Heart of Tulips

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Heart of Tulips

Heart of Tulips

An exclusive bike & boat tour through Holland aboard the Magnifique X

Experience the Netherlands in bloom on this deluxe 9-day bike and boat journey, combining scenic cycling, rich Dutch heritage, and the exceptional comfort of the Magnifique X. Designed for travelers who appreciate active vacations as much as refined relaxation, this springtime tour brings together flower-filled landscapes, historic towns, and classic waterside scenery in one beautifully paced itinerary.

Your journey begins with a comfortable arrival in Amsterdam, where you’ll enjoy an overnight hotel stay before boarding the ship. From there, each day reveals a different side of Holland in the spring: the windmills of Zaanse Schans, the timeless charm of Alkmaar and Haarlem, the world-famous Keukenhof gardens, and quieter, more exclusive places such as Hortus Bulborum, where rare and historic flower bulbs are preserved, far from the usual crowds. Along the way, you’ll cycle at a relaxed pace, with several days offering a choice of shorter or longer routes.

Back on board, the Magnifique X welcomes you with the warmth and elegance of a floating boutique hotel. With its intimate atmosphere, stylish suites, and attentive service, it is the perfect setting in which to unwind after a day outdoors. This is springtime in the Netherlands at its most comfortable, colorful, and memorable.

Discover Holland in bloom

This tour is an immersion into Dutch springtime at its best and, at times, most unexpectedly refined. Cycle through landscapes shaped by water, tradition, and centuries of craftsmanship. Pass windmills still operating in the Zaan region, follow quiet roads through the dune reserve of North Holland, and ride past ever-changing flower fields in Europe’s most celebrated bulb-growing region.

Along the way, experience not only world-famous highlights, but also places that are less known and feel more personal.

This tour has a carefully balanced rhythm of cycling, cruising, sightseeing, and time to relax. It is designed to feel active, but never rushed. An important part of that comfort is the support van, which accompanies the cycling program. Along the way, it serves picnic lunches and refreshments in on selected days, adding an extra layer of ease and care to the journey. It also offers flexibility for guests who prefer not to complete the full cycling route on a given day. That means you can enjoy each ride with more peace of mind, knowing that extra support is always nearby. Together, these thoughtful details make this a refined and deeply enjoyable way to experience the Netherlands in the spring.

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Good to know
Included in this tour

Transfers from/to Schiphol Airport Amsterdam 

9-day tour with 8 nights’ accommodations:

  • 1 hotel night in Amsterdam
  • 7 nights aboard the Magnifique X

Meals:

  • 8x breakfast
  • 4x lunch
  • 6x 3-course dinner (wine/beer/soft drinks/mineral water/coffee/tea included)

On board:

  • Coffee and tea always available
  • Use of bed linen and towels
  • Daily cleaning of the suite
  • Climate-controlled suite
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Daily briefings
  • 1 onboard lecture

For cycling:

  • Fully guided cycling tours (2 tour leaders, 2 groups)
  • BBT support van with 3rd tour leader throughout the tour
  • BBT cycling map (1 per suite)
  • GPS tracker app
  • Use of a helmet
  • Use of a waterproof pannier bag
  • Biodegradable water bottle
  • Fees for ferries

Other inclusions:

  • Some short walking tours
  • Entrance to the Zaanse Schans
  • Entrance to Hortus Bulborum
  • Entrance for North-Holland Dune Reserve
  • Entrance to the Keukenhof
  • Entrance to the Flower Auction
  • Private canal tour in Hoorn
Excluded from this tour
  • Flights to/from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
  • 4x lunch
  • 2x dinner (Alkmaar, Haarlem)
  • Drinks (other than tea, coffee and drinks included with on-board dinners)
  • Bicycle rental or e-bike rental
  • Personal insurances
  • Gratuities (at your discretion)
  • Entrance fees and excursions (not mentioned under inclusions)
  • Parking fees
  • SGR Insolvency protection (mandatory consumer contribution SGR insolvency protection guarantee scheme: € 5 per person – will be specified separately on the booking confirmation)
Cabins Prices p.p. March 30 April 13
Upper deck suite € 4.049,- € 4.799,-
Junior suite lower deck € 3.199,- € 3.949,-
Additional options & information

2027:

  • Rental Premium Hybrid bicycle: 154 € per tour (optional)
  • Rental E-Bike Premium: 287 € per tour (only a limited number of electrical bikes available: pref. reservation by booking)

Ship for this tour:

Magnifique x achterdek

Magnifique X

32 guests max

32 beds

71 x 7,25 m

Private charter on request

Summary

  • 9 days
  • From €3,199
  • Magnifique X
  • Amsterdam – Amsterdam

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