Rhine river cruise | Cologne, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Cologne

Your ship: RHEIN SYMPHONIE

Travel on “Father Rhine” in modern and elegant style – on your dream cruise with our RHEIN SYMPHONIE. Modernised in 2023, the ships offer light, airy rooms and ample space. The generously dimensioned panoramic windows guarantee the best views of the passing riverscapes. A spacious sun deck is the perfect place to relax. Exquisite specialities are served in the panorama restaurant and fine beverages are served at the bar in the panorama salon. In our spacious cabins you can recharge your batteries for your next discoveries along this majestic river.

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Languages: de, en
Capacity: 196 passengers
Crew: 40 members
Length: 132 meter
Width: 11.4 meter
Draught: 2 meter
Voltage: 220 volt

day 1, 15.07.2025

Köln Altstadt in Deutschland bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Köln

Casting off: 17:00

Embarkation 15:00 to 16:00.

day 2, 16.07.2025

Nijmegen

Mooring: 04:00 Casting off: 13:00

Nijmegen city tour

The Hanseatic city of Nijmegen with its 160,000 inhabitants is the oldest city in the Netherlands and looks back on a history of over 2000 years. The city gives you a particularly impressive welcome when you cross the Waal Bridge into the center: the Waalkade and the silhouette of the city center form an impressive unit. Past and present go hand in hand; historical parts alternate with modern architecture. The city, situated on a ridge on the banks of the Waal, has exerted a great attraction on people for centuries. The city tour leads off the beaten track through small winding streets, in which you can still feel the breath of the Middle Ages. Among other things, it passes the Valkhofpark with castle ruins, the town hall, St. Steven's church, the Latin school and the customs house with mosaic wall.

day 3, 17.07.2025

Antwerpen

Mooring: 03:00

Stadtrundfahrt/-gang Antwerpen

Excursion Bruges

Bus tour Antwerp port

Stadtrundfahrt/-gang Antwerpen

Antwerp is the most important port city in Belgium, located on the river Scheldt, 88 km before its mouth in the North Sea and is the capital of the province of the same name. In the 16th century, the city was one of the richest trading cities in Europe. However, the conflicts between Habsburg and the Netherlands brought about its decline. Since 1863, Antwerp experienced a renewed flourishing as a Belgian port. The city's container port is one of the largest in the world and - after Rotterdam - the second largest in Europe. Due to its historic port location, a remarkable metropolitan versatility of gastronomy with international influences developed. Antwerp holds a multitude of architectural highlights from the 16th and 17th centuries for its visitors. The 20th century also saw the emergence of architecture worth seeing, following the 1930 World's Fair. Discover the different sides of Antwerp during a city tour and an extended walk. Among other things, you will see the late Gothic Church of Our Lady, the largest church in Belgium. Also on the program are Steen Castle, the dock halls and the Vleeshuis (Meat House), and the Grote Markt. Stroll through the medieval alleys, past modern buildings or soak up the flair of this city during a leisurely break in one of the many cafés.

Excursion Bruges

In no other European city do the Middle Ages seem so present as in Bruges. The historic city center was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, and in 2002 Bruges was chosen as the European Capital of Culture. Due to its former location on a sea bay and direct access to the North Sea, the town became a flourishing international trading center and the site of a Hanseatic League counting house in the 11th century. In the 15th century, Burgundian dukes ruled the city and gave it a great boost culturally, architecturally and economically. Towards the end of the Middle Ages, Bruges was considered the richest city in Northern Europe. Gradually, the Zwin silted up, depriving Bruges of direct access to the sea. As a result, the Burgundian court withdrew from the city and the city became impoverished. The industrialization that emerged in the 19th century did not reach Bruges. Today, Bruges draws its advantage from this: the medieval city center with the historic old town, the archaeological finds as well as the waterways that crisscross the city result in a unique mixture that makes Bruges a visitor magnet for tourists from all over the world.

Bus tour Antwerp port

When visiting Antwerp, don't miss a tour of the port. Get a taste of this remarkable logistics center, with its ocean liners, drawbridges and incessant bustle, on a bus tour. Once you've seen the port, you'll understand why Antwerp has been considered a trading and shipping metropolis for centuries. "The Gateway to Europe" at the mouth of the Scheldt River is the second largest port in Europe after Rotterdam and ranks among the ten largest in the world. Today's port covers an area of no less than 14,000 hectares in the north of the city. During the bus tour you will learn a lot of interesting facts about the port area and its history.

day 4, 18.07.2025

Antwerpen

Casting off: 15:00

Excursion Brussels

The capital of Belgium is worth a trip in any case. Many nicknames such as "Eldorado of art lovers", "Capital of Europe" or "Cradle of Art Nouveau" testify to the versatility of this metropolis. There are many culturally significant things to discover and that is why many places in Brussels are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. During the city tour you will see the Atomium, which was built on the occasion of the Expo/World Exhibition in 1958 and pass the royal residence, because Belgium is one of the youngest kingdoms in Europe. Look forward to a leisurely walk through the old town to one of the most famous squares in the world - the Grande Place with its beautiful guild houses from past centuries and the Gothic City Hall. This has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988 and is considered one of the most beautiful squares in Europe. On your walk you will also see one of the most famous sights of Brussels: Männeken Pis, the fountain figure of a boy urinating.

day 5, 19.07.2025

Rotterdam Markthalle in den Niederlanden bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Rotterdam

Mooring: 03:00 Casting off: 20:00

City tour / walking tour Rotterdam

Excursion The Hague and Scheveningen

City tour / walking tour Rotterdam

Rotterdam not only has the largest seaport in Europe but is also probably the most architecturally interesting city in the Netherlands. Particularly impressive is the Rotterdam skyline, which has developed over the last 20 years and has turned the city into a Dutch "Frankfurt on the Main". Experience this vibrant city on a sightseeing tour.

Excursion The Hague and Scheveningen

Many people know The Hague primarily as the seat of the International Court of Justice. But the Dutch seat of government has much more to offer, as you will see during a short tour followed by a walk. Numerous magnificent buildings of the colonial masters from the 17th century are still preserved today and characterize the cityscape. The part of the city around the Grote Kerk and the Binnenhof became the center of the administrative apparatus, while in the so-called Burgerstad a chic residential district developed, which expanded more and more towards the North Sea. After that, the tour continues to Scheveningen. This district of The Hague has developed over the years from a fishing village to a stately seaside resort. Here the long beach promenades invite you to stroll and linger.

day 6, 20.07.2025

Amsterdam/Coenhaven

Mooring: 04:00 Casting off: 19:00

Amsterdam city tour with canal cruise

Excursion North Holland with Volendam and Marken

Amsterdam city tour with canal cruise

Amsterdam is a city that is as vibrant as it is versatile. Modern lifestyle and the flair of the Golden Age combine to form an incomparable symbiosis. You will find ultra-modern architecture and trendy bars as well as idyllic cafés, flea markets and traditional canal houses. Nowhere else in the world are there so many listed old buildings from past centuries as in the Dutch metropolis. The houses stand so close together as if they had to hold each other up to keep from falling over. The canals give the city a special charm and remind you at every turn that you are in the heart of a seafaring and trading nation. They form a canal system that runs through the entire city area and thus shapes the face of the city. Meanwhile, the multitude of canals extends over a total length of 80 kilometers, which has earned the city the nickname "Venice of the North": 165 canals, 1281 bridges, 70 tour boats, 8 wooden drawbridges, 2,500 residential boats and 120 pedal boats will leave a lasting impression on you. Look forward to a canal cruise along the magnificent merchants' houses from the Golden Age, which will be a highlight of your visit to Amsterdam.

Toilets: 1

Excursion North Holland with Volendam and Marken

Get to know the Dutch province of North Holland, which lies on a peninsula between the North Sea and the Ijsselmeer. Pretty towns like Volendam, for example, tell of a time when the Ijsselmeer still had open access to the sea and was called the Zuiderzee. Enjoy your walk through Volendam before taking the Marken-Volendam-Express across the Ijsselmeer to the island of Marken. Idyllic and steeped in tradition - that's how you can describe this picturesque place in just a few words. Join us for a walk together or discover the small island on your own before the bus brings you back to Amsterdam.

day 7, 21.07.2025

Arnheim

Mooring: 03:00 Casting off: 13:30

City tour Arnhem

Between Utrecht, Nijmegen and Zutphen, the town of Arnhem was built on a hill near the IJssel. Only since the course of the Rhine has been changed around 1500, Arnhem lays on the water. The capital of the Dutch province of Gelderland was almost completely destroyed during the Battle of Arnhem in 1944. The reconstruction produced a modern city. The center of Arnhem was voted the "best city center" in the Netherlands 2007-2009. The charming town with a friendly atmosphere offers a variety of pubs, cafes, stores and culture, which in combination with the historic surroundings becomes something special. On your city walk you can see for yourself, among other things, the faithfully reconstructed tower of the Eusebius kerk, the landmark of Arnhem.

day 8, 22.07.2025

Köln

Mooring: 07:00

Disembarkation until 09:00.

Nijmegen city tour

The Hanseatic city of Nijmegen with its 160,000 inhabitants is the oldest city in the Netherlands and looks back on a history of over 2000 years. The city gives you a particularly impressive welcome when you cross the Waal Bridge into the center: the Waalkade and the silhouette of the city center form an impressive unit. Past and present go hand in hand; historical parts alternate with modern architecture. The city, situated on a ridge on the banks of the Waal, has exerted a great attraction on people for centuries. The city tour leads off the beaten track through small winding streets, in which you can still feel the breath of the Middle Ages. Among other things, it passes the Valkhofpark with castle ruins, the town hall, St. Steven's church, the Latin school and the customs house with mosaic wall.

Stadtrundfahrt/-gang Antwerpen

Antwerp is the most important port city in Belgium, located on the river Scheldt, 88 km before its mouth in the North Sea and is the capital of the province of the same name. In the 16th century, the city was one of the richest trading cities in Europe. However, the conflicts between Habsburg and the Netherlands brought about its decline. Since 1863, Antwerp experienced a renewed flourishing as a Belgian port. The city's container port is one of the largest in the world and - after Rotterdam - the second largest in Europe. Due to its historic port location, a remarkable metropolitan versatility of gastronomy with international influences developed. Antwerp holds a multitude of architectural highlights from the 16th and 17th centuries for its visitors. The 20th century also saw the emergence of architecture worth seeing, following the 1930 World's Fair. Discover the different sides of Antwerp during a city tour and an extended walk. Among other things, you will see the late Gothic Church of Our Lady, the largest church in Belgium. Also on the program are Steen Castle, the dock halls and the Vleeshuis (Meat House), and the Grote Markt. Stroll through the medieval alleys, past modern buildings or soak up the flair of this city during a leisurely break in one of the many cafés.

City tour / walking tour Rotterdam

Rotterdam not only has the largest seaport in Europe but is also probably the most architecturally interesting city in the Netherlands. Particularly impressive is the Rotterdam skyline, which has developed over the last 20 years and has turned the city into a Dutch "Frankfurt on the Main". Experience this vibrant city on a sightseeing tour.

Amsterdam city tour with canal cruise

Amsterdam is a city that is as vibrant as it is versatile. Modern lifestyle and the flair of the Golden Age combine to form an incomparable symbiosis. You will find ultra-modern architecture and trendy bars as well as idyllic cafés, flea markets and traditional canal houses. Nowhere else in the world are there so many listed old buildings from past centuries as in the Dutch metropolis. The houses stand so close together as if they had to hold each other up to keep from falling over. The canals give the city a special charm and remind you at every turn that you are in the heart of a seafaring and trading nation. They form a canal system that runs through the entire city area and thus shapes the face of the city. Meanwhile, the multitude of canals extends over a total length of 80 kilometers, which has earned the city the nickname "Venice of the North": 165 canals, 1281 bridges, 70 tour boats, 8 wooden drawbridges, 2,500 residential boats and 120 pedal boats will leave a lasting impression on you. Look forward to a canal cruise along the magnificent merchants' houses from the Golden Age, which will be a highlight of your visit to Amsterdam.

Toilets: 1

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Why this trip?

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Itinerary

Köln

Nijmegen

Nijmegen city tour

Antwerpen

Stadtrundfahrt/-gang Antwerpen

Excursion Bruges

Bus tour Antwerp port

Antwerpen

Excursion Brussels

Rotterdam

City tour / walking tour Rotterdam

Excursion The Hague and Scheveningen

Amsterdam/Coenhaven

Amsterdam city tour with canal cruise

Excursion North Holland with Volendam and Marken

Arnheim

City tour Arnhem

Köln

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