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Looking for a new way to see Holland? It doesn’t get much better than a boat and bike tour—the views are fabulous on land and on water. There’s nothing like exploring the Green Heart of Holland on a bike or capturing the perfect shot the medieval spires of Haarlem as you sail along the river. Don’t believe us? Check out some of the sights and experiences that await you on a tour of southern Holland.   1. Marvel at the magnificent castles along the River Vecht The River Vecht traces…

The Netherlands may have a reputation for windmills, farms and flower fields, but it has many hidden pockets of superb natural beauty too. From dunes to forested woodlands, tidal wetlands to rolling hills covered in heath, nature in the Netherlands has a fairytale quality that is utterly transporting. Are you curious to learn about some of the most beautiful natural areas in the Netherlands? Here’s our pick! Our Tours in the Netherlands 1. Wadden Sea Maybe one of the best-kept secrets in the Netherlands, the Wadden Sea is the largest…

The Moselle is a charming river that runs through France, Luxembourg and Germany. Blogger Jessica de Korte traveled with the Magnifique III from Metz to Cochem and enjoyed plenty of beauty, wine and friendly encounters: “Come on, we’ll treat you to some wine!” I’m just taking a picture of the St. Michael winery when a few Canadians from the group arrive by bike. Not much later, we’re sitting in the sun outside a café. Far below us, the mesmerizing Moselle River flows between its steep banks, where the vines stand…

Holland is famous for its tulips. In fact, our most popular Boat and Bike Tour routes are the springtime ones that center around seeing the tulips. So where are the best tulip fields in Holland? Here are our recommendations: See our Tulip Tours Keukenhof Certainly Keukenhof is the most famous place to see tulips. Claiming to contain about 7 million (!) tulips, it has grown from a castle garden to become an exhibition park: a place for bulb growers to display their wares. The grounds are carefully landscaped to show…

When Kit Parks of the Active Travel Adventures podcast took the Cyclades and Saronic Islands cycling and sailing tour, she’d never been to Greece, but was bowled over by the beauty of the islands, the sea around them and, as she mentions numerous times in her podcast about her trip, the food. In the podcast, she offers lots of observations and advice, most of which involve trust and flexibility. See our tour  Trust the locals Kit starts her story even before she starts the tour, with a pre-tour lunch in…

Did you know? There are 13 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Netherlands. And you can visit 10 of them on our tours by bike and boat. It probably comes as no surprise that many Dutch UNESCO sites have to do with water management and flood protection – after all, the Dutch are world champions in this field. Other places are on the World Heritage List because of their special and innovative architecture or their unique nature. Curious about which special places? Read our blog and get inspired! Kinderdijk The…

This trip has it all! Enjoy the sweet Italian life, be awed by nature’s wonders, immerse yourself in thousands of years of history and discover the surprisingly diverse world of the Aeolian islands by bike, on foot and by sailing ship. This volcanic archipelago off the coast of Sicily is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is not considered one of the best-kept secrets of the Mediterranean for nothing. We’ll take you on an exciting journey of discovery to this amazingly beautiful island paradise. Laurens Winkel, owner of Boat Bike…

It’s no secret that the Danube region is one of the most popular destinations for travel by bike and boat. Would you like to know why? This extraordinary river not only breaks all records, but also offers amazing variety. The route along the Danube is like a small trip around the world where you’ll encounter many different landscapes and cultures! May we take you on an exciting journey of discovery? 1. The Danube is the only river in Europe that flows from west to east You may know that the…

The indescribable light of the long Scandinavian summer days. The variety of cities and landscapes of the Öresund. And surrounding it all: the scent of the sea … Jan Timmermans is still full of impressions from his bike and boat trip around the fascinating strait between Denmark and Sweden, where he was helping plan the new route on the three-masted ship, the Atlantis, for the 2024 season. The director of Boat Bike Tours spent eight days and enthusiastically tells us about his experiences. Come along on this exciting adventure by…

This is a bike tour that you’ll never forget: visit real historical windmills, take a walk on a North Sea beach and cycle through colorful tulip fields. Today we will take you on one of the most beautiful bike routes that you can experience: our Tulip Tours. See 5 highlights of this route and discover how varied a day on a bike in North Holland can be! Our tuliptours 1. Holland like in a picture book: Zaanse Schans It doesn’t get more Dutch than this! Windmills, a wooden shoe workshop,…