Explore Holland By Cycling

Discover antiquated Dutch towns, castles and ports and experience the beauty of Holland's lakes, beaches and sand dunes.

This itinerary ventures into the 'green heart' of the Netherlands to gain an insight country's highlights with its historic towns and picturesque countryside. From Amsterdam we board our barge and after exploring the city's canals we leave it behind for the tranquillity of the Dutch countryside.

Cycling through quiet lake areas we experience the medieval centres of Haarlem and Leiden at handlebar level. We explore the scenic north with its ports, including Hoorn, where we discover the spirit of the Dutch Golden Age.

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Itinerary / Highlights

DAY 1 Arrive and sail Amsterdam canals, short cycle along Amstel river (20km)
DAY 2 Cycle through the green heart of Holland to Leiden (birth place of Rembrandt) (55km)
DAY 3 Cycle past seaside and dunes to Zandvoort ending at Haarlem (50km)
DAY 4 Cross North Sea canal by ferry, cycle past rural villages and cheese town Alkmaar (50km)
DAY 5 Cycle to unique wood and dune area (Bergen and Schoorl villages), relax on a terrace or beach (55km)
DAY 6 Cycle past windmills of Schermerhorn to arrive in the historical port of Hoorn (45km)
DAY 7 Cycle along IJssel Lake enroute to Amsterdam (50km), evening walking tour
DAY 8 Trip concludes

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Accommodation Details

7 nights in bunk bed cabin with shower/toilet*