Rotterdam to the Zeeland Province
Netherlands Bike + Boat Tours
A bike & boat tour from Holland’s second largest city into the wonderful water world of the Zeeland
- Tour Type
- Skill Level
- Length8 days
- Prices from€1163 Rates
Overview
This bike and boat tour in Holland, featuring the province of Zeeland, showcases the many faces of this fascinating country. There is something for everyone!
The world-class architecture and design of exciting Rotterdam will astound. Did you know that this is the largest port in Europe and the second-largest city in Holland?
Nature lovers will celebrate Zeeland, also known as the "land in the sea", for the varied flora and fauna.
Engineering enthusiasts will marvel at the ingenious methods of water management, including the Delta Project.
History buffs will delight in the historic towns of Zierikzee and Middelburg.
We cannot forget the foodie! Sample delicious mussels, oysters, and Eastern Scheldt Lobster.
Highlights
- Innovative Rotterdam
- Relaxing Dordrecht
- Majestic harbor of Middleburg and the central market
- Beautiful Zierikzee
- An engineering marvel, the Delta Works
- Deltapark Neeltje Jans
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Rotterdam | Rotterdam – Dordrecht
Day 2: Dordrecht - Willemstad - Hellevoetsluis, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 3: Hellevoetsluis - Bruinisse, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 4: Bruinisse - Veere, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 5: Veere - Neeltje Jans - Veere, 22 - 31 mi. (35 - 50 km)
Day 6: Veere - Middelburg - Veere| Veere - Dordrecht, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 7: Dordrecht - Rotterdam, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 8: Departure from RotterdamIn case of flood or low tide or severe weather, the shipping company reserves the right to change the route Cycling routes may also be affected. In extreme situations, the operator reserves the right to cancel the journey on short notice. No legal right shall be constituted of either situation. The same applies to locally mandated (but not previously announced) repair work on locks or bridges as well as unexpected and unfortunate mechanical issues of the ships' engines.
Please be aware that this ship is not just your floating hotel, but is a machine, with perceptible engine noises.
Italicized parts will be undertaken by boat.
Day 1: Arrival in Rotterdam | Rotterdam - Dordrecht
Individual arrival in Rotterdam. Embarkation at about 3:00 pm. You may have some time left to see Rotterdam’s stunning Market Hall. The Dutch refer to it as their version of the "Sistine Chapel“. At 6:00 pm, the boat navigates to Holland’s oldest town, Dordrecht, impressively located on an island between three wide rivers.Day 2: Dordrecht - Willemstad | Willemstad - Hellevoetsluis, 28 mi. (45 km)
In the morning, set sail for Willemstad, a small fortified town dating from the 17th/18th century, which is well worth visiting. Here start for your first cycle tour. Cross the inland waters of Haringvliet over the Volkerakdam, and cycle through fields and past storybook villages like Zwartsluis and Goudswaard to the popular water sports center of Hellevoetsluis.Day 3: Hellevoetsluis - Bruinisse, 28 mi. (45 km)
During good swimming weather, before you begin to cycle, it is well worth it to take a detour to the bathing beach of Rockanje, a wide fine sand beach with marvelous dunes. Once on the bike, you will cross the Haringvliet again, passing through small villages like Stellendam with the mill Korenlust, the small water sport village of Herkingen. Continuing along the Grevelingendam, you reach the mussel village of Bruinisse.Day 4: Bruinisse - Veere, 28 mi. (45 km)
Today you can visit the "Watersnoodmuesum" during your bike tour. Here you will learn all about the great flood disaster of 1953 and the "drowned" village of Viane, which was flooded and never rebuilt. Continue towards Zierikzee, which is among the 10 most beautiful Dutch national heritage towns. The "fat tower“ rises high above the town. The top of the tower offers marvelous views over the town, the harbor, and the island. As you continue your tour crossing the Zeelandbrug, an impressive structure 5 km long, built on 54 piers, you reach your destination of the day, the harbor town of Veere. Where once richly laden ships from Scotland docked, today, impressive yachts are moored.Day 5: Veere - Neeltje Jans - Veere, 22 - 31 mi. (35 - 50 km)
Today you can choose between three different routes, for example, the former working island Neeltje Jans, which was created by building a sand flat to facilitate the construction of the Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier, the most impressive construction of the Delta Works. You will have the possibility not only to marvel at the locks from up close but also from the inside. Optional is a visit to the adjacent water theme park, the Delta Park, with exhibitions that educate young and old about the underwater world of the sea.
Day 6: Veere - Middelburg - Veere | Veere - Dordrecht, 25 mi. (40 km)
The first stop on your cycling tour is Middelburg, the capital of Zeeland. The city looks back on a rich past and was once the most important city in the Netherlands after Amsterdam. Numerous stores and cafés invite you to visit. During a city tour (optional) you will have the opportunity to learn all kinds of interesting facts about the charming city. The tour continues through the picturesque, typically Dutch landscape, on the Walcheren peninsula. Wide beaches, forests, and dunes await. Nowhere in the Netherlands does the sun shine as often, and as long, as here
Day 7: Dordrecht - Rotterdam, 25 mi. (40 km)
On your last stretch, explore the best-known windmills in the Netherlands at Kinderdijk. The 19 windmills, which date back to the 18th century, are beautifully preserved and are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. The windmills are well worth a visit! Follow the route along the Maas River up to Rotterdam, one of the largest ports in the worldDay 8: Departure from Rotterdam
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Boats & Bikes
- Normandie
Comfort Class Boat
Stepping on board the Normandie, you are immediately aware of the inviting and informal ambiance on board. On the upper deck, you will find the accommodating light filled common area and bar, and on the main deck the comfortable restaurant. On the spacious sun deck, there are both deck chairs and ordinary chairs and tables, where you can sit with family and new friends and enjoy the passing scenery, the sun, and the conversation. This ship, like many of our vessels, requires a minimum number of… Read More
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Program according to itinerary from/to Rotterdam
- Welcome drink
- 7 breakfasts, 6 packed lunches or light lunch on board, 7 three-course dinners
- Coffee & tea in the afternoon
- Daily cabin cleaning
- Change of linen & towels on request
- A daily briefing on the respective cycle tours
- Tour leader on board
- 7-gear unisex city touring bicycle (Velo de Ville) with hand and backpedal brake or hand brakes only (please specify which you prefer).
- Bike Protection
- All port, bridge, & lock fees
- Maps & information material for the cycle tours (one set per cabin)
- GPS tracks
What’s Not Included
- Cycling guide
- Entrance fees & excursions
- City maps
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
2024
Comfort Class
Normandie
Saturday departures
May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15, August 3, August 10, August 17, & August 24, 2024
Main deck | Twin $ 1931 £ 1014 $ 1,755 € 1163 Ft 457883 kr 178305 ₪ 4757 ¥ 201498 Mex$ 21329 NZ$ 2110 NOK 13784 zł 5045 S$ 1736 kr 13759 $ 1,288 Main deck | Twin for single-use $ 2802 £ 1471 $ 2,547 € 1688 Ft 664383 kr 258718 ₪ 6903 ¥ 292371 Mex$ 30948 NZ$ 3061 NOK 20000 zł 7321 S$ 2519 kr 19964 $ 1,869 Upper deck | Twin $ 2180 £ 1144 $ 1,982 € 1313 Ft 516939 kr 201302 ₪ 5371 ¥ 227486 Mex$ 24080 NZ$ 2382 NOK 15562 zł 5696 S$ 1960 kr 15533 $ 1,454 Upper deck | Twin for single-use $ 3175 £ 1667 $ 2,886 € 1913 Ft 752968 kr 293214 ₪ 7823 ¥ 331353 Mex$ 35075 NZ$ 3469 NOK 22667 zł 8297 S$ 2855 kr 22625 $ 2,119 Upper deck | Twin/astern* $ 2097 £ 1101 $ 1,906 € 1263 Ft 497254 kr 193636 ₪ 5166 ¥ 218823 Mex$ 23163 NZ$ 2291 NOK 14969 zł 5479 S$ 1885 kr 14942 $ 1,399 Upper deck | Twin for single-use/astern* $ 3051 £ 1602 $ 2,773 € 1838 Ft 723440 kr 281715 ₪ 7516 ¥ 318359 Mex$ 33699 NZ$ 3333 NOK 21778 zł 7972 S$ 2743 kr 21738 $ 2,036 Upper deck | Single $ 2844 £ 1493 $ 2,585 € 1713 Ft 674423 kr 262628 ₪ 7007 ¥ 296789 Mex$ 31416 NZ$ 3107 NOK 20302 zł 7432 S$ 2557 kr 20265 $ 1,898 Please note that single cabins and twins for single-use have very limited availability.
*Increased engine and generator noise when the ship is in motion
Extra Options
2024
Electric bike rental: $ 183 £ 96 $ 166 € 110 Ft 43308 kr 16865 ₪ 450 ¥ 19058 Mex$ 2017 NZ$ 200 NOK 1304 zł 477 S$ 164 kr 1301 $ 122
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
This is an easy self-guided bike and boat tour. Due to its numerous cycle paths, Holland has become a paradise for cyclists. The cycle routes are on flat terrain, however, wind may be a factor.
Airport Info
Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS).
Local Travel
The Amsterdam Schiphol train station is located directly below the airport. Customer service desks are situated close to the red and white checkered cube at Schiphol Plaza. Staff at the desk will also be able to provide you with train departure information and general information on traveling by train in Holland. From the airport, a train to Rotterdam takes about 26 minutes.
Climate
Zeeland gets the largest amount of annual hours of sunshine in the Netherlands. During the warmest days, the constant sea breeze offers some cooling. This combination causes the climate of Zeeland to be one of the most pleasant in the Netherlands during the summer. Please check local conditions before your arrival. There are many good websites to visit to research
Remarks
It may be possible to book optional excursions on board. The most up-to-date program will be outlined in your final travel information. Excursions can only be reserved and paid for on board. Depending on the group composition, the excursions could be bilingual, German-English.
Important to know
Documents
Before you travel, please check the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have proper identification. For US citizens, the U.S. Passports & International Travel website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. It is important to research before you travel as airlines will not permit boarding if you do not have the required valid documents.
We recommend that you make copies of your important documents and papers (insurance cards, etc.). Leave a copy at home and have a copy with you. In the unfortunate situation that you lose your original documents, having copies facilitates the replacement process.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.
Extra Stay
Would you like to book extra days in Amsterdam upon your arrival or return or in Rotterdam before or after your tour? We advise Booking.com for researching and reserving your extra nights. You can read a detailed description of the hotels, amenities, customer reviews, and ratings.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by SE Tours.
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