Cultural Tours by boat and bike

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Take a dive into the cultural highlights of Europe

Cultural delights, spectacular historical landmarks, cycling routes that meander through picturesque landscapes and delicious meals waiting for you on board. We’ve got it all covered.

Our luxury barges will carry you along surging rivers and winding canals to discover the most breathtaking sites all over Europe. All you need to do is enjoy the view. Our expert tour leaders will make sure you’re on the right track, guiding you on beautiful cycling routes full of spectacular scenery and cultural riches.

Cultural Tours

All tours
Aschaffenburg
Cochem One way tour. Possible in both directions. Aschaffenburg
Premium Experience the higher levels of comfort, smaller groups and extra’s.
Cochem - Aschaffenburg Along the Mosel, Rhine & Main rivers

Explore three beautiful rivers by bike

Taste fine regional wines

Visit medieval castle Burg Eltz

Ship with max. 31 passengers

Duration of the tour.
travel time 8 days
5 stars
5 Reviews
Guidance
  • Guided cycling: A tour leader will guide you during the cycling days
  • Independent cycling: No tour leader, the ships’ crew does daily briefing, independent cycling
guidance Guided cycling
Difficulty
  • Level 1: easy tours, very flat terrain
  • Level 2: quite easy tours, mostly flat terrain
  • Level 3: requires a higher level of exertion, medium hilly terrain
  • Level 4: for experienced cyclists, hilly terrain with climbs
Difficulty level 1 Difficulty level 1
Amsterdam Round tour.
Premium Experience the higher levels of comfort, smaller groups and extra’s.
Historic Hanseatic cities - Guided Beautiful landscape, historical towns

Bike along the Rhine & IJssel

Visit fascinating Hanseatic cities

Learn about the lovely reclaimed polderlands

Premium barges with max. 20 – 40 passengers

Duration of the tour.
travel time 8 days
4 stars
13 Reviews
Guidance
  • Guided cycling: A tour leader will guide you during the cycling days
  • Independent cycling: No tour leader, the ships’ crew does daily briefing, independent cycling
guidance Guided cycling
Difficulty
  • Level 1: easy tours, very flat terrain
  • Level 2: quite easy tours, mostly flat terrain
  • Level 3: requires a higher level of exertion, medium hilly terrain
  • Level 4: for experienced cyclists, hilly terrain with climbs
Difficulty level 1 Difficulty level 1
Passau Round tour.
Passau - Budapest - Passau Highlights of 4 Danube countries

Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary

Day of rest & exploration in Budapest

Around 200 km / 147 miles

Ships with max. 150 passengers

Duration of the tour.
travel time 8 days
4 stars
73 Reviews
Guidance
  • Guided cycling: A tour leader will guide you during the cycling days
  • Independent cycling: No tour leader, the ships’ crew does daily briefing, independent cycling
guidance Independent cycling
Difficulty
  • Level 1: easy tours, very flat terrain
  • Level 2: quite easy tours, mostly flat terrain
  • Level 3: requires a higher level of exertion, medium hilly terrain
  • Level 4: for experienced cyclists, hilly terrain with climbs
Difficulty level 1 Difficulty level 1
Amsterdam One way tour. Possible in both directions. Bruges
The Best of Holland and Belgium From Amsterdam or from Bruges

Holland & Flanders countryside cycling

World-famous Amsterdam, Ghent & Bruges

Visit the windmills at Kinderdijk

Ships with max. 68 passengers

Duration of the tour.
travel time 8 days
4 stars
110 Reviews
Guidance
  • Guided cycling: A tour leader will guide you during the cycling days
  • Independent cycling: No tour leader, the ships’ crew does daily briefing, independent cycling
guidance Independent cycling Guided cycling
Difficulty
  • Level 1: easy tours, very flat terrain
  • Level 2: quite easy tours, mostly flat terrain
  • Level 3: requires a higher level of exertion, medium hilly terrain
  • Level 4: for experienced cyclists, hilly terrain with climbs
Difficulty level 1 Difficulty level 1
Amsterdam One way tour. Possible in both directions. Bruges
Amsterdam - Bruges or Bruges - Amsterdam Relax Take time to explore Holland & Flanders

Colorful Holland & Flanders bike tours

World-famous Amsterdam & Ghent

Extra time to relax in Antwerp & Bruges

Barge with max. 20 passengers

Duration of the tour.
travel time 11 days
5 stars
10 Reviews
Guidance
  • Guided cycling: A tour leader will guide you during the cycling days
  • Independent cycling: No tour leader, the ships’ crew does daily briefing, independent cycling
guidance Guided cycling
Difficulty
  • Level 1: easy tours, very flat terrain
  • Level 2: quite easy tours, mostly flat terrain
  • Level 3: requires a higher level of exertion, medium hilly terrain
  • Level 4: for experienced cyclists, hilly terrain with climbs
Difficulty level 1 Difficulty level 1
Paris One way tour. Possible in both directions. Montargis
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Paris - Montargis or Montargis - Paris Royal splendor of the Seine Valley

Bike in the Forest of Fontainebleau

Royal history of Fontainebleau Castle

Impressionist Barbizon & Moret-sur-Loing

Barge with max. 20 passengers

Duration of the tour.
travel time 8 days
5 stars
34 Reviews
Guidance
  • Guided cycling: A tour leader will guide you during the cycling days
  • Independent cycling: No tour leader, the ships’ crew does daily briefing, independent cycling
guidance Guided cycling
Difficulty
  • Level 1: easy tours, very flat terrain
  • Level 2: quite easy tours, mostly flat terrain
  • Level 3: requires a higher level of exertion, medium hilly terrain
  • Level 4: for experienced cyclists, hilly terrain with climbs
Difficulty level 2 Difficulty level 2
Amsterdam One way tour. Cochem
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Amsterdam – Cochem Premium Travel upstream on the Rhine and Moselle

Gentle cycling along majestic rivers

Learn about Roman history

Taste fine Riesling wines

Premium barge with max. 31 passengers

Duration of the tour.
travel time 8 days
5 stars
2 Reviews
Guidance
  • Guided cycling: A tour leader will guide you during the cycling days
  • Independent cycling: No tour leader, the ships’ crew does daily briefing, independent cycling
guidance Guided cycling
Difficulty
  • Level 1: easy tours, very flat terrain
  • Level 2: quite easy tours, mostly flat terrain
  • Level 3: requires a higher level of exertion, medium hilly terrain
  • Level 4: for experienced cyclists, hilly terrain with climbs
Difficulty level 1 Difficulty level 1
Amsterdam Round tour.
Green Heart of Holland Guided History and Holland's Green Heart

Bike through the Green Heart of Holland

Historical cities Amsterdam & Leiden

Rijksmuseum & Delft porcelain studio

Barges with max. 24 passengers

Duration of the tour.
travel time 8 days
5 stars
17 Reviews
Guidance
  • Guided cycling: A tour leader will guide you during the cycling days
  • Independent cycling: No tour leader, the ships’ crew does daily briefing, independent cycling
guidance Guided cycling
Difficulty
  • Level 1: easy tours, very flat terrain
  • Level 2: quite easy tours, mostly flat terrain
  • Level 3: requires a higher level of exertion, medium hilly terrain
  • Level 4: for experienced cyclists, hilly terrain with climbs
Difficulty level 1 Difficulty level 1
Paris One way tour. Possible in both directions. Epernay
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Paris - Epernay or Epernay - Paris | Champagne Enjoy the great Champagne region

E-Bike tour the Champagne area’s rolling hills

Famous champagne cellars in Epernay

Paris, a must-see for Europe visitors

Barge with max. 24 passengers

Duration of the tour.
travel time 8 days
4 stars
19 Reviews
Guidance
  • Guided cycling: A tour leader will guide you during the cycling days
  • Independent cycling: No tour leader, the ships’ crew does daily briefing, independent cycling
guidance Guided cycling
Difficulty
  • Level 1: easy tours, very flat terrain
  • Level 2: quite easy tours, mostly flat terrain
  • Level 3: requires a higher level of exertion, medium hilly terrain
  • Level 4: for experienced cyclists, hilly terrain with climbs
Difficulty level 1 Difficulty level 1
Amsterdam Round tour.
Hansa Highlights Immerse yourself in medieval times

Cycling along the Rhine & IJssel

Hanseatic cities like Deventer & Kampen

Learn about the reclaimed polderlands

Ships with max. 71 passengers

Duration of the tour.
travel time 8 days
5 stars
69 Reviews
Guidance
  • Guided cycling: A tour leader will guide you during the cycling days
  • Independent cycling: No tour leader, the ships’ crew does daily briefing, independent cycling
guidance Independent cycling
Difficulty
  • Level 1: easy tours, very flat terrain
  • Level 2: quite easy tours, mostly flat terrain
  • Level 3: requires a higher level of exertion, medium hilly terrain
  • Level 4: for experienced cyclists, hilly terrain with climbs
Difficulty level 1 Difficulty level 1
Aschaffenburg One way tour. Possible in both directions. Bamberg
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Aschaffenburg - Bamberg or v.v. Main river and Bavarian region

Biking in River Main’s idyllic vineyards

Visit UNESCO-listed Bamberg & Würzburg

Taste delicious Bavarian wines and beers

Premium barge with max. 31 passengers

Duration of the tour.
travel time 8 days
5 stars
8 Reviews
Guidance
  • Guided cycling: A tour leader will guide you during the cycling days
  • Independent cycling: No tour leader, the ships’ crew does daily briefing, independent cycling
guidance Guided cycling
Difficulty
  • Level 1: easy tours, very flat terrain
  • Level 2: quite easy tours, mostly flat terrain
  • Level 3: requires a higher level of exertion, medium hilly terrain
  • Level 4: for experienced cyclists, hilly terrain with climbs
Difficulty level 1 Difficulty level 1
Passau Round tour.
Passau to Budapest & back Waltzing along the Danube

Cities of Vienna, Bratislava, & Budapest

Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary

Around 220 km / 135 miles

Ship with max. 170 passengers

Duration of the tour.
travel time 8 days
5 stars
59 Reviews
Guidance
  • Guided cycling: A tour leader will guide you during the cycling days
  • Independent cycling: No tour leader, the ships’ crew does daily briefing, independent cycling
guidance Independent cycling Guided cycling
Difficulty
  • Level 1: easy tours, very flat terrain
  • Level 2: quite easy tours, mostly flat terrain
  • Level 3: requires a higher level of exertion, medium hilly terrain
  • Level 4: for experienced cyclists, hilly terrain with climbs
Difficulty level 1 Difficulty level 1
The Esztergom Dome in Hungary
Passau Round tour.
Highlights of the Danube Passau to Budapest and back

Cities of Vienna, Budapest & Bratislava

Culture & Nature along the Danube

Approx. 265 km/159 mi. cycling

Ship with max. 198 passengers

Duration of the tour.
travel time 8 days
5 stars
1 Reviews
Guidance
  • Guided cycling: A tour leader will guide you during the cycling days
  • Independent cycling: No tour leader, the ships’ crew does daily briefing, independent cycling
guidance Independent cycling
Difficulty
  • Level 1: easy tours, very flat terrain
  • Level 2: quite easy tours, mostly flat terrain
  • Level 3: requires a higher level of exertion, medium hilly terrain
  • Level 4: for experienced cyclists, hilly terrain with climbs
Difficulty level 1 Difficulty level 1
Bodrum One way tour. Possible in both directions. Fethiye
Premium Experience the higher levels of comfort, smaller groups and extra’s.
Lycian Coast Breath-taking nature and ancient sites

Ancient Rock Tombs of Dalyan

Beautiful nature and spectacular views

224 km / 140 miles of cycling

Motoryacht: max. 30 passengers

Duration of the tour.
travel time 8 days
no reviews
0 Reviews
Guidance
  • Guided cycling: A tour leader will guide you during the cycling days
  • Independent cycling: No tour leader, the ships’ crew does daily briefing, independent cycling
guidance Guided cycling
Difficulty
  • Level 1: easy tours, very flat terrain
  • Level 2: quite easy tours, mostly flat terrain
  • Level 3: requires a higher level of exertion, medium hilly terrain
  • Level 4: for experienced cyclists, hilly terrain with climbs
Difficulty level 2 Difficulty level 2
Skiathos Round tour.
Premium Experience the higher levels of comfort, smaller groups and extra’s.
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Mamma Mia Islands Plus Sporades & Pelion Islands

In the footsteps of Hollywood stars

Picture-book bays and beaches

Visit the beautiful Aegean islands

180 km / 112 miles of cycling

Duration of the tour.
travel time 8 days
no reviews
0 Reviews
Guidance
  • Guided cycling: A tour leader will guide you during the cycling days
  • Independent cycling: No tour leader, the ships’ crew does daily briefing, independent cycling
guidance Guided cycling
Difficulty
  • Level 1: easy tours, very flat terrain
  • Level 2: quite easy tours, mostly flat terrain
  • Level 3: requires a higher level of exertion, medium hilly terrain
  • Level 4: for experienced cyclists, hilly terrain with climbs
Difficulty level 1 Difficulty level 1

Dutch and Flemish culture and heritage sites

On this tour of the Netherlands and the Flanders region of Belgium you can explore the culture and heritage sites of these two fascinating neighboring countries. You will be cycling through charming villages and quintessentially Dutch landscapes. And just across the border, Antwerp will impress you with its historical squares and majestic cathedrals, Ghent boasts 18 museums and more than 100 churches, and be prepared to be wooed by the UNESCO-listed historic city center of Bruges.

See the best of Holland

Expect lots of easy and pleasant cycling through Dutch polders, picturesque villages and iconic cites. In the North, the route meanders through the open-air museum and fishing harbors of Volendam and Marken. More to the South you’ll be visiting Europe’s largest port in Rotterdam and passing through the Green Heart of Holland. Let’s not forget about the cheese and candle capital, Gouda or the birthplace of the famous painter Rembrandt and home to the oldest university in the Netherlands, Leiden.

The water wonders route from Venice to Mantua

This beautiful tour takes you from the once independent state of Mantua – the musical and cultural hub of Northern Italy –to the majestic city of Venice. The route winds along the rivers Mincio and Po, through the rural areas of the Italian countryside into the beautiful Venetian Lagoon. This memorable exploration of the Italian countryside is aboard the romantic Vita Pugna or Ave Maria.