Tour The Netherlands: Rhine River By Bike & Boat

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All visits and admissions as indicated in the itinerary CO2 compensation in the region

Guide

Full English language guided cycling route

Accommodation

Rhine cruise ship SENA Accommodation for 7 nights in selected cabin category. The A-ROSA SENA is forward-looking on all levels thanks to state-of-the-art technologies for sustainable travel. The ship is the ideal alternative for people who want to combine their love of cruising with sustainable environmental protection. The E-Motion Ship is equipped with a hybrid propulsion system with e-motor and battery storage, which significantly reduce emissions. During the journey, diesel consumption is reduced as much as possible and excess energy is stored. As a result, it takes passengers to their next exciting destination with zero emissions and virtually no noise. The new Rhine ship offers more space for guests in an extraordinary way: with 21-square-meter standard cabins with balconies and 28-square-meter family cabins for up to five people in the Family Area with Kids Club, A-ROSA offers families unprecedented opportunities on the river. Numerous outdoor and dining areas, as well as the spacious sun deck, invite you to enjoy the decelerating landscape cinema to the fullest. Adults refresh themselves in the 23-square-meter pool and children in their own shallow-water pool. An extra-large SPA and wellness area provides relaxation. There are a variety of recreational activities on board. Ship details of the A-ROSA SENA Passenger max. 280 guests Cabins119 balcony cabins, 7 balcony suites, 2 barrier-free cabins, 12 family cabins length x width135 m x 17,7 m Speed max. 24 km/h Propulsion three times 800 kW/total 3,218 hp Shipyard Concordia DAMEN B.V. Werkendam Year of construction2022 Flag Switzerland Deck plans: Deck 1: 2-berth outside cabin with 3 extra beds, G 28 sq.m. Deck 2: 2-berth outside cabin, B 21 m²; 2-berth outside cabin, C 21 m² Deck 3: 2-bed outside cabin, C 21 m²; 2-bed outside cabin, T 21 m² Deck 4: 2-bed balcony suite with extra bed, F 26 m² Deck 5: Sun deck Equipment on board: Spacious sundeck with relaxed atmosphere Ample sun loungers and parasols Heated outdoor pool P’tit bar with service on the sundeck Outdoor restaurant with sun roof Panorama lounge with bar and dance floor Wellness area & SPA-ROSA: Finnish sauna, ice grotto, heat bench, experience showers, relaxation area, whirlpool, massage and beauty treatments Fitness: treadmills, cross trainer, fitness check, fitness program (connection with wearables possible), TRX slings, e-bikes and bicycles for shore excursions The advantages of the E-Motion ship: SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL The A-ROSA SENA features a hybrid propulsion system with electric and diesel engines, as well as a battery storage system, allowing for an almost silent and emission-free approach to cities MORE SPACE Standard cabins on Decks 2 and 3 are 21 square meters, divided into separate sleeping and living areas, and feature a balcony with seating for two. FAMILIES WELCOME Deck 1 features a large Family Area with stationary Kids Club and new 28-square-meter family cabins for up to five people. The sun deck entices with a separate children’s pool next to the large swimming pool. PURE RELAXATION Also on deck 1 is the extra-large SPA-ROSA with sauna, whirlpool, ice grotto, heat bench, relaxation room as well as treatment rooms and fitness area. Two pools are available to guests on the sun deck. CULINARY VARIETY Look forward to new worlds of pleasure and restaurant areas with gourmet buffets, served dinners and an à la carte restaurant. In addition, the A-ROSA SENA has several bars and elegant outdoor areas. BEST ENTERTAINMENT On board and ashore, completely new experiences await guests, whether high-quality entertainment formats with various guest artists in the lounge or exciting excursions for the whole family. Everything is possible on the new A-ROSA SENA.

Meals

Breakfast Lunch as picnic buffet or buffet on board according to the program 7 buffet dinners with several courses All drinks are included on this cruise, except champagne, bottled wine and exclusive rarities

Transport

The new E-Motion ship SENA from A-ROSA Accompanying vehicle E-bike All transfers as indicated in the itinerary Airport transfer to departure

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Helmet Tips Bicycle protection Travel insurance

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Day 1 Individual Arrival In Cologne
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Individual Arrival In Cologne

Your river cruise begins in the cathedral city of Cologne. At 3:00 pm we await you for a welcome drink on board the A-ROSA SENA. From 2:00 p.m. AROSA offers a bus shuttle every half hour from Cologne main station to the dock (included). At 16:00 the "SENA" departs and sails downriver towards Amsterdam. If the weather is nice, enjoy the departure from Cologne on the sun deck with a view of the famous cathedral, the towers of the surrounding Romanesque churches and the modern harbor district. Dinner together and 1st night on board.
Day 2 Canals And Van Gogh | Circa 19 Miles / 30 Km
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Canals And Van Gogh | Circa 19 Miles / 30 Km

While the ship glides gently over the Maas to Holland, you will learn exciting facts about the region during an informative lecture in the morning. Amsterdam offers a unique attraction with its canals. Over 80 kilometers of waterways and 1000 bridges form the canal belt with the picturesque Amsterdam gabled houses and houseboats. "Delicious Fietsen" on "New Land" in Amsterdam! After lunch, the famous bicycle city welcomes you. On a bike tour along the canals that have served as transportation routes for centuries, you’ll explore the city like a local. Ride the city’s most popular mode of transportation and learn about Amsterdam’s past and present through fascinating stories. In no time, you’ll feel like a true Amsterdammer. In the late afternoon, you will have free time to stroll through the alleys of Amsterdam’s Old Town. Dinner and 2nd night on board.
Day 3 Waterland, Cheese And Clogs | Circa 35 Miles / 55 Km
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Waterland, Cheese And Clogs | Circa 35 Miles / 55 Km

Today we leave the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam behind and take the ferry to the countryside for an e-bike tour outside the city. With views of the Amsterdam Tower and the Eye Film Museum, you’ll take the ferry across the Amstel River. Then ride your e-bike through Amsterdam’s Old Holland neighborhood and then through a nature park on the way to Broek in Waterland. Ride past canals, bridges and historic farms. This flat landscape offers views of moments that feel out of time as you encounter sprawling fields and traditional Dutch farmers going about their daily lives. Cycle through the old villages of Broek, where time seems to have stopped. The land is protected by miles of dikes and pumping stations that allow picturesque villages to thrive and make the region a hotspot for outdoor activities on land and water. Finally, visit an authentic cheese farm to see how cheese and clogs are made. Dinner and 3rd night on board.
Day 4 Rotterdam, Delft And The Hague | Approximately 38 Miles / 60 Km
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Rotterdam, Delft And The Hague | Approximately 38 Miles / 60 Km

Experience the home of Dutch democracy on this day. Rotterdam is the most important transhipment center in Europe and the third largest port in the world. However, since the port was moved from the city to the coast, the cityscape has changed. Star architects have redesigned the vacated port areas. Modern architecture with extraordinary skyscrapers has earned the city the nickname "Maashatten". The landmark is the huge Erasmus Bridge, which has spanned the Maas since 1996 and is also called the "Swan" by the locals. Also worth seeing since 2014 is the market hall in the center of the city. During the construction work, archaeologists were able to make interesting discoveries. Thus, in addition to weapons, tools, pieces of jewelry and kitchen utensils, the remains of a very old farm were discovered. Some of the finds can be seen in the Rotterdam Market Hall. On the way from the first floor to the underground car park, a small exhibition has been created, the so-called "time travel". The deeper you go into the building, the older the finds become.

Dinner and 4th night on board.
Day 5 The Windmills Of Kinderdijk | Circa 28 Miles / 45 Km
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

The Windmills Of Kinderdijk | Circa 28 Miles / 45 Km

As early as 1220, Dordrecht received city rights, making it the oldest city in Holland. Located in the middle of a water-rich area on the rivers Merwede, Noord and Oude Maas, Dordrecht has always been an important trading city for the timber, grain and wine trade. This history, wealth and culture are still clearly visible. In the historic city center of Dordrecht you will find about 1,000 monuments, which are also fully used. Founded in 1842 by art lovers and collectors, a special museum is located in the heart of Dordrecht, a charming city with countless buildings from the Golden Age and other historic buildings.

There we hop on the e-bikes and ride up to the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, the windmills of Kinderdijk. 1000 years ago, there were still swampy areas here, which were reclaimed by people through centuries of work. Hundreds of canals crisscross the river valley between the Ijssel and the Lek. Even from a distance, you can see the windmills standing in the lowlands. Today we explain why there are so many windmills in Holland! They are not so much used for painting grain, but as water pumps! The windmills of Kinderdijk are one of the most famous sights in Holland, and because of their importance, they have been elevated to the rank of World Heritage Sites! A total of 19 windmills can be found here in a very small area. They all date back to the 18th century and were built to pump excess water from the polders to make the land suitable for agriculture. The mills pump the water into the Nieuwen Waterschap, which flows into the Lek River. They were built after it was realized that the older canal systems were not very effective. Cycle along the canals through the idyllic countryside to the ship in Dordrecht. Dinner and 5th night on board.
Day 6 From Flemish Masters In Antwerp To Gothic In Mechelen| Circa. 19 Miles / 30 Km
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

From Flemish Masters In Antwerp To Gothic In Mechelen| Circa. 19 Miles / 30 Km

Today there is a lot of culture on the program, because you will see one of the most important cities in Flanders. In the morning you will visit the sophisticated city. Antwerp is known today mainly for its diamonds. But hardly anyone knows that the largest church in the country is located here and the historic old town of Antwerp around the church is unique. In the 16th century, during the "Golden Age", Antwerp was the undisputed economic metropolis of Northern Europe. The city was rich and with the wealth the tower of the Cathedral of Our Lady grew higher and higher. The market square, which grew in splendor, the town hall and the richly decorated gables of the guild houses still bear witness to this today. At that time the city was a center of art. Names like Rubens, van Dyck, Snyders or Jordaens are inseparably connected with the city. In the late morning, a transfer will take you to the gates of the city. You will cycle through idyllic Flanders almost completely flat on small traffic-free roads. A former abbey, a small church and lakes are on the bike route. Today your guides will prepare a delicious picnic for you for lunch (included in the tour price). The surrounding area is marked by industrialization. During a guided tour through a brickyard museum you will learn a lot about the development of this region. The subsequent bike tour along small rivers and canals ends for today in Mechelen. The landmark of Mechelen is the enormous tower of the Gothic St. Romuald Cathedral. Although it was never completed, it reached the stately height of 98 meters. Today, Mechelen is best known for its carillon. In the late afternoon, a transfer will take you back to your ship in Antwerp. 6th overnight and evening
Day 7 River Cruise | No Cycling
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

River Cruise | No Cycling

While the ship glides quietly along the Meuse towards Cologne, you also have the opportunity to make extensive use of the SPA area with sauna and various treatments. In the afternoon, your tour guide awaits you for an exciting lecture in the ship’s lounge. On the last evening, a multi-course specialty dinner awaits you in the ship’s own restaurant. Let the last evening fade away comfortably. 7th overnight stay on board.
Day 8 Departure And Impressionism In The Wallrafrichartz Museum In Cologne
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure And Impressionism In The Wallrafrichartz Museum In Cologne

In the early morning your ship docks again in Cologne. You have the opportunity to enjoy a last extensive breakfast on board. At the end of the trip, we will visit with you the grandiose exhibition of the Wallraf-Richartz-Museum. The affiliated Fondation Corboud shows the most extensive collection of paintings of French and international Impressionism and Late Impressionism in Germany. Works by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir are among the more than 170 paintings given to the city of Cologne on "permanent loan" in March 2001 and handed over to the Wallraf-Richartz-Museum as often misunderstood companions of the better-known painters. In gratitude for the generous donation of these works by Gérard and Marisol Corboud, the internationally renowned Wallraf-Richartz-Museum has since borne the name affix "Fondation Corboud". The tour ends at 12:30 p.m. at Cologne Central Station. There you will also receive your luggage for your departure.

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The Netherlands: Rhine River By Bike & Boat

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Itinerary of your trip The Netherlands: Rhine River By Bike & Boat

Individual Arrival In Cologne

Canals And Van Gogh | Circa 19 Miles / 30 Km

Waterland, Cheese And Clogs | Circa 35 Miles / 55 Km

Rotterdam, Delft And The Hague | Approximately 38 Miles / 60 Km

The Windmills Of Kinderdijk | Circa 28 Miles / 45 Km

From Flemish Masters In Antwerp To Gothic In Mechelen| Circa. 19 Miles / 30 Km

River Cruise | No Cycling

Departure And Impressionism In The Wallrafrichartz Museum In Cologne

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