Arrive Amsterdam and make your own way to the barge. Embarkation and check-in, where the crew will welcome you on board, is at 1pm. At around 2pm the boat will leave Amsterdam and sail to Weesp, a small city on the banks of the river Vecht. Weesp has an historical centre with many canals and buildings dating from the 17th & 18th century along with beautiful windmills. Here the bicycles will be distributed and you can enjoy a short bicycle ride. After dinner you will have time to stroll through this charming city.

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After breakfast, we start our cycle ride along the beautiful meandering river Vecht with impressive mansions on its banks. Along the way we will visit a Dutch cheese farm, where cheese is still produced according to traditional methods. We will then meet the barge in the city of Utrecht and from there sail the Amsterdam-Rhine canal to Vianen, a small fortified town on the river Lek.

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From Vianen we cycle through a typical Dutch landscape to Leerdam, a little town on the banks of the river Linge. Leerdam is famous for its glasswork. We then continue by bike along the Linge to Gorinchem, a charming town on the river Waal. After a short visit, we rejoin the barge to Heusden.

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During breakfast the boat cruises from Heusden to Oss, a city on the Maas river. We then cycle along the river to the medieval cities of Ravenstein and Grave. In Ravenstein you can visit the Tanners' Cottages and in Grave we will see cannons dating from the time of Napoleon. Grave played an important role in "Operation Market Garden" during the Second World War, because it was situated near an important bridge, now called the John S. Thompson Bridge. Following the Maas river we will meet the barge in Cuijk where we spend the night. Here, the neo-gothic St Martins Church houses a well kept baroque organ (built 1639-1650), one of the oldest in the Netherlands. After dinner we will visit museum Ceuclum in Cuijk and you can climb the tower for a magnificent view of the Maas valley.

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We cycle along the Maas valley to Afferden and Heyen, and on to Arcen. The route continues through the National Park Maasduinen to Well where we will find the Well castle with its heavy round brick tower dating from the 14th century. Time permitting, you can visit the famous castle gardens, known for their extensive and diverse flowers and other vegetation. Another option is to visit the local brewery.

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Our bike route follows the Meuse river, crossing back and forth by ferry or bridge to follow the most interesting paths. The first stop is Venlo, with many historical monuments and lively inner city. At lunchtime we arrive in Kessel, one of the oldest villages along the Meuse. Cross over to the other bank and continue the bike ride to the beautiful village of Beesel, where the grain mill ‘grey bear’ stands proudly along the river. Todays’s ride ends in the city of Roermond, where of the river Roer and Meuse come together. Roermond is known for its rich cultural heritage. Since 1559 it has been a bishop city. In the centre you will find many historical buildings. Roermond is also the city of Pierre Cuypers, according to many the most important Dutch architect of the 19th century. He is the architect of the Rijksmuseum and Central Station in Amsterdam. Dinner tonight (not included) and will be in town in a restaurant of your choice (recommendations available on board).

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Today, the cycling tour continues through charming villages and the beautiful landscape the province of Limburg. First stop is Thorn, the ‘white Village’ on the Dutch/Belgian border known for its cobblestone streets and white painted houses. The only non-white building is the 14ith century church. From Thorn we cycle across the Dutch / Belgian border to the Belgian city Maaseik, which is famous for the painters Hubert and Jan van Eyck. On the market square you will see typical Renaissance-style houses with their impressive facades. Take the opportunity to enjoy a nice Belgian “pint” on this beautiful square. The boat will be waiting in Born from where we cruise to Maastricht. Maastricht, the capital of Limburg province, is a beautifully preserved city with Roman roots. In this town you find the Saint Servatius Church, the Bonnefanten museum for art and antiquity and the Kazematten (casemates), a system of underground fortresses from the18th century. In addition to these places of interest, it is also worthwhile visiting the marl caves, or just to thoroughly enjoy yourself on the Vrijthof.

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After breakfast the journey comes to an end as you say farewell to the guide and crew. Check out until 9:30am.

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