Tulip Tour on the MS Magnifique II, III, & IV
Guided from EUR € 859
Bike and Boat Tour aboard MS Magnifique II, MS Magnifique III or MS Magnifique IV
Countries: Holland
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Tulip Tour
Experience Holland in the best possible way: a gorgeous spring short break dominated by flowers. This five-day mini-cruise plows through the most beautiful season of the year and will take you to gorgeous areas such as "the Garden of Amsterdam." Enjoy some unforgettable days on board a passenger barge with excellent service and an alternating itinerary.
Amsterdam is also called, by some, the smallest metropolis of Europe. There are many unique museums, enticing shopping, and, recently added to the UNESCO Cultural World Heritage list, the canals in the heart of Amsterdam which certainly make a visit to Amsterdam a highlight. Visit the famous flower market in the center of the capital and discover the "Zaanse Schans," including windmills, a traditional cheesemaker, a clog maker, and an authentic traditional Dutch village.
Other highlights of this trip are the historic city of Haarlem, the world-famous flower park "Keukenhof" near Lisse, and the largest flower auction in the world in Aalsmeer.
Enjoy the personal service, delicious meals, and excellent accommodation on board of the premium barges.
Note: The Aalsmeer flower auction is closed during weekends and on public holidays. This is an optional visit. Please be aware that on some departure dates a visit to the flower auction is not possible
In case you prefer a day of rest, you can skip the bike tour and relax on board while cruising to the next town.
Highlights
- Amsterdam and the open air museum "Zaanse Schans"
- Haarlem
- The world's largest flower gardens of Keukenhof
- The world's largest flower auction in Aalsmeer (closed on weekends and holidays)
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Traveler photos
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Daily program
Day 1: Embarkation in Amsterdam; cruise Amsterdam – Zaandam
Embarkation and check-in is 2:00pm with the crew welcoming you on board. As soon as all guests have arrived your five-day tour will start with a short cruise to Zaandam, famous for its windmills and cheese-making. Your barge will berth in the center of the city. Upon arrival, you can enjoy taking your new bike for a brief test ride through the surrounding area. In the evening, enjoy a short walk through the picturesque center of Zaandam.Day 2: Zaandam – Zaanse Schans – Zaandam (14-21 miles/24-34 km) | cruise Zaandam – Haarlem
After breakfast, you will enjoy a 5 km bicycle ride to the open air museum Zaanse Schans (entry included) which features beautiful windmills, traditional wooden houses, an old Dutch village, a cheese farm, and a traditional wooden clog maker. In the afternoon, after returning to your ship by bicycle, you have a choice to make: you can either cycle to Haarlem (14 miles/24 km) or take it easy while enjoying the scenery as your barge makes the approximate 2.5-hour trip.In Haarlem visit the historical inner city complete with the Grote Markt and St. Bavo church. Your barge will be berthed in the center of Haarlem for the night, so you will have plenty of time to enjoy a short city walk in the afternoon or in the evening.
Day 3: Haarlem – Keukenhof – Oude Wetering (24-35 miles/39-57 km)
Today you will ride your bicycle to the Keukenhof, arguably the most famous flower park in the world where you can admire hundreds of thousands of tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and many other flowers in full bloom.After an extensive visit, you will get back on your bicycle and head to Oude Wetering, a small village, where your floating hotel will be waiting for you.
Day 4: Oude Wetering – Aalsmeer* – Amsterdam (16-18 miles/25-28 km)
This morning (bus trip at 6:30am) you are in for a real treat - a visit to the biggest flower auction in the world at Aalsmeer*. Early in the morning millions of flowers are auctioned off here and are instantly sent out to all corners of the world. By 9:00am you will return to your barge where a late breakfast will be waiting for you as the barge sails towards Amsterdam.During the afternoon you will have the option a final cycling route through the wetlands of Waterland you can take some time to discover this amazing city. Visit the inner city flower market, go to a museum, do some shopping…there is just so much to do!!
*Optional visit! Entry to the flower auction is approximately €7 per person. The Aalsmeer flower auction is not available on weekends or holidays. Please be aware that a visit to the flower auction is not possible on some departure dates.
Day 5: Amsterdam
Disembarkation after breakfast by 9:30am.All distances are approximate distances of recommended bike tours. Program and information provided are subject to change, such as, for example, changes in weather conditions. Not all mentioned highlights will be visited during the short bike option. The company retains the right to change the program or to change the shipping time and/or the order of the program in the case it deems it necessary to do so.
Surface and terrain
Mostly flat routes. Paved or cobblestone roads.
Boats
How to get there
Tour start and end
Nearest airport: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Nearest train station: Amsterdam Centraal StationTips on getting to and from your tour
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Dates
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Magnifique II: Apr 6, 10*, 14* (*indicates fully booked)
Magnifique III: Mar 30; Apr 3, 7*, 11*, 15*, 19*, 2024 (*indicates fully booked)
Magnifique IV: Apr 1, 5*, 9*, 13*, 17*, 21*, 2024 (*indicates fully booked)Season A: Mar 30, 2024 - Apr 05, 2024
Season B: Apr 06, 2024 - Apr 25, 2024
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Magnifique II: Mar 29; Apr 2, 6, 2025
Magnifique III: Mar 31; Apr 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 25, 2025
Magnifique IV: Apr 1, 5, 9, 13, 2025
Prices
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Magnifique II
Per person, double occupancy April 6 - 25 Main deck, Standard cabin €1059 Main deck, Premium cabin €1209 Upper deck, Suite €1459 Single use cabin (1 person/1 cabin) Main deck, Standard cabin €1399 Magnifique III
Per person, double occupancy March - April 5 April 6 - 25 Main deck, Standard cabin €899 €1059 Upper deck, Suite €1299 €1459 Single use cabin (1 person/1 cabin) Main deck, single cabin €1159 €1399 Magnifique IV
Per person, double occupancy March - April 5 April 6 - 25 Main deck, Standard cabin €899 €1059 Upper deck, Suite €1299 €1459 Single use cabin (1 person/1 cabin) Main deck, Standard cabin €1349 €1589 Bike Rentals
Standard touring bike, 21-speed €68 Electrically assisted bike (limited number, only on request) €168 -
Magnifique II
Per person, double occupancy Mar 29, Apr 2 Apr 6 Main deck, Standard cabin €949 €1149 Main deck, Premium cabin €1119 €1319 Upper deck, Suite €1369 €1569 Single use cabin (1 person/1 cabin) Main deck, Standard cabin €1424 €1724 Magnifique III
Per person, double occupancy Mar 31, Apr 4 Apr 8 - 25 Main deck, Standard cabin €949 €1149 Upper deck, Suite €1369 €1569 Single use cabin (1 person/1 cabin) Main deck, single cabin €1229 €1479 Magnifique IV
Per person, double occupancy Apr 1 Apr 5 - 13 Main deck, Standard cabin €949 €1149 Upper deck, Suite €1369 €1569 Single use cabin (1 person/1 cabin) Main deck, Standard cabin €1424 €1724 Bike Rentals
Standard touring bike, 21-speed €60 Electrically assisted bike (limited number, only on request) €152
Included services
- 4 nights accommodation on board in the booked category from/to Amsterdam
- Full board: breakfast, picnic lunch, 4 three-course dinners
- GPS tracks
- Two tour leaders (multilingual) with daily briefings of the bike tours, some short city walking tours (free); daily fully guided bike tours
- Printed instructions and detailed maps for daily bike tours (1 set per cabin); GPS tracks
- Fees for ferries
- Use of bed linen and towels (change of towels daily possible)
- Welcome drink, presentation of barge and crew and briefing on the first evening
- Daily coffee and tea
- Entrance fees for Keukenhof and North-Holland Dune reserve
- Visit mill at Zaanse Schans
Special dietary requests may be accommodated, but you may face additional fees. Please make requests in advance.
Bike rentals
Bikes available to be rented (in advance at the time of booking) include:
- Standard touring bikes, 7-speed
- Electrically assisted bikes (limited number, upon request)*
- Children's equipment and tandems, in limited quantities (please inquire for pricing)
*More about electrically-assisted bikes >
Equipment included with bike rental:
- Pannier bag
- Helmet
- Water bottle
You can bring your own bicycles for an additional charge. Standard bikes are an additional € 10 and E-bikes are an additional € 25. The crew or tour operator are in no way responsible for any damage, loss or theft of such bicycles.
Pedals:
The bikes will have flat pedals. At this time, it is not possible to change the pedals.Saddle:
At this time, it is not possible to change the saddle. We recommend a universal padded saddle cover which can be pulled taught around the provided saddle.Helmets:
Please note that helmets are available on this tour (for free, included with bike rental). We recommend that you bring your own, or purchase one when you arrive at your destination. In the Netherlands and Belgium, cyclists are not obligated by law to wear a bike helmet, but we strongly recommend everyone to wear a helmet.Bike Protection:
Bike protection can be purchased at the time of booking. You can read more about that HERE.
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Route Map
Maps are for information purposes only and reflect typical routes between overnight locations. They may not reflect your actual route.
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Reviews
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★★★★★ Marvin Babcock 6 days ago
Fantastic way to see Holland and the Tulips
An excellent way to experience Amsterdam and the countryside of Holland. The barge was luxurious with a chef that created amazing meals. The crew was completely committed to ensuring we had everything we wanted. The bicycles were ready to go every morning, and the crew took them from us at the end of the day. Completely hassle free. The routes were well planned out with a long and short option each day.
- What was the date of your tour?
- April 2024
- How many tours have you completed?
- This is our third Biketours.com
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ John McNeiece April 15, 2023
Bucket list!! What an amazing trip!
Holland at tulip time on bikes and a boat is pretty amazing. Our group was quite small but mixed together very well. Then our guides! Thomas and Hans, along with intern, Angela, added the extra touch with extra night time excursions and extra attention for all.
We did spend an entire day riding in the rain (touring Keurkhoff). In one respect it made the day a bit miserable, but at the same time the rainy day was indicative of Holland and added to the overall experience. Each day’s experience was above and beyond our expectations.- What was the date of your tour?
- April 2023
- How many tours have you completed?
- 3
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ John McNeiece April 14, 2023
Bucket list!! What an amazing trip!
Holland at tulip time on bikes and a boat is pretty amazing. Our group was quite small but mixed together very well. Then our guides! Thomas and Hans, along with intern, Angela, added the extra touch with extra night time excursions and extra attention for all.
We did spend an entire day riding in the rain (touring Keurkhoff). In one respect it made the day a bit miserable, but at the same time the rainy day was indicative of Holland and added to the overall experience. Each day’s experience was above and beyond our expectations.- What was the date of your tour?
- April 2023
- How many tours have you completed?
- 3
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Solo travelers
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ tim57 May 3, 2019
Nice trip biking through Holland and staying and eating on the Magnifique III
This was an excellent journey biking through Holland. The boat and the crew were first rate, grade of an A. The food was delicious. Bikes were ok. Too much time at the throwback village in Zaaham, probably could trim some time off the visit. The tulip gardens were too much, a sight to see. I had a single room. Much smaller than the brochure photo. Plus the bed mattress was sloped downward on the open end. Need to fix that.
- What was the date of your tour?
- 4/15 to 4/19 2019
- How many tours have you completed?
- 3
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat harder
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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