Q: Where does the tour start and end?

A: It starts in Amsterdam (embarkation) and ends in Amsterdam (disembarkation).

Q: What are the embarkation and disembarkation times?

A: Embarkation and check-in are between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Disembarkation is after breakfast until 9:30 a.m.

Q: What meals are included?

A: 7 breakfasts, packed lunches and 7 three-course dinners. Coffee and tea on board are included until 4:00 p.m.

Q: Are there longer/shorter route options?

A: On some days you can choose between a longer and a shorter cycling route; distances listed are approximate.

Q: Can the itinerary change?

A: Yes, due to nautical, technical or meteorological reasons, or other unforeseen events.

Netherlands: Hansa Highlights

Rhine & IJssel

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from€849

E-bikeTrekking bikeBike & Boat8 days / 7 nights263 km2/5Medium-EasyLoop

Guided
Solo-friendly

Short Description

An 8-day bike and boat tour through the Netherlands covering 486 km of historic Hanseatic cities and flat Dutch landscapes. You sleep on board the ship and cycle a different stretch each day, with a tour leader riding along. Rivers, canals and car-free cycling paths. From €1,099 per person.

Tour Program

Day 1: Amsterdam – Wijk bij Duurstede
You will embark in Amsterdam and sail along the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal to Wijk bij Duurstede for your first night.

Day 2: Wijk bij Duurstede – Wageningen – Arnhem – Doesburg (50 km)
You will cycle through the Lower Rhine valley to Arnhem and continue along the river to Doesburg.

Day 3: Doesburg – Zutphen – Deventer (45 km or 55 km)
You will ride via Bronkhorst and follow routes along the IJssel River to Zutphen and Deventer.

Day 4: Deventer – Wijhe – Kampen (40 km or 56 km)
You will cycle via Hattem and Zwolle before reaching Kampen.

Day 5: Kampen – Elburg – Harderwijk (48 km or 56 km)
You will follow the Border Lakes to Elburg and continue through Veluwe landscapes to Harderwijk.

Day 6: Harderwijk – Spakenburg – Huizen (45 km or 56 km)
You will ride along the lakes or through woodlands, passing Spakenburg to Huizen.

Day 7: Huizen – Naarden – Muiden – Amsterdam (35 km)
You will cycle to Naarden and Muiden before returning to Amsterdam.

Day 8: Amsterdam
You will enjoy breakfast before disembarkation.

Available departures

Month

Next: 27 Mar 2027 · 29 departures · from €849 p.p.

Mar 2027

- Twin Lower deck€999
- Twin Lower deck€999
- Superior twin low€1,149
- Double Upper€1,249
- Twin Upper deck€1,249
- Single Lower deck€1,299
- Superior double low€1,149

Apr 2027

- Twin Lower deck€999
- Twin Lower deck€999
- Superior twin low€1,149
- Double Upper€1,249
- Twin Upper deck€1,249
- Single Lower deck€1,299
- Superior double low€1,149
- Twin Lower deck(on request)€999
- Twin Lower deck(on request)€999
- Superior twin low€1,149
- Double Upper€1,249
- Twin Upper deck€1,249
- Single Lower deck€1,299
- Superior double low€1,149
- Twin Lower deck(on request)€1,099
- Superior twin low(on request)€1,249
- Double Upper€1,349
- Twin Upper deck€1,349
- Single Lower deck€1,429
- Superior double low€1,249
- Twin Lower deck€1,299
- Twin Lower deck€1,299
- Superior twin low€1,449
- Double Upper€1,549
- Twin Upper deck€1,549
- Single Lower deck€1,689
- Superior double low€1,449

May 2027

- Twin Lower deck(on request)€1,299
- Superior twin low(on request)€1,449
- Double Upper€1,549
- Twin Upper deck€1,549
- Superior double low€1,449
- Twin Lower deck(on request)€1,299
- Superior twin low(on request)€1,449
- Twin Upper deck(on request)€1,549
- Superior double low€1,449
- Twin Lower deck€1,399
- Twin Lower deck(on request)€1,399
- Superior twin low(on request)€1,549
- Double Upper€1,649
- Twin Upper deck€1,649
- Single Lower deck€1,819
- Superior double low€1,549
- Twin Lower deck€1,399
- Twin Lower deck€1,399
- Superior twin low€1,549
- Double Upper€1,649
- Twin Upper deck€1,649
- Single Lower deck€1,819
- Superior double low€1,549
- Twin Lower deck€1,399
- Twin Lower deck€1,399
- Superior twin low€1,549
- Double Upper€1,649
- Twin Upper deck€1,649
- Single Lower deck€1,819
- Superior double low€1,549

Tour details

LoopGuidedMinimum 1 personMinimum age 16 years

✅ What is included in the trip?

🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
📲 GPS or navigation APP
💼 Luggage transfer
🧍‍♂️ Welcome briefing
🍽️ 7 x 3 course dinner & 7 packed lunches
🚲Semi guided cycling tours (guest cycle independently tour leader also cycles the tour)
☕️ Coffee and tea on board
💧Biodegradable water bottle

❌ 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

Q: What is the duration of the tour?
A: 8 days / 7 nights.
Q: Where does the tour start and end?
A: It starts in Amsterdam (embarkation) and ends in Amsterdam (disembarkation).
Q: What are the embarkation and disembarkation times?
A: Embarkation and check-in are between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Disembarkation is after breakfast until 9:30 a.m.
Q: What meals are included?
A: 7 breakfasts, packed lunches and 7 three-course dinners. Coffee and tea on board are included until 4:00 p.m.
Q: Are there longer/shorter route options?
A: On some days you can choose between a longer and a shorter cycling route; distances listed are approximate.
Q: Can the itinerary change?
A: Yes, due to nautical, technical or meteorological reasons, or other unforeseen events.