Holland Bike & Sail - Tulip Tour
Holland Bike & Sail - Tulip Tour
Holland Bike & Sail - Tulip Tour
8 Days Starting and ending in Amsterdam
Visiting: Amsterdam, Zaandam, Egmond aan Zee, Zaanse Schans, Hortus Bulborum, Den Helder, Texel, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Keukenhof
Tour operator:
Tour code:
MNB
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
15 - 25
Physical rating:
Low, Leisurely
Age range:
16 to 99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Set sail into the vistas of Van Gogh, replete with storybook windmills, as you cruise, ride or walk back through time. Unveil the fascinating 400+ year-old history of tulips in Holland from bulb to flower.Ideal for flower enthusiasts, cycling aficionados, foodies and every style of adventurer. Cycle, walk or relax onboard the classic sailing ship, the Leafde fan Fryslân, as you soak in the highlights. Delve into the charming countryside of Holland, led by an expert local guide on shore excursions, or enjoy plenty of time at your leisure. Along the way you’ll visit traditional cheese villages and get the chance to try delectable Dutch cuisine.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Start Amsterdam; Board Leafde Fan Fryslân And Sail To Zaandam
Location: Amsterdam, Zaandam
Accommodation: Leafde fan Fryslân
Meals Included: Dinner
Our adventure starts in the early afternoon as you board the Leafde fan
Fryslân in Amsterdam. After getting settled on board, the ship will leave
the harbour at 2:30pm and sail to Zaandam. In the late afternoon, we will
have the option to take a short ride. After enjoying a delicious dinner on
board, our leader will take us on a guided walk through the beautiful city
centre of Zaandam.
Day 2 : Cycle To Egmond, Visiting The Hamlet Of Zaanse Schans And The Hortus Bulborum En Route
Location: Egmond aan Zee, Zaanse Schans, Hortus Bulborum
Accommodation: Leafde fan Fryslân
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning, we cycle to the charming hamlet of Zaanse Schans. Renowned
for its operating windmills (the oldest of which dates back to the 17th
century), Zaanse Schans is a traditional village that lies on the banks of
the river Zaan. Stroll through the village, looking out for the clock museum,
an old-fashioned grocery store, a clog maker and a cheese farm. Our cycling
tour continues to Limmen and Egmond-Binnen where we have the chance to bike
through colourful tulip fields. Nearby, we’ll visit the Hortus Bulborum, a
unique garden museum dedicated to the preservation of rare and historic
bulbs. More than 4,000 tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and other special
flowers are planted here. We continue cycling to Egmond at the North Sea,
once more passing through the tulip fields.Our ship will be waiting near the
historical city centre of Alkmaar. This town is well known as a Dutch cheese
city. Wander through the streets and be amazed by the beauty of Alkmaar’s
old town, with its well-preserved 17th-century buildings and narrow, winding
canals.
Day 3 : Cycle North To Den Helder, Stopping On The Beach At The North Sea Along The Way
Location: Den Helder
Accommodation: Leafde fan Fryslân
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we cycle north of Alkmaar where we will find the most beautiful tulip
fields on the way to the North Sea. The sandy beach here is one of the most
wonderful to walk along in the entire Netherlands, the perfect spot for
feeling the wind in your hair or simply enjoying the view. Close by — and
certainly worth a visit — is the artists' village of Bergen. We will
continue on and cycle through the North-Holland Dune reserve to Den Helder:
this piece of land wedged between the North Sea and the IJsselmeer boasts the
world’s single biggest flowering bulb field. In one word:
spectacular!Please note: total distance covered this day can vary from 33 to
50 km / 21 to 31 miles depending on the cycle routes you
choose.
Day 4 : Cycle Around The Wadden Island Of Texel
Location: Texel
Accommodation: Leafde fan Fryslân
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
During breakfast the ship will sail to the island of Texel, the largest of
the Dutch Wadden Isles. Here there are various options in terms of cycling
routes so you can ride as much as you want. Whichever route, cycle through
delightful natural parks, and bike through fields of blooming flowers! Pass
through picturesque villages and landscapes and visit the Ecomare seal
sanctuary. At the end of the day, we can enjoy a locally-brewed,
well-deserved, beer during a visit to the small brewery near
Oudeschild.Please note: total distance covered this day can vary from 15 to
65 km / 9 to 41 miles depending on the cycle routes you
choose.
Day 5 : Sail To Enkhuizen; Afternoon Free To Explore The Town
Location: Enkhuizen
Accommodation: Leafde fan Fryslân
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we will set sail to Enkhuizen. Relax and enjoy the sailing and scenery
as you progress along the IJsselmeer. In the afternoon, the ship will arrive
in Enkhuizen, an old city with many centuries of maritime tradition. Spend
some time exploring here: “the herring city” boasts a beautiful old
harbour and an old town full of history.
Day 6 : Morning Sail To Hoorn; Afternoon Cycle To Volendam
Location: Hoorn
Accommodation: Leafde fan Fryslân
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning we sail along the Ijsselmeer to the former Dutch East India
Company town of Hoorn, which was, in the 17th century, one of the world’s
foremost harbours. Our afternoon ride goes to Volendam, a small and
picturesque fishing harbour on the shores of Lake IJsselmeer. Along the way,
we’ll pass Edam, which is known for its famous Edam cheese, covered in red
or yellow wax. While this adorable village is now renowned for cheese, it was
once an industrious shipyard and port. That’s why, in the 17th century,
the town’s specialty became one of the most popular cheeses in the world.
Sailors took wheels of Edam on their voyages – the cheese doesn’t spoil
easily and could be traded for spices and other riches of the
East.
Day 7 : Full Day Visit To The Famous Keukenhof Gardens
Location: Keukenhof
Accommodation: Leafde fan Fryslân
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we’ll take a bus through the oldest tulip fields of Holland to the
famous Keukenhof Gardens. There will be plenty of time here to discover the
most beautiful bulb park in the world — Keukenhof is the place where spring
springs. It features an overwhelming blaze of colours: seven million
flowering tulips in a magnificent 80-acre setting of traditional and modern
gardening architecture. Here we will also find various hyacinths, daffodils,
and many other vibrant flowers. In the afternoon the bus takes us back to
Amsterdam where we spend our final night on the Leafde fan
Fryslân.
Day 8 : Disembark Until 9:30Am In Amsterdam
Location: Amsterdam
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our adventure ends after breakfast. Disembark until 9:30am in Amsterdam.
What's Included
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All transport and listed activities
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All accommodation
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7 breakfasts, 6 packed lunches, and 7 dinners
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Meals
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners.
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Local bike hire
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Tour leader throughout
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Qualified ship crew
What's Not Included
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Visas & vaccinations
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Single accommodation (available on request)
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Travel insurance
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Bike helmet (compulsory for this trip - please bring your own or enquire about rental)
Accommodation
Food
Our on-staff chefs are here to create delicious meals for hungry cyclists. Each morning an extensive breakfast buffet is served, and you can make a packed lunch during breakfast to take with you for your day on land. Alternatively, you can choose to have lunch at a local restaurant instead. Each evening you will return to the ship to enjoy a three-course dinner on board.After your daily bike trip, coffee and tea will be waiting for you on board. Other drinks, such as wine, beer and soft drinks are available on board at a charge. The Leafde fan Fryslân has a well-equipped (sometimes self-service) bar.Any charges accrued for drinks not included in your trip cost will be settled at the end of your tour (paid for in cash). If you’d like to bring wine on board, a corkage fee will be charged.If you have special dietary requirements (vegetarian meals, lactose or gluten-free diet), please indicate this when making your reservation. Vegetarian meals are always available, in all other cases we will check the possibilities for your specific departure. In some cases, additional cost will be charged (this mainly applies to lactose or gluten-free meals).Due to the size of the kitchen on board the Leafde fan Fryslân, we are unable to offer vegan meals as we cannot guarantee that the food can be prepared to vegan standards.
Check out our Q&As
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
None required.
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What is the maximum group size?
25
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
No visa required for British passport holders.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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