Christmas river cruise | Cologne, Strasbourg

Your ship: RHEIN SYMPHONIE

Travel on “Father Rhine” in modern and elegant style – on your dream cruise with our RHEIN SYMPHONIE. 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 SYMPHONIE Schiff nicko cruises Schiffsreisen

Fluss Rhein RHEIN SYMPHONIE RHEIN MELODIE Lobby nicko cruises Schiffsreisen

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

Fluss Rhein RHEIN SYMPHONIE RHEIN MELODIE Panorama Restaurant nicko cruises Schiffsreisen

Fluss Rhein RHEIN SYMPHONIE RHEIN MELODIE Mitteldeck nicko cruises Flussreisen

Fluss Rhein RHEIN SYMPHONIE RHEIN MELODIE Hauptdeck nicko cruises Schiffsreisen

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 Bibliothek nicko cruises Schiffsreisen

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

Fluss Rhein RHEIN SYMPHONIE RHEIN MELODIE Sonnendeck 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, 20.12.2025

Köln Altstadt in Deutschland bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Deutschland Fluss Rhein Köln Brücke Dom nicko cruises Flusskreuzfahrt

Koblenz Liebfrauenkirche in Deutschland bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Koblenz in Deutschland bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Köln
Koblenz

Casting off: 16:00

Mooring: 23:30

Köln

Casting off: 16:00
Koblenz

Mooring: 23:30

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

day 2, 21.12.2025

Rüdesheim Niederwalddenkmal in Deutschland bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Rüdesheim in Deutschland bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Koblenz
Rüdesheim

Casting off: 12:00

Mooring: 18:30 Casting off: 22:00

Koblenz

Casting off: 12:00
Rüdesheim

Mooring: 18:30 Casting off: 22:00

City tour Koblenz

Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet

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.

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 3, 22.12.2025

Mainz Innenstadt in Deutschland bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Mainz

Mooring: 06:00 Casting off: 12:00

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

day 4, 23.12.2025

Straßburg in Frankreich bei einer Rhein Flussreise mit nicko cruises

Straßburg/Kehl

Mooring: 09:00 Casting off: 19:00

City tour/walk Strasbourg with Christmas market visit.

Excursion Alsace

City tour/walk Strasbourg with Christmas market visit.

Idyllic half-timbered streets, cozy wine taverns and, of course, the impressive cathedral make a visit to this historic city an experience. The entire city center of Strasbourg was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 due to its diverse architectural heritage. The highlight of the trip is a visit to the atmospheric Christmas market.

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 5, 24.12.2025

Deutschland Fluss Rhein Mannheim Schloss nicko cruises Flusskreuzfahrt

Mannheim/Ludwigshafen

Mooring: 05:00

Heidelberg city tour

Transfer zur Christmette Speyer

Heidelberg city tour

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.

Transfer zur Christmette Speyer

If you want to celebrate Christmas Eve in a particularly atmospheric way, take advantage of the transfer to the Christmas Mass in Speyer.

day 6, 25.12.2025

Mannheim/Ludwigshafen
Köln

Casting off: 03:30

Mooring: 18:30

Mannheim/Ludwigshafen

Casting off: 03:30
Köln

Mooring: 18:30

Passage of the famous Loreley in the morning.

day 7, 26.12.2025

Köln

Disembarkation until 09:00 a.m.

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.

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

Heidelberg city tour

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.

City tour/walk Strasbourg with Christmas market visit.

Idyllic half-timbered streets, cozy wine taverns and, of course, the impressive cathedral make a visit to this historic city an experience. The entire city center of Strasbourg was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 due to its diverse architectural heritage. The highlight of the trip is a visit to the atmospheric Christmas market.

On the Rhine with Christmas magic

Why this trip?

Early booking discount

Itinerary

Köln

Koblenz

Koblenz

Rüdesheim

City tour Koblenz

Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet

Mainz

City tour Mainz

Straßburg/Kehl

City tour/walk Strasbourg with Christmas market visit.

Excursion Alsace

Mannheim/Ludwigshafen

Heidelberg city tour

Transfer zur Christmette Speyer

Mannheim/Ludwigshafen

Köln

Köln

Services

The services provided during your trip

Additional services

Your ship: RHEIN SYMPHONIE

Köln

Koblenz

Koblenz

Rüdesheim

Mannheim/Ludwigshafen

Köln

On the Rhine with Christmas magic