Bike and boat: Hanseatic route

During breakfast the ship sails to Wageningen. From here the first tour of the week takes you through the lovely valley of the Lower Rhine and further through the Veluwe, a large forest and heath area. In the late afternoon you cycle through the suburbs and past the beautiful parks of Sonsbeek and Zijpendaal to Arnhem. De Nassau is located for the night near the city center of this former Hanseatic city. During the Second World War Arnhem was the scene of Operation Market Garden, the largest air operation in history. It ended in failure as it was not possible to capture a bridge over the Rhine and this led to the destruction of the British 1st Parachute Division.

You disembark from the Nassau in Arnhem and start your cycling tour today in the small town of Doesburg. From there you cycle along the IJssel to Bronkhorst, a small hamlet that prides itself on being the smallest town in Holland. From Bronkhorst there are two options for cycling to Zutphen. You either take a shorter tour along the river bank or a longer route via Vorden, where you cycle past mansions, castles and country estates. Both routes end in Deventer, which is known for its delicious gingerbread. In the evening the tour guide offers you a short guided city walk. Don't miss it!

During breakfast, De Nassau takes you to Wijhe, where a beautiful cycle tour to Hattem begins. The shorter route runs along the river bank, the longer cycle tour runs through the eastern Veluwe area. Hattem has a rich history, traces of which can still be seen everywhere today. From Hattem it is only a short distance to Zwolle. This city is considered one of the most beautiful Hanseatic cities. From Zwolle you continue to Kampen. In the evening you can discover the highlights of this largest Hanseatic city in the Netherlands on your own.

From Kampen, the bike tour leads along the border lakes to the fishing port of Elburg. There are many popular water sports activities here during the summer. From Elburg the bike tour continues through forests and moors of the Veluwe to beautiful Harderwijk, where you stay overnight in the old fishing port. In the 16th century, Harderwijk had the largest fish market in the Zuiderzee region. Today it is still a beautiful old town worth exploring.

Again you have two routes to choose from. A shorter bike ride along the shores of the marginal lakes, or a combination of the coastal route and a longer alternative that runs through adjacent forests. In the afternoon you will pass Spakenburg, a fishing village known for its traditional costumes, which are still worn today. Today's berth is in Huizen.

Huizen is the starting point for a tour of the beautiful fortified towns of Naarden and Muiden. The latter is famous for its historic castle on the water. From Muiden you drive on quiet roads to your destination, the world-famous metropolis of Amsterdam. You have all afternoon and evening to explore this vibrant city. Take the opportunity to take a canal tour or visit the Anne Frank House or one of the other world-famous museums around the Museumplein. Or just enjoy the lively life in this multicultural city.

Today the last part of your journey ends, after breakfast disembarkation until 9:30 am and individual departure.