• Day 1 Saturday: Amsterdam | Amsterdam – Wijk via Duurstede

  Embarkation and check-in in Amsterdam. The crew welcomes you on board between 1 and 2 p.m. At approximately 2 p.m. De Nassau sails from Amsterdam on the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal to Wijk bij Duurstede, a town on the Rhine River. Here, you will spend your first night aboard the ship.

• Day 2 : Wijk bij Duurstede – Wageningen – Arnhem 44 km / 28 miles

  While you are enjoying breakfast, the ship sails to Wageningen. From this town, your first cycling tour of the week takes you through the lovely valley of the Lower Rhine river, and then on through the Veluwe, a large area of woods and heathlands. At the end of the day you pedal to Arnhem, via suburbs and past the lovely parks named Sonsbeek and Zijpendaal. Close to the center of this former Hanseatic city, the Nassau docks for the night. During World War II, Arnhem was the battle scene of Operation Market Garden, the largest airborne operation in history. It ended in a failure, as the inability to capture a bridge over the Rhine River resulted in the destruction of the British 1st Airborne Division.

• Day 3: Arnhem – Doesburg – Zutphen – Deventer 55 km / 35 miles

  We leave Arnhem on the De Nassau, and then today’s cycling tour starts in the small town of Doesburg. There are two cycling options to get you to Zutphen and Deventer. Both options first go to Bronkhorst, a seeming hamlet that’s proud to be the smallest town in Holland. From Bronkhorst, the shorter option takes you by ferry to the western bank of the IJssel river, whereas the longer option stays on the eastern bank. Both options lead you through the countryside to Zutphen. The tour ends in Deventer, a city known for its delicious spicy gingerbread. In the evening, your tour leader offers a short guided walking tour of the city. Make sure to join!

• Day 4: Deventer – Wijhe – Kampen 56 km / 35 miles

  During breakfast the De Nassau will take you to Wijhe, where your bicycle ride begins. In the morning you will enjoy a nice bicycle ride to Hattem. You can choose a short option along the banks of the river, or opt for a longer ride across the east Veluwe area. Hattem has a rich history, which is still clearly visible today. Leaving Hattem, it is only a short ride to the city of Zwolle, one of the most beautiful Hanseatic cities. From Zwolle you continue to Kampen. In the evening, an optional guided walking tour takes you to some of the most interesting sights in this largest Hanseatic town in the Netherlands.

• Day 5: Kampen – Elburg – Harderwijk 48 km / 29 miles

  From Kampen, our cycling tour leads along the Border Lakes to the fishing harbor of Elburg. Here, swimming, boating, surfing and fishing are favorite summertime activities. From Elburg the cycling tour continues through the woods and moorlands of the Veluwe to lovely Harderwijk, where the night will be spent in its old fishing harbor. In the 1500s Harderwijk boasted the largest fish market in the Zuiderzee region. Today, it is still a lovely old city very much worth exploring.

• Day 6: Harderwijk – Spakenburg – Huizen 56 km / 35 miles

  Again, you have two routes to choose from. A shorter bike ride along the coast of the Border Lakes, or a combination of the coast route and a longer alternative that runs through adjacent woodlands. In the afternoon you will pass Spakenburg, a fishing village well-known for its traditional costumes that are worn to this day. Docking destination for today is Huizen.

• Day 7: Huizen – Naarden – Muiden – Amsterdam 35 km / 21 miles

  Huizen is the starting point for a ride to the beautiful fortress towns of Naarden and Muiden. The latter is famous for its historic castle on the waterfront. From Muiden you will cycle along quiet roads to your final destination, the world famous city of Amsterdam. You have the afternoon and evening to spend in the Dutch capital any way you like. Seize the chance to do a canal tour, to visit Anne Frank’s home or any of a number of world renowned museums around the Museumplein. Or just enjoy looking at everyday life in this bustling city.

• Day 8 Saturday: Amsterdam

  The last part of your tour is today, but we won’t let you leave with an empty stomach. So before disembarkation until 9.30 a.m., enjoy a nice breakfast first

Departures on a Saturday.

• The bicycles on board are unisex city bikes of the brand Velo de Ville C100, with lightweight frames and normal mount (ladies model), with easy-to-handle Shimano 7 gears, hand brakes, gel-saddle (height adjustable), a lock on the frame and pannier bag. All bikes have 28 inch wheels.  Some smaller frames are available on board for smaller persons. For large gentlemen (from 1.90m and above) we have a few traditional men’s models (with a horizontal bar) available.
• The e-bike is a Velo de Ville CEB 200 with Nexus 7 gears, 4 support levels and hand breaks only (or a comparable brand/model). E-bikes are available on request, limited stock, pending availability.
• Prices of other bikes (e.g. children’s bikes, “slip streamers”/tag-a-long, tandem bicycles etc. and child’s saddles (rear) are on request.
• Bicycle rent is optional. Guests are also allowed to bring their own bicycles/e-bikes (limited number of parking places available). Guests can book a parking place for a normal bicycle or a parking and charge station for an e-bike for a small additional fee. For safety reasons it is no longer possible to charge the batteries of your own e-bikes in the cabin. The crew will inform you where on deck/ on board you can recharge your battery. However, the crew or tour operators are in no way responsible for any damage, loss or theft of guests own bicycles or e-bikes.

Ship De Holland

De Holland is a medium-sized cozy river cruise ship, built in 1952 and extended by 16 meters in 2012. During the winter of 2017/2018 the ship has been completely refitted: new marshalling, spacious and more luxurious cabins and a full restyle of the interior. The ship sails under Dutch flag and management and has always been very popular and appropriate for the Northern and the Southern Tours of Holland.

• Description of the cabins

  The lower deck has 24 twin cabins (10 m² – 108 square ft.). Three twin cabins in the front have two separate beds, set next to each other as a hotel style bed (200 x 160 cm – 78 x 62 inches) and an additional fold away bunk bed as optional third bed (only for children). 21 Twin cabins have two separate beds, set next to each other as a hotel style bed (200 x 160 cm – 78 x 62 inches). All lower deck cabins have a window (80 x 40 cm – 31 x 16 inches) that – for safety reasons – cannot be opened.
  The upper deck offers nine identical twin cabins (10 m² – 108 square ft.) and one suite (13 m² – 140 square ft.), all with two separate beds set next to each other as a hotel style bed (200 x 160 cm – 78 x 62 inches). All upper deck cabins and the suite have a “French Balcony” (floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors) instead of a regular window.
  On previous request, in most cabins beds, normally set as hotel-style beds, can be arranged as two separate single beds.
  All 34 cabins aboard De Holland have an individual climate control system, digital TV, mini-safe, small wardrobe, hair dryer, 230V sockets and a private bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. The suite has the same amenities as the superior twin cabins but is larger.
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• Description of the ship

  De Holland has a large salon with large panoramic windows on the upper deck that combines the restaurant, bar and a lounge area. Wi-Fi is available. On the partially roofed sun deck, chairs and sun loungers invite for a stay. Here you can relax and have a drink and enjoy the scenery while sailing. Bicycles will be stored on a separate part of the sun deck.

• Facts about the ship

  Length:            78 m (257 ft.)
  Width:             7,3 m (24 ft.)
  Crew:               11
  Cabins:            34
  Pass.:               71 (max.)



Languages on board: Dutch, English

• Incluided services

  7 x breakfast
  Packed lunches
  7 x 3-course dinner
  Coffee and tea on board before 16:00
  Welcome drink
  Use of bed linen and towels
  Daily cleaning of the cabin
  Climate-controlled cabin
  Daily briefings
  Semi guided cycling tours (independent cycling, tour leader is available for questions and/or emergencies)
  Some short walking tours
  Maps and notes for cycling tours (1 set per cabin)
  GPS tracks
  Use of a waterproof pannier bag
  Wi-Fi

• Not incluided services

  Drinks
  Coffee and tea on board after 16:00
  Bicycle rental or E-bike rental incl. pannier bag
  Helmet (not available on board)
  Personal insurances
  Gratuities (at your discretion)
  Entrance fees and excursions
  Fees for ferries
  City maps
  Transfers to/from the docking place
  Parking fees

• Good to know

  All distances are “approximate distances” of recommended bike tours. The tour details are barring changes, a.o. as a result of nautical, technical or meteorological reasons.

  A knowledgeable and multilingual tour leader is available on board. He/she will provide you with all necessary tour information during daily briefings. You will cycle the tours independently, at your own pace, with the help of a detailed cycling map, GPS-tracks and printed route notes (available on board). The tour leader will also be cycling the daily tours and can – for assistance – be reached on his/her mobile phone in cases of emergency or technical breakdown of the bicycle. During days when several bicycle options are possible, not all mentioned highlights can be visited during the shorter cycling options.

  If you don’t feel like cycling for a day (or more) you are welcome to relax and stay on board while the ship is sailing. But please note: lunch will not be served on board. So you can enjoy your packed lunch.

  On the arrival (first) day it is possible to put your luggage on board from 11:00 a.m..

• Itinerary changes

  All distances are “approximate distances” of recommended bike tours. The tour details are barring changes, a.o. as a result of nautical, technical or meteorological reasons.

• Bringing Children

  Children are very welcome on our bike & barge and sail & bike tours, but please make sure that your child is able to cycledaily distances of 30 to 60 kilometers before you book
  your holiday (please view the day-to-day program for actual distances).
  Or if they feel comfortable in a bicycle seat or cart for most of the day. A slip streamer or co-pilot bike might be an option too. Of course you can always opt to stay aboard for one or more days,but keep in mind that children up to the age of 18 have to be under adult supervision.

• Cancellation fees

  up to 84 days prior to departure 20%
  83-42 days prior to departure 30%
  41-28 days prior to departure 60%
  27-1 days prior to departure 90%
  from date of departure or later, % always of agreed tour package price 100%

• How to book this tour and payment?

  • For booking pay in advance a 25% of the total price.
  • Final payment 6 weeks before departure.
  • Payment preferably via bank transfer.
  • Contract through us a cancellation insurance policy / travel insurance (highly recommended).