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
Oban Round tour.
Inner Hebrides from/to Oban Discovering the Inner Hebrides from/to Oban

Inseln Mull and Jura

Kintyre Peninsula

136 mi./220 km

Tallship with max. 22 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 1 Difficulty level 1
Bodrum Round tour.
Gulf of Gökova undiscovered natural paradise

Ancient rock tombs in Akyaka

Swimmstops in wonderfull bays

206 km / 128 mi. 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
Hanoi One way tour. Ho Chi Minh
Vietnamese Adventure from Hanoi/to Hồ Chí Minh City

Explore the rocky fairy-tale world of Ha Long Bay

Visit the historical town of Hoi An

Visit temples and pagodas in old imperial city Huế

118 miles / 190 km

Duration of the tour.
travel time 15 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
Saarburg One way tour. Possible in both directions. Koblenz
Saarburg - Koblenz or Koblenz - Saarburg Along the Moselle and the Saar rivers

Gentle biking amongst stunning vineyards

Learn about Roman history in Trier

Taste the region’s fine Riesling wines

Ship with max. 96 passengers

Duration of the tour.
travel time 8 days
5 stars
16 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
Mainz One way tour. Possible in both directions. Cologne
Mainz - Cologne or Cologne - Mainz Upper Middle Rhine Valley

UNESCO Upper Middle Rhine Valley

Ideal for a beautiful, relaxing holiday

Home to many legends like the Loreley

Ship with max. 96 passengers

Duration of the tour.
travel time 8 days
4 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 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
Avignon One way tour. Possible in both directions. Aigues Mortes
Provence - Camargue Southern part of France

Easy cycling in lovely Southern France

Wild Camargue nature, see bulls & horses

Provence landscape and Rhone Valley

Barges with max. 21 passengers

Duration of the tour.
travel time 8 days
5 stars
47 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
Passau Round tour.
Iron Gates Travel through 6 countries

Travel through 6 countries in 15 days

Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, & Belgrade

Almost 400 km/ 250 miles

Ship with max. 150 passengers

Duration of the tour.
travel time 15 days
5 stars
4 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
Berlin One way tour. Possible in both directions. Stralsund
Berlin - Stralsund or Stralsund - Berlin Cycling from city to coast

Berlin to German coast via Oder River

Rügen Island & Hanseatic town Stralsund

Fluvial views, baroque castles, seaside

Ship with max. 98 passengers

Duration of the tour.
travel time 8 days
4 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 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
Strasbourg One way tour. Possible in both directions. Mainz
Strasbourg - Mainz or Mainz - Strasbourg Discover the beauty of the lower Rhine

Beautiful cities of Speyer & Heidelberg

Quaint towns & vibrant cities en route

Marvelous views from quality bike routes

Ship with max. 96 passengers

Duration of the tour.
travel time 8 days
4 stars
6 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
Passau Round tour.
From Passau to Vienna and back Meander along the Great Loop

Plenty of sights in Vienna

the “Great loop”and UNESCO Site Wachau

Around 200 km / 147 miles

Ships with max. 150 passengers

Duration of the tour.
travel time 8 days
4 stars
12 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
Dubrovnik One way tour. Possible in both directions. Split
Pearls of Dalmatia Tour along South Dalmatia Coast

UNESCO town centers Split & Dubrovnik

Brač, Hvar, Korčula, Lastovo, Mljet

185 km / 115 miles

Motoryacht: max. 31 passengers

Duration of the tour.
travel time 8 days
5 stars
14 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 3 Difficulty level 3
Split One way tour. Possible in both directions. Dubrovnik
Premium Experience the higher levels of comfort, smaller groups and extra’s.
Highlights Dalmatia | PLUS E-bike tour along the Dalmatian Coast

UNESCO town centers Split & Dubrovnik

Brač, Hvar, Korčula, Mljet, Šipan

185 km / 115 miles

Motoryachts: max. 36 passengers

Duration of the tour.
travel time 8 days
5 stars
28 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
Mantua One way tour. Possible in both directions. Venice
Venice, Po river, Mantua Through the Italian countryside

Italian countryside by bike and barge

Bike in green woods & next to azure seas

Historical cities like Mantua & Venice

Barges with max. 21 passengers

Duration of the tour.
travel time 8 days
5 stars
30 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
Istria
Omisalj Round tour.
Premium Experience the higher levels of comfort, smaller groups and extra’s.
Highlights of Istria | PLUS Experience the Heart of Europe

Mainland of Istria

Historical harbor towns

230 km / 143 miles

Motoryacht with max. 29 passengers

Duration of the tour.
travel time 8 days
4 stars
6 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
Istrien
Omisalj Round tour.
Highlights of Istria Travel through the Heart of Europe

Cycle on Peninsula Istria

Historical harbor towns

230 km / 143 miles

Motoryachts with max. 29 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 3 Difficulty level 3

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.