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.
On the road in idyllic Belgium
8 days | Cologne • Brussels • Antwerp • Maastricht • CologneWhy this trip?
- You travel directly to Belgium’s highlights by boat on rivers and canals – with no long bus journeys
- Picturesque backdrops in Ghent’s unique old town centre
- Belgium’s capital: Brussels in all its facets, from the modern Atomium to the historic Grand Place
- Discover the impressive diamond capital of Antwerp as you stroll past the windows of the numerous jewellers’ shops
- The boat will take you right in to the lively cultural city of Maastricht
- Nijmegen from its most beautiful side - the river
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
Embarkation 15:00 to 16:00.
Gent
Ghent offers its visitors a very special experience with its wonderful medieval architecture. One of the most famous sights is certainly the imposing St. Bavo Cathedral in the old town. Let yourself be enchanted by the special charm of this city during a guided tour.
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.
Die quirlige Universitätsstadt Maastricht blickt auf eine reiche 2000jährige Geschichte zurück. Die wundervolle Altstadt besticht vor allem durch ihre mittelalterliche Architektur und zahlreiche denkmalgeschützte historische Bauwerke. Lassen Sie sich von dem besonderen Charme dieser Stadt verzaubern.
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
Disembarkation until 09:00.
Services
- 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
The services provided during your trip
- Arrival and departure
- Excursion package with 4 excursions: €149 p. P.
- Beverages on your cruise: €203 p. P.
- Insurance
- Complete insurance
- Travel cancellation insurance
- Travel health insurance
Additional services
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.