Northern Route
Netherlands
8 days (Bike: 7 days)
308 km (~44km per day)
Leisure
Mostly flat
Guided
Semi-Supported
Ride north to the distinctly rural Island of Texel after visits to some architectural jewels
This tour begins and ends in Amsterdam but will take you north to the distinctly rural Island of Texel after visits to the architectural jewels of Edam, Hoorn, Enkhuizen and Alkmaar, as well as the fascinating outdoor museum, Zaanse Schans. In the 17th century this extensive area was recovered from the sea with the use of hundreds of windmills – many still in working order today. You will get a strong sense of the 17th century Dutch prosperity in Enkhuizen, Hoorn and Volendam. Later, you’ll sail to Texel, an island with thousands of sheep and a magnificent nature preserve that makes it a bird lover’s paradise. Back on the mainland, the route will take you over small dikes and quiet country roads through vast polders and along beautiful sand dunes stretching from Schoorl to Bergen. Alkmaar is the capital of cheese making and has its own cheese market and historic Waag (weigh house). In the tulip months of April and May, you will also cycle through miles of colorful fields.
Highlights
- Cycling to the former island of Marken over a dike
- Wandering the harbors where the Dutch East India company once traded exotic goods
- Trying the unique cheese of the island Texel
- Feeling inspired in the artist’s village of Bergen
- Enjoying spectacular views from the country’s highest dunes
Tour Information
From
Amsterdam
To
Amsterdam
Cost From
Guided Please Ask
Departure(s)
July 18 & 25, August 1 & 8, 2024
Single Supplement
Available
Inclusions
- 7 nights on board the ship (sheets, blankets, and two towels)
- 7 breakfasts, 6 packed lunches, and 7 dinners
- Coffee and tea on board
- 24-speed bicycle, incl. helmet, pannier bags, lock, water bottle, and bike insurance
- Tour guide (multilingual)
- Route information and road book
- Ferry fares on the route
- Reservation costs
Exclusions
- Airfare
- Drinks from bar on board or when cycling
- Admission fees to the various museums or places of interest (about €15)
- Trip cancellation insurance
Options
- Bring your own bike at a discount
- Electric bikes can be rented
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