Through South Holland, MS Sir Winston

n Amsterdam you check in on board (embarkation is at 3 pm). In the afternoon and in the evening you have the opportunity to get to know the city of Am-sterdam.

You are starting your roundtrip by bike:crossing polderland you cycle via Westzaan to “De School-meester”, a paper mill which is maintained in full working order. It is the only wind powered paper mill in the world.From hereyou are cycling to the muse-um’s village “Zaanse Schans”, an open-air museum (entrance fee not included) which was built to show the Dutch historical heritage. You can visit an an-cient Dutch village, a cheese manufacture, a shipyard, a Dutch wooden shoe manufacture, amuseum of bakery, the Zaanse watch museum and the unique colour mill, De Kat. Connected with the exhibition terrain is the Zaans museum, which gives an insight into the development of the “Zaanstreeks” as the first industrial area. Products like mustard, cheese, pastries, etc. are produced there and can be bought.You are cycling back to Zaandamthrough the recreational area of Twiske.Around 5 pm shipping to Utrecht.

From Utrecht, cycle leisurely to the city of Gouda, which is famous for its cheese. You may take a de-tour to Kasteel de Haar, the largest castle of the Netherlands with its beautiful garden or you may take a refreshing bath in the lake Reeuwijkse Plassen.Tip:During the tulip-flowering season (departures 28 Mar-02 May) we offer an optional day excursion to Keukenhof by coach, transfers and entrance fee included (€ 59.-per person, only bookable in advance).

Prior to breakfast, MS SIR WINSTON leaves Gouda for Rotterdam. Here you have twooptions forto-day’s cyclingtour:First onewill leadyou toDelft (Tip:visit of the porcelain manufacture), seconddirect-ly to the governmental seat Den Haag and to the North Sea coastal town and health resort Scheve-ningen and back. Alternatively, you can also go back to Rotterdam by train (rail and bike is not included, approx. € 15,-p. Pers, not in rush hour between 16:30h and 18:00 h).Tip:you should experience the harbour of Rotterdam on an interesting harbour tour.

You are cycling from Rotterdam to Kinderdijk (UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage with 19 windmills in a row) and further to Schoonhoven, known for its silver-making and its enchanting old-town.

Today you are cycling through the beautiful landscape of Polderland to Oudewater (witch’s scales) and further on to Utrecht. The Utrecht Dome is one of the most important ones in the Netherlands.

Your cycle tour takes you along the small and winding river Vechtthrough beautiful landscapes. The river Vecht is also known as the “Loire of the Netherlands”. Numerous castles and villas will be seen beside the river.Tip: a canal tour is the most beautiful way to get to know the city of Amsterdam.

After breakfast checkout until 9:00amand we are saying goodbye –have a safe journey home.