Starting in Noordwijkerhout where the magnificent floats of the annual Flower parade are constructed, a visit is planned to see these being made. Most of the tulips are grown in North Holland, the area is much quieter and more relaxed than the South and is dotted with pretty villages and windmills we will cycle through the tulip fields, visiting Haarlem, Zaandam, Texel Island and the old harbour towns of Medembljk & Enkhuizen with its open-air museum depicting life in the old days and Hoorn before returning to Amsterdam.

Terrain: Although the Netherlands is flat it can be windy (known as a Dutch Hill) so if you are thinking of bringing your normal bike because it is flat, and if you have an E-bike we strongly recommend you bring your E-bike, there will be no opportunity to hire an E-bike from the ship (these now need to be booked in advance as the ship no longer carries spare bikes).

If you would like to book an E-bike, please state hire and your height in the E-bike space on the booking form.

Tandems and Electric Bikes (must have removable battery) are welcome.