Mit nicko cruises Flusskreuzfahrt auf dem Rhein Deutschland Mainz

Explorations on the Rhine

5 days | Cologne • Koblenz • Rüdesheim • Mainz • Cologne

The Rhine has many faces. The Lower Rhine region is characterised by flatlands and fields. Quite different to the “romantic Rhine” on our southbound route. The river breaks its way through the Rhenish Slate Mountains to enter the incomparably beautiful UNESCO World Heritage region of the Middle Rhine Valley. This region is famous for the many castles atop the hills on both banks, and for the Lorelei Rock. Countless songs, including the Song of the Nibelungs about Siegfried the dragon slayer, have been written about this section of the river.

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Why this trip?

Köln Altstadt in Deutschland bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Treis-Karden in Deutschland bei einer Mosel Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Koblenz Liebfrauenkirche in Deutschland bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Rüdesheim Niederwalddenkmal in Deutschland bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Mainz Innenstadt in Deutschland bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Discovery Rhine cruise
Choose between two entirely different but equally enchanting routes
pass through the Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage region, between castles and landscapes steeped in legend

Early bird discount

The discount is already included in the displayed starting price.

€50 discount per person on bookings before 30.11.2024

€20 discount per person on bookings before 31.01.2025

Itinerary

Köln

Casting off: 17:00

Einschiffung 15:00 Uhr bis 16:00 Uhr.

Koblenz in Deutschland bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Treis-Karden
Koblenz

Mooring: 07:00 Casting off: 13:00

Mooring: 18:00

Treis-Karden

Mooring: 07:00 Casting off: 13:00
Koblenz

Mooring: 18:00

City tour Koblenz

Treis-Karden canonical leadership

Total duration: About 1 hour walk in total, partly over cobblestones. There are some stairs in the wine house.

City tour Koblenz

With its more than 2000 years of history, Koblenz is one of the oldest cities in Germany. The original Latin name Confluentes (meaning: those who flow together) is due to the city's location. Koblenz is located at the mouth of the Moselle and Rhine, the so-called "German Corner". Get to know the historic old town on a walking tour. The idyllic alleys between the Basilica of St. Kastor, the oldest church building in Koblenz, and the Church of Our Lady give Koblenz a special charm. The tour takes you to another landmark of the city, the Schängelbrunnen fountain at the town hall, which is a monument to the Koblenz Schängel, a rascal.

Treis-Karden canonical leadership

Get to know the picturesque little town on the banks of the Moselle on a special walking tour. A canon in historical garb will guide you through the alleys lined with half-timbered houses of the canon's district of Karden, which belongs to the tranquil double municipality of Treis-Karden. Listen to his stories and entertaining anecdotes from the former Karden. The region is characterized by viticulture and therefore a visit to the historic Stiftsherren wine cellar and distillery should not be missed. You will learn a lot of interesting facts about viticulture and the art of distilling and take a taste.

Total duration: About 1 hour walk in total, partly over cobblestones. There are some stairs in the wine house.

Rüdesheim in Deutschland bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Koblenz
Rüdesheim

Casting off: 12:00

Mooring: 18:30

Koblenz

Casting off: 12:00
Rüdesheim

Mooring: 18:30

Passage der berühmten Loreley.

Excursion Bad Ems

Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet

Excursion Bad Ems

Bad Ems delights its visitors with magnificent baroque buildings and wonderful spa architecture. Its unique historical setting has its origins in the emperor's spa's storied past, which even dates back to Roman times. Numerous celebrities from European history were welcome guests in Bad Ems. Learn interesting facts about the architecture and "illustrious" guests from days gone by during a guided tour.

Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet

About halfway down the Rhine from its source to its mouth in the North Sea is the town of Rüdesheim, a wine-growing town in the Middle Rhine Valley. No one can say they know the Rhine if they haven't experienced a sunny day in Rüdesheim. Look forward to your visit to this enchanting little town and don't miss during your Don't miss a visit to Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet during your stay. In the Brömser Hof, a knight's residence from the 15th century, some 350 self-playing musical instruments from three centuries are on display. During a one-hour guided about orchestrions, barrel organs and the art of recording and reproducing music mechanically and physically. and play it back. Enjoy a glass of wine and let yourself be amazed by the artistic-musical inventions of past times. times. You will make your way to the Music Cabinet on the "Winzerexpress".

Toilets: 1

Mainz Dom in Deutschland bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Rüdesheim
Mainz

Casting off: 13:00

Mooring: 16:00 Casting off: 22:00

Rüdesheim

Casting off: 13:00
Mainz

Mooring: 16:00 Casting off: 22:00

Rüdesheim city tour with Niederwald monument

City tour Mainz

Rüdesheim city tour with Niederwald monument

The wine town on the Rhine is not only one of the best-known tourist attractions in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, but is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Get to know the small town on a leisurely walking tour and let yourself be enchanted by the romantic charm of its many half-timbered houses. The trip with the cable car to the Niederwald Monument rounds off the excursion: Enjoy a fantastic view of the Rhine Valley and Rüdesheim, surrounded by vines, and let the beautiful landscape take its effect on you.

City tour Mainz

Mainz looks back on a long city history and holds impressive buildings, monuments and museums. Today's Old Town, with its winding streets and alleys around Augustinerstrasse, which was the city's main shopping street until the 17th century, is a clear reminder of the medieval and early modern cityscape. The magnificent baroque facade of the Augustinian Church, which survived the war unscathed, towers integrated into the front of the houses. Baroque splendorous buildings, noble palaces and the "Heunensäule" on the market square are contemporary witnesses of the electoral era. Your tour will also take you to the mighty Mainz Cathedral of St. Martin. Let this city tour introduce you to the ages and many faces of Mainz.

Toilets: 1

Köln

Mooring: 08:30

Disembarkation until 09:00.

Services

The services provided during your trip

Cruise in an outside cabin in the booked category
nicko cruises full board
nicko cruise director and local tour guide
Comfortable Sennheiser audio system on all excursions operated by nicko cruises
Entertainment programme on board
Travel documents
Luggage service between landing stage and cabin for embarkation and disembarkation
All port and passenger fees

Additional services

Arrival and departure
Excursion package with 3 excursions: €85 p. P.
Beverages on your cruise: €116 p. P.
Insurance
Complete insurance
Travel cancellation insurance
Travel health insurance

Your ship: RHEIN MELODIE

Travel on “Father Rhine” in modern and elegant style – on your dream cruise with our RHEIN MELODIE. 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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Explorations on the Rhine

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