Rhine river cruise | Cologne, Amsterdam, Basel, Mainz

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.

Deutschland Fluss Rhein RHEIN MELODIE Schiff nicko cruises Flusskreuzfahrten

Fluss Rhein RHEIN SYMPHONIE RHEIN MELODIE Lobby nicko cruises Schiffsreisen

Fluss Rhein RHEIN SYMPHONIE RHEIN MELODIE Panaroama Salon mit Bar nicko cruises Schiffsreisen

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Fluss Rhein RHEIN SYMPHONIE RHEIN MELODIE Oberdeck nicko cruises Flussreisen

Fluss Rhein RHEIN SYMPHONIE RHEIN MELODIE Kabine Bad nicko cruises Flussreisen

Fluss Rhein RHEIN SYMPHONIE RHEIN MELODIE Sonnendeck nicko cruises Schiffsreisen

Fluss Rhein RHEIN SYMPHONIE RHEIN MELODIE Panorama Salon mit Bar nicko cruises Schiffsreisen

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

day 1, 14.09.2025

Köln Altstadt in Deutschland bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Köln

Casting off: 16:30

Embarkation 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

day 2, 15.09.2025

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

Rotterdam

Mooring: 10:30 Casting off: 16:30

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.

day 3, 16.09.2025

Enkhuizen in den Niederlanden bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Amsterdam in den Niederlanden bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Enkhuizen
Amsterdam

Mooring: 07:00 Casting off: 13:00

Mooring: 18:30

Enkhuizen

Mooring: 07:00 Casting off: 13:00
Amsterdam

Mooring: 18:30

Cruising across the Markermeer and IJsselmeer.

Amsterdam canal tour.

City tour Enkhuizen with open air museum

Amsterdam canal tour.

The canals give Amsterdam a special charm and remind 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 trip along the magnificent merchants' houses from the Golden Age.

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.

day 4, 17.09.2025

Amsterdam

Casting off: 13:00

Excursion Haarlem

Die historische Altstadt von Haarlem mit seinen zahlreichen Denkmälern und typischen holländischen Architektur lädt zum gemütlichen Bummeln und Entdecken ein.

day 5, 18.09.2025

Düsseldorf

Mooring: 08:00 Casting off: 14:00

City tour / walking tour Düsseldorf

The town at the mouth of the Düssel into the Rhine received its city charter as early as 1288 and thus looks back on a long and eventful history. Today, the Rhine metropolis is known primarily for its shopping boulevard Königsallee ("Kö"). But it has so much more to offer with its location on the Rhine and a charming old town. Convince yourself of the diversity and attractiveness of the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia during the city tour with walking tour.

day 6, 19.09.2025

Koblenz Liebfrauenkirche in Deutschland bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Koblenz

Mooring: 02:30 Casting off: 13:00

Passage of the famous Lorely.

City tour Koblenz with cable car ride

With its more than 2,000-year 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 walking tour takes you to another landmark of the city, the Schängelbrunnen fountain at the city hall, which is a monument to the Koblenz Schängel, a rascal. Following your tour, a highlight awaits you: a cable car ride across the Rhine to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Experience Koblenz from a bird's eye view and then take a leisurely stroll through the fortress park.

day 7, 20.09.2025

Deutschland Fluss Rhein Mannheim Schloss nicko cruises Flusskreuzfahrt

Mannheim/Ludwigshafen

Mooring: 04:00 Casting off: 14:00

Excursion Heidelberg

The famous castle and the picturesque old town, nestled in a beautiful landscape, make Heidelberg so popular with visitors. During a guided walk through Heidelberg's alleys, you can see for yourself the special charm of this city and its beautiful Electoral Palatine churches, the old town squares and the Old Bridge. A highlight of your stay is, of course, a visit to the castle grounds, where unfortunately only the ruins of the former residence can now be admired. The city's landmark is located about 70 meters above the Neckar River on the slope of the Königstuhl. The castle already inspired poets and artists of the Romantic period to wonderful works.

day 8, 21.09.2025

Straßburg in Frankreich bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Straßburg/Kehl

Mooring: 03:00 Casting off: 20:00

City tour / walk Strasbourg

Excursion Alsace

City tour / walk Strasbourg

Idyllic half-timbered streets, cozy wine taverns and, of course, the impressive cathedral make a visit to this historic city an experience. Due to the seat of numerous European institutions, such as the Council of Europe, the European Parliament and the European Court of Human Rights, a political wind also blows through the border city on the Rhine. The entire city center of Strasbourg was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 due to its diverse architectural heritage. On Republic Square you can admire the Rhine Palace, the National Library and the Opera. Afterwards, stroll through the picturesque Tanners' Quarter. On the way to the historic city center you will encounter the coziness of the Alsatians. Passing old inns and delicatessen stores, the excursion takes you to Notre-Dame Cathedral. Your guide will explain at length the special features of the cathedral and numerous interesting stories about its construction and architecture. In the cathedral itself, things get exciting: you are there when the astronomical clock strikes the "full" hour and different figures breathe life into the clock. After the tour of the cathedral there will be some free time. The bus, which is already waiting for you nearby, will then take you back to the ship.

Excursion Alsace

Today's excursion to the Alsace region starts from the Alsatian capital. Look forward to typical villages and enjoy the unique mixture that this landscape has in store for you. Half-timbered houses with colorful flower boxes, narrow streets with numerous wine taverns and medieval town fortifications define the townscape of the Alsatian cities. Between the towns stretch the extensive vineyards, for the cultivation of which Alsace is famous. The region is especially famous for the cultivation of Riesling and Pinot Blanc. During a wine tasting you can convince yourself of the excellent quality.

Toilets: 1

day 9, 22.09.2025

Basel

Mooring: 14:00 Casting off: 20:00

City tour / walk Basel

During an informative bus tour you will see the highlights of the city. After Zurich and Geneva, Basel is the third largest city in Switzerland with about 170,000 inhabitants. Basel is composed of two districts, Kleinbasel and Großbasel. The center is the old town in Großbasel. The bus passes the medieval Spalentor, the most famous of the medieval city gates. Then the tour passes the synagogue and St. Paul's Church to the early intellectual center, as Basel has the oldest university in Switzerland. From the Art Museum, you will take a short walk to the Minster. Here you will learn interesting facts about one of Basel's landmarks, such as its exterior and interior architecture. In the church made of red sandstone is the tomb of Erasmus of Rotterdam. From the "Pfalz-Terrasse" behind the cathedral, a wonderful view over Basel and the Rhine reveals itself at the end of the city tour.

day 10, 23.09.2025

Breisach

Mooring: 04:00 Casting off: 13:00

Breisach city tour

Begleiten Sie uns auf einen kurzweiligen Stadtrundgang durch das kleine, aber feine Breisach. Erfahren Sie Wissenswertes über dieses charmante Städtchen am Rhein.

day 11, 24.09.2025

Mainz Innenstadt in Deutschland bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Mainz Dom in Deutschland bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Rüdesheim Niederwalddenkmal in Deutschland bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Rüdesheim in Deutschland bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Mainz
Rüdesheim

Mooring: 09:30 Casting off: 12:00

Mooring: 14:00 Casting off: 21:00

Mainz

Mooring: 09:30 Casting off: 12:00
Rüdesheim

Mooring: 14:00 Casting off: 21:00

City tour Mainz

Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet

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

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

day 12, 25.09.2025

Köln

Mooring: 06:30

Disembarkation until 09:00 a.m.

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 canal tour.

The canals give Amsterdam a special charm and remind 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 trip along the magnificent merchants' houses from the Golden Age.

City tour Koblenz with cable car ride

With its more than 2,000-year 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 walking tour takes you to another landmark of the city, the Schängelbrunnen fountain at the city hall, which is a monument to the Koblenz Schängel, a rascal. Following your tour, a highlight awaits you: a cable car ride across the Rhine to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress. Experience Koblenz from a bird's eye view and then take a leisurely stroll through the fortress park.

City tour / walk Strasbourg

Idyllic half-timbered streets, cozy wine taverns and, of course, the impressive cathedral make a visit to this historic city an experience. Due to the seat of numerous European institutions, such as the Council of Europe, the European Parliament and the European Court of Human Rights, a political wind also blows through the border city on the Rhine. The entire city center of Strasbourg was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 due to its diverse architectural heritage. On Republic Square you can admire the Rhine Palace, the National Library and the Opera. Afterwards, stroll through the picturesque Tanners' Quarter. On the way to the historic city center you will encounter the coziness of the Alsatians. Passing old inns and delicatessen stores, the excursion takes you to Notre-Dame Cathedral. Your guide will explain at length the special features of the cathedral and numerous interesting stories about its construction and architecture. In the cathedral itself, things get exciting: you are there when the astronomical clock strikes the "full" hour and different figures breathe life into the clock. After the tour of the cathedral there will be some free time. The bus, which is already waiting for you nearby, will then take you back to the ship.

City tour / walk Basel

During an informative bus tour you will see the highlights of the city. After Zurich and Geneva, Basel is the third largest city in Switzerland with about 170,000 inhabitants. Basel is composed of two districts, Kleinbasel and Großbasel. The center is the old town in Großbasel. The bus passes the medieval Spalentor, the most famous of the medieval city gates. Then the tour passes the synagogue and St. Paul's Church to the early intellectual center, as Basel has the oldest university in Switzerland. From the Art Museum, you will take a short walk to the Minster. Here you will learn interesting facts about one of Basel's landmarks, such as its exterior and interior architecture. In the church made of red sandstone is the tomb of Erasmus of Rotterdam. From the "Pfalz-Terrasse" behind the cathedral, a wonderful view over Basel and the Rhine reveals itself at the end of the city tour.

Intensive Rhine experience

Why this trip?

Early booking discount

Itinerary

Köln

Rotterdam

City tour / walking tour Rotterdam

Enkhuizen

Amsterdam

Amsterdam canal tour.

City tour Enkhuizen with open air museum

Amsterdam

Excursion Haarlem

Düsseldorf

City tour / walking tour Düsseldorf

Koblenz

City tour Koblenz with cable car ride

Mannheim/Ludwigshafen

Excursion Heidelberg

Straßburg/Kehl

City tour / walk Strasbourg

Excursion Alsace

Basel

City tour / walk Basel

Breisach

Breisach city tour

Mainz

Rüdesheim

City tour Mainz

Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet

Köln

Services

The services provided during your trip

Additional services

Your ship: RHEIN MELODIE

Enkhuizen

Amsterdam

Mainz

Rüdesheim

Intensive Rhine experience