Koblenz to Amsterdam

Germany, Netherlands Bike + Boat Tour

From the mountain chains of Rhineland to the flat farming countryside of Holland….

Begin in the beautiful city of Koblenz, where the Rhine & the Mosel rivers meet. The city is consisted of the Aldstadt (old city) and the Neustadt (new city). The Aldstadt is the shape of a triangle, with 2 sides consisting of the Rhine & Mosel rivers, and the third side is covered by endless hills topped with fortresses. While the old city is closely built, the new city is more roomy with an attractive view of the Rhine. Cycling along the fascinating landscapes of the Rhine, you visit typical German towns such as Neuwied and Bonn. Cologne will entice you as it is a major cultural center. When you come to Düsseldorf, you can try their famous local dark beer, Altbier. You will be amazed to what an international city this is, with almost a fifth of the population being foreigners. While spending an overnight in Wesel, you must visit the fascinating cathedral. Crossing over into the Netherlands (also known as Holland) you come into Arnhem. As one of the biggest cities of Holland, it is famous for it's open air museum just outside the city. Before reaching Amsterdam you will bike through the flat, peaceful, farming countryside of Holland, not missing the famous windmills along the way. You will spend a night in Wijk bij Duurstede meaning "neighborhood near Duurstede". Duurstede is a castle/ruin near by. And finally you will come to the most bicycle-friendly city in the world, Amsterdam! Among it's beautiful Renaissance architecture there will be many sights to see and enjoy, including the Rijksmuseum and the Anne Frank house. Or perhaps you'd like to take it all in while relaxing on a canal ride through the city!

Where You’ll Stay

Koblenz to Amsterdam On the Comfort Plus class boat, the Sailing Home

What’s Included

7 nights accommodations
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners
Tour guide
Daily cleaning service
7-speed hybrid bicycle
Daily briefing of routes

What’s Not Included

Individual arrival to the ship

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Tour	Bike + Boat
Type	Guided
Skill	Easy
Length	8 days
From	€865
	Print Tour

Tour Dates

Koblenz to Amsterdam: October 22, 2011. (Aboard the Sailing Home)

Skill Level

Easy guided tour

Easy, guided bike & boat tour. Routes take place on mainly flat, asphalted country roads or bike paths. Cycling ranges from 15 to 36 miles per day, with the entire day to complete the distances at your leisure.

Tour Boats

Sailing Home

Day-To-Day Itinerary

Arrival in Koblenz.
Koblenz - Cologne, 29 mi. (46 km)
Cologne - Düsseldorf, 36 mi. (57 km)
Düsseldorf - Wesel, 24 mi. (38 km)
Wesel - Arnhem, 15 or 27 mi. (24/42 km)
Arnhem - Wijk bij Duurstede, 29 mi. (45 km)
Wijk by Duurstede - Amsterdam, 32 mi. (50 km)
Departure from Amsterdam.

*All distances are approximate. The above planned itinerary is subject to change due to changing wind and weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances having to do with mooring requirements, etc.

SATURDAY: Arrival in Koblenz.
Your floating hotel will be docked in Koblenz on the Mosel bank, at Peter-Altmeier-Ufer, close to the centre. Check-in begins at 4 PM. Afterward, a welcome drink, information on the ship, the tour and bikes. Dinner will follow. A city walk at night is possible.

SUNDAY: Koblenz - Cologne, 29 mi. (46 km)
We start with a sailing breakfast as we leave Koblenz heading for Neuwied, where the bike tour will start. Along the banks of the Rhine river you will bike to Bonn – the former capital of West-Germany, where you will come on board and together we sail to Cologne. This cruise will last approx 3 hrs. Dinner and overnight in Cologne. At night possibility for a city walk.

MONDAY: Cologne - Düsseldorf, 36 mi. (57 km)
After breakfast there will be an opportunity to visit the city of Cologne again and visit the Dom (cathedral). The biking tour along the Rhine river brings you to Düsseldorf. The Merlijn will be docked within walking distance to the centre. Overnight stay in Düsseldorf; tonight you may enjoy your dinner in one of the many restaurants in the cozy Altstadt (old city) of Düsseldorf, at your expense.

TUESDAY: Düsseldorf - Wesel, 24 mi. (38 km)
We’ll start with a sailing breakfast while we sail from Düsseldorf to Duisburg. Here the biking tour starts on the Rhine bike path from Duisburg to Wesel. Dinner and overnight stay in Wesel.

WEDNESDAY: Wesel - Arnhem, 15 or 27 mi. (24/42 km)
We start again with a sailing breakfast and sail to Emmerich where your bike tour starts if you decide to take the long option of 27 miles (42 km). You may want to stay on board until Lobith and bike the last 15 miles (24km) to Arnhem. Today you will cross the border between Germany and into the Netherlands. In the afternoon and after dinner there is time to explore the city of Arnhem. Overnight stay in Arnhem.

THURSDAY: Arnhem - Wijk bij Duurstede, 29 mi. (45 km)
The day's cycling takes you through an interesting scenery of Holland, passing charming villages. We will dock for the night in the romantic village Wijk bij Duurstede. After dinner you are invited to go for a walk through this medieval city. Dinner and overnight stay in Wijk bij Duurstede.

FRIDAY: Wijk by Duurstede - Amsterdam, 32 mi. (50 km)
In the morning we first sail to Breukelen, while you enjoy your breakfast. The last part of the bike tour will start from here towards Amsterdam. The bike tour leads along the Vecht River and you will enjoy this beautiful scenery of Holland. In Amsterdam you can join a city walk before or after your dinner. Farewell dinner and overnight stay in Amsterdam.

SATURDAY: Departure from Amsterdam.
After breakfast, time to say goodbye to the Merlijn.

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