Tulips, Windmills, Beer, and Cheese. This 6-day/5-night cycling tour in Holland is rated Level 1 and starts from $5,995. It falls under the 'Classic' collection and offers a journey through iconic Dutch landscapes and culinary experiences. In April and May, explore the town of Lisse when tulips are in bloom at Keukenhof, the world’s largest flower garden. Admire iconic Dutch windmills, then visit a working one to find out how they function. Indulge in epicurean experiences, including a Gouda cheesemaking demonstration, dinner in the home of a Utrecht local, and a Michelin-starred meal. Listen to a local historian’s lesser-known accounts of WWII-era Holland. Visit a _botter_ shipyard to see how artisans craft and maintain these traditional fishing vessels. Eat: Gouda and Edam cheeses, Dutch pancakes, sweets like apple cake and _stroopwafel_ , smoked sausages, and _bitterballen_. Drink: World-renowned lagers and traditional Trappist ales. Day 1: Welcome to the Netherlands. Meet guides in Zwolle, cycle to Elburg, enjoy lunch, bike fitting, safety talk, and cycle to Hotel Landgoede Het Roode Koper. Hear from a local historian about WWII. Elegant dinner. Day 2: Off to Spakenburg for Shipyards and Clogs. Cycle towards Utrecht, along the Zeedijk sea dike to Spakenburg. Visit a _botter_ shipyard. Cycle or shuttle to hotel in Utrecht. Local dining experience. Day 3: The Windmill Loop. Cycle along Utrecht’s waterways, through villages and past brick castles. Visit a working windmill. Pedal along the Rijn back towards Utrecht, lunch by the canal. Explore Utrecht's cobbled streets and canals. Dinner and _biertje_ tasting at a local brewery. Day 4: Utrecht to Gouda. Cycle past Kasteel de Haar to Gouda. Cheese tasting at a local cheese aging warehouse. Lunch at a bistro in Oudewater. Stay at Weeshuis Gouda. Free afternoon to explore Gouda. Day 5: Tulips in Bloom. Transfer to Lisse for a private tour of Keukenhof Gardens and flower fields with an official guide. Pedal through tulip fields to lunch on the canal. Ride back to Gouda. Final celebratory dinner at the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant. Day 6: Goodbye Holland! Leisurely breakfast or optional morning loop ride. Transfer to Gouda train station. Arrival Details: Airport City: Amsterdam, Holland. Pick-Up Location: Zwolle Train Station. Pick-Up Time: 11:00 am. Departure Details: Airport City: Amsterdam, Holland. Drop-Off Location: Gouda Train Station. Drop-Off Time: 12:00 pm. Dates + Availability: 2026: Aug 9 - 14 ($5,995). 2027: Apr 4 - 9 ($6,395), Apr 11 - 16 ($6,395), Apr 18 - 23 (Sold Out), Apr 19 - 24 (Sold Out), Apr 25 - 30 ($6,395), May 2 - 7 ($6,395), Jun 13 - 18 ($6,395), Jul 11 - 16 ($6,395), Jul 18 - 23 ($6,395), Aug 8 - 13 ($6,395), Aug 15 - 20 ($6,395). Single Supplement: 2026: From $1,200. 2027: From $1,400. Weather by Month: Average Highs range from 41°F (Jan) to 70°F (Jul/Aug). Average Lows range from 32°F (Feb) to 55°F (Jul/Aug). Rain (in): Ranges from 125 (Apr) to 376 (Dec). Inclusions + Details: Accommodations: Thoughtfully selected accommodations. Luggage transfers. Meals: Daily breakfasts, all lunches, nutritious snacks, après velo cocktails, 4 gourmet dinners with selected local wine, beer, or spirits. Activities: Wine tastings, entrance fees, gratuities for baggage, porters, and hotel service. Gear: Top-of-the-line bicycles, helmet, DuVine gear (jersey, t-shirt, water bottle, drawstring bag), GPS with pre-programmed routes. Support: Expert bilingual guides, support vehicle, daily bike maintenance. Not Included: Airfare, dinner on one free night, gratuities for DuVine guides, Travel Protection. Bikes: Cannondale Synapse 2 RLE (Road), Cannondale Quick 1 Disc (Hybrid).
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