The southern route is the perfect tour to discover the varied green in the central part of Holland with many small lakes and sights, but also the beautiful old towns in a particularly pleasant way. By bike and boat you will visit historical cities, picturesque villages and beautiful landscapes in the surprisingly varied "Green Heart" of Holland. Highlights include Amsterdam with its beautiful canals, the cathedral city of Utrecht, the port city of Rotterdam, Delft with the world-famous porcelain factory, the cheese city of Gouda, the windmills near Kinderdijk, the silver city of Schoonhoven and the Zaanse Schans open-air museum.
Embarkation and check-in between 14:00 p.m. and 16:30 p.m. in Amsterdam. Take the opportunity to discover the city centre, go shopping, take a canal cruise or visit a museum. At 17:00 welcome drink and safety instructions. First dinner and tour briefing on board. First night in Amsterdam.
During breakfast, the MS De Amsterdam sails to Breukelen, where - after the bikes have been distributed - your first bike tour begins and you cycle along the magically meandering river Vecht, whose banks are lined with impressive castles, stately villas and special tea houses. The start of a bike tour can hardly be more beautiful. You follow the Vecht to the center of Utrecht, where you have the opportunity to explore the cathedral with its tall spire and the beautiful city center of this old city. In the afternoon you continue your tour by ship from Utrecht to your today's destination in Rotterdam.
Today you cycle through the 'Jenever city' Schiedam (Jenever is a traditional Dutch juniper schnapps) and through the Delfland region to Delft, which is famous for its "Delft Blue" porcelain. Visit the beautiful city center with its small canals, picturesque streets, bridges and avenues. For many guests, a visit to the Delft porcelain factory "Royal Delft" is one of the highlights of this tour. Later you return to Rotterdam, where a short city tour of the city of Rotterdam is offered in the evening.
Today you either cycle or take the “water bus” to Alblasserdam in about 40 minutes. From here you can reach Kinderdijk (a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 19 large windmills in a row) in just a few minutes by bike. Afterwards you can choose between a longer cycle tour with a visit to the beautiful cheese town of Gouda or a shorter tour through the Alblasserwaard polder. Both tours end in the “silver town” of Schoonhoven, where you can visit a silversmith.
* For some departures, an overnight stay in Schoonhoven on day 4 is not possible. The ship docks in the cheese town of Gouda instead. All cycling highlights remain on the program.
Today you cycle from Schoonhoven through the charming “Green Heart” along small villages and along quiet paths and country roads to Utrecht. On the way you can visit a traditional cheese farm and the Witches' Weighing House in Oudewater. In the late afternoon the ship will sail from Utrecht to Haarlem.
Today you can choose between two cycling tours. Both tours lead through the magical Kennemer Dunes, a nature reserve with many birds, Scottish Highland cattle and Shetland ponies. After visiting the seaside resorts of Bloemendaal aan Zee and Zandvoort, you cycle through forests and the centre of Haarlem back to the ship. On the slightly longer tour, the route takes you past the world's largest steam engine near Cruquius (a pumping station for draining the adjacent Haarlemmermeer polder, which includes Schiphol Airport). During dinner, the ship sails to Zaandam.
*For departures between March 27th and May 2nd: From Haarlem it is possible to visit the famous tulip exhibition “Keukenhof” near Lisse (by bike or public transport; cost of the trip and entrance fee “Keukenhof” not included).
On your last day of cycling, you will cycle from Zaandam to the open-air museum “Zaanse Schans” (free entry), an old, traditional village with quaint wooden houses, a cheese factory, a traditional clog maker and various windmills. Then you will cycle back to Amsterdam via the Twiske recreation area. Here you have the whole afternoon and evening to look around Amsterdam. If you didn't take a canal tour on the first day, you can do so now.
end of your journey. Disembarkation after breakfast, until 9.30 am. Travel home on your own.
Bookable: guided bike tours with tour guide on certain dates (without booking this option, the bike tours take place individually)
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| 2 bed cabin | Under deck | upper deck |
|---|---|---|
| 29.03.2025 - 11.04.2025 | 799,00 € | 1.049,00 € |
| 12.04.2025 - 18.04.2025 | 899,00 € | 1.149,00 € |
| 19.04.2025 - 25.04.2025 | 1.049,00 € | 1.299,00 € |
| 26.04.2025 - 02.05.2025 | 1.199,00 € | 1.449,00 € |
| 03.05.2025 - 04.07.2025 | 1.299,00 € | 1.549,00 € |
| 05.07.2025 - 22.08.2025 | 1.199,00 € | 1.449,00 € |
| 23.08.2025 - 06.09.2025 | 1.299,00 € | 1.549,00 € |
| 13.09.2025 - 19.09.2025 | 1.199,00 € | 1.449,00 € |
| 20.09.2025 - 26.09.2025 | 1.049,00 € | 1.299,00 € |
| 27.09.2025 - 03.10.2025 | 899,00 € | 1.149,00 € |
| 04.10.2025 - 04.10.2025 | 799,00 € | 1.049,00 € |
| 2-bed cabin for single use | Under deck | upper deck |
|---|---|---|
| 29.03.2025 - 11.04.2025 | 1.199,00 € | 1.574,00 € |
| 12.04.2025 - 18.04.2025 | 1.349,00 € | 1.724,00 € |
| 19.04.2025 - 25.04.2025 | 1.574,00 € | 1.949,00 € |
| 26.04.2025 - 02.05.2025 | 1.799,00 € | 2.174,00 € |
| 03.05.2025 - 04.07.2025 | 1.949,00 € | 2.324,00 € |
| 05.07.2025 - 22.08.2025 | 1.799,00 € | 2.174,00 € |
| 23.08.2025 - 06.09.2025 | 1.949,00 € | 2.324,00 € |
| 13.09.2025 - 19.09.2025 | 1.799,00 € | 2.174,00 € |
| 20.09.2025 - 26.09.2025 | 1.574,00 € | 1.949,00 € |
| 27.09.2025 - 03.10.2025 | 1.349,00 € | 1.724,00 € |
| 04.10.2025 - 04.10.2025 | 1.199,00 € | 1.574,00 € |
| 2 bed cabin suite | upper deck |
|---|---|
| 29.03.2025 - 11.04.2025 | 1.299,00 € |
| 12.04.2025 - 18.04.2025 | 1.399,00 € |
| 19.04.2025 - 25.04.2025 | 1.599,00 € |
| 26.04.2025 - 02.05.2025 | 1.749,00 € |
| 03.05.2025 - 04.07.2025 | 1.849,00 € |
| 05.07.2025 - 22.08.2025 | 1.749,00 € |
| 23.08.2025 - 06.09.2025 | 1.849,00 € |
| 13.09.2025 - 19.09.2025 | 1.749,00 € |
| 20.09.2025 - 26.09.2025 | 1.599,00 € |
| 27.09.2025 - 03.10.2025 | 1.399,00 € |
| 04.10.2025 - 04.10.2025 | 1.299,00 € |
| 7-speed rental bike (freewheel) with pannier | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025 | 91,00 € |
| Electric bike (7-speed, freewheel) (limited number, on request, only by prior arrangement) | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025 | 245,00 € |
| Limitation of Liability Rental E-Bike | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025 | 28,00 € |
| limitation of liability rental bike | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025 | 14,00 € |
| Amsterdam Canal Cruise (Please book and pay for your ticket in advance and collect it on board on the first day) | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025 | 18,00 € |
| Helmets (per week; Important: reserve and pay when booking) | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025 | 10,00 € |
| bringing your own bike | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025 | 14,00 € |
| Bring your own e-bike | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025 | 28,00 € |
Saturdays, weekly departures from March 30.03th. - October 12.10.2024,
| Basic price in € per person * 2025 | Under deck | upper deck |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bed cabin | From €799 | From €1049 |
| 2-bed cabin for single use | From €1449 | From €1824 |
| 2 bed cabin suite | - | From €1349 |
3% early bird discount for tours in 2025 until the end of February
Attention: This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Train: to/from Amsterdam Central Station (Central Station), the pier is near Central Station
Parking in Amsterdam
Parking in Amsterdam with Centralparking valet service.
valet parking service
A driver will be waiting for you in front of the ship to help you with your luggage. The local driver, who knows his way around vehicles, will then take your car to a parking lot with permanent camera surveillance. When you return, your car will be back in front of the ship: you can get in straight away and drive off!
2025: for €185 (8 days) you can park your vehicle (car) safely and with 2 hour security, 35 x transfer of your car is included (if booked in advance). Please note: If you have a bike rack mounted on your car and it is still attached to the car while you park, you will be charged an additional €165. You can tick this option when making your reservation. If you decide to book this service on the day you start your trip, the price for valet parking is €195/€ (only possible if your trip starts and ends in Amsterdam). You will receive more information about pre-booking with your booking confirmation.
General tip for traveling by car
You can easily find a large overview of parking spaces on the external website www.parkopedia.de . view
DeAmsterdam
About the ship
De Amsterdam is a medium-sized river cruise ship that is modern and very generously equipped. It was built in 1991 and renovated in 2017. So far, the ship has carried out four-star river cruises, primarily on German waters. In 2018, De Amsterdam was used for the first time on the South Holland Tour! The ship sails under the German flag and Dutch management.
Description of the cabins
There are 30 two-bed cabins (11 m²) on the lower deck. On the upper deck there are 18 two-bed cabins (11 m²) and 8 very comfortable suites (15 m²). The two-bed cabins always have two separate single beds (200 x 80 cm), the suites have two single beds placed side by side as a double bed (200 x 160 cm). . Upon prior request, the beds in the suites can be set up as two single beds.
All 56 cabins on board the De Amsterdam have individually adjustable air conditioning, digital TV, bed/hanging cabinet, mini safe, hair dryer, 230V and 115V power connections and a bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. The twin cabins have a large partially opening window (140 x 90 cm).
The suites have the same basic equipment as the twin cabins, but are larger and also have a mini-bar and, as a highlight, a French balcony (floor-to-ceiling, glazed sliding doors) instead of the window.
Description of the ship
De Amsterdam's restaurant is located on the lower deck. In the cozy lounge on the upper deck you will find the bar, comfortable seating and a small dance floor. You can watch the landscape gliding by through the large panoramic windows. WiFi is available. On the partially covered sun deck, chairs and loungers invite you to linger. Here you can relax and enjoy the view while driving. The bicycles are stored on a separate part of the sun deck.
Facts of the ship
Currency on board: Euro; Credit cards: Visa, Eurocard, MasterCard (only with PIN/identification number). No cash payment.
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| deck plan | 2 bed cabin upper deck | Suite upper deck | Bar |
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| Piano in the lounge | Lounge & Bar | restaurant | front desk |
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| Lounge & Bar | Sundeck | Dance floor in the lounge | Stairs to the lower deck |
Program and information subject to changes in the meantime, including for meteorological and nautical reasons!
2-bed cabin for single use bookable on request!
The routes are almost always flat, you cycle almost exclusively on cycle paths along the canals and rarely on side roads with little traffic. It may have to be expected with more or less wind.
Visitor's tax, city tax or cultural tax, which is not included in the travel price, is EUR 2,00-3,00 per person/night, payable locally.
General information
Not included in the price: Cultural development tax, bed tax, arrival and departure, transfers, excursions, entrance and sightseeing fees, city maps, ferry fees, insurance, tips and personal expenses.
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Maps presented are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect geographical reality.
