This wonderful bike and boat trip, starting and ending in Amsterdam, takes you through the provinces of South Holland and North Holland just when the spring flowers are in bloom. Youβll spend time in the historic cities of Haarlem, Leiden, Gouda and Alkmaar and learn about Dutch expertise in water management in these lowlands near the North Sea.
Youβll also visit the famous Keukenhof gardens, known for the hundreds of thousands of colorful tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and other bulb flowers. The world-famous Aalsmeer flower auction is in the itinerary as well, where an astonishing volume of beautiful flowers are sold daily to be exported all over the world. Youβll visit the open-air museum Zaanse Schans, with its windmills, cheese maker and picturesque wooden houses. Youβll be surprised by the beautiful, varied scenery and the wonderful cycling paths of Holland.
The ship: Your floating hotel
In between cycling excursions, youβll cruise along with the ship, which travels to a new destination every day. Youβll dine, sleep and eat breakfast on board. Each day youβll receive a packed lunch to take along, and you can usually choose between a longer or shorter bike ride. Itβs also possible to spend a day on board, if youβd like. There are rental bikes on board, but you can also bring your own if you mention it when you book the trip.
Fully guided
Accompanied by a competent, professional and multilingual tour leader, you and the group will visit interesting sights and places on the daily cycling routes. Along the way, theyβll explain the local history and culture behind the things you encounter. You can also choose, if you prefer, to ride individually with the help of the Ride with GPS app and our BBT cycling map (available on board).
