Bike & Boat MS Serena in 8 Days
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an enchanting multi-day tour that takes you through the picturesque landscapes of the Netherlands. This tour is a perfect blend of cultural exploration and natural beauty, offering you a chance to explore charming harbor towns, historic old towns, and beautiful islands. From the historic town of Enkhuizen to the largest Dutch North Sea island of Texel, every day brings a new adventure. You'll cycle through scenic routes, visit fascinating museums, and enjoy delicious meals onboard the MS Serena. Whether you're a history buff, a nature lover, or a foodie, this tour has something for everyone.
Included
7x breakfast, 6x lunch box, 7x dinner
Full board: 7x breakfast, 6x packed lunch for bike tours or small lunch, 6x coffee and cake in the afternoon, 7x 3-course dinner
MS Serena
7 nights in outside cabins in the booked cabin category
MS Serena
Welcome drink
Program according to itinerary from/to Enkhuizen
Daily bike tour briefing
GPS data available
Route book for individual tours 1 x per cabin
All port, bridge and lock fees
Daily cabin cleaning, change of bed linen and towels as required
Map
Attractions
Zuiderzeemuseum
The St Bavo Church in Haarlem
Castle De HaarDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Enkhuizen
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Enkhuizen
- Amsterdam
- Enkhuizen - Arrival day
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Start your journey in the beautiful town of Enkhuizen. After embarking in the afternoon, you'll have some time to explore the historic harbor town and its charming old town. Enjoy your first dinner onboard the MS Serena (or similar).
Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Enkhuizen
Day 2 – Day 2: Exploring Enkhuizen
- Amsterdam
- Hoorn
- Enkhuizen
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- Zuiderzeemuseum
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Spend the day exploring Enkhuizen, a town rich in history. Walk through the old town, admire the mansions, canals, churches, city walls, and harbors. Don't miss the chance to visit the Zuiderzeemuseum. If you wish, you can also make a day trip to Amsterdam. Meals for the day include breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Day 3 – Day 3: Journey to Lemmer
Day 3 – Day 3: Journey to Lemmer
- Enkhuizen
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- Wouda pumping station
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Start your day with a boat trip across the IJsselmeer to Lemmer. Explore the historic old town and its pretty gabled houses. Cycle through Oosterzee Buren to the Tjeukemeer and back to Lemmer. Don't forget to visit the largest steam bailer in the world, Woudagemaal.
Day 4 – Day 4: From Stavoren to Texel
Day 4 – Day 4: From Stavoren to Texel
Day 4: From Stavoren to Texel
Cycle to the Sondeler Leien lake, through the forest area Rijsterbos, past the Mokkebank bird reserve to the Roode Klif in Stavoren. From there, take a boat trip to Oudeschild on the island of Texel.
Day 5 – Day 5: Exploring Texel
Day 5 – Day 5: Exploring Texel
Day 5: Exploring Texel
Enjoy a cycling tour on the largest Dutch North Sea island of Texel. Choose from various routes to explore the island. In the evening, take a boat trip to Den Helder.
Day 6 – Day 6: From Den Helder to Alkmaar
Day 6 – Day 6: From Den Helder to Alkmaar
- Alkmaar
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Start your day with a bike ride through the dunes to Alkmaar. You have the option to return to the ship in St. Maartensvlotbrug and go to Alkmaar or start the bike tour only in St. Maartensvlotbrug.
Day 7 – Day 7: From Wormerveer to Hoorn
Day 7 – Day 7: From Wormerveer to Hoorn
- Alkmaar
- Amsterdam
- Hoorn
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- The St Bavo Church in Haarlem
- Castle De Haar
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Start your day in Wormerveer and head to the open-air museum Zaanse Schans. Continue towards Volendam, with a chance to visit a cheese dairy in Katwoude. Cycle to Hoorn and explore the historic old town with its 17th-century buildings.
Day 8 – Day 8: Departure from Enkhuizen
Day 8 – Day 8: Departure from Enkhuizen
- Hoorn
- Enkhuizen - Departure day
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Early in the morning, take a boat trip back to Enkhuizen. Disembark by 09:00 and bid farewell to your unforgettable journey through the Netherlands.
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