BIKE & BARGE 2019 MS MAGNIFIQUES PREMIUM BARGES: BEST OF HOLLAND 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS Guided or Self-Guided Cycling This cycle tour is the essence of Holland. You ll visit the authentic cheese towns of Volendam and Marken where locals dress in traditional costumes. Try eel and herring in an old fishing village. Cycle the expanse of waterland with its tiny lakes and canals and the Green Heart of Holland. As well as pleasant countryside and the famous 19 Dutch windmills in Kinderdijk, there are also historic towns to explore. HIGHLIGHTS: * Gouda famous for its cheese * Dordrecht s old city that dates back to 1220AD * UNESCO site of Kinderdijk TERRAIN Easy flat cycling with distances up to 54kms. Weather can adversely affect cycling in spring and autumn months, so it is advisable to always carry a wind proof/shower proof jacket.
ITINERARY: BEST OF HOLLAND The writing in blue italics is travelled by boat Cycling is shown in green Day 1: Amsterdam Zaandam Embarkation on board the Magnifiques starts at 2.00pm. As soon as all guests have arrived the ship will depart to make a short cruise to Zaandam, renowned for its windmills. In Zaandam the ship will moor in the centre of the city or near the open-air museum Zaanse Schans. There will be time to take a short test ride on your bikes. Cycling: 1 5 kms Day 2: Zaandam Zaanse Schans Museum Waterland Volendam Today you will cycle to the open air museum Zaanse Schans for a short visit, before continuing on your bikes through small villages in the beautiful wetlands of Waterland to Volendam. Spend the late afternoon and evening in the picturesque small fishing harbour on the shores of Lake Ijsselmeer. Cycling: Approx 33 43 kms Day 3 : Volendam Marken (ferry)/ Marken Waterland Muiden - Vianen After breakfast you will take the ferry for a 30 minute crossing from Volendam to the former island of Marken. Briefly explore this historic village before cycling along the coastline towards IJburg, a modern new part of Amsterdam that was recently built on land reclaimed from the sea. Beyond lies the historic town of Muiden with its 14 th Century waterfront castle. Your bike tour ends in the nearby village of Weesp, where the ship is moored. At 4.00 pm the ship cruises to the fortified town of Vianen on the lower Rhine River, while you enjoy dinner on board. Cycling: 39 or 46kms Day 4 : Vianen Schoonhoven Alblasserdam/Alblasserdam Dordrecht (waterbus ferry) If you opt for the longer cycling tour, you will be back in the saddle after breakfast as you cycle from Vianen along the Lek River to Alblasserdam. The ship will sail to Schoonhoven, nicknamed Zilverstad ("Silver City") a city renowned for its talented silver smiths since the 17th century, where the shorter tour option will start. Cycle through the Alblassserwaard polder (land reclaimed from the seaenclosed by dykes) to Alblasserdam, where you will pass the famous 19 large windmills of Kinderdijk. It is one of the most photogenic sites in the Netherlands and you will have the opportunity to visit one - so don t forget to bring your camera! Take the Waterbus to Dordrecht. After dinner there will be a short city walk through this old city on the junction of 3 major rivers. Cycling: 22 or 57kms
Day 5: Dordrecht - Alblasserdam (waterbus ferry)/alblasserdam Kinderdijk Gouda After breakfast you return to Alblasserdam by ferry, to start your bike tour to a cheese farm near Bergambacht. Continue cycling to the lovely historic city of Gouda, the cheese and candle capital of Holland. Visit the old market square and the Cheese Weighing House in the afternoon and enjoy a wonderful dinner in one of the many restaurants in Gouda (dinner not included). Cycling: 37 or 52 kms Both options end in the small village of Oude Wetering. Cycling: 33 or 52 kms Day 7: Oude Wetering Amsterdam Cycle from Oude Wetering along the Amstel River and the canal and through the Amsterdamse Bos (forest area on the outskirts of Amsterdam) and the Vondelpark. Dinner and final evening on board in Amsterdam. In the evening you can join the boat tour through the canals of old Amsterdam (UNESCO cultural heritage site) a wonderful end to your trip! Cycling: 28-29 kms Day 8 : Tour ends in Amsterdam After breakfast disembark by 9.30 am. Day 6: Gouda Leiden Oude Wetering Today s tour starts in Gouda or in Alphen (short option) and showcases the Green Heart of Holland with green landscapes, wide vistas, small canals and tiny lakes all below sea-level! The optional longer tour includes Leiden, the birthplace of the famous painter, Rembrandt and seat of the oldest university in the Netherlands.
Kinderdijk Windmills IMPORTANT INFORMATION Tour: the itinerary written in blue italics will be travelled by the ship; writing in green is by bicycle. On the arrival day is it possible to put your luggage on board from 9:30 AM. The cycling is guided, or you can choose to cycle individually, as tour description and maps are available on board. On some days you can choose between a short or longer cycle tour. During the day the tour leader will cycle with you, and be your guide. The Magnifiques will have two tour guides for guided cycling in smaller groups; guests can opt for longer/ shorter bike tours (depending on the route. **Only available when there are at least 18 guests on board. Should you wish to take a break from cycling on any day, you are welcome to stay on board and relax while cruising to the next harbour. The interior of the ships is a no-smoking zone: smoking is only permitted on the sundeck 2019 SCHEDULE: BEST OF HOLLAND MS Magnifique and MS Magnifique III tours start and end on SATURDAY. MS Magnifique II tours start and end on WEDNESDAY. Best of Holland Magnifique: Magnifique II: Magnifique III: 01 June, 08 June 15 May; 3 & 10 July; 28 August; 04 September 20 & 27 July
PREMIUM BARGE: MS MAGNIFIQUE MS Magnifique has cabins for 32-35 guests and is 63 metres long. Owned and operated by a Dutch company, it was completely modernised in 2010. There are a total of:- 16 Cabins with twin beds as follows:- 4 Premium Twin cabins (junior suites) approx. 14 m 2 with 2 single beds next to each other and a small sitting area. 11 Twin cabins approx. 11 m 2 with 2 single beds. 1 single cabin approx 8 m 2 All cabins have fixed portholes, own shower & toilet, air conditioning, and flat screen TV. Triple cabins: If requested a 3 rd bed is available in some cabins (above the other beds). On the upper deck there is a tastefully furnished salon with a restaurant, bar, lounge with wide screen TV and large windows and Wi-Fi. Two partially covered teak sun decks have deck chairs, tables and recliners. There is also a whirlpool/jacuzzi and barbecue on the afterdeck.
Fully licensed bar and dining area: MS Magnifique PREMIUM BARGE: MS MAGNIFIQUE II MS Magnifique II was completed in February 2016. The lower deck has 14 cabins: - 12 twin cabins (approx. 11 sq metres with 2 single beds next to each other),1 premium twin (approx. 13 sq metres with two single beds next to each other with a small sitting area) and 1 single cabin (approx. 8 sq metres). The upper deck has 4 beautiful suites (approx. 14 sq metres, 2 single beds next to each other and a small sitting area). Cabins on the lower deck have fixed portholes, upper deck suites have 2 metre wide windows with one that can be opened. All cabins have an ensuite (shower and toilet), individually regulated air conditioning, flat screen satellite TV, a small safe and a hair dryer. On the upper deck is a tastefully furnished salon with restaurant, bar and lounge with wide screen TV, large windows and Wifi (unlimited use of data). A partly covered teak wooden sun deck with chairs and tables is on the aft deck and a cycle shed on the front deck.
TWIN SUITE: MAGNIFIQUE II TWIN CABIN: MAGNIFIQUE II
PREMIUM BARGE: MS MAGNIFIQUE III We are always excited to add new boats to our program and are especially excited about this one. MAGNIFIQUE III was launched in the spring of 2018. Following the success of her sister ships, Magnifique I and Magnifique II, this deluxe vessel will not disappoint. All cabins and suites have en-suite bathrooms with shower and toilet, individually regulated air conditioning, flat screen (satellite) TV, a small safe and a hair dryer. On request, an extra bed is available in some twin cabins (above one of the other beds). Most cabins can also be booked as cabins with a double bed (on previous request only). WiFi is available throughout the ship. (Due to steel construction of the ships, WiFi strength may not be what you are accustomed to.) Number of guests: 40 Length/width/draught: 70 m / 7.2 m / 1.6 m Lower deck 14 regular twin cabins (approx. 11 M², 2 single beds as twins, next to each other) 2 single cabins Upper deck 5 upper deck suites with a small sitting area and large windows (part of the windows can be opened). (approx. 14 M², 2 single beds as twins, next to each other) Spacious salon with large windows combines a restaurant area, bar, and lounge 2 screens (a camera and a navigation system) to see the real time position of the barge Large doors open to the partially roofed sundeck Top deck Whirlpool/Jacuzzi and deck chairs to relax
2019 TOUR COST - EUROS PER PERSON MAGNIFIQUE Twin Cabin 1219 Premium Twin Cabin 1419 Single Cabin 1609 Triple 1169 Premium Triple 1339 MAGNIFIQUE II Twin Cabin 1219 Premium Twin Cabin 1419 Upper Deck Suite 1669 Triple 1169 Triple Upper Deck Suite 1569 MAGNIFIQUE III Twin Cabin 1219 Upper Deck Suite 1669 Single Cabin 1609 Triple 1169 Triple Upper Deck Suite 1569 *Triple cabins are on request and limited to 4 or 3 per departure: Magnifique: 2 triple premium cabins and 2 normal triple cabins Magnifique II & Magnifique III: 1 x Triple Upper Deck Suite and 2 x Triple cabins (below deck). Please contact us if you wish to book a triple cabin Bike Hire (7 Speed) per week 80 E-Bike hire 175 Helmets: Bike rental costs include a rental helmet and a pannier bag. It is not compulsory to wear a helmet in the Netherlands and Belgium, however we do recommend it. BICYCLES: The bicycles on board are mostly unisex touring bicycles with normal mount (ladies model), easy-to-handle Shimano 7 gears, handbrake and pedal brake, gel saddle (height adjustable), a lock on the frame and a pannier bag. There are a few e-bikes available (on request and at an additional charge). The E-Bike is Kreidler Vitality P-200 Shimano with Nexus 7 gears, 3 support levels and hand brakes only (or a comparable brand/model). Other bikes (e.g. children s bikes, slip streamers, tandems, etc.) and child seats (rear) on these tours are only available after prior request (by booking) and confirmation and in very limited numbers. Bike rent is optional. Guests are also allowed to bring their own bicycles or E-bikes (at no extra cost). However, the crew or tour operator is in no way responsible for any damage, loss or theft of such bicycles.
INCLUDED IN TOUR COST o 7 night tour with accommodation on board superior barges MS Magnifique/ MS Magnifique II and MS Magnifique III o 7 breakfasts, 6 packed lunches and 6 three course dinners (Dinner in Gouda is not included) o Welcome drink and tour briefing on day of arrival o 2 Tour leaders (multilingual) with daily briefings of the bike tours, some short city tours, daily guided bike tours. (2 guides only when there are at least 18 guests on board). o Printed instructions and detailed maps for individual bike tours 1 set per cabin o Complimentary tea and coffee o Bed linen and towels; daily short cleaning of cabin o GPS Tracks o Helmet o Ferry fees o Wi Fi o Visits to mill at Zaanse Schans, original Dutch cheese farm, St Johns church in Gouda, entrance to This is Holland unique experience. TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES o Transfers to/from the docking place in Amsterdam o Bike rental o 1 Dinner in Gouda o Entrance fees and excursions not listed above o Drinks on board o Insurance o Tips/Gratuities (at your discretion) o Special diet catering has a surcharge of 50 to pay in cash on boat (eg gluten free, dairy free, vegan, etc). If you are a lacto-ovo vegetarian (eats dairy & eggs) there is no extra charge. BOOK THROUGH Don t just see the world. Experience it. Ph 09 4867473 Fax 09 484 0091 Email: info@walkworld.co.nz