HOLIDAYS IN BIKE AND BOAT

The bicycle during the day and a boat for meals and overnight trips.

bike and boat A holiday that combines the pleasure of riding, that of navigation: you are staying on board a comfortable boat-hotel, following the cyclists along the way and become foothold in the lazy days.

How does it work

Nothing easier: during the day you ride and you will enjoy the journey as the boat as a “hotel-floating” follows the stage along the river.

travel by bike organizzatiA end of the day, back on board, cyclists can park your bike on the outside deck and you do return to the cabin to cool off a bit ‘, and finally reach the dining room where dinner is served by the crew.

Upon awakening a hearty breakfast, a picnic basket for lunch and … go back on the pedals for a new stage!

In the beginning was the Netherlands …

netherlands bike holidays organized in “bike and boat” are an invention throughout the Netherlands, which soon won rivers, canals and bicycle paths of other European countries. Other itineraries by bike and boat you can indeed go in Belgium, France, Austria, Germany and Italy in our.

netherlands cycling Traditionally browsing for rivers and channels, but it is a type of holiday also widespread in coastal areas: they are for example the Adriatic Sea in Croatia, no longer aboard river barges, but the yachts or motor-sailing.

Girolibero, Italian tour operator specializing in cycling holidays, offers summer weeks by bike and boat on the scenic European routes (www.girolibero.com).

Here boats and suggested itineraries for summer:

In Italy

Venice between bike, boat and sea, ideal for families!

The boat: AVE MARIA, launched in 2011, comes from a barge Italian 70s converted into passenger ship, comfortable and eco-sustainable. Now you can also take a virtual walk in the boat, thanks to the service Google “looks inside”.

Departure: Saturday, 15/08, 8 days from 695 € reductions 0-12 years, full board and bike included.

In France

Provenza e Camargue Aigues Mortes–Avignone.

The boat: The ESTELLO romantic riverboat recently renovated, ideal for enjoying the fiery red sunsets of the south of France.

Departures: Saturday, 01/08, 08/08, 08/15, 8 days from 890 € full board.

In Holland

Amsterdam and South Route

The boat: Noorderzon one of the most comfortable boats to navigate the canals of Holland, with comfortable cabins at lower beds and private facilities.

Departure: Saturday, 01/08, 8 days from 820 € full board.

In Croatia