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Guided cycling: A tour leader will guide you during the cycling days
Experience the Netherlands in bloom on this deluxe 9-day bike and boat journey, combining scenic cycling, rich Dutch heritage, and the exceptional comfort of the Magnifique X. Designed for travelers who appreciate active vacations as much as refined relaxation, this springtime tour brings together flower-filled landscapes, historic towns, and classic waterside scenery in one beautifully paced itinerary. Your journey begins with a comfortable arrival in Amsterdam, where youβll enjoy an overnight hotel stay before boarding the ship. From there, each day reveals a different side of Holland in the spring: the windmills of Zaanse Schans, the timeless charm of Alkmaar and Haarlem, the world-famous Keukenhof gardens, and quieter, more exclusive places such as Hortus Bulborum, where rare and historic flower bulbs are preserved, far from β¦
Monday to Friday
Amsterdam: 08:30 to 22:00
New York: 6:00AM to 7:00PM
Experience the Netherlands in bloom on this deluxe 9-day bike and boat journey, combining scenic cycling, rich Dutch heritage, and the exceptional comfort of the Magnifique X. Designed for travelers who appreciate active vacations as much as refined relaxation, this springtime tour brings together flower-filled landscapes, historic towns, and classic waterside scenery in one beautifully paced itinerary.
Your journey begins with a comfortable arrival in Amsterdam, where youβll enjoy an overnight hotel stay before boarding the ship. From there, each day reveals a different side of Holland in the spring: the windmills of Zaanse Schans, the timeless charm of Alkmaar and Haarlem, the world-famous Keukenhof gardens, and quieter, more exclusive places such as Hortus Bulborum, where rare and historic flower bulbs are preserved, far from the usual crowds. Along the way, youβll cycle at a relaxed pace, with several days offering a choice of shorter or longer routes.
Back on board, the Magnifique X welcomes you with the warmth and elegance of a floating boutique hotel. With its intimate atmosphere, stylish suites, and attentive service, it is the perfect setting in which to unwind after a day outdoors. This is springtime in the Netherlands at its most comfortable, colorful, and memorable.
Discover Holland in bloom
This tour is an immersion into Dutch springtime at its best and, at times, most unexpectedly refined. Cycle through landscapes shaped by water, tradition, and centuries of craftsmanship. Pass windmills still operating in the Zaan region, follow quiet roads through the dune reserve of North Holland, and ride past ever-changing flower fields in Europeβs most celebrated bulb-growing region.
Along the way, experience not only world-famous highlights, but also places that are less known and feel more personal.
This tour has a carefully balanced rhythm of cycling, cruising, sightseeing, and time to relax. It is designed to feel active, but never rushed. An important part of that comfort is the support van, which accompanies the cycling program. Along the way, it serves picnic lunches and refreshments in on selected days, adding an extra layer of ease and care to the journey. It also offers flexibility for guests who prefer not to complete the full cycling route on a given day. That means you can enjoy each ride with more peace of mind, knowing that extra support is always nearby. Together, these thoughtful details make this a refined and deeply enjoyable way to experience the Netherlands in the spring.
Upon arrival at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Amsterdam, where your spring journey can begin at a relaxed pace. After check-in, there's time to settle in before an informal gathering to meet your fellow travelers. In the evening, enjoy a hosted welcome dinner: a perfect introduction to the days ahead.
Meals included: dinner
After breakfast, your luggage will be collected and transferred directly to the ship, allowing you to begin the day comfortably and worry-free. Following a bike-safety talk and bike fitting in front of the hotel, you'll set out on your first ride through the peaceful Waterland region toward Broek in Waterland. Along the way, enjoy a picnic lunch served from the support van in a scenic setting near a village church.
In the afternoon, you'll board your floating home for the week, where you'll be warmly welcomed by the captain and crew. As the Magnifique X begins its first cruise toward Zaandam, there'll be time to settle into your suite and ease into the rhythm of life on board. In the evening, enjoy a walk through Zaandamβs historic harbor area, where the atmosphere of old Holland still lingers along the waterfront.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
This morningβs ride begins with one of Hollandβs quintessential sights: Zaanse Schans, where traditional windmills, workshops, and houses create a vivid picture of Dutch heritage. Unlike a museum village, Zaanse Schans is still actively lived in, which gives it a wonderfully authentic atmosphere.
From here, continue cycling north through the countryside toward Hortus Bulborum, a unique historical garden dedicated to preserving rare and traditional bulb varieties. Thousands of tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and other spring flowers grow here each year.
The day ends in Alkmaar, the celebrated Dutch cheese town, where canals, gabled houses, and beautifully preserved streets create one of the loveliest historic centers in the Netherlands. This evening is yours to enjoy in town, with dinner at your own cost.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch
Rise early for a special visit to the famous Alkmaar cheese market before it opens, when the market square is still being prepared and the dayβs historic ritual is just beginning to take shape. It's a wonderful opportunity to experience this famous Dutch tradition in a more intimate and authentic way.
Later, cycle south toward Haarlem through the sweeping landscapes of the Noordhollands Duinreservaat, where dunes, open skies, and coastal scenery offer a striking contrast to the flower-filled countryside of previous days. Along the way, you might nevertheless notice colorful bulb fields beginning to appear in the landscape.
By dayβs end, you'll arrive in Haarlem, one of the Netherlandsβ most elegant historic towns. Its lively Grote Markt (main square), handsome facades, and the magnificent St. Bavo Church make it a delight to explore. With the ship moored close to the city center, there'll be time for a stroll through town in the late afternoon or evening.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Today is devoted to one of the best-known spring highlights in the Netherlands: Keukenhof, widely regarded as the worldβs most famous flower park. Cycling through the surrounding bulb-growing region, you'll be immersed in a landscape of vivid color before arriving at the gardens themselves, where millions of tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and other spring flowers are displayed in spectacular form.
Winding paths, tranquil ponds, elegant pavilions, and beautifully designed garden rooms reveal the Dutch love of flowers from one captivating perspective to the next. After taking time to enjoy Keukenhof at leisure, continue by bike through the flower fields of the surrounding countryside before returning to Haarlem, where the Magnifique X awaits, and enjoy another restful evening on board.
Meals included: breakfast
This morning begins early with a coach transfer to Aalsmeer for a visit to the worldβs largest flower auction, where the extraordinary scale and precision of Dutch floriculture come vividly to life. After returning to the ship, breakfast is served on board before you begin the dayβs ride toward Zaandam, passing through places such as Spaarndam, a charming village just outside Haarlem.
Then, you'll rejoin the ship and begin a scenic cruise toward Hoorn across the IJsselmeer. As you sail, you'll pass the landmark Paard van Marken lighthouse. During the cruise, your tour leader will give an onboard lecture about the landscapes, history, and culture of the region.
In the evening, enjoy a small boat tour through the historic center of Hoorn: a memorable way to experience this former trading town from the water.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Todayβs cycling route takes you into the northern tulip-growing region, where flower fields may appear in surprising places depending on the seasonβs planting cycle. Because tulips are rotated from field to field, each departure has the excitement of discovering where the colors are at their best.
In the afternoon, you'll continue toward Volendam, one of the Netherlandsβ best-known harbor towns, where the ship awaits to welcome you back on board. From here, you'll enjoy a sailing dinner as the Magnifique X cruises on to Huizen, bringing together the pleasures of cycling, scenery, and relaxed cruising in one elegant day's experience.
Meals included: breakfast, dinner
Your final day's ride leads from Huizen toward two of the most charming fortified towns in the country. First comes Naarden, renowned for its remarkable star-shaped defenses, followed by Muiden, whose atmospheric harbor and historic castle lend the town a timeless appeal.
From Muiden, continue along quiet roads toward Amsterdam, where your tulip journey comes full circle. Returning to the capital by bike is a fitting end to a week of spring flowers, historic towns, scenic waterways, and life aboard the Magnifique X. In the evening, gather one last time on board for a farewell dinner, celebrating a memorable journey through Holland in bloom.
Meals included: breakfast, dinner
After breakfast, it's time to say farewell. A transfer is included to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, or you may choose to extend your stay in Amsterdam with an optional two-night hotel extension.
Meals included: breakfast
The rental bikes on our ships are unisex bicycles with a low bar and a comfortable upright sitting position. These are stable and dependable bikes, good for miles in the saddle. Decide which kind of bike you want to rent and simply fill in your preference with your reservation. Weβll make sure you get the right bike for you. On most of our tours, the bike rental cost is not included in the tourβs price.
Every Boat Bike Tour rental bike is well equipped. The bikes consist of a lightweight aluminum frame and have highly-responsive handbrakes, at least seven speeds, an adjustable gel seat, normal flat pedals (no clips), an easy-to-use lock attached to the frame, and special puncture-resistant tires. All told, this is a light, stable and reliable bike, very suitable for touring long distances pleasantly.
Our e-bikes also have at least seven speeds and handbrakes. The motor runs on a 400Wh battery and offers three levels of power-assistance. The e-bikes include comfortable gel seats that can be adjusted for height, have a lock attached to the frame, and sport anti-puncture tires. Note that some of the ships have their own bikes on board. They may look a bit different, but qualitatively they are equal to Boat Bike Toursβs e-bikes.
Bicycle helmets
The use of bicycle helmets is not required in the Netherlands, but for safetyβs sake they are suggested. If you wish to rent one, you can do so during the booking process. If you book a premium tour and rent a bike or e-bike, then the helmet and a βlimit of liability for damage or lossβ for your bike or e-bike is included in the rental price.
Other rental items
Other items such as childrenβs bikes, tandems, family tandems (child & adult), tag-along, trailers to carry toddlers and child seats are available on request.
Taking your own bike or e-bike?
The fee for parking your own bicycle is β¬10 per week. For an e-bike the fee is β¬25 to cover parking and charging the battery. For safety reasons it is not always possible to charge your e-bike batteries in your cabin. The crew will tell you where you can charge the battery on board the ship. Neither the crew nor Boat Bike tours is responsible in any way for any damage, loss or theft of a guestβs own bike or e-bike or its accessories. Note: not all the ships are suitable or have enough room for extra bikes, so make sure you check with us well ahead of travel.
Our bicycles have a lightweight aluminum frame and are furnished with highly-responsive handbrakes, at least seven speeds and a gel seat whose height can be adjusted. Attached to the frame is an easy-to-use lock and the wheels carry puncture-resistant tires.
Our e-bikes also have highly-responsive handbrakes and a minimum of seven speeds. The motor runs on a 400Wh battery and offers three levels of power-assistance. The e-bikes include comfortable gel seats that can be adjusted for height, have a lock attached to the frame and special anti-puncture tires.
Transfers from/to Schiphol Airport Amsterdam
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