Rhine & IJssel tour 2027

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Rhine & IJssel tour 2027

Rhine & IJssel tour 2027

It is almost impossible to overestimate the significance of the Dutch rivers, which formed the Netherlands. Rivers are the lifelines and essential for our prosperity. And besides: how beautiful they are, our rivers!

Cycling along meandering rivers by boat and bike

You cycle through the Rhine valley, along its very beautiful tributary the IJssel and across the so-called border lakes. During the whole tour you travel through wood and moorland sections of the Achterhoek, Veluwe and Gooi nature reserves; this area is very suitable for cycling tours and also loved by the Dutch cyclists. This region has a rich history. Arnhem, for example, is well-known for its role during WWII , Operation Market Garden. You also visit various Hanseatic towns which flourished in the 12th and 13th centuries, due to the fact that the IJssel was then one of the most important trade routes in Europe.

The route then leads you to the so-called border lakes of the IJssel lake which lie between the “old” land of many beautiful harbour towns and new Flevoland (once the bottom of the IJssel lake) which was reclaimed in 1932. In this area you visit some picturesque fishing harbours. Not to be missed: Spakenburg, where women still wear traditional costumes.

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Day 7
Day 8

Included

  • All nights on board, cabin in the booked category
  • Full board (7x breakfast, 6 x self-made picnic lunch for bike tours, 7x three course dinner)
  • Use of bed linen and towels
  • Coffee and tea on board
  • Tourguide, cycles with the group
  • Min. 3 city walks with the tourguide
  • Free WiFi (limited available in lounge and on deck)
  • Road book, 1x per cabin
  • GPS-tracks (on request)
  • Ferry fares on the route

Not included

  • Reservation costs
  • Contribution Dutch Guarantee Fund (Insolvency Protection)
  • Bicycle rent (optional)
  • Entrance fees to museums; approx. € 30,-
  • Other drinks on board
  • Personal insurance

Special details

  • Due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances, the route/program may be changed without notice.
  • We do not allow private e-bikes on board (due to safetly regulations)
  • If you have special meal requirements we ask you to mention this when booking, but at the latest until 14 days before arrival. Diets which need a special preparation or special ingredients can only be offered in limited form. We will do our best to meet your needs, but we also ask for your understanding as due to limited logistic possibilities on a barge we are not able to prepare complete specialized menus. In case of Celiac; gluten free diet; lactose free diet there is an additional charge of € 100, – per week and € 150,- per diet/ per person/per week when ordering on spot.
  • Unfortunately, we are unable to offer vegan meals. The space in the kitchens on our ships is limited (for storage and preparation) and therefore we cannot guarantee that the meals are completely vegan.
  • Dutch Barge Cruises reserves the right to cancel tours with fewer than 12 participants up to 21 days prior to the date of departure.The program is subject to change without notice.
Cabins 2027 p.p. Low season Standard season
Twin cabin € 1.440,- € 1.600,-
Double cabin (limited) € 1.440,- € 1.600,-
Single use € 2.160,- € 2.395,-

Extra options:

  • Rental bike per week, bike insurance included: € 130,-
  • E-bike per week, bike insurance included: € 240,-
  • Special diet (gluten free, lactose free meals): € 100,- per diet

Ship for this tour:

Elisabeth van Aemstel sailing 1 1

Elisabeth van Aemstel

20 guests max

20 beds

42,20 x 6,06 m

Private charter on request

Summary

  • 8 days
  • From €1,440
  • Elisabeth van Aemstel
  • Amsterdam – Amsterdam
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