Netherlands South Holland Bike and Barge Tour 2019 Individual Self-guided 8 days / 7 nights You are travelling through the green heart of the Netherlands by bike and boat. Hardly any province is more changing and many faceted than the Southern Netherlands. Big cities as well as untouched nature are so close to each other. The many waterways offer uncountable opportunities to discover the wonderful landscapes and culture historical highlights of the province Zuid-Holland. Experience such different cities like Gouda and Schoonhoven and of course Rotterdam, also known as the Manhattan on the river Maas. Gorgeous lakes like the Brassemermeer and not to forget the major porcelain manufacture in Delft with its Delfter Blue.
Itinerary Day to Day Day 1: Individual arrival at Amsterdam In Amsterdam you check in on board (embarkation is at 3 p.m.). In the afternoon and in the evening you have the opportunity to get to know the city of Amsterdam. Day 2: Sailing Amsterdam Zaandam Amsterdam, Cycle tour from Zaandam to Amsterdam 30 km In the morning you are sailing from Amsterdam to Zaandam. From here you are cycling to the museum s village Zaanse Schans, an open air museum (entrance fee not included) which was built to show the Dutch historical heritage. You can visit an ancient Dutch village, a cheese factory, a shipyard, a Dutch wooden shoe manufacture, a museum of bakery, the Zaanse watch museum and the unique colour mill, De Kat. Connected with the exhibition terrain is the Zaans museum, which gives an insight into the development of the Zaanstreeks as the first industrial area. Commons.wikimedia.org Products like mustard, cheese, pastries, etc. are produced there and can be bought. You are cycling back to Amsterdam through the recreational area of Twiske. Tip: a canal tour is the most beautiful way to get to know the city of Amsterdam. Day 3: Sailing from Amsterdam via Utrecht to Gouda, Cycle tour from Utrecht to Gouda 40 km From Utrecht, cycle leisurely to the city of Gouda, which is famous for its cheese. You may take a detour to Kasteel de Haar, the largest castle of the Netherlands with its beautiful garden or you may take a refreshing bath in the lake Reeuwijkse Plassen. Tip: During the tulip flowering season (departures March 30 to May 11) we offer an optional day excursion to Keukenhof by coach, transfers and entrance fee included (only bookable in advance). Day 4: Sailing from Gouda to Rotterdam, Cycle tour from Rotterdam to Delft or from Rotterdam via Den Haag to Scheveningen 35-85 km Prior to breakfast, MS Sir Winston leaves Gouda for Rotterdam. Here you have two options for today s cycling tour: First one will lead you to Delft (Tip: visit of the porcelain manufacture), second directly to the governmental seat Den Haag and to the North Sea coastal town and health resort Scheveningen and back. Alternatively, you can also go back to Rotterdam by train (rail and bike is not included). Tip: you should experience the harbour of Rotterdam on an interesting harbour tour (optional).
Day 5: Sailing from Rotterdam to Schoonhoven, Cycle tour from Rotterdam to Schoonhoven 43 km You are cycling from Rotterdam to Kinderdijk (UNESCO World s Cultural Heritage with 19 windmills in a row) and further to Schoonhoven, known for its silver making and its enchanting old town. Day 6: Sailing from Schoonhoven to Utrecht, Cycle tour from Schoonhoven to Utrecht 40 km Today you are cycling through the beautiful landscape of Polderland to Oudewater (witch s scales) and further on to Utrecht. The Utrecht Dome is one of the most important ones in the Netherlands. Day 7: Shipping from Utrecht to Amsterdam, Cycle tour from Utrecht to Amsterdam 50 km Your cycle tour takes you along the small and winding river Vecht through beautiful landscapes. The river Vecht is also known as the Loire of the Netherlands. Numerous castles and villas will be seen beside the river. Day 8: Amsterdam After breakfast you check out until 9:00 am and we say goodbye have a safe journey home.
Route Technical Characteristics: Tour Profile: Easy. The bike tours are individual, at your own pace, without a tour guide, but with daily briefings on board and detailed bicycle maps and directions. When a guest does not want to cycle one day, she/he can skip the bike tour and relax on board while cruising to the next harbour. Distance: 265 km Travel Season: Saturday departures from March 30 to October 5, 2019 Season A: March 30 and October 5 Season B: April 6 and September 28 Season C: April 13; September 14 and September 21 Season D: April 20; April 27 and September 7 Season E: May 4; May 11; May 18; May 25; June 1; June 8; June 15; June 22; June 29; July 6; July 13; July 20; July 27; August 3; August 10; August 17; August 24 and August 31
Price per Person: Season A Season B Season C Season D Season E Two Bed Main Deck 499.00 529.00 629.00 729.00 769.00 Two Bed Promenade Deck 629.00 659.00 759.00 859.00 899.00 Two Bed Cabin for Single Use +50% Single Cabin ( 2 on Main Deck)* No extra charge Bike rental (7 speed unisex bicycle, with 70.00 hand and pedal brake or hand brakes only, pannier bag) E-bike with free wheel (must be booked in advance, limited number) 165.00 *please indicate preference at time of booking Included: Seven nights in outside cabins with shower/wc in the booked cabin category Programme according to the routing to/from Amsterdam Welcome drink Room cleaning every day Changing of towels and bed sheets if wanted Full board consisting of 7x breakfast buffet, 6x lunch snack on board (non-cyclists) or lunch package for cycle tours, 6x coffee or tea in the afternoon, 7x 3 course dinner Printed instructions and detailed maps for daily individual bike tours (1 per cabin) Tour guide Daily meeting for the cycle tours Not Included: Journey to/from Amsterdam Parking fee Shuttles Bike rental Entrance fees and excursions Ferry tickets Drinks on board Insurances Gratuities (at your discretion) and own expenses
The cruise ship MS Sir Winston A cozy river boat with a restaurant and bar. Loggia and sun deck with seats and storage place for the bicycles. The MS SIR WINSTON comprises 35 cabins: 22 2 bed cabins and 2 single cabins on the Main Deck and 11 2 bed cabins with air conditioning on the Promenade Deck (2 bed approximately 7 sqm, 1 bed approximately 6 sqm). All cabins are small and practical with two beds standing in a right angle (1 bed cabin with 1 bed) shower/toilet, TV and safe (keydeposit). The windows can be opened on both decks.
Bikes Hybrid Bike Unisex frame 21-gears with free wheel sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 / 43 cm Unisex 7-gears-bikes with back pedaling brake sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 cm Men s speed bikes 21-gears with free wheel and crossbar sizes: 64 / 60 / 56 "slopping" cm (note: a reservation is necessary!) Also includes Saddle bag (water-repellent), handlebar bag (waterrepellent), service-set with tools and extra bicycle tube, pump and combination lock Electric Bike A Pedelec is an electro bike which assists with electric support only when pedaling. Composed on basis of KTM-bikes, adequate for our missions. The bike is easy to handle as you have a good weight distribution and a low balance point. Overall weight amounts to approx. 23 kg. An illuminated LCD display, a computer and a wattage display add to the comfort. Assisting people in realizing their touring dreams worldwide is our passion. www.okcycletours.com THIS IS A PARTNER TOUR FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT OK Cycle & Adventure Tours Inc. 666 Kirkwood Ave - Suite B102 Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Z 5X9 Toll Free 1-888-621-6818 Local 613-702-5350 TICO Ontario Registration No: 50022848