5* Deluxe River Cruise Nicko Rhein Symphonie for New Year's on the Rhine River PGS

NEW YEAR ON THE RHINE RIVER AND IN AMSTERDAM WITH 5*DLX RIVER CRUISE SHIP Nicko Rhein Symphonie

GERMANY – NETHERLANDS– BELGIUM

Cologne – Nijmegen - Antwerp – Rotterdam(1) – Amsterdam – Arnheim – Cologne   

26 DECEMBER 2026 / 8 Nights 9 Days

Day 01     ISTANBUL – COLOGNE
We meet at the designated time in front of the Pegasus Airlines counter in the International Terminal of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. After check-in and passport procedures, we depart for Cologne on Pegasus Airlines' scheduled flight PC 1011 at 08:15. We land in Cologne at 09:40 local time. After a panoramic city tour, we proceed to the port where our river cruise ship is located. Upon arrival at the port, after checking in on board the ship, we settle into our cabins and have free time. Our ship will depart at 17:00.

Day 02    NIJMEGEN
Our ship docks at Nijmegen Port at 04:00 in the morning. Guests who wish can join an extra walking tour of Nijmegen with our guide. Despite being the tenth largest city in the Netherlands, this beautiful city holds the title of the oldest city in the Netherlands with its 2000-year history founded by the Romans. On our walking tour, we will visit St. Stephen's Church, the Old Town Square, Nijmegen Cathedral, Grote Markt (Market Square), Monday Market, and the shopping street. After the tour, we have free time for shopping before returning to our ship. The ship will depart for Antwerp port at 12:00. Overnight on board.

Day 03    ANTWERP
After breakfast on board, guests who wish can join the extra organized Bruges and Ghent City Tour. After breakfast, we begin the city tour. After a journey of 1 hour and 15 minutes (90 km), we arrive in Bruges. Undoubtedly, Bruges is the most beautiful city we will see on this journey. Selected as a UNESCO World Heritage site and European Capital of Culture, the fact that the city was not affected by any wars over the years is the main reason it has reached us today without damage. Upon arrival in Bruges, we get off our bus at Zand Square. After a short walk, we move to the famous Market Square. Along the way, canals filled with swans, St. John's Hospital, Groote Markt, Fish Market, and Monasteries are among the places to see. At Market Square; after seeing the Belfry, Guildhalls, and Provincial building, we have free time. During our free time, you can buy nun lace, chocolates, and souvenirs from the shops in the square, or try flavors specific to Belgian cuisine in restaurants. Remember, Belgians have a special reputation for seafood. After visiting Bruges, you will agree why this city is called "a place you must see before you die." After the Bruges tour, we head to Ghent city (50 km). After arriving in Ghent and completing our walking tour, we move to our ship anchored at Antwerp port (50 km). Our ship will stay overnight in Antwerp.

Day 04    ANTWERP - ROTTERDAM
After breakfast, guests who wish will move to Brussels, the capital of the European Union, with our extra private bus (55 km). Upon arrival in Brussels, we first visit the Heysel area in the north of the city. Here we see the stadium known in sports history as the Heysel disaster. After visiting the Expo building and the Atomium building, which is 102 meters high built as a rival to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and taking a photo break, Chinese House, Japanese Tower, Royal Palace, European Union Headquarters, European Commission Building, and the Arch of Victory are among the places to see. After moving to the city center, in the walking tour section; famous Rue de Bouchere, Grand Place Square, and Manneken Pis statue are among the places to see. After our descriptions at the magnificent Grand Place Square, we have free time in the city. During this free time, we recommend you buy world-famous Belgian chocolates and try famous Belgian beers in the beautiful cafes located in the square. In the afternoon at 14:00, our ship will depart for Rotterdam. In the evening at 23:30, our ship will arrive in Rotterdam.

Day 05    ROTTERDAM - AMSTERDAM
After breakfast on board in the morning, guests who wish can join the Delft and Rotterdam city tour organized extra by our guide. Delft, which has the oldest history in the Netherlands, will also be the place where we give free time for lunch. Impressive Delft Cathedral, City Hall, and Market Square will be among the places we see. You can purchase porcelain products associated with the city of Delft. After our Delft tour, we move to Rotterdam. In the panoramic city tour to be done here; Euromast, Europort, Erasmus Bridge, Old Cruise Port, William Bridge, Cube Houses, and City Hall are among the places to see. Our ship will depart from Rotterdam at 13:00. It will arrive in Amsterdam at 20:30 in the evening.

Day 06    AMSTERDAM – NEW YEAR'S EVE
After breakfast in the morning, guests who wish will go to the north of Amsterdam, known as real Holland, where our guide organizes an extra trip to Volendam and Zaanse Schans. First, we visit the famous Zaanse region with all the windmills you see on every postcard introducing the Netherlands. Windmills dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries still function today; during our time here, you can tour inside the windmills (paid) and take very beautiful photos. After Zaanse, on the way to Volendam town, you will have the opportunity to taste and buy Holland's famous Gouda cheeses at a local cheese farm. Volendam is undoubtedly the town visited most by tourists coming to Holland; besides buying very cheap souvenirs, we recommend you definitely try Holland's famous Herring fish or Fish & Chips. In the evening, you can attend the New Year's Ball organized on our ship. Our ship will stay overnight in Amsterdam.

Day 07    AMSTERDAM - ARNHEIM
Our ship will depart from Amsterdam port at 14:00. After a pleasant day cruising on the river, it will dock in Arnheim at 22:00 in the evening. Overnight in Arnheim.

Day 08    ARNHEIM
In the morning, guests who wish will do an extra walking tour in Arnhem, followed by free time. Our ship will depart from Arnheim port for Cologne at 13:00 noon.

Day 09    COLOGNE – ISTANBUL
After breakfast on board and checkout procedures, we will transfer to Cologne Airport with our vehicle waiting for us at the port. After check-in, passport, and customs procedures, we depart for Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport on Pegasus Airlines' flight PC10186 at 15:15. Arrival at 20:20 local time and end of the program.

Cancellation Conditions;

In cancellations made 121 days before the travel date starting from registration, the service fee is 200.-Euro per person,

25% of the total amount for cancellations made between 120 - 90 days,

50% for cancellations made between 89 - 60 days,

75% for cancellations made between 59 - 30 days,

In cancellations made between 29 – 0 days, 100% is forfeited.

Our ship, completely renovated in 2026, is 135 meters long with 82 cabins and a capacity of 196 passengers. All cabins feature a seating area, TV, Wi-Fi service, safe, hair dryer, and other amenities.
This ship follows the award-winning model of Nicko Cruise vessels but offers even more innovative developments. While preserving the popular spaciousness concept, our ship includes not only expansive common areas but also larger cabins: The standout feature of the vessel is its indoor pool with a retractable roof for pleasant weather. In the evenings, this area can also be used for informative talks, events, and cinema screenings.
  
Panoramic Window Exterior Cabin - Lower Deck (13 m²): Spacious bathroom, small panoramic window (non-opening), large wardrobe, bed configuration choice (double or twin beds), flat-screen TV, personal climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct phone line, and in-room safe. Connecting cabins are also available upon request.

French Balcony Cabin - Middle or Upper Deck (16 m²): Spacious bathroom, opening panoramic window, mini bar, built-in closet, bed configuration choice (double or twin beds), flat-screen TV, personal climate control, en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer, direct phone line, and in-room safe.