In Amsterdam, you cycle through the city centre along the Amstel River, canals and monuments. After crossing the IJ, you follow this river arm to Durgerdam. After this, you follow a quiet route through the peat meadow area Oostelijk Waterland. By boat, you sail from the former island village of Marken to touristy but atmospheric Volendam, or you cycle via Monnickendam to Volendam. Over the dyke along the old Zuiderzee you cycle via the pretty cheese town of Edam to Hoorn. This is where this cycling holiday ends.