| Tour | Bike+Boat |
|---|---|
| Type | Guided |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 8 days |
| From | €1290 Rates |
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Tour Dates
Aboard the Merlijn
2017: July 8, 2017
2018: August 11, 2018
Skill Level
This is an easy, guided bike and boat tour with average daily distances between 35 and 45 km.
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Day-To-Day Itinerary
Aboard the Merlijn:
Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam, cruise to Lelystad
Day 2: Lelystad - Deventer, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 3: Deventer - Arnhem, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 4: Arnhem - Wesel, 26 mi. (42 km)
Day 5: Wesel - Düsseldorf, 24 mi. (38 km)
Day 6: Düsseldorf - Cologne, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 7: Cologne - Bonn - Remagen - Koblenz, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 8: Departure from Koblenz
*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.
Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam, cruise to Lelystad
After check in on board at 4 pm, the crew welcomes you and provides information about the week. At 5 pm, the Merlijn begins a three hour cruise to its first destination, Lelystad. Tonight's stay is in the harbor in Lelystad, Your dinner will be served while cruising on the Markermeer.
Day 2: Lelystad - Deventer, 22 mi. (35 km)
Today begins with breakfast on board as the Merlijn cruises to Hattem. Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Gelserse Ijssel River, passing the city of Kampen, the first Hanseatic City on this tour.
Your first bike tour begins in Hattem, after a town visit and the Anton Pieck Museum. Anton Pieck was a Dutch painter, artist, and graphic artist. His works are noted for their nostalgic or fairy tale-like character and are widely popular, appearing regularly on cards and calendars. Your bike tour leads you along the IJssel River, along the border of the Veluwe, a beautiful landscape fragranced with heather. The tour ends in Deventer, a medieval (9th century) Hanseatic City. After dinner, enjoy a stroll through this historic city.
Day 3: Deventer - Arnhem, 25 mi. (40 km)
Another breakfast cruise is on the agenda as the Merlijn cruises to the Hanseatic city, Zutphen and its historic center, dating back to the 11th century. Biking along the borders of the Veluwe, you will reach Doesburg and then, end the day in Arnhem.
Day 4: Arnhem - Wesel, 26 mi. (42 km)
First destination is Rees where your bike tour begins. Cycling via Xanten, a medieval city where you can still see traces of its rich history, you follow the Rhine River to Wesel, final destination for the day.
Day 5: Wesel - Düsseldorf, 24 mi. (38 km)
After motoring to Duisburg/Ruhrort, you cycle to Düsseldorf. After dinner, you will have the opportunity to explore the city of Düsseldorf during a city walk!
Day 6: Düsseldorf - Cologne, 22 mi. (35 km)
First on the agenda is Zons and then onward by bike to the city of Cologne. The afternoon and evening are free for you to explore this lively city. Dinner tonight is at your own expense in one of the many local restaurants. The staff on board would be happy to make a recommendation for you!
Day 7: Cologne - Bonn - Remagen - Koblenz, 28 mi. (45 km)
The Merlijn sets off early in the morning. While you enjoy your breakfast, the boat takes you further upstream on the river Rhine. After passing Bonn, the Siebengebirge, meaning "seven mountains", begins. It is a German range of hills to the East of the Rhine, southeast of Bonn, consisting of more than 40 mountains and hills.
Your bike tour will start in Remagen and end in Koblenz where the Merlijn awaits at the bank of the Moselle.
Day 8: Departure from Koblenz
Individual departure after breakfast.
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Travel Details
Travel
Fly to Amsterdam.
Local Travel
Train from Amsterdam airport to Amsterdam Centraal Station.
Climate
Please check local conditions prior to arrival. Average high/low temperature in degrees Fahrenheit for the area: June 66º/52º and July 69º/55º.
Tour Operator
This tour is operated by Jantien Wondergem and Henk Karelse and Eurosail. We do not run these tours ourselves, we never have. We work on commission from our local partners plus a small administration fee of €20. We pride ourselves on the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide.
Amsterdam to Koblenz Boats + Barges
Merlijn Germany, Netherlands Comfort Plus Class Boat The Merlijn has 12 luxurious cabins with two comfortable airbeds that can be pushed together or separated, a desk, a wardrobe closet, a hairdryer, and a safe. The lounge is comfortably furnished in a modern style with a restaurant area and lounge near the bar. You can enjoy fresh air, water, and nature in all weather on the sun deck. The entire ship is climate controlled and you can adjust the temperature in your own cabin.
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