Yes. The tour is fully guided by two professional, multilingual tour leaders who split the group into two. You may also choose to cycle independently using the cycling map and GPS app available on board.

What kind of ship will I stay on?

You will sail aboard a deluxe-class Magnifique ship: two serve this itinerary, the Magnifique I and the Magnifique II, and the one assigned to your departure is shown under Availability. Cabins have a private bathroom, air conditioning, satellite TV and a wardrobe with mini-safe.

How difficult is the cycling?

This is an easy tour on flat terrain. Daily distances range from about 23 to 50 km, and most days offer a choice between a longer and a shorter route. You can also stay on board on any given day.

Is bike rental included?

No. A premium hybrid bicycle costs €140 per week and an e-bike €273 per week, both booked in advance. You may also bring your own bike or e-bike for a small parking fee.

What meals are included?

Seven breakfasts, daily packed lunches and six three-course dinners are included. One dinner, in Sneek, is not included so you can dine ashore. Coffee and tea on board and a welcome drink are also provided.

When does the tour run?

The 2027 season runs from mid-June to late October, with departures on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Summer brings long daylight hours that suit both cycling and the evening canal cruise, while the autumn weeks are quieter on the water. Live departure dates are shown under Availability.

Yes. A twin cabin is available for single use at a supplement. Cabins are also offered for double or triple occupancy.

Discover Holland's UNESCO Treasures

North Holland & Friesland; IJsselmeer; Wadden Sea; UNESCO World Heritage sites

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from€1,649

Bike & BoatE-bike8 days / 7 nights214 km2/5Medium-EasyLoop

Guided
Solo-friendly

Short Description

An 8-day guided cycling and sailing tour through the northern Netherlands aboard a deluxe-class Magnifique ship, exploring five UNESCO World Heritage sites. By day you will pedal quiet polders, dikes, dunes and coastlines while your floating hotel sails ahead to meet you each evening; from the still-operating Woudagemaal steam pumping station to the Wadden Sea and Amsterdam's canal ring, this is the Netherlands seen through the lens of water, ingenuity and tradition.

Tour Program

Day 1: Amsterdam (Embarkation)
Your journey begins in Amsterdam, where check-in takes place during the afternoon. After meeting the crew and a safety briefing, the ship casts off, gliding through the Amsterdam locks and out onto the IJsselmeer. As you settle in, you will cross the largest freshwater lake in the Netherlands toward Hoorn, a historic trading town shaped by the legacy of the Dutch East India Company. A welcome dinner on board awaits on arrival.

Day 2: Hoorn – Enkhuizen (30 or 37 km)
Your cycling adventure begins. After a personal bike fitting, you will follow quiet paths through the rural heart of North Holland. Choose between a longer or shorter route; the longer one leads through Medemblik, a charming trading town on the shore of the IJsselmeer, before continuing to Enkhuizen, a well-preserved gem with a beautiful historic centre and rich maritime heritage.

Day 3: Enkhuizen – Lemmer – Sneek (35 or 50 km)
This morning the ship carries you across the IJsselmeer into Friesland, a province of lakes, waterways and proud traditions. Your ride begins at the UNESCO World Heritage Woudagemaal, the world's largest still-operating steam-powered pumping station. From there you will cycle through a tranquil mosaic of water and land toward Sneek, a lively town famous for its sailing culture and historic Water Gate. Dinner is not included this evening, leaving you free to dine at one of the town's restaurants.

Day 4: Sneek – Franeker (43 km)
Today's route continues through Friesland's wide-open landscapes, dotted with villages and grazing cattle. You will arrive in the charming town of Franeker, where there is time to visit another UNESCO World Heritage site: the Eise Eisinga Planetarium. This 18th-century mechanical model of the solar system is the oldest working orrery in the world, still ticking inside a canal-house living room.

Day 5: Franeker – Harlingen – Kornwerderzand (23 or 35 km)
In the morning you will sail to the historic harbour town of Harlingen and enjoy a guided walk through its streets. Then you will cycle along the coastline to Kornwerderzand on the Afsluitdijk, a legendary feat of Dutch engineering. A visit to the Wadden Sea Experience Center brings you face to face with the tidal landscape of the Wadden Sea, itself a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its unique ecosystem. Afterwards, the ship continues to Den Helder.

Day 6: Den Helder – Alkmaar (45 km)
A peaceful morning sailing brings you to St. Maartensvlotbrug, where your ride leads through the North Holland Dune Reserve, a protected coastal landscape of shifting dunes, quiet forests and sweeping sea views. You will pass through picturesque villages before arriving in the historic city of Alkmaar.

Day 7: Alkmaar – Zaanse Schans – Amsterdam (38 or 47 km)
As you enjoy breakfast, the ship sails along the North Holland Canal. Today's final ride is a UNESCO double-feature: first through the orderly fields of the Beemster Polder, one of the Netherlands' earliest reclaimed landscapes, then on to Zaanse Schans, a living village of working windmills and traditional green-timbered houses. Your tour culminates in Amsterdam with an evening cruise through its legendary canal belt, another UNESCO World Heritage site.

Day 8: Amsterdam (Disembarkation)
After breakfast, it is time to say goodbye to the crew and your fellow travellers. Following check-out, your individual journey home begins, or your stay in the Netherlands continues.

The tour itinerary and route are approximate and subject to change due to nautical, technical or meteorological reasons. On some days you may choose between a longer and a shorter cycling route, or remain on board while the ship cruises to the next landing place.

Available departures

Month

Ship

Next: 15 Jun 2027 · 7 departures · from €1,649 p.p.

Jun 2027

- Junior Suite lower deck€2,639
- Twin Lower deck€2,139
- Twin Lower deck€2,139
- Twin Lower deck€2,139
- Premium twin cabin€2,469
- Twin or triple Lower€2,139€2,089

Aug 2027

- Twin Lower deck€1,799
- Twin or triple Lower€1,799€1,749

Sept 2027

- Junior Suite lower deck€2,639
- Twin Lower deck€2,139
- Twin Lower deck€2,139
- Junior Suite lower deck€2,639
- Twin Lower deck€2,139
- Twin Lower deck€2,139

Oct 2027

- Suite upper deck€2,399
- Twin Lower deck€1,699
- Twin Lower deck€1,699
- Twin or triple Lower€1,699€1,649
- Suite upper deck - triple€2,399€2,299
- Suite upper deck€2,399
- Twin Lower deck€1,699
- Twin Lower deck€1,699
- Premium twin cabin€2,029
- Twin or triple Lower€1,699€1,649
- Suite upper deck - triple€2,399€2,299

Tour details

LoopGuidedMinimum 1 personMinimum age 16 years

✅ What is included in the trip?

🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
🍽️ Packed lunches
🍽️ 6 dinners (drinks excluded)
🧍‍♂️English speaking tour guide
📲 GPS or navigation APP
🗺️ Maps
🧍‍♂️ Welcome briefing
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
💧Biodegradable water bottle
☕️ Coffee and tea on board
🚢 Canal tour Amsterdam
🏛️ Visit to Wouda Germaal
🏛️ Visit to Eise Eisinga Planetarium
🚶‍♂️ City walk Harlingen

❌ What is not included?

🚎 Transfers not listed as Included
✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed
🛡️ Travel insurance
🌎 Tourist taxes
SGR Insolvency protection (mandatory consumer contribution SGR insolvency protection guarantee scheme: € 5 per person

🙋 Common questions

Is this tour guided?
Yes. The tour is fully guided by two professional, multilingual tour leaders who split the group into two. You may also choose to cycle independently using the cycling map and GPS app available on board.
What kind of ship will I stay on?
You will sail aboard a deluxe-class Magnifique ship: two serve this itinerary, the Magnifique I and the Magnifique II, and the one assigned to your departure is shown under Availability. Cabins have a private bathroom, air conditioning, satellite TV and a wardrobe with mini-safe.
How difficult is the cycling?
This is an easy tour on flat terrain. Daily distances range from about 23 to 50 km, and most days offer a choice between a longer and a shorter route. You can also stay on board on any given day.
Is bike rental included?
No. A premium hybrid bicycle costs €140 per week and an e-bike €273 per week, both booked in advance. You may also bring your own bike or e-bike for a small parking fee.
What meals are included?
Seven breakfasts, daily packed lunches and six three-course dinners are included. One dinner, in Sneek, is not included so you can dine ashore. Coffee and tea on board and a welcome drink are also provided.
When does the tour run?
The 2027 season runs from mid-June to late October, with departures on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Summer brings long daylight hours that suit both cycling and the evening canal cruise, while the autumn weeks are quieter on the water. Live departure dates are shown under Availability.
Can I travel solo?
Yes. A twin cabin is available for single use at a supplement. Cabins are also offered for double or triple occupancy.
What is not included?
Not included are the journey to and from Amsterdam, transfers to and from the docking place, bike rental, drinks, one dinner, entrance fees and excursions not listed, tourist taxes, gratuities, personal insurance and the SGR insolvency contribution of €5 per person.