Begin with a leisurely bike ride from Edam to Santpoort, located on the edge of a lush coastal forest • Pause for lunch on the banks of Lake Twiske, keeping an eye out for the local birds that nest in the reeds • Pedal past emerald-green fields, horse farms and windmills • Rest and relax at our country hotel on the edge of Zuid-Kennemerland National Park.

In April and early May, admire the floral designs at Keukenhof, the world’s largest flower garden • A landscape of dunes and seaside lanes lead the way to The Hague • Bike through polders and countryside to Gouda, where the beloved cheese originates • Delight in the World Heritage site of Kinderdijk, known for its 19 windmills once used to drain the surrounding floodplain • Indulge in traditional pannekoeken (pancakes) or a slice of appeltaart topped with homemade whipped cream • Biking is a way of life in Holland, and it’s a pleasure to join the locals as you cruise through the region, passing dikes and quaint villages.

Bike over the border to Belgium on a scenic spin to romantic Bruges • Discover the secrets of this medieval city of narrow cobblestone streets, step-gabled brick houses, lofty spires and meandering canals • Thirsty? Try some of the world-renowned local beers • Follow dedicated bike paths to the Flemish town of Diksmuide, once the heart of Belgian resistance in World War I • Enjoy a final bike ride through leafy forests and over canals around Bruges • Visit one of the town’s many chocolate shops for some tasty souvenirs.