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Bike, Boat
2019
& Barge
Don’t just see the world. Experience it.
NEW CRUISE & HIKE TOURS
France, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Germany, Austria
Eastern Europe, Italy, Holland, Belgium, Vietnam
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HOLLAND & BELGIUM
Holland Meets Belgium – Amsterdam to Bruges.........................3
Springflower Departures ...........................................................3
Best of Holland..........................................................................4
Holland North Route .................................................................4
Holland South Route .................................................................4
Across Flanders – Bruges to Brussels...........................................5 Turkey’s Lycian Coast, pg. 21
Holland’s Highlights...................................................................5
Historic Holland & Lakes of Ijssel................................................6
Holland meets Germany.............................................................6
BIKE & BARGE and BIKE & BOAT
GERMANY, AUSTRIA & EASTERN EUROPE Traditional small vessels or a comfortable barge will be
Czech Republic – Prague, the Elbe & Moldova Rivers..................7 your floating hotel on these weeklong trips. Small groups of
Romania – Bike & Barge the Danube Delta ................................7 multinationals make up your cycling party.
Danube by Bike & Boat..............................................................8
Germany & Austria – Danube by Bike & Boat.............................9 Unpack once, and relax. Friendly crew will welcome you, provide
France & Germany by Bike & Barge............................................9 delicious meals and make sure your holiday is fun and enjoyable.
Heidelberg & Jewels of the Rhine.............................................10 Each day cycle a different route in beautiful landscapes, exploring
Magical Moselle ......................................................................10 villages, towns, monuments, wineries and all the sights Europe is
CRUISE & HIKE TOURS famous for. In the evenings, stroll through an historic town or
Hike & Cruise The Danube.......................................................11 quaint fishing village where your vessel is moored overnight.
Bordeaux Hike & Cruise...........................................................11
FRANCE Should you wish to skip a day’s cycling, cruise with the vessel and
Chateaux & Villages of the Seine..............................................12 relax on the sun deck. Each vessel has a salon and dining area where
Paris & Champagne by Bike & Barge........................................12 you can mix with fellow passengers, enjoy an aperitif or simply
Paris & the Seine River .............................................................13 read a book. All cabins have private shower and toilet.
From the Moselle to Lorraine...................................................13
Along the River Loire ...............................................................14 Bikes can be hired prior to departure and depending on your fitness
Burgundy by Bike & Barge .......................................................14 level, you have the option of an electric bike on most cruises.
Winelands of Bordeaux by Bike & Barge ..................................14
Provence by Bike & Barge.........................................................15
Vessels range from standard to deluxe. Whichever you choose, you
France meets Belgium – Paris to Bruges....................................15 can be assured of excellent value for money and an experience you
CROATIA
will want to repeat.
Kvarner Bay Islands .................................................................16
Southern Dalmatia by Bike & Boat...........................................16 TRIPS INCLUDE:
Croatia Coast & Islands – NEW................................................16 • Holland & Belgium • France
Islands, Bays & Ancient Towns of Central Dalmatia...................17 • Germany & Austria • Italy
Istria by Bike & Boat.................................................................18
Southern Dalmatia Cruise – Boat ‘n Bike/Just Cruise.................18 • Hungary • Eastern Europe
Multi-Adventure Cruises of Kvarner Bay & Southern Dalmatia..19 • Romania • Turkey & Greece
GREECE & TURKEY • Croatia Coast & Islands • Vietnam
Greek Islands of the Central Aegean........................................19
Greek Ionian Islands ................................................................20
Southern Aegean Greek Islands...............................................20 ELECTRIC BIKES now
Turkey’s Lycian Coast ...............................................................21 available on many tours
Secret Islands of the Greek Cyclades........................................21 to give you a gentle
ITALY ‘push’ up those hills.
Venice to Mantova by Bike & Barge .........................................22
Bike & Boat the Gulf of Naples & Amalfi Coast ............................ 23
7 & 21 SPEED BIKES are
Sicily’s Aeolian Islands by Bike & Boat........................................... 23
Sail & Bike Tuscany’s Coastal Islands.............................................. 24
equipped with panniers,
puncture repair kits,
VIETNAM
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City ......................................................25
front and back brakes.
Booking Form & Conditions................................................26-27
Belgrade, pg 8
Bike & Barge Tours
Holland Holland is probably Europe’s most bike-friendly country.
& Belgium
What would be more apt than to explore this country by bike
and boat. You live on typical Dutch riverboats that have been
used for inland navigation and rebuilt especially for our mode
of travel. You can choose to stay a day on board and enjoy the
picturesque boat journey, or bike.
Amsterdam
Nigtevecht Holland meets Belgium
Breukelen
Utrecht
Amsterdam to Bruges or vice versa
Vianen GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
Schoonhoven
Kinderdijk We show you lovely Amsterdam and old Dutch towns like Willemstad
Dordrecht while biking the lowlands of the North Sea to Belgium to discover the
Willemstad
Belgian pearls of Antwerp, Ghent and the most stunning canal town of
Bruges at journey’s end.
Tholen
Choose between standard and premium barge.
Kreekraksluizen
Bruges
Moerbrugge
Temse Antwerpen
Gent Sint Amands
Dendermonde
HIGHLIGHTS
• Kinderdijk – an impressive row of 19 windmills
• Antwerp city of Rubens
• Belgian beer – 800 varieties!
• Bruges’ network of canals
• Springflowers April/May departures
MEALS: Full board COST 2019 SCHEDULE 2019
Superior Barge Cruise aboard Superior Barge
TERRAIN: Easy flat cycling with distances up to 50 kms.
Weather can adversely affect cycling in Spring and Autumn. Twin Cabin Lower Deck €999; Amsterdam – Bruges –
Upper Deck €1149 Bruges Amsterdam
COST 2019 SCHEDULE 2019 Single Cabin Lower Deck
Premium Barge Cruise aboard Premium Barge 20 Apr 27 Apr
€1249 11, 25 May
Twin Cabin Lower 4, 18 May
Amsterdam – Bruges Bruges – Amsterdam **SAVE €50 for departures
Deck €1219 1, 15, 29 June 8, 22 June
May 4,18, 22, 25 May 11, 25, 29 20 April & 28 Sept
Premium Twin 13, 27 July 6, 20 July
Bike Hire per week (7-speed)
Cabin €1419 June 5, 8, 22 June 1, 12, 15, 26, 29 10, 24 Aug 3, 17, 31 Aug
€75
Twin Upper Deck July 6, 13, 17, 31 July 6, 13, 20, 24 E-Bike hire €175 7, 21 Sept 14, 28 Sept
Suite €1669 Aug 3, 10, 14, 17, 24, Aug 3, 7, 10, 17, 21,
COST 2019 SCHEDULE 2019
Single Cabin €1609 28, 31 24, 31 Standard Barge Cruise aboard Standard Barge
Bike Hire (7 Speed) Sept 7, 11, 14, 21, 25, 28 Sept 7, 14, 18, 21, 28 Twin Cabin Lower Deck €999 Amsterdam – Bruges –
per week €80 Oct 5, 9, 12 Oct 2, 5, 12, 16, 19 Twin Cabin Upper Deck €1249 Bruges Amsterdam
E-Bike hire €175 Single Cabin Lower Deck €1249
27 April 29 June
**SAVE €50 for departures 20
*** SAVE €80 per person October departures Apr & 28 Sep 13 July 17 Aug
Springflower Departures
COST 2019
TULIP TOURS in Holland of 5 days operate during March and April 8 Day tours from €1058
(standard barge)
Departures of “HOLLAND MEETS BELGIUM” 8 day tour in 5 day tours from
April and May feature Spring flowers. €639 (Superior barge)
€719 (Premium barge)
Detailed dossier can be downloaded from our website | www.cycling-europe.com | Prices are per person in euros 3
HOLLAND & BELGIUM
Volendam
Zaanse Schans
Marken
Zaandam Monnickendam
Amsterdam
Muiden
Ouderkerk
aan de Amstel Weesp
Aalsmeer
Leiden Oude Wetering Breukelen
Utrecht
Best of Holland HIGHLIGHTS
• Gouda – famous for its cheese
Gouda
GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS • Dordrecht’s old city that dates
back to 1220AD Rotterdam Schoonhoven
This cycle tour is the essence of Holland. Visit
• UNESCO site of Kinderdyk
authentic towns of Volendam and Marken • Amazing Amsterdam
Kinderdijk
Alblasserdam
where locals dress in traditional costumes.
Try eel and herring in an old fishing village. MEALS: Breakfast daily, 6 lunch packages, 6 dinners (3 course) SCHEDULE 2019
Cycle the expanse of Waterland with its tiny TERRAIN: Easy flat cycling with distances up to 50 km
PREMIUM BARGE
15 May
lakes and canals, and the ‘Green Heart of COST 2019 PREMIUM VESSEL per person share twin 1, 8 June
Holland’. As well as pleasant countryside Twin cabin Lower Deck €1219; Premium twin cabin €1419 3, 10, 20, 27 July
there are also historic towns to explore. Twin Upper deck suite €1669; Single cabin €1609 28 August
Bike Hire (7 Speed) €80; E-Bike hire €175 4 September
North Route
SELF-GUIDED CYCLING, 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
The bicycle paths run mostly through country
Texel
areas, along the former Zuiderzee, today’s
Ijsselmeer, and along the shores to Alkmaar,
finishing at the traditional towns of Volendam Den Helder
and Marken. Medemblik
Alkmaar
Hoorn
HIGHLIGHTS Edam
• Zaanse Schans – open air museum with Amsterdam Zaan
Haarlem
traditional wooden houses, windmills, cheese
and wooden clog makers Amsterdam
Comfortable
• Enkhuizen’s Zuiderzeemuseum accommodation
on a typical Dutch
Den Haag Leiden
riverboat Gouda Utrecht
South Route Delft
Rotterdam
Schoonhoven
Neuwegein
SELF-GUIDED CYCLING, 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
Bruges
Visit the historical towns/cities of Amsterdam,
Delft, Rotterdam, The Hague, Gouda & Leiden.
SCHEDULE (both tours) 2019 Most Saturdays 06 Apr – 05 Oct
HIGHLIGHTS
NORTH ROUTE COST 2019 per person share twin
• Kinderdijk – an impressive row of 19 windmills
Twin cabin Lower Deck €899; Upper Deck €1099
• Visit the Royal Delft factory Single cabin Lower Deck €1259; Upper Deck €1399
• Cheese town of Gouda **SAVE €230 for departures 06, 13, 20 Apr;
• Zaanse Schans – open air museum with traditional wooden houses, **SAVE €30 for departures 27 Apr, 4, 11, 18 May, 7, 14 Sept
windmills, cheese and wooden clog makers **SAVE €60 for departures 21, 28 Sept, 05 Oct
• Option to visit the bulb fields of Keukenhoff April/May Triple cabins available. Bike Hire €75; Electric Bike hire €175
SOUTH ROUTE COST 2019 per person share twin
Twin cabin Lower Deck €939; Upper Deck €1139
Single cabin Lower Deck €1289; Upper Deck €1439
**SAVE €130 for departures 06, 13, 20 Apr;
**SAVE €30 for departures 27 Apr; 4, 11, 18, 25 May,
31 Aug; 7, 14 Sept
**SAVE €50 for departures 21, 28 Sept, 05 Oct
Bike Hire €75; Electric Bike hire €175
MEALS: The catering on board consists of: breakfast, lunch
package and a warm evening meal (3-course menu).
Parliament buildings in The Hague GRADE: Easy – days cycling average 40-50 kms
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HOLLAND & BELGIUM
Across Flanders
Bruges to Brussels or vice versa
GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
H PREMIUM BARGES
Cycle between the beautiful historic cities of
Brussels, Mechelen, Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges
along tow paths along old canals and rivers and via
lanes with poplar.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Brussel’s Medieval Grand Place & Gothic Town Hall Bruges
• Buy a diamond in Antwerp!
• Canal town of Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage site MEALS: Full board except 1 dinner – own arrangements in Antwerp.
• Picturesque small city of Mechelen GRADE: Easy – days cycling average 40-50 kms
COST 2019 PREMIUM BARGE COST 2019 COMFORT PLUS BARGE
per person share twin in Euros per person share twin in Euros
Twin Cabin lower deck €1219; Twin Cabin €979
Bruges Premium Twin Cabin €1419 Single Cabin €1229
Antwerpen Premium Triple Cabin €1339
Temse SCHEDULE 2019
Moerebrugge Single Cabin €1609
Lier COMFORT PLUS BARGE
Gent SCHEDULE 2019 PREMIUM BARGE Bruges – Brussels: 04, 18 May;
Sint Amands 01, 15 June
Dendermonde Mechelen Bruges – Brussels:
29 June Brussels – Bruges: 11, 25 May;
Vilvoorde 08, 22 June
Brussels
Bike Hire (7 Speed) per week €75. E-Bike hire €175
Bike & Barge
Holland’s Highlights
SELF-GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
Leave Amsterdam behind and soon find yourself
amidst a splendid rural area.
One moment you’ll be cycling in the middle
of quiet lakes, the next you’ll experience the old
Dutch atmosphere in historic towns like Haarlem,
Delft and Leiden where famous painters like
Rembrandt, Vermeer and Frans Hals worked.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Zaanse Schans – open air museum with traditional Haarlem Square
wooden houses, windmills, cheese and wooden clog
makers
Zaanse Schans
• Kinderdijk – an impressive row of 19 windmills
• Option to visit flower auction at Aalsmeer Zaanstad
• Cheese town of Gouda Haarlem Amsterdam
• Cycle along The Defence Line of Amsterdam (UNESCO
World Heritage)
Noordwijk Aalsmeer
MEALS: The catering on board consists of: breakfast, lunch package Kudelstaart
Katwijk
and a warm evening meal (3-course menu).
Leiden
TERRAIN: Easy flat cycling with distances up to 50 kms.
Weather can adversely affect cycling in Spring and Autumn.
Den Haag
COST 2019 SCHEDULE 2019
Gouda
Comfort Standard barge per person 11, 18, 25 May
Delft
share twin in Euros from 15, 22, 29 June
Schoonhoven
Twin Share Cabin €899 6, 27 July
Single cabin €1229 17, 31 August
Bike Hire €75 07, 14, 21, 28 Sept Rotterdam
Electric bike hire €175 05 Oct Kinderdijk
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HOLLAND, BELGIUM & GERMANY
Historic Holland
& Lakes of Ijssel
SEMI-GUIDED/GUIDED CYCLING TOUR - 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
Immerse yourself in the medieval Hanseatic period of Dutch
history when Holland thrived under the auspices of the Hanseatic
League, a confederation created to protect the economic interests
of cities and countries throughout the Baltic region.
HIGHLIGHTS Kampen
• Cruise the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal and bike the Rhine River Valley
Zwotle
• Visit the smallest town in Holland – Bronkhurst Lelystad
Hattum
• See traditional Dutch costumes at Spakenburg Elburg
• Hanseatic towns of Doesburg, Deventer, Hardenwijk and Elburg Amsterdam
Almere
Elspeet
MEALS: The catering on board consists of: SCHEDULE 2019 Hulzen
Mulden Harderwijk Deventer
breakfast, lunch package and dinner Every Saturday Naarden
GRADE: Easy – days cycling average 40-50 kms
4 May to 5 Oct Spakenburg
Bunschoten Apeldoorm
COST 2019
Zutphen
Twin share cabin €869; Superior twin Lower Deck €959
Single Cabin €1259; Triple Cabin €849 Utrecht Vorden
Deduct €30 for departures: 4, 11, 18, 25 May; 31 August; 7, 14 September Arnhem Doesburg
Deduct €50 for departures: 21, 28 September; 05 October
Bike Hire (7 Speed) €75; E-Bike hire €175 Wijk bij Duurstede Oosterbeck
Rhenen
Guided option add €125 per person 11 May; 01 June; 7, 21 September
Holland
meets Germany
Rotterdam to Cologne & Vice Versa
SELF-GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
H 4 DEPARTURES ONLY
Start in the Lower Rhine region which has one of the
most beautiful cycle networks in Europe. Continue
along the Rhine Delta into the Netherlands, past
quaint little Dutch towns to more vibrant major towns
Cologne the closer you get to Rotterdam.
When not cycling, watch the dreamy landscape pass
by from the sun deck of your river boat.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Cologne’s magnificent cathedral
• Dordrecht – Holland’s oldest city
TERRAIN: Easy – paved and asphalted cycle ways with no steep sections. situated on an island
MEALS: Full board SCHEDULE 2019 • Medieval towns of the Rheinschiene
COST 2019: share twin /double per person Rotterdam Cologne to adventure trail
Main Deck €1059; Upper Deck €1259; to Cologne Rotterdam • The windmills of the Kinderdijk,
Single use cabin Main Deck €1558; 15-22 Jun 08-15 June a UNESCO World Heritage site
Single Upper Deck €1658 10-17 Aug 03-10 Aug
Bike hire: €70; Electric bike €165
ROTTERDAM Wijk
Arnheim
Rhenen Emmerich
Dordrecht
Gorinchem
GERMANY
HOLLAND Wesel
Düsseldorf
BELGIUM
Dordrecht KÖLN
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Germany, Austria & Eastern Europe
Czech Republic
Prague, the Elbe & Moldova Rivers
SELF-GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
There is plenty of time to explore Prague: visit the Old Town, Prague
Castle and the Jewish Quarter.
Further afield you’ll discover Renaissance castles, Gothic
fortifications and Baroque buildings in the interesting historic-rich
towns along this cycle route.
Prague
At the end of a day’s ride, cool off on the sun deck sipping a cold
Czech beer or local wine while the ship’s chef prepares national and HIGHLIGHTS
international dishes for dinner in the evening. • Prague – “City of Hundred Spires”
• Royal Czech towns of Litomerice & Melnik
Litomerice • Panoramic view of the confluence of the
Elbe & Vltava Rivers
ELBE • Cold Czech beer!
Roudnice
Melnik TERRAIN: Easy with some small hills MEALS: Full board
Mlcechvosty
COST 2019: SCHEDULE 2019:
Kralupy Twin share Main Deck €759 - €879 06, 13, 20, 27 July
nad Vltavou Twin share Upper Deck €1089 03, 10 August
Single use cabins main deck €1129
MOLDAU
Single use cabins upper deck €1339
Prague Cathedral of St. Stephen with belfry in Litomerice Bike Hire: €70 E bike €165
Romania
Bike & Barge the Danube Delta
GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
Discover a beautiful slice of Romania as you cruise along canals
with floating reed islands, lagoons and lakes on Romania’s Danube
Delta, the second largest and best preserved of Europe’s deltas.
HIGHLIGHTS UKRAINE Letea
• Biosphere reserve Danube Delta Tulcea
Saon Crisan
• Monasteries of Celic Dere and Saon
Sulina
• Ancient colony of Argamum Nufaru Kanal Sulina
Celic Dere
• Medieval fortress of Enisala
ROMANIA Murighiol
• Wildlife guide on board
Babadag Enisala
Sfantu Gheorghe
Kap Dolosman
Ceamurlia de Jos
MEALS: Full board SCHEDULE 2019
Bucharest to
TERRAIN: Mostly flat to gently undulating. Bucharest
COST 2019: per person share twin April 19*
Double / Twin cabin €1309 May 11, 25
Single Cabin €1689 June 08,19
Bike Rental (21 gear speed) €92 August 24
*DEDUCT: €210 for departures 19 April & September 04,
Enisala 30 September 18, 30*
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AUSTRIA, GERMANY & EASTERN EUROPE
Danube by Bike & Boat
Passau – Vienna – Bratislava –
Budapest – Passau
GUIDED & SELF-GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
This fascinating cycle cruise along the Danube River
takes you through 4 European countries (Germany,
Austria, Hungary and Slovakia) right in the heart of
the once brilliant imperial and royal Austro-Hungarian
monarchy.
From the Bavarian city of Passau we follow the Danube Church in Wachau Wine Valley, Austria
bike trail downstream to Budapest. MEALS: Full board TERRAIN: Easy biking, mostly on cycle paths
SCHEDULE 2019: Every Sunday 28 April – 6 October. Similar itineraries
HIGHLIGHTS available with Saturday departures – please enquire for details.
• 3 CAPITALS – Budapest, Vienna and Bratislava – a testament
COST 2019: Share twin /double per person:
to 1,000s of years of European history
Main deck €849; Middle deck €1009; Upper deck €1079
• Wachau Valley – Austria’s picturesque wine region, a Single cabin upper deck only €1675
UNESCO World Heritage site ADD: Mid season – May & Aug €100 share twin; single cabin sup €155
• 900 year old Benedictine abbey at Melk ADD High season Jun, Jul, Sep €150 share twin; single cabin sup €230
• Opportunity to experience the music of Vienna at a concert Bike hire: €75; Electric bike €168 • Guided cycling option +€235
Passau
Engelhartszell
GERMANY Durnstein Krems
Brandstaff Rossatz Halnburg SLOVAKIA
Linz Bratislava
Melk
Vienna Esztergorn Visegrad
AUSTRIA Szentendre
HUNGARY Budapest Gloriette, Vienna
6 countries in one tour!
Danube by Bike & Boat
Passau – Vienna – Bratislava – Budapest
– Belgrade – Iron Gates –Passau
SELF-GUIDED 15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS
H 5 DEPARTURES ONLY
Cruise and cycle through beautiful and varied
countryside, past classic monuments and historic cities
along the Danube River as it winds through six countries:
Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and HIGHLIGHTS
Serbia. Discover lesser known parts of this mighty river, • Stunning fjord-like canyons of the Iron Gates National
its towns and its’ people. Park in Serbia
• Four stunning capitals: Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and
Passau Engelhartszell Belgrade
Krems SLOVAKIA
Devin
Brandstaff
Linz Bratislava • Colourful Kalocsa, the “Paprika Capital” of Hungary
GERMANY
Melk Vienna Esztergorn
Donauknie • Wachau wine area, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Szentendre
• Traditional music and folk dance
AUSTRIA Budapest
HUNGARY
Solt MEALS: Full board TERRAIN: Easy biking, mostly on cycle paths
Kalocsa SCHEDULE 2019: 27 Apr-11 May, 15-29 June, 03-17 Aug, 31 Aug-14 Sep,
Baja
SLOVENIA 28 Sep-12 Oct
Mohacs
Berdan ROMANIA
Apatin
COST 2019: Share twin /double per person:
CROATIA Main deck €1310 - €1620; Upper deck €1620 - €1935
Vukovar Novi Sad
Upper deck Junior suite €2355
Nok
Promenade deck €2040; Promenade deck Junior Suite €2355
Belgrade Single cabin Main deck €1965 - €2430; Upper deck €2430 - €2900
BOSNIA Eisernes-Tor
SERBIA Bike hire €139; Electric bike €249
Prices are per person in euros | Detailed dossier can be downloaded from our website | www.cycling-europe.com 8
FRANCE, GERMANY, AUSTRIA & SWITZERLAND
Germany & Austria
Passau
Obernzell
Krems
Wernstein
Danube by Bike & Boat
Spitz
Aschach Traismauer
Scharding Schlogen
Grein Marbach Tulln Vienna
Wilhering
Passau – Bratislava – Vienna – Passau Linz Melk
Ybbs
Enns
Ardagger Bratislava
GUIDED & SELF-GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
Your comfortable vessel will cruise the beautiful Danube as
you cycle along lush green river banks, through small, dreamy
villages in the impressive Danube landscapes.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Danube’s Great Loop –
a swift 180 degree turn
• The enchanting Wachau
wine area
• 900 year old Benedictine
abbey at Melk
• An abundance of sights
in Vienna Abbey at Melk Dürnstein
Wachau Wine Area
MEALS: Full board TERRAIN: Easy
COST 2019: per person twin share: SCHEDULE 2019
Main Deck €855; Upper Deck €975; 11, 18, 25 May
Promenade deck €1005; Junior Suite €1135
Single Cabin Main Deck €1285; 01, 08, 28 June
Upper Deck €1465; Promenade Deck €1505 06, 13, 20, 27 July
ADD High season Jun, Jul, Sep €50 per 17, 24 August
person share twin, single cabin €80
14, 21 September
Bike Hire: €75; Electric Bike €168
Your Vessel Guided packages available on some departures for additional €235
France & Germany
by Bike & Barge
Along the River Rhine from
Mainz to Strasbourg & Vice Versa
SELF-GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
Across the French-German border from the German
Black Forest area to the French region of Alsace.
Indulge in the fine wine and delicious cuisine of these
gourmet regions. Along with beautiful churches and
romantic castles, visit scenic towns with half-timbered MEALS: Full board TERRAIN: Easy
medieval houses including Speyer, Kehl and Strasbourg,
COST 2019:
not to forget the magical “Student Prince” town of Twin share Main Deck pp €1059
Heidelberg. Twin share Upper Deck €1259
Single cabin Main Deck €1558
Single cabin Upper Deck €1658
HIGHLIGHTS Bike Hire: €70, Electric bike: €165
• 2 countries with such distinctive features
SCHEDULE 2019:
• Half timbered houses, Baroque, Gothic and Romanesque
architecture Mainz to Strasbourg to
MAINZ
• Visit Strasbourg, capital of the Alsace region Main Strasbourg Mainz
Berlin 18 May 25 May
• Taste the famous wines of the Alsace & Rhine regions Gernsheim
29 Jun 06 Jul
Mannheim 13 Jul 20 Jul
Heidelberg
Munich
Speyer
Leimersheim
Plittersdorf
ine
Rh
Gambsheim
Kehl/Strassburg
Heidelberg
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GERMANY
Heidelberg
& Jewels of the Rhine
SELF-GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
Travel between Koblenz and Bad Wimpfen along the
river valleys of the Rhine and Neckar.
Beautiful scenery lines the cycle paths along the
rivers, interspersed with famous cities, valley slopes
with vineyards and picturesque villages.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Cycle through the Rhineland Massif, adorned by castles
• Heidelberg with its magnificent castle
• Wine tasting and dinner at a vineyard (optional extra)
Lauertel Valley
MEALS: Full board
KOBLENZ
TERRAIN: Easy cycling on paved tracts without any
gradients of note. Cycle 190-220 kms in 6 days. Berlin
COST 2019: per person Rüdesheim
Twin cabin main deck €889; upper deck €999 Bingen
Single cabin main deck €1304; upper deck €1469 Mainz
Nierstein Munich
Bike Hire: €70; Electric Bike €165
SCHEDULE 2019 Worms
Rhin Eberbach
Koblenz – Bad Wimpfen Bad Wimpfen – Koblenz e
Mannheim
Beach on the 18 May 25 May
shore of the Rhine, 13 July 20 July Heidelberg Bad Wimpfen
Mainz 07 September 14 September
Magical Moselle
SELF-GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
The journey through the Moselle valley between
Koblenz and Trier, traverses some of Germany’s most
beautiful countryside and well known wine region
where castles sit atop hills and market squares are
surrounded by authentic timbered houses.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Visit the oldest wine town in Germany
• Picturesque Old Town of Cochem
• Impressive Roman monuments in Trier
• Optional visit of the Villeroy & Bosch
factory in Mettlach Photos supplied by German Tourist Board
TERRAIN: Easy, flat cycling. MEALS: Full board
KOBLENZ
COST 2019: per person SCHEDULE 2019
Berlin (MAIN SEASON 01 JUN – 28 SEPT)
Koblenz – Saarburg –
Moselkern Twin cabin Main Deck €889
Alken Saarburg Koblenz
Twin cabin Upper Deck €999
Cochem Single cabin Main Deck €1304
6, 20 April 13, 27 April
4 May 11 May
sel
Munich Single cabin Upper Deck €1469
01, 15, 29 June 08, 22 June
Mo
**SAVE €100pp 27 Apr; 4, 11 May; 5 Oct 27 July 6 July
**SAVE €200pp 13 & 20 Apr 10, 24 Aug 3, 17, 31 Aug
Bernkastel-Kues Zell **SAVE €300pp 6 Apr & 12 Oct 21 Sept 28 Sep
Mehring Bike Hire: €70 Electric Bike €165 5 Oct 12 Oct
Wasserbillig TRIER
Also available ‘inn-to-inn’ style self-guided trip
BIKE ALONG THE MOSELLE RIVER
Saarburg Trier to Koblenz – 7 days/6 nights
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Cruise & Hike Tours
Hike & Cruise The Danube
Passau – Vienna – Bratislava – Passau
GUIDED & SELF-GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
This trip operates in tandem with
The DANUBE BY BIKE & BARGE p.8
Walk and cruise the Danube between three countries;
Germany, Austria and Slovakia. Enjoy breath-taking
landscapes of the Danube Valley in the company of an
experienced guide. Each day you will be transferred to
the starting point of your walking tour and returned to
your boat after a day’s walking. Discover the country, its
people, culture and customs. Marvel at the natural wonder HIGHLIGHTS
of the ‘Great Loop’ (a swift 180 degree turn in the river), • Wachau wine area – Austria’s
enchanting castles, monasteries and the great capitals of picturesque wine region, a
Vienna and Bratislava – an abundance of sights! UNESCO World Heritage site
• Capitals of Vienna and Bratislava
MEALS: Full board • 900 year old Benedictine
TERRAIN: Moderate with walks of approx. 13 km each day and 300 – 500m monastery at Melk
of ascent. Each walk is around 4 hours on well structured paths. • Kreuzen Castle
COST 2019: per person twin share: SCHEDULE 2019
Main Deck €855; Upper Deck €975; 11, 18*, 25 May GERMANY
Promenade deck €1005; Junior Suite €1135 01, 08, 28 June PASSAU
Single Cabin Main Deck €1285; Krummnuss-
06, 13, 20*, 27 July Freizell baum SLOVAKIA
Upper Deck €1465; Promenade Deck €1505 Bad St. Lorenz
17, 24 August Kreuzen
ADD High season Jun, Jul, Sep €50 per person Da nube
14*, 21 September Devin
share twin, single cabin €80 Inzell
Bike Hire: €75; Electric Bike €168 *Guided Kracking VIENNA BRATISLAVA
Eins
Grein AUSTRIA
Melk
GUIDED WALKING: €249 per person (min 8 participants)
France – Bordeaux Hike
& Cruise
SELF-GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
This trip operates in tandem with WINELANDS OF
BORDEAUX BY BIKE & BARGE p. 14.
Each day you can choose from a range of walks between 3
to 6 hours per day to explore this most famous wine region
with its charming chateaux. Routes to Chateaux Margaux,
Cadillac, Medoc and vineyards of Cotes de Bourg will
resonate with wine lovers. The area around Bordeaux is also
well known for its culinary specialties.
The cuisine on board is outstanding and menus TERRAIN: Moderate - hilly terrain with lots of ups and downs.
will include regional dishes prepared with fresh Walks average between 3 – 4.5 hours. Longer options are available.
ingredients, seafood and cheese. MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Daily
COST 2019: per person SCHEDULE 2019
HIGHLIGHTS Pauillac Blaye
Twin cabin Lower Deck €1,309 Castets en Bordeaux –
• Bordeaux – the cultural heart Twin cabin Upper Deck €1,489 Dorthe to Libourne/Fronsac
of the region and a UNESCO Bourg Single cabin Lower Deck €1,669 Libourne/ to Castets en
Margaux
Libourne Fronsac Dorthe
World Heritage site. Fronsac Single cabin Upper Deck €1,709
30 March* 06 & 20 April
• Saint-Emilion, another Junior Suite Lower Deck €1,609 13* & 27* April 4 & 18 May
BORDEAUX
UNESCO World Heritage area ADD High Season: 31 Aug-28 11 & 25 May 1, 15 & 29 June
Arcachon Cadillac Sep €100 per person twin/single 08 & 22 June 13 & 27 July
• Fairytale chateaux and castles
*Discounts apply – ask for details 06 & 20 July 10 & 24 Aug
Langon
• Superb wine! Mios Castets- 03, 17 & 31 Aug 7 & 21 Sept
en-Dorthe 14 & 28 Sept 5 & 19 Oct
Bazas
12 & 26* Oct 2* Nov
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Riv
er
Se
ine Paris Alsace
Montargis Champagne
Loire Valley Burgundy
Tours Dijon
River Loire
Ardeche
Dordogne
Chateaux & Villages of the Seine NEW Bordeaux
!
Avignon
Camargue Provence
Toulouse
Paris to Montargis & vice versa
Sete
GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
From the famous landmarks of Paris, follow the Seine
south to the palace of Fontainebleau, a magnificent
example of the region’s rich royal past. The artists’
village of Barbizon and beautiful medieval towns
of Ferrieres and Chateau-Landon are waiting to be
explored by bike. Experience great royal grandeur and
rural rustic charm on this delightful Bike & Barge tour.
PARIS
HIGHLIGHTS Boulogne-
• The palace of Billancourt Fontainebleau
Fontainebleau, highly
Melum MEALS: Breakfast, 6 lunches, 6 dinners SCHEDULE 2019
favoured by the
French kings Fontainbleu TERRAIN: Easy Paris to Montargis to
Moret Sur Loing Montargis: Paris:
• Moret-sur-Loing, a COST 2019: per person in euro
6 & 20 July 13 & 27 July
Memours
charming medieval Twin Cabin €1259
31 August 10 August
fortified town Single Cabin €1859
07 September
Montargis
Bike Hire €85
• Enjoy Paris from the river E Bike (limited) €75
Paris & Champagne
by Bike & Barge
GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
The Champagne region of France is marked by the
world famous vineyards that produce the vintage that
is made there and rightfully claims the name of the
region.
During cycle tours, there will be plenty of opportunities
to taste the delicious Brie cheese that also comes
from the area as well as visit some small and large
champagne producers, who will be proud to let you
taste their best Champagne wines. Epernay
REIMS HIGHLIGHTS
• Explore Paris and its waterways past famous landmarks such as
Sept-Saulx
Marn Notre Dame Cathedral
e
Chateau-Thierry Epernay • Visit beautiful chateaux on your rides including Chateau de Boursault
Meaux built by the widow (Veuve) of Mr Cliquot
La Ferté-Sous-Jouarre • Visit the chapel with the tomb of the monk Dom Pérignon
PARIS e
Marn • Epernay – major wine centre of the Champagne region
TERRAIN/GRADE: Moderate to demanding. 30-50km per day.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Daily SCHEDULE 2019
COST 2019: Paris to Epernay Epernay to Paris
Twin cabin €1,189 15 June 8, 22 June
Single cabin €1,529 10 August 17 August
Bike hire €80
The Louvre E-bike hire €175
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Paris & the Seine River
Moret-sur-Loing to Compeigne
& vice versa
GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
An exciting journey along the Seine, past charming villages
to romantic Paris where you’ll spend the day exploring its
great monuments and museums.
Cruise past landmarks like Notre Dame and the Eiffel
Tower, then along pretty canals on your comfortable barge.
HIGHLIGHTS Compiègne
se
• Bike tours to dreamy St. Leu d’Esserent Oi
Chateau Fontainbleu and L’Isle Adam Chantilly
Domaine de Chantilly Auvers sur Oise
• Wine and Conflans Ste.
Honorine Seine PARIS
cheese tasting
Vigneux
Melun
Fontainbleau MEALS: Breakfast daily, SCHEDULE 2019
6 lunches, 6 dinners
Moret sur Loing
TERRAIN: Easy Moret-Sur-Loing Compiègne to
to Compiègne: Moret-Sur-Loing
COST 2019:
Double/Twin share €1041 25 May 18 May
Single Supplement €224 8, 22 June 1, 15 June
*High season surcharge €84
*31 Aug 24 Aug
(Aug 31 - 28 Sep)
Electric bikes – price on *14, *28 Sept *7, 21 Sept
Chateau Fontainbleu request
From the
Moselle to Lorraine
Wasserbillig to Toul & vice versa
GUIDED 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS
Meander between the pretty vine-clad hills of the
Moselle River to the Duchy of Luxembourg, then into
France’s Lorraine province.
These areas are not only famous for wine, but also culture
and wartime relics. Ride on well-maintained bike paths,
old towpaths of the Moselle and along canals between the
Meurthe and Moselle.
Stop at charming historic towns like Nancy and Metz,
plus pretty French villages along the way. Metz German Gate
Trier HIGHLIGHTS
Wasserbillig
• Visit historic Nancy with its famous Palais de Stanislas and its
many art nouveau buildings
Remich
• Bunkers and underground army facilities of the Maginot Line
Schengen
• Cycle trails through the vine clad Moselle valley with
Thionville
opportunities for wine tasting
l
se
Mo
MEALS: Full board SCHEDULE 2019
Metz
GRADE: Easy mostly flat Wasserbillig – Toul Toul – Wasserbillig
paths but some hills 24 Aug Guided 31 Aug Guided
Pont-a-Mousson COST 2019: per person 7 Sept Guided 14 Sept Guided
share twin cabin €959
Pompey 21 Sept Self-Guided 28 Sept Self-Guided
Toul Single cabin sup €300
Nancy Bike Hire: 7 speed bike €70; 5 Oct Self-Guided 12 Oct Self-Guided
Thurant Castle Maron Electric bike €20/day
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Along the River Loire Paris
Cours les Barres to Rogny-les
Sept-Ecluses & Vice Versa
Rogny
Briare
Beaulieu-sur-Loire
by Bike & Barge Cours-les-Barnes
GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
Travel aboard a comfortable barge between
Cours-les-Barres and Rogny, taking cycling
Ménétrol
excursions to pretty chateaux and villages.
MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Daily SCHEDULE 2019
HIGHLIGHTS TERRAIN: Moderate hilly Cours les Barres Rogny-les-Sept-
• Enjoy wine tasting in to Rogny-les- Ecluses to
COST 2019: Twin Share
the important regions of Sept-Ecluses Cours les Barres
Cabin with private bathroom €1041 27 April 4,18 May
Pouilly Fume and Sancerre
Cabin with shared facilities €979 11, 25 May 1, 15, 29 June
• Cycle to pretty Chateau *High Season Surcharge €84 8, 22 June 3, 17, 31* August
of St Brisson and Chateau (Aug 31 - 28 Sep) 27 July *14, 28* Sept
Pont Chevron *Denotes high season 10, 24 August
Castle in Sancerre *7, *21 Sept
Burgundy by Bike & Barge Canal de
Bourgogne
Dijon - Tournus or vice versa. DIJON
GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS Langecourt-
en-plaine
Burgundy epitomises excellent wines, impressive Beaune Seurre
castles, rolling landscapes, old monasteries and Verdun-sur-
a lot more. Your barge departs from the capital Chalon Sa le-Doubs
sur Saône ôn
of Burgundy, Dijon and follows the Canal of e
Tournus Cuisery
Burgundy and the River Saône. Lock house in Burgundy
The scenery changes from small villages and MEALS: Breakfast, packed lunch and
rolling hills to lively and attractive historical SCHEDULE 2019
3 course dinner daily.
towns like Beaune and Chalon sur Saône. TERRAIN: Easy cycling with some hills. Dijon to Tournus Tournus to Dijon
11, 25 May 18 May
COST 2019:
HIGHLIGHTS 8, 22 June 1, 15, 29 June
• Wine tasting of Burgundy wines Twin Share €1005 6, 20 July 13, 27 July
Cognac
• Guided city walks of Dijon and Beaune Single Cabin Supplement* € 224 17, 31 August 10, 24 August
14, 28 September Pons
7, 21 September
• Visits to castles, museums and abbeys enroute Electric bike – price on request
12 October 5, 19 OctoberAngoulême
Jonzac
Winelands of Bordeaux Pauillac
by Bike & Barge Blaye
Bourg
Margaux
Libourne
SELF-GUIDED OR GUIDED, 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS Fronsac
The region of Bordeaux, located in the sun drenched, BORDEAUX
south-western part of France, is the perfect setting for
Cadillac
a bike and boat tour. Vineyards that cover the rolling Arcachon
hills of the region have for centuries produced France’s Mios Langon
Castets-en-Dorthe
most remarkable wines. Appellations such as Saint- Bazas
Émilion, Pomerol, Sauternes, Médoc and Margaux
have made Bordeaux wines world famous. MEALS: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Daily SCHEDULE 2019
The area around Bordeaux is also well known for its TERRAIN: Easy to moderate Castets en Bordeaux –
Dorthe to Libourne/
culinary specialties. The cuisine on board is outstanding COST 2019: per person Libourne/ Fronsac to
and menus will include regional specialties, prepared Twin cabin Lower Deck €1,309 Fronsac Castets en
Twin cabin Upper Deck €1,489 30 March* Dorthe
with fresh ingredients, seafood and cheeses. Single cabin Lower Deck €1,669 06 & 20 April
13* & 27* April
Single cabin Upper Deck €1,709 11 & 25 May 4 & 18 May
HIGHLIGHTS Junior Suite Lower Deck €1,609 08 & 22 June 1, 15 & 29 June
• Bordeaux – the cultural heart of the region and a
ADD High Season: 31 Aug-28 Sep €100 06 & 20 July 13 & 27 July
UNESCO World Heritage site per person twin/single 03, 17 & 31 Aug 10 & 24 Aug
• Visit the house of Toulouse- Lautrec & taste wine there Bike Rental €75; Electric Bike €165 14 & 28 Sept 7 & 21 Sept
• The remarkable 17thC fortress of Vauban Guided cycling option €150 12 & 26* Oct 5 & 19 Oct
• Saint Emilion’s famous chateaux *Discounts apply – ask for details 2* Nov
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Provence by Bike & Barge
GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
Travel the waterways of Provence Camargue.
Explore by bike ancient towns and villages, great Roman
monuments such as the Pont du Gard and the amphitheatre
at Arles, the wetlands of the Camargue and the sweet
scented countryside that artists like Picasso, Van Gogh,
Gauguin, Matisse, Cézanne and Chagall have painted.
The Mediterranean climate is pleasant, the sun shines more
than 3000 hours a year.
HIGHLIGHTS There are
• See well preserved Roman relics such Inn-to-Inn
as the amphitheatres in Arles and the trips available
Pont du Gard aqueduct in the Provence
MEALS: Full board daily
• Visit Chateauneuf-du-Pape to taste Camargue, Loire
its famous wines and Burgundy TERRAIN: Easy to moderate. Steep climb
to Les Baux (7 km) where you can walk
• Explore the walled town of Avignon regions. your bike part of the way.
and second largest Pope’s Palace Please enquire.
COST 2019:
Double/twin share €1,050
Chateauneuf-du Pape Single cabin sup €300
Avignon Mid season (27 Apr-13 Jul, 19 Oct) €1,280
Villeneuve les Avignon
High season (31 Aug-12 Oct) €1,370
Vallabreuges Bike hire: €85 Electric bikes €195
Aigues Mortes Arles SCHEDULE 2019:
Departs every Saturday from 06 April
St Marie Aigues Mortes to Avignon and vice versa
de la Mer every alternate week Pope’s Palace
France meets Belgium
Paris to Bruges
GUIDED 15 DAYS/14 NIGHTS
Travel a quaint rural landscape by bike and barge through
northern France and Flanders. Discover small art-deco
towns and exceptional historic towns like Oudenaarde and
Ghent where renowned tapestries tell their history.
Famous painters such as Van Eyck and Van Gogh found
their inspiration in towns like Auvers, Permeke and Bruges.
Pedal past the remains of important abbeys at Royaumont,
St Aramnd. View magnificent palaces of Chantilly,
Compiegne and Bierancourt, and admire the castles in
Pierrefonds and Peronne. Louvre, Paris
TERRAIN: Easy biking through gently rolling
Bruges HIGHLIGHTS country on cycle paths and quiet country roads.
• Paris and its monuments Distances per day are up to 50 kms with slopes of
BELGIUM Gent
• Chateaux & gardens at Compiegne, no more than 100m elevation. Longer and shorter
Dudenaarde
Chantilly & Bierancourt rides are offered each day.
FRANCE Doornik • Clariere de l’Armistice where French and MEALS: Full board except 1 dinner
German signed the treaty to end WWl COST 2019: SCHEDULE 2019
Valenciennes • Lively university town of Ghent Twin share €2409
Single cabin price Bruges to Paris to
Cambrai
Péronne on request Paris Bruges:
Amiens Bike hire: €170 18 May 29 Jun
Saint-Quentin
Electric bike €350 27 Jul 24 Aug
Noyon
*Deduct €100 for 28 Sep
departure 28 Sep
Complègne
Auvers-sur-Olse
View of Vessenots near Auvers
Versailles Paris Vincent Van Gogh
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Croatia
inn or meet your motor/sailing boat in a harbour. Then bike
on to the next harbour where the vessel awaits.
In the evenings go for a stroll through an historic harbour
town.
Kvarner Bay Islands Rijeka
Omisalj Austria
GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS • APPROX. 185KM Vrbnik Slovenia
Crystal clear water, craggy rocks, dreamlike beaches and Krk
Croatia
innumerable small bays is the Kvarner Bay in the Northern Cres Lopar
Rab
Adriatic Sea. Martinscica
Misnjak
There are romantic ruins, enchanting mountains, innumerable Osor Lun
Novalija
sites of natural beauty and phenomena to explore by bike. For one
week explore either independently or with a knowledgeable guide, Veli Losinj
Mali Losinj
the country and the people of these unique islands.
Mediterranean
Bozava
HIGHLIGHTS
• Rab, the fortified capital of the island from the Middle Ages
Sali
• Historic town of Krk
• Ride along Dugi Otok’s “Road in the Sky”
TERRAIN: Moderate on mostly little-used MEALS:
• Mountain bike options on some departures
and asphalted roads. There are some steep 4 days full board,
ascents between 220 – 500m. 3 days half board.
Longest day is 45km.
COST 2019: Share twin cabin Lower Deck SCHEDULE 2019
Standard Vessel €1,050 Every Sunday
Premium Vessel €1,350–€1,450 14 April –
Surcharge Upper Deck €100–€150 13 October
Single cabin supp. €400–€700;
Bike Hire €80; Electric Bike €160
Rab Mountain bike options on some cruises.
Southern Dalmatia
Slovenia
Marjan Croatia
u
Trogir
Split
by Bike & Boat
Omis
Bosnia
Stomorska Pucisca Povlja
Solta
GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS • APPROX. 200 - 220 KMS Milna Sumartin
Stari Brac
Our bike tours in Southern Dalmatia, the smallest and most Hvar
Grad
sparsely populated region of Croatia, will take us past unique little Jelsa
Hvar
towns and the beautiful island seascapes.
Peljesac
Vis Vela Luka
HIGHLIGHTS Korcula
• Island of Korcula and historic town of the same name Mediterranean Korcula *map is for
• Ancient lavender fields of Hvar Premium Vessels
• UNESCO World Heritage port of Trogir
• Split’s Diocletian Palace MEALS: 4 days full board, 3 days half board Mljet
• Walled town of Dubrovnik – the “Pearl Of The Adriatic” TERRAIN: The daily stages (from 20 to 55km) lead partly through
• Mountain bike options on some departures hilly landscapes with some steep ascents. Roads are mainly
asphalted. Grade - moderate to energetic.
SCHEDULE 2019 ex Trogir: Most Saturdays 31 Mar – 20 Oct
COST 2019: Standard Ship Superior Premium Plus
Share twin cabin Lower Deck €1050 €1350 €1650
Surcharge Upper Deck €100 €150 €200
Single cabin sup. Lower Deck €400 €500 €500
Single cabin sup. Upper Deck €600 €700 €700-800
Deduct €100 for Superior Ship departures 20 April – 4 May,
21 Sep – 12 Oct
Deduct €100 for Premium Plus Ship departures 30 Mar - 12 May
& 5-19 Oct
Diocletian Palace, Split Bike Hire €80; Electric Bike €160
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Croatia Coast & Islands
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Dubrovnik to Split & vice versa
NEW NEW NEW
GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS ! ! !
Travel in one direction between two UNESCO World
Heritage sites, Split in the north and Dubrovnik in the
south, island hopping along the way to visit the stunning
islands of Hvar, Korcula and Lastovo to name a few.
Dubrovnik
A Premium ship is your floating hotel. The tour travels
north to south and vice versa alternate weeks.
u
Trogir
Slovenia
Split Croatia
Bosnia-
HIGHLIGHTS Hercegovina
Solta Milna
• Split’s Diocletian Palace Brac Bol
• Ancient island towns of Hvar and Korcula Hvar
Stari Jelsa Montenegro
• Saltwater lakes and island monastery of Mljet Grad
Hvar
• Lastovo - one of the smaller inhabited islands
Vela Luka
in the Adriatic Sea Korcula
• Dubrovnik’s walled city Korcula
Split
Pomena
Lastovo Sobra
Ubli
GRADE/TERRAIN: Moderate to energetic Mljet
Mediterranean Dubrovnik
Altitudes between 200 - 300 m. Daily tours of 20 - 50 km through hilly Sipanska Luka Sudurad
and mountainous terrain. Electric bikes available
u
COST 2019: Premium Ship MEALS:
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Share twin Lower Deck €1550 4 days full board,
Surcharge Upper Deck €150 3 days half board
Single cabin supplement Lower Deck €500
SCHEDULE 2019
Single cabin supplement Upper Deck €700 Every Sunday
DEDUCT €100 departures 21 Apr - 19 May & 6-20 Oct 21 Apr –
Bike Hire €80; Electric Bike €160 27 October Monastery of Mljet
Islands, Bays & Ancient
Towns of Central Dalmatia
by Bike & Boat
GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS, Approx. 142km by bike
Croatia has a beautiful coast with thousands of islands, reefs and
bays. Spend a week cruising and biking visiting two National
Parks and the islands of Central Dalmatia.
Cyclists at Primosten HIGHLIGHTS
• Šibenik with its famous cathedral (UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE)
Croatia
Zapuntel
Molat Zadar • The fortified town of Zadar with 3,000 years of history
Bozava Preko
Bosnia
• National Park of Krka with its pretty waterfalls
Ugljan
Veli Rat
Pasman
Biograd Skradin • Cruise the stunning archipelago of the Kornati National Park
Dugi Otok
Savar Slanica
Vodice • Mountain biking option available on most departures
Telascica Sibenik
Murter
Zlarin Trogir
MEALS: 4 days full board (3 meals/day & 3 days half board (breakfast + dinner or lunch)
National Park Kornati
Primosten
*map is for Rogoznica
GRADE/TERRAIN: Moderate – a basic level of fitness is required.
Premium Vessels Mediterranean Daily rides of 15 – 35 km on hilly terrain with some steep climbs of 100 – 300m.
Solta
Roads are mostly asphalted with little traffic. Electric bikes available.
SCHEDULE 2019: Most Saturdays 27 Apr – 12 Oct
COST 2019: Standard ship Superior ship Premium Plus
Share Twin Lower Deck €1050 €1350 €1650
Surcharge Upper Deck €100 €150 €200
Single cabin sup. Lower Deck €400 €500 €500
Single cabin sup. Upper Deck €600 €700 €800
Deduct €100 Superior/Premium Plus ship departures 20 Apr – 11 May, 6– Oct
Trogir Harbour Bike Hire: €80; Electric bike €160. Mountain bike €180; Electric Mountain Bike €240
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Istria by Bike & Boat
GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS, Approx. 240km by bike
“The heart of Europe” is what the Istrians call their peninsula,
inspired by its shape and its position at the crossroads of
Eastern and Western European.
Cycle the most beautiful parts of the Croatian coast with its
natural island paradise.
HIGHLIGHTS
• The Lim Channel with MEALS: Half board - breakfast daily plus lunch or dinner
its caves
GRADE/TERRAIN: Easy to moderate - daily routes average 15-55 km
• Coastal towns of Porec, and cover hilly terrain. The routes reach a maximum height of 300m.
Rovinj and Pula rich in Roads are mostly asphalted with little traffic. Variety of mountain bike
history trails from beginners to experienced.
• Excursion to the wine COST 2019: Standard ship SCHEDULE 2019
and truffle regions in Twin share cabin €1050 ex Pula
Single cabin supplement €600 Most Sundays
the Istrian hinterland Bike Hire (21 speed) €80 14 Apr – 13 Oct
• Mountain Biking option Electric bike hire €160
Arena at Pula
Umag Slovenia
Croatia
Groznjan
Novigrad
Visnjan
Porec
Vrsar
Rovinj
Barbariga
Vodnjan
Fazana
Brijuni Pula
u
Mediterranean
Your vessel, the Tarin Vrsar
Southern Dalmatia
Cruise ex Dubrovnik
Boat ‘n Bike or Just Cruise.
SELF-GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
Nothing compares to experiencing the ancient towns and
stunning islands of mid and southern Dalmatia than cruising
on board a ship small enough to navigate the many islands
and secret coves, yet big enough to enjoy the experience.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Zlatni Rat (Golden Horn) Dalmatia’s most famous beach Zlatni Rat (Golden Horn) Beach
• Saltwater lakes and island monastery of Mljet Island
• Peljesac Peninsula’s famous vineyards: Postup & Dingac MEALS: Half board: breakfast & lunch daily
• 2 nights in Dubrovnik – ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ GRADE/TERRAIN: Moderate averaging 20 km per day, there are hills
on most islands. Cycling is unguided.
• 1 night in Spilt
COST 2019: CRUISE ONLY SCHEDULE 2019
Twin/double share Lower Deck €868 Every Saturday
Single cabin Lower Deck €1,299 4 May - 28 Sep
Twin/double share Upper Deck €985
Single cabin Upper Deck €1,475 BIKING: on the
Mid season (5-22 Jun, 14-28 Sep) surcharge: Add islands available
€55 share twin; €83 for single cabin
High season (29 Jun – 7 Sep) surcharge:
Add €119 share twin; €179 for single cabin
Dubrovnik, Pearl of the Adriatic Biking Supplement 3 days €130
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Multi-Adventure Cruises of
Southern Dalmatia
Hiking, Biking & Whitewater Rafting
GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
These popular mid-year cruises combine a variety of
activities so you can decide each day whether you would
like to go on a bike trip, or on a hiking tour, go rafting or
rather stroll leisurely through the unique small harbour
towns of the Adriatic - or simply spend the day relaxing
on board.
HIGHLIGHTS MEALS: 4 days full board, 3 days half board
• Hiking, biking GRADE/TERRAIN: Easy – walks and hikes are short along mostly
swimming and white asphalted routes. There are some hills on the bike routes – electric bikes
water rafting are available.
• Island hopping with COST 2019: Premium Vessel Superior Vessel
overnight stops in Share twin cabin Lower Deck €1450 €1250
historic harbour towns Surcharge Upper Deck €200 €150
• UNESCO World Single cabin sup. Lower Deck €500 €500
Heritage sites of Zadar, Bike Hire: €40; Electric bike hire €120
Sibenik, Trogir & Split.
SCHEDULE 2019 Every Sat 6 July – 17 August
Greece & Turkey
Greek Islands of the
Central Aegean
GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
These islands are a magical and mythical world filled with
historical monuments. Bike to the ancient Asclepion
where Hippocrates, the famous physician, practiced his
art. Enjoy the peaceful and lovely island of Lipsi, and dive
into the atmosphere of the holy island Patmos. When not
biking, swim at idyllic bays and enjoy fabulous vistas. Church bells on Patmos
HIGHLIGHTS
Skala
LIPSI • Bodrum’s bustling bazaar
• Town of Kos with its’ Roman forum, fortress of the Knights
Turkey
PATMOS of St John and mosques from the Ottoman Empire
LEROS • Monastery of St John of Chora on Patmos
• Mountain bike option
Lakki
MEALS: Half board – breakfast + lunch or dinner
KALYMNOS
TERRAIN: Moderate to energetic. Cycling tours average 25 km each
Emporios day through hilly and mountainous terrain on sealed roads with little
Bodrum traffic. Extended climbs on 2 days.
COST 2019: SCHEDULE 2019:
Pothia
Cabin Below Deck Double /share twin €1450 13, 20 April
Kos Upper deck surcharge €150 4, 18 May
Single cabin supplement Lower deck €500 8, 15 June
KOS Embros thermal bath
Single cabin supplement Upper deck €700 14, 21 September
Zia Bike hire €80; Electric Bike €160 5, 19 October
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Mountain bike €180
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Greek Ionian Islands
Athens to Corfu & Vice Versa
GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS, Approx. 140km by bike
Pure nature, the crystal clear blue shimmering Ionian Sea and
centuries of Venetian influences dominate the archipelago of
the Ionian Islands off the west coast of Greece. Cruise through
the dramatic Corinth Canal on a traditional twin-masted gulet
(motor yacht) will take you to less known regions to explore by
bike and bask in sea and sunshine.
HIGHLIGHTS Corinth Canal
• Ancient Delphi’s temples and treasurest
• Island of Itaca, home of Odysseus Albania
• Cephalonia’s fantastic mountain landscape Corfu
CORFU Greece
• Green bird sanctuary on Lefkas Island Gaios
• Cruise the Corinth Canal Corfu PAXOS
MEALS: Full board 2 days/Half board 5 days Lefkas
Nidri
TERRAIN: Energetic – daily ascents of 200 – 500m with occasional long climbs. Vasiliki
Daily routes average 35km on partly hilly but mostly asphalted roads. LEFICAS
Delphi
Frikes Nafpaktos
Electric bikes available. Vathi Galaxidi
COST 2019: SCHEDULE 2019 ITHACA
Double/Twin Share €1450 Corfu – Athens: 4 May, 22 Jun, 24 Aug KEFALLONIA Athens
Upper deck surcharge €100 PELOPONNESE
Athens – Corfu: 15 & 29 Jun, 28 Sep Piraeus
Single Cabin Sup Lower Deck €400 Corinth
Single Cabin Sup Upper deck €600 Corfu based tour: 13, 20 & 27 Apr; ZAKYNTHOS
Epidauros
Bike hire €80 Electric bike €160 5, 12, 20 Oct AEGINA
Southern Aegean
Greek Islands
GUIDED 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
Discover the Dodecanese Islands in the Southern Greek Aegean
cruising aboard a comfortable Turkish gullet.
On bike tours of these stunning islands discover the towering
volcanic crater in Nissyro, and the charming simplicity of Symi
Symi Harbour with its wonderful neo-classical buildings. A highlight is Kos with
its bustling town, and its Greek, Ottoman and Italian history.
Bodrum Turkey
HIGHLIGHTS MEALS: Half board (2 meals/day)
Kos
• Historical ruins of Knidos TERRAIN: Moderate to energetic – day tours
4th Century BC 15 – 35 km on partly hilly and mountainous
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KOS terrain mostly on asphalted roads.
Knidos • Fascinating volcano Some extended climbs.
Datça crater village of Nikia Electric bike available.
Mandraki NISSYROS (Nissyros Island) and its SCHEDULE 2019: Bodrum – Bodrum:
Symi
SYMI numerous mosaics 6 & 20 Apr; 4, 11, 18, 25 May; 31 Aug;
Nikia Panormitis 7 & 28 Sep; 12 & 26 Oct
• Mountain biking option
Megalochorio • Climb 500 stairs to the COST 2019:
Livadia
TILOS upper town of Symi for Double/Twin cabin Lower deck €1450
an amazing sunset Surcharge Upper deck €150
Single sup. Lower deck €500
• Bodrum’s bustling Old Single sup. upper deck €700
Chalki Town and bazaars. Bike Rental: €80 Electric Bike: €160
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