A varied route taking in Holland’s unique countryside and visiting historic towns and cities

	Accommodation on comfortable barge – all cabins with private facilities
	All meals included – breakfast, dinner, packed lunches
	Easy cycling on flat cycle tracks and minor roads – max 30 miles per day
	Time to explore historic cities of Delft, Leiden, Haarlem, and Amsterdam
	Flexibility – cycle with guide or on your own, or stay on board !
	See the famous Keukenhof Gardens in full bloom on Spring dates
	Extra nights option in Amsterdam

Cycling distances on this tour are in the range 25-30 miles per day which means you have plenty of time to explore the fascinating towns and cities encountered en route. There are two itineraries from which to choose. On either you will spend 7 nights on a converted Dutch barge in a cabin with private facilities. Each of the barges has an attractive saloon/dining area and also a sundeck.

Time can be spent exploring magnificent Delft, world famous for its pottery of course, but a beautiful town whose centre of tree-lined canals, stylish houses and public buildings has remained largely unchanged since the 17th century. Leiden and Haarlem also have well-preserved centres, reminding us of their illustrious past.

The countryside is typically Dutch with large areas of reclaimed land criss-crossed by waterways and dotted with windmills. You will reach the coast at Katwijk, a small resort with a long sandy beach. Between here and Haarlem is the famed bulb-growing area which bursts into colour in Spring. Tour dates in April and early May (Itinerary 1) will include a full non-cycling day when you can visit the Keukenhof Gardens to witness the unforgettable displays of flowers.

This tour is an excellent introduction to the best that Holland has to offer – unique countryside and fascinating towns and cities with rich histories. If you would like to add extra nights in Amsterdam just ask us for details.

Terrain & Distances
The terrain is flat. The itinerary uses mainly small country roads with little traffic.

Cycling distances: 12-41 miles

Climate
As this tour is in Holland and Belgium weather patterns are similar to those of the UK.