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8 day Escorted tour
With captain Klaas' "Flying Dutchman" or with the three mast barque “Artemis” we sail and cycle where the most favourable wind blows us. Fixed is only the area of destination: the islands of the Danish South Funen Archipelago (Dansk Sydhav) and the German coast of the Baltic Sea between Kiel and Maasholm. Everything else is determined by weather conditions and wind, so that in the end no voyage the ones before.
On hoisting the sails the crew needs our active help as they do for the preparations of meals and the washing up. However, nobody will be obliged to help; thus a relaxed atmosphere can develop on board.
On the islands of Ærø, Langeland, Funen, Alsen and possibly Lolland as well as on the North-German Schleifjord or along the Kiel canal we go for 6 cycling tours in a great, varied countryside performed by our tour guide. Along beautiful mansions, neat villages and reed-roofed farmhouses we cycle in a usually even or hilly countryside. On our way we discover prehistoric sepulchres, observe wild horses on Langeland, and let pass by the world of fairytales that already inspired Hans Christian Andersen, or have a break enjoying the world-famous Danish wafers.
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DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
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Day 1: Individual arrival in Kiel
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Embarkation is until 12.00 a.m. You first destination by ship is the city of Martsal which is located on the island Aero.
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Day 2: Marstal - Soby (20-30 km)
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You start by bike along the eastern coast on beautiful bike paths towards the harbour city of Aeor-skobing where you should visit the museum to have an interesting view into the history of the is-land. Afterwards you continue to the harbour city Soby where you can visit the church and the light tower.
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Day 3: Soby - Faaborg (25-30 km)
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Your ship brings you to the harbour city Faaborg on the island Fünen which is connected to the island of Seeland by Europe’s longest rope bridge. Your bike tour leads you around Faaborg which is located in the western part of the island. Fünen has a lot of palaces and manor houses, that’s the reason why it is called “Land of the 100 manor houses”. The jailhouse in Faaborg can be vis-ited, it is closed since 1989.
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Day 4: Island Fünen - Svendborg (25 km)
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You go by bike via the island of Fünen to harbour city Svendborg. This city was homeland of Ber-thold Brecht. Alternatively you can also go by boat.
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Day 5: Svenborg - Rudkobing (15-30 km)
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Your aim of today is Rudkobing on the island of Langeland. You reach this city via Lundeborg, ferry to Lohals and bike tour to Rudkobing or via the impressive Sund Bridge.
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Day 6: Island Langeland (15-30 km)
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Wherever you want to go today: it won´t take you longer than 45 minutes to reach your aim. You may also cycle to the harbour city of Bagenkop which is located in the southern part of the island. A visit of the museum is worth it.
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Day 7: Langeland - Kiel
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By ship you reach Kiel again. Enjoy your last day on board; Kiel is reached in the early afternoon, where you disembark.
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PRICE & DETAILS
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DEPARTURE DATES:
May 14th - 6 night tour
Every Sunday from May 20th to July 15th
August 20th - Monday to Monday
September 2nd
| Price per person, double occ. |
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$1725 |
| Single, single share and triple cabins on request. |
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| May 14th and July 15th dates (6 nights) |
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-$150 |
| August 20th and September 2nd dates (superior ship Artemis) |
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$430 |
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- 8-day cruise on a moto sailer with crew
- 7 nights in a double cabin with shower/toilet
- 7 x full bord (occasionally lunch is replaced by a lunch packet)
- 6 guided cycling tours as described in itinerary
- Modern hybrid bicycle with 21 gears & pannier
- bike insurance
- linens and towels
- Overview maps for the daily tours on board
- English-German speaking tour guide
Drinks on board and entrance fees on tour not included.
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Logding:
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Standard Boat Flying Dutchman (shower/toilet in each cabin): We are glad that since 2011, the "Flying Duchman", a frst-class, seaworthy two-mast schooner enriches our fleet. Due to its extensive technique concerning safety and navigation, the Flying Duchman has a worldwide license to organize sailing tours. The expanse of its sails is 523 yards2 / 480 m2 and enables the boat to cover the distances between the islands under sail. In performing the program captain Klaas won't refuse the help of his guests.
The launching of the Flying Duchman was in 1903, at that time, a herring-lugger but then finally rebuilt in winter 2004. The ship got 10 conveniently furnished double cabins and one triple cabin all with their own shower/toilet.
The front saloon in the deckhouse serves as a comfortable dining and day room and offers with its upholstered benches sufficient place for everybody. Astern you may sit next to the captain and maybe you are allowed to steer the 42,5 yards (39m-long) ship yourself.
Premium Boat Artemis (shower/toilet in each cabin): The 59m long and 7m wide three mast barque Artemis (names after the Roman goddess of hunting) was built in Norway in 1926 and sailed for many years as a freighter. In 2001, the boat was transformed into an elegant sailing ship for cruises with an impressive sail surface of 1.050 sqm. The ship now has 14 comfortable guest cabins with shower and toilet as well as a cozy saloon. The Artemis satisfies even the most demanding guests with her excellent sailing qualities and her unique combination of sailing tradition and modern comfort.
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EASY: The daily routes of 10 to 30 km are quite flat, and mostly on superb asphalted bike paths. You can rest for a day or half a day on the ship at any time.
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| Airport / Transfers |
The nearest international airport is Hamburg, approx 120km by train from Kiel.
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