The Best of Holland: Windmills, Canals & Historic Towns | Bike & Boat Premium

Welcome On Board & Evening Windmill Stroll Embarkation and check-in take place between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. in central Amsterdam, where the crew warmly welcomes you on board your luxury river barge. Once all guests have arrived, sit back and enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise as your ship sails toward Zaandam. Upon arrival, take a short warm-up test ride on your bike before taking an evening stroll through Zaandam's charming city center.

• 🌟 Daily Highlight: Relaxing on deck as your barge cruises out of Amsterdam toward the historic waterfront of Zaandam.
• ⚓ Overnight: Zaandam

UNESCO Polders & Dutch East India Maritime History Set off after breakfast to visit the Zaanse Schans open-air museum with its collection of historic working windmills and wooden houses. Continue cycling into the UNESCO World Heritage Beemster polder, a 17th-century masterpiece of land reclamation and Renaissance planning. Finish your ride in Hoorn, one of the most important 17th-century harbors of the Dutch East India Company. In the evening, join an included canal boat tour through Hoorn’s historic center.

• 🌟 Daily Highlight: Gliding along the geometric dikes of the Beemster polder and taking an evening boat tour of Hoorn's ancient canals.
• ⚓ Overnight: Hoorn

Islands, Medieval Castles & Waterland Meadows Enjoy breakfast as the ship sails to the famous fishing village of Volendam. Board a scenic local ferry across Lake IJsselmeer to the former island of Marken to explore its green wooden cottages. Cycle along the coast toward IJburg—a modern neighborhood built on reclaimed lake land—and pedal to Muiden to view its impressive 14th-century waterfront castle. Rejoin the ship in Weesp and relax over dinner as your barge cruises downriver to Utrecht.

• 🌟 Daily Highlight: Boarding the ferry to Marken and standing before the fairy-tale towers of 14th-century Muiderslot Castle.
• ⚓ Overnight: Utrecht

The Silver City & Freshwater Tidal Wetlands During breakfast, the ship sails to Schoonhoven, famous for its centuries of silver craftsmanship. Today you can choose between two routes. The longer route takes you directly into De Biesbosch National Park, one of Europe's last remaining freshwater tidal wetlands. Ride along quiet dikes, willow forests, and winding creeks, keeping an eye out for wild birds and beavers. Rejoin the ship in Dordrecht, the oldest city in Holland, for an after-dinner guided walking tour.

• 🌟 Daily Highlight: Cycling through the tranquil wetlands of De Biesbosch and exploring the ancient riverfront alleys of Dordrecht.
• ⚓ Overnight: Dordrecht

Iconic UNESCO Windmills & Candlelight City Board the fast Waterbus ferry to Alblasserdam to start your ride. Within minutes, you’ll arrive at Kinderdijk, a breathtaking UNESCO site featuring 19 monumental windmills lining the water channels. Your tour includes admission to visit inside a working windmill and the visitor center. Continue through polder landscapes to Gouda, world-renowned for its cheese and candles. Tonight, dinner is unincluded so you can dine at a local restaurant in Gouda's market square.

• 🌟 Daily Highlight: Going inside an operational 18th-century windmill at Kinderdijk and tasting artisanal cheese in Gouda.
• ⚓ Overnight: Gouda

Stained Glass, Rembrandt’s Birthplace & The Green Heart Start the morning exploring Gouda, including its historic market square, Cheese Weighing House, and an included visit inside St. John's Church to see its world-famous stained-glass windows. Saddle up and ride through the quiet canals and green meadows of the Green Heart of Holland. The longer route takes you through Leiden, the birthplace of Rembrandt and home to the country's oldest university, before finishing in the quiet riverside village of Uithoorn.

• 🌟 Daily Highlight: Standing inside St. John's Church under breathtaking stained-glass art and riding through Rembrandt's hometown of Leiden.
• ⚓ Overnight: Uithoorn

Riverbank Cycling & Amstel River Entrance Enjoy a leisurely final cycling tour through the water-rich countryside surrounding Uithoorn, a peaceful residential enclave along the Amstel. After lunch, return to your luxury barge for a spectacular final cruise along the Amstel River directly into central Amsterdam. See the capital's iconic bridges, houseboats, and historic canal architecture unfold around you from the sun deck.

• 🌟 Daily Highlight: Taking in the magnificent skyline of Amsterdam from the sun deck during a scenic Amstel River cruise.
• ⚓ Overnight: Amsterdam