Rotterdam and the Zeelandroute by Bike + Boat
From Rotterdam to the Province of Zeeland
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The province of Zeeland, also referred to as the „Land in the Sea“ is located in the west of the Netherlands and mostly consists of islands and peninsulas. The Eastern and Western Scheldt estuaries reach far inland, thus making Zeeland a paradise for flora and fauna. Cycle with us from the energetic city of Rotterdam – the city stands for easy and relaxed togetherness like no other city in the Netherlands – to the province of Zeeland. Discover the historic towns of Zierikzee and Middelburg and the Delta Works, Holland’s most impressive storm surge barriers. Sample delicious mussels, oysters and Eastern Scheldt Lobster. You should not miss out on a stop in one of the numerous fish restaurants!
Route
Tour profile - Level 1
Day 1: Rotterdam
Individual arrival in Rotterdam. Embarkation at about 4 pm. You may have some time left to see Rotterdam’s stunning Market Hall. The Dutch refer to it as their version of the „Sistine Chapel“. At 6 pm sail to Holland’s oldest town, Dordrecht, impressively located on an island between three wide rivers.
Day 2: Dordrecht – Hellevoetsluis, approx. 45 km
In the morning, set sail for Willemstad, a small fortified town dating from the 17th/18th century, which is well worth visiting. Here start for your first cycle tour. Cross the inland waters of Haringvliet over the Volkerakdam, and cycle through fields and past storybook villages to the popular water sports centre of Hellevoetsluis.
Day 3: Hellevoetsluis – Bruinisse, approx. 45 km
With fine weather, it is worth to take a detour to the bathing beach of Rockanje, a wide fine-sandy beach with marvellous dunes, before starting the bike tour. Crossing the Haringvliet again, you pass through small villages like Stellendam with the mill Korenlust, the small water sport village of Herkingen and, continuing along the Grevelingendam, you reach the mussel village of Bruinisse.
Day 4: Bruinisse – Veere, approx. 46 km
Today you can visit the "Watersnoodmuesum" during your bike tour. Here you will learn all about the great flood disaster of 1953 and the "drowned" village of Viane, which was flooded and never rebuilt. Continue towards Zierikzee, which is among the 10 most beautiful Dutch national heritage towns. The „fat tower“ rises high above the town. The top of the tower offers marvellous views over the town, the harbour and the island. Continue your tour crossing the Zeelandbrug - an impressive structure 5 km long, built on 54 piers - to your destination of the day - the harbour town of Veere. Where once richly laden ships from Scotland docked, today impressive yachts are moored.
Day 5: Veere – Neeltje Jans – Veere, approx. 35 - 50 km
Today you can choose between three different routes, for example the former working island Neeltje Jans, which was created by rising a sand flat to facilitate the construction of the Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier, the most impressive construction of the Delta Works. You will have the possibility not only to marvel at the locks from up close but also from the inside. The adjacent amusement park "Deltapark" gives an insight into the life of sea lions and the underwater world of the Oosterschelde (optional).
Day 6: Veere – Middleburg – Veere – Dordrecht, approx. 40 km
The first stop on your cycling tour is Middelburg, the capital of Zeeland. The city looks back on a rich past and was once the most important city in the Netherlands after Amsterdam. Numerous stores and cafés invite you to visit. During a city tour (optional) you will have the opportunity to learn all kinds of interesting facts about the charming city. The tour continues through the picturesque, typically Dutch landscape on the Walcheren peninsula. Wide beaches, forests and dunes await you. Nowhere in the Netherlands the sun shine as often and as long as here.
Day 7: Dordrecht – Rotterdam, approx. 40 - 42 km
On the last bike stage you will experience the most famous windmills in the Netherlands at Kinderdijk. The 19 well-preserved mills date from the 18th century and have been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It’s worth a visit! Your path continues along the Maas River to Rotterdam. Take the opportunity to take a tour of the harbor through the largest deep water port in Europe and admire the skyline and impressive architecture from the water.
Day 8: Rotterdam
Disembarkation until 9 am and individual journey home.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Itinerary subject to alterations. In case a section of the journey cannot be sailed due to low or high water levels or bad weather conditions, the Captain reserves the right to modify the itinerary for your safety (this does not constitute a valid reason for withdrawal).
Leistungen
7 nights in outside cabins in the booked cabin category
Full board (7x breakfast, lunch packages, 7x 3-course dinner)
Coffee and tea on board (afternoon)
Welcome drink
Program according to itinerary from/to Rotterdam
All port, bridge and lock fees
Daily cabin cleaning, change of bed linen and towels as needed
Daily bike tour briefing
Onboard tour guide
Route book for individual tours 1x per cabin
GPS data
Termine & Preise
Extras
Child discount | |
on request | |
Bicycle & Equipment | |
7-speed (backpedal or freewheel) incl. insurance | 89 |
E-Bike incl. insurance | 199 |
Bringing of won bike/e-bike | 29 |
additional | |
special diets - payable locally | 25-50 |
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Schiff
Fahrrad
Nützliches
Arrival - Parking - Departure
Arrival by plane
Airport: Rotterdam (RTM)
For details see your final travel documents.
Arrival by train
Train station: Rotterdam
The actual timeable and prices you will find via » www.oebb.at , www.bahn.com , www.ns.nl/en
Arrival by car
Rotterdam: parking lot near docking place approx. € 25/day.
Valet Parking Service
approx. € 170,-/week (reservation necessary, payable in advance, latest by 2 weeks prior departure)
Your car wil be picked up on arrival day at the docking station and will be brought to the parking place.
Please select "Valet Parking" in the booking form and be sure to enter the ship name of your booked voyage under "ship name" so that valet parking can be made possible. >>Online Parking reservation Rotterdam
Participants
Minimum: 60 persons
Additional Information
Own bike/helmet: Own bikes on request and for surcharge only - due to lack of space on sundeck. Storage of bikes inside the ship is not possible.
Please bring your own helmet as there are no rental helmets available on board.
Travel documents: EU-citizens (without special situations) need a valid personal ID or passport!
Special dietary: requests will be respected as far as possible. Please inform us on booking. Price € 25-50,- per person/week.
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