Mit nicko cruises Flusskreuzfahrt in die Niederlande

Pure joy of spring in Holland

8 days | Cologne • Rotterdam • Amsterdam • Arnhem • Cologne

Would you like to explore one of the biggest and most beautiful flower gardens in the world? Then this is the perfect cruise for you! Enjoy an optional full-day excursion to the famous Keukenhof at the very best time of year for a visit, and marvel at the wonderful sea of flowers there. Postcard motifs and plenty of peace and quiet await you in the North Holland region with its world-famous windmills and endless polder landscapes. And then the vibrant metropolis of Amsterdam with its canals and countless museums and the gigantic seaport of Rotterdam offer a spectacular contrasting programme.

Why this trip?

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Köln Altstadt in Deutschland bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises
Nijmegen in den Niederlanden bei einer Flussreise mit nicko cruises
Rotterdam Markthalle in den Niederlanden bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises
Enkhuizen in den Niederlanden bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises
Amsterdam in den Niederlanden bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises
Arnheim John Frost Brücke in den Niederlanden bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises
Routemap nicko cruises english river cruises ship nickoSPIRIT 2025 8days TPL-SPI
Köln Altstadt in Deutschland bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises
Nijmegen in den Niederlanden bei einer Flussreise mit nicko cruises
Rotterdam Markthalle in den Niederlanden bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises
Enkhuizen in den Niederlanden bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises
Amsterdam in den Niederlanden bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises
Arnheim John Frost Brücke in den Niederlanden bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises
  • Plenty of time to explore Keukenhof, one of the largest flower gardens in the world
  • Discover the Netherlands at the best time of the year to visit
  • Den Haag: visit the International Court of Justice and the Dutch parliament
  • Arnhem: Designated “Best City Centre” in the Netherlands on multiple occasions

Early bird discount

The discount is already included in the displayed starting price.

€100 discount per person on bookings before 30.11.2024

€50 discount per person on bookings before 31.01.2025

Itinerary

Köln Altstadt in Deutschland bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises
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Köln Altstadt in Deutschland bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Köln

Casting off: 17:00

Embarkation 15:00 to 16:00.

Nijmegen in den Niederlanden bei einer Flussreise mit nicko cruises
Rotterdam Markthalle in den Niederlanden bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises
Niederlande Fluss Expedition Hochsee Rhein Nordsee Rotterdam Kubushäuser nicko cruises Kreuzfahrten
Nijmegen in den Niederlanden bei einer Flussreise mit nicko cruises
Mooring: 04:00 Casting off: 13:00
Mooring: 22:00
Nijmegen city tour
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.

Rotterdam Markthalle in den Niederlanden bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises
Niederlande Fluss Expedition Hochsee Rhein Nordsee Rotterdam Kubushäuser nicko cruises Kreuzfahrten
Rotterdam Markthalle in den Niederlanden bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Rotterdam

Casting off: 21:00
City tour / walking tour Rotterdam
Excursion Schiedam
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 Schiedam

Join us on a tour to Schiedam, home of the largest windmills in the world. The six stone windmills, with a height of up to 55 meters, have become an integral part of the cityscape and are now used as museums or restaurants after some extensive restoration work. Once upon a time, these mills were used to grind the grain needed for the production of Jenever. Take a walk with us through the "City of Jenever" which was founded at the beginning of the 13th century and dedicated itself to distilling schnapps in the 16th century. Learn more about the history of gin while visiting the Jenever Museum.

Enkhuizen in den Niederlanden bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises
Enkhuizen in den Niederlanden bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Enkhuizen

Mooring: 11:30 Casting off: 23:00

Cruising across the Markermeer and IJsselmeer

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City tour Enkhuizen with open air museum
City tour Enkhuizen with open air museum
Join us on a tour of the historic harbor town of Enkhuizen. Here, time really seems to have stood still. Experience the maritime flair of this enchanting town on the IJselmeer, which in the 17th century was one of the richest in the country. A journey back in time awaits you during your visit to the Zuiderzee Museum (open-air museum). Take a ferry boat to the museum village and walk along cobbled streets with more than 140 buildings from the "Golden Age" - here Dutch maritime history comes alive again. Discover traditional costumes from days gone by and the country's largest collection of wooden ships.
Amsterdam in den Niederlanden bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises
Amsterdam in den Niederlanden bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises
Amsterdam in den Niederlanden bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Amsterdam

Mooring: 04:30
Amsterdam city tour with canal cruise
Excursion The Hague and Scheveningen
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 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.
Amsterdam in den Niederlanden bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises
Amsterdam in den Niederlanden bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises
Amsterdam in den Niederlanden bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Amsterdam

Casting off: 16:30
Excursion Keukenhof full day
Excursion Keukenhof full day
Once Countess Jacobäa of Bavaria gathered fresh ingredients here for the palace kitchen, today the floral splendor of her garden captivates hundreds of thousands of visitors: the Countess's kitchen garden, in Dutch: Keukenhof. Every spring, Keukenhof is a real feast for the eyes. In this 32-hectare park, tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and other spring bulbs are in full bloom. In a wonderful setting of modern and traditional garden architecture, an overwhelming play of colors awaits you during a walk together.
Arnheim John Frost Brücke in den Niederlanden bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises
Arnheim John Frost Brücke in den Niederlanden bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Arnheim

Mooring: 00:30 Casting off: 14:00
City tour Arnhem
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.

 

Köln Altstadt in Deutschland bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises
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Köln Altstadt in Deutschland bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Köln

Mooring: 08:00

Disembarkation until 09:00.

Services

    The services provided during your trip

  • Cruise in an outside cabin in the booked category
  • nickoSPIRIT full board
  • nicko cruise director and local tour guide
  • Comfortable Sennheiser audio system on all excursions operated by nicko cruises
  • Entertainment programme on board
  • Use of the spa area with fitness room and sauna
  • 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 4 excursions: €179 p. P.
  • Beverages on your cruise: €203 p. P.
  • Day trip Keukenhof/nickoSPIRIT: €85 p. P.
  • Insurance
  • Complete insurance
  • Travel cancellation insurance
  • Travel health insurance

Your ship: nickoSPIRIT

Are you looking for a ship with a new on-board concept and innovative design? Then we look forward to welcoming you on board our nickoSPIRIT. It is the perfect size for cruises on the Danube, Rhine, Main and Moselle, and offers everything a modern cruise passenger could wish for: flexible dining in three restaurants, light-filled interiors with plenty of space for individuality, as well as modern cabins with a lowerable panoramic window. There is also a spa and a gym with sauna for workouts and additional relaxation.

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Fluss Rhein nickoSPIRIT Restaurant The Garden Veranda nicko cruises Schiffsreisen
Deutschland Fluss Rhein nickoSPIRIT Wesel Sonnenuntergang nicko cruises Flussreisen
Fluss Rhein nickoSPIRIT Interieur Bad nicko cruises Schiffsreisen
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Fluss Rhein nickoSPIRIT Restaurant The Garden Veranda nicko cruises Schiffsreisen
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Deutschland Fluss Rhein nickoSPIRIT Wesel Sonnenuntergang nicko cruises Flussreisen
Fluss Rhein nickoSPIRIT Interieur Bad nicko cruises Schiffsreisen
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