Mit nicko cruises Flusskreuzfahrt nach Holland Tulpen Windmühlen

A beautiful sea of tulips

6 days | Cologne - Amsterdam - Rotterdam - Cologne

Tulips? Holland! Come and see for yourself. The Keukenhof flower park is transformed into a multicoloured spectacle every spring. A visit to Amsterdam is naturally also on the itinerary, and it includes a trip on the famous canals past the city’s traditional town houses. North Holland is famous for its pretty countryside and the traditional windmills. Markermeer and IJsselmeer, two large inland waters, are an additional cruise highlight. Rotterdam with its vast port and the tranquil city of Nijmegen are important components of a cruise that appeals to all the senses.

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Rhine

RHEIN MELODIE

Why this trip?

Köln Altstadt in Deutschland bei einer Rhein 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

Nijmegen in den Niederlanden bei einer Flussreise mit nicko cruises

The famous Dutch tulip fields at Keukenhof, one of the biggest flower gardens in the world
The unique architecture of Rotterdam
Up to North Holland with its typical windmills via Markermeer and IJsselmeer
Nijmegen, one of the oldest towns in the Netherlands, may be small but it has a big history

Itinerary

Köln

Casting off: 16:30

In-embarkation 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Rotterdam

Mooring: 10:30 Casting off: 21:00

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.

Enkhuizen

Mooring: 11:30 Casting off: 22:00

Cruising over markermeer and ijsselmeer.

City tour Enkhuizen with open air museum

Total duration: long

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.

Total duration: long

Amsterdam/Coenhaven

Mooring: 03:30 Casting off: 18:00

Amsterdam city tour with canal cruise

Excursion Keukenhof half day

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 Keukenhof half 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.

Nimwege

Mooring: 02:30 Casting off: 13:30

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.

Köln

Mooring: 07:00

Ausschiffung bis 09:00 Uhr.

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: €159 p. P.
Beverages on your cruise: €145 p. P.
Half-day excursion Keukenhof: €59 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 aboard our light and spacious sister ships RHEIN MELODIE and RHEIN SYMPHONIE. The generously dimensioned panorama windows guarantee the best views of the passing riverbank scenery. 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 mighty river.