A trip by bike and boat along the Danube, the Po or the Rhine, along the canals of the Netherlands or along the coast of the Baltic Sea, is an original and authentic way to discover Europe.
Here’s a quick overview of bike and boat trips with Grand Angle!
What’s the idea behind a bike and boat?
Your hotel is a floating hotel, a boat that moves with you. There’s no need to pack your bags everyday; you’re back in your cabin every evening. We like this little contradiction between the roaming spirit of bike touring and the slightly ‘sleepy’ feel of cruising, with your belongings safely stowed away in your cabin for the week!
Cycling and boating, the ideal type of trip for couples or friends
Even if the physical levels are different. You can bring your own bike, or hire a mountain bike or electric bike. And if one day you get tired or a bit lazy, you can do the stage on the boat instead of the bike, admiring the shores from the comfort of the deck.
The Baltic, from Berlin to Stralsund
Reichstag Palace in Berlin © VisitBerlin, Wolfgang Scholvien
From Berlin to Stralsund, from the dynamic German capital to the white shores of the Baltic, let yourself be charmed by the Hanse towns and the magical island of Rügen.
The southern route of Holland
Bikes and windmills in Holland © Freesurf_Adobestock
Holland, the southern route: this is the green heart of the Netherlands, with its fields of tulips, colourful mosaics as far as the eye can see, windmills, canals and exceptional cities. The Netherlands was one of Lonely Planet’s top 10 destinations for 2020!
It’s a real pleasure to criss-cross Europe on its waterways
Both by bike and on a boat: two journeys in one! What’s more, taking a trip on water and on land at the same time is great! Entering Europe’s most beautiful cities in this way, and being on hand to visit them, is fabulous.
The Danube from Passau to Budapest
The Danube from Passau to Budapest on board the MS Prinzessin Katharina
From Passau to Budapest, you follow the majestic Danube and, in the evening, enter the heart of the prestigious cities of Passau, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest.
Cruise ship, barge or sailboat
Luxurious or simply comfortable, you’ll love it either way… Each ship is adapted to the route it follows.
The Cyclades and the Saronic Islands
Cyclists overlooking the bay of Kamares on the island of Sifnos, Greece © Sandra Termes
Discover the most beautiful Cycladic islands aboard a caïque: cruise from cove to port, and cycle along narrow roads scented with thyme and blooming with oleanders… an exceptional trip!
Other suggestions for unusual boat trips
We love finding you new destinations and new boats.
Here are our latest additions…
Wonders of the Hanseatic League
The Muiderslot in Muiden in the Netherlands
The Hanseatic League, which was particularly strong in Northern Europe in the past, has left us a legacy of magnificent cities. Here, in the Netherlands, you can discover some of the most beautiful, via the Rhine Valley and the Bordering Lakes.
The Gulf of Corinth and the Ionian Islands
Voyage by bike and boat on the Ionian Islands, in Greece
A magnificent Greek itinerary by bike and sailboat: you cycle and sail from the green island of Corfu to Lefkada, Kefalonia and Ithaca (the island of Ulysses), then on to Delphi, the Gulf of Corynthe, Aegina and Athens. An unforgettable experience!
Would you rather spend your days on a trail or under sail? Our guide to hiking or sailing in Corsica compares the two experiences and includes a quiz to help you decide.
Fancy an adventure between land and sea? Find out more about our range of bike and boat trips here.
