You will live and sail on board the comfortable river cruiser THEODOR KÖRNER in a twin cabin with en-suite, private facilities, TV, radio and airconditioning system and full board (breakfast + 3-course-dinner on board, lunch on board or packed picnic lunches for bike tours). 1x comprehensive info material, incl. roadbook per cabin are included. Individual, self-guided bike tours, approx. 35-65 km (21-39 miles) per day. Ride at your own pace and share your experiences with other travellers on board or enjoy a day of sailing, while staying on board.
Departures Danube Tour, on Saturdays from/to Passau (Germany):
May 1, 15 and 22; June 5, 12 and 26; July 10, 17 and 31; August 7, 21 and 28; September 11 and 25, 2010.
This tour offers you relaxation, idyllic scenic beauty and exciting cities. Along the bike tours you may be tempted to stop at inviting resting-places along lakes and rivers, in the woods or at cosy "biergärtens". The Havel is a beautiful setting and life line in one. This region offers you history, culture and architectonic highlights.
You will live and sail on board of the barge MECKLENBURG in a twin cabin with shower/toilet, airco and fullboard (breakfast and diner on board, lunch packages during bike tours, or lunch on board. Individual, self-guided bike tours, approx. 40-58 km (24-35 miles) per day. Departures from/to Berlin (Germany).
Weekly on Saturdays between May 1 and October 2, 2010.
This Boat & Bike tour begins and ends in the sparkling capital city Berlin (Germany) and takes you first to the historical highlights of the cities of Potsdam and Köpenick. After that you can cycle through the lake area of Brandenburg and the beautiful Spreewald area, to return to Berlin.
You will live and sail on board of the barge MARYLOU in a twin cabin with en-suite, private facilities and airco system and full board (breakfast bufet + more course dinner on board, lunch or lunch package for bike tours). Individual, self-guided bike tours, approx. 12-47 km (7-28 miles) per day. Departures from/to Berlin/Spandau, every Saturday from May 2 till October 2, 2010.
This Boat & Bike tour begins and ends in Waren (Germany) and takes you along the magnificent lakes of the Mecklenburg district and the Müritz National Park. The lake area around the Müritz is situated NW of Berlin in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and is one of the largest wetland areas of Northwest-Europe. The Müritz is – after the Bodensee – with 117 km² the second largest lake of Germany. The area is light hilly, with various landscapes (countryside, water, woods and small villages) and is very suitable and popular for biking holidays. You will live and sail on board of the barge GRETHA VAN HOLLAND, a former yacht, in a twin cabin with en-suite, private facilities and airco system and full board (breakfast bufet + more course diner on board, lunch or lunch package for bike tours). Individual, self-guided bike tours, approx. 20-50 km (12-30 miles) per day. Departures weekly from/to Waren (Germany), May 8 through October 2, 2010.
The beautiful rivers Moselle and Saar wind through the enchanting scenery. Castles, high on the surrounding hills, guard the river valley and every now and then you ride through small towns and beautiful market squares. This tour offers many highlights to romanticists and "bon vivants": nice half-timered houses, vineyards on the hills, the roman Porta Nigra in Trier, the beautiful river bend Saarschleife... Tour in reverse direction available as well. (see departure dates).
You will live and sail on board of the FLUVIUS in a twin cabin with en-suite private facilities, airco, fullboard (breakfast and dinner on board and packed picknic lunches during the guided bike tours. Daily bike tours approx. between 20-55 km (12-33 miles). Departures and arrival on Saturdays.
Departure from Koblenz and arrival in Saarburg, Germany: May 8 and 22; June 19; July 17; August 14; September 11 and 25, 2010.
Departure from Saarburg and arrival in Koblenz, Germany:May 15 and 29; June 26; July 24; August 21; Septemer 18 and October 2, 2010.
The rivers Rhine and Neckar will show the way and lead us to old places, hidden alleys, fortresses and castles. Worms, Heidelberg and Eberbach are some well-known places during this tour. But there is more. Tour in reverse direction available as well. (see departure dates).
You will live and sail on board of the FLUVIUS in a twin cabin with en-suite private facilities, airco, fullboard (breakfast and dinner on board and packed picknic lunches during the guided bike tours. Daily bike tours approx. between 20-55 km (12-33 miles). Departures and arrival on Saturdays.
Departure from Koblenz and arrival in Bad Wimpfen, Germany: June 5 ; July 3 and 31; August 28, October 9 and 16, 2010.
Departure from Bad Wimpfen and arrival in Koblenz, Germany: June 12 ; July 10 ; August 7, September 9 and October 16, 2010.
Countless islands in crystal clear water, deeply fissured cliffs, picturesque beaches and numerous small bays – that is the Kvarn Bay in northern Adriatic. Every island is different. Each has its own history. You can spend a week discovering the landscape and people of this unique island-world by bike - independently and with the aid of knowledgeable tour guides.
On a romantic motor yacht - your floating accommodation - discover the charm of the Adriatic in your own special way. You live and sail on board of one of the 2 motoryachts in a twin cabin with shower/toilet with full board (breakfast and 2 warm meals on board). You can choose to cycle individually or join one of the tour guides. Bike tours, approx. 20-45 km (12-28 miles) per day. Departures Kvarner Bay Tour weekly from/to Omišalj (Croatia), April 4 through October 17, 2010.
The bike-tours in Southern Dalmatia, the smallest and most sparsely populated region in Croatia, will take you past unique little towns and the beautiful island countryside. These tours will let you experience the beautiful island of Korcula with its picturesquely situated old township, the wine growing peninsula of Peljesac and to the south of the peninsula the island of Mljet, with its impressive national park. The tour guide will guide you through the towns of Trogir, Hvar, Stari Grad and Korcula, which are almost all protected by UNESCO‘s world heritage list.
On a romantic motor yacht - your floating accommodation - you discover the pearls of Southern Dalmatia in your own special way. You live and sail on board of one of the 3 motoryachts in a twin cabin with shower/toilet and full board (breakfast and 2 warm meals a day).
You can choose to cycle individually (using the maps provided) or join one of the tour guides. Bike tours, approx. 20-55 km (12-34 miles) per day. Departures Southern Dalmatia, from/to Trogir (Croatia) on Saturdays, on April 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 15, 22, 29; June 5, 12, 26; July 3, 17, 31; August 14, 21, 28; September 4, 11, 18, 25; October 9 and 16, 2010.
