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NEW 2019

EXPLORE ’S WATERWAYS FROM OUR KERKDRIEL BASE

Self-drive boating holidays – no experience needed! KERKDRIEL 2019 marks the opening of a brand new base in a brand new destination as Nicols opens its first base in Holland.

NICOLS VENTURES INTO HOLLAND FOR THE FIRST TIME

The country is famous for its which give you access to so many wonderful things. Think tulips, and delicious cheeses but you’ll also find beautiful and villages, art and and national parks packed with nature. Natural are perfect for watersports and of course we couldn’t talk about Holland without mentioning bikes! Nicols new base is at KERKDRIEL and is in the ideal location for exploring some of the following great places...

EXPLORE THE OF Now the largest city in Holland, Amsterdam originated as a small and simple fishing village named Amstel and dates back to the 17th cen- tury. Its trade exchanges with the rest of the world allowed extensive economic and cultural growth making it the city you find today. Amsterdam is surrounded by and divided up by canals and has many tourist attractions. Choose from the many art museums (including the famous Van Gogh ), history and science interest points, colourful streets that are home to shops and terraces and of course a lively nightlife and the famous red light district. AMSTERDAM

CRUISE IN THE HEART OF BIESBOSCH NATIONAL PARK Our base at Kerkdriel offers access to cruising on calm waters making it ideal for first-time boaters. The clean waters in this are also ideal for swimming or fishing. Fans of flora and fauna will particularly love the Biesbosch National Park – one of the biggest in Holland and recognised as a wetland of international importance and protected by the EU Habitat and Birds Directives as a ‘Natura 2000’ area.

SAY CHEESE WITH A VISIT TO GOUDA It’s possible to moor your Nicols boat just a 10 minute walk from the Hall square at Gouda. In addition to the famous cheese, there are many other charming discoveries within the old town including the Sint-Jans church and its famous window, markets and bustling shopping streets.

ENJOY A TREAT A cruise heading south from Kerkdriel will take you to Maastricht, a city known as the origin of the . Maastricht is a beautiful city – culture and history mix perfectly with trendy designer boutiques. Relax on the many terraces and squares of the city, enjoy a meal in one of the restaurants wit- hin the historic or explore the or the ramparts and towers of the city.

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GOUDA KERKDRIEL Cruise suggestions

DURATION CRUISE KM LOCKS HOURS 2 DAY Amsterdam (90 km), Bruxelles (160 km), Düsseldorf (165 km), Kerkdriel > > > Kerkdriel 100 2 12h (450 km), Hambourg (465 km). WEEKEND SHORT BREAK Kerkdriel > Biesboch > Kerkdriel 120 0 15h Bois-le-Duc (14 km), (50 km). Kerkdriel > > Gouda > Gorinchem > 1 WEEK 200 9 25h Heusden > Kerkdriel Amsterdam Schipol (90 km). 1 WEEK Kerkdriel > Gouda > Amsterdam > Utrecht > 220 8 28h (One way) IJsselstein > Montfoort Kerkdriel > Bois-le-Duc > Veghel > Maastricht > 2 WEEKS 350 22 60h Our fleet: ESTIVALE Duo® | Sixto® | Octo® Fly > Ravenstein > Kerkdriel

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