Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
Castles along the Rhine - Basel to Amsterdam
- 7 Night river cruise from Basel to Amsterdam onboard S.S. Elisabeth in a French Balcony Stateroom.
- 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners.
- All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients.
- Captain's Welcome and Farewell Receptions.
- Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners.
- Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water.
- 6 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts.
- Guided 'Let's Go,' 'Do as the Locals Do,' and 'Village Day' programs.
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions.
- Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks.
- 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites.
- Cultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment.
- Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager.
- Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour.
- The service of a dedicated Travel Advisor managing your booking.
Airfares are additional and can be arranged by your Travel Associates Advisor to suit your travel plans.
Find inspiration in the romantic, soul-stirring beauty of the fabled Rhine.
Cruise along the Rhine - Germany on one side, France on the other. Discover Alsace, whose dual French and German heritage has given it fabulous food and a winemaking tradition that goes back to the Romans. Marvel at castles that were once mighty fortresses and get an insider's look at the impressive Rheinstein Castle. Visit historic cities, including ancient Cologne and picturesque Strasbourg; stroll through the fairytale town of Rudesheim; and taste delightful white wines in the villages where the grapes are grown.
Day 1 Basel (Embark)
Arrive at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.
Important Note: Uniworld's airport services and transfers to the ship will take place on the Switzerland side of the Basel-Mulhouse Airport. Be sure to enter Customs on the Switzerland side, as guests cannot return to the Switzerland side after they have exited the airport from the France side.
Day 2 Breisach
Breisach is your gateway to the Alsatian wine road and your launching point for an excursion along the celebrated Route des Vins, which hugs the foothills of the Vosges mountain range.
This morning, enjoy leisure time as you sail the scenic Upper Rhine to Breisach.
A special Captain's Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
Day 3 Kehl (Strasbourg)
See Strasbourg on foot with an insightful local expert, where this historic town with its cobbled lanes, half-timbered homes, giant stork nests, and impossible-to-resist pastry shops will win your heart. Kehl, directly across the river from Strasbourg, will be your ship's base while you explore the Alsatian capital. If you're feeling adventurous, take advantage of Uniworld's bicycles or Nordic walking sticks and explore the banks of the river.
You have the entire afternoon to see more of Strasbourg on your own.
Day 4 Mannheim (Speyer)
Speyer - 'spire' in English - is well named, since the four red towers of the Romanesque cathedral dominate the Old Town.
Day 5 Rudesheim, Braubach
Experience Germany's fabled Rhine River in the towns of Rudesheim and Braubach. Enjoy a private tasting of estate-grown Rieslings at Castle Vollrads, take a stroll through beautiful Braubach, or hike through some of the most beautiful landscapes that line the Rhine.
This morning, you'll cruise out of Rudesheim and into the sublimely beautiful and romantic Upper Middle Rhine Valley.
Day 6 Braubach, Koblenz
Get to know Koblenz, a historic town with a colorful past and eclectic architecture, and enjoy a visit to the stunningly medieval Marksburg Castle. As you come upon picture-perfect Koblenz, you'll sail past Deutsches Eck (German Corner) with its historic monument to Kaiser Wilhelm I.
Day 7 Cologne
History buffs will enjoy an expertly led tour through Cologne's Old Town, where three medieval gates remain standing, as does the old city hall with its Renaissance facade. Wander through the city's historical center and take in its charming atmosphere, narrow alleyways flanked by old houses, and countless breweries. No matter how you choose to explore Old Town, you'll also have ample free time to explore on your own.
In the evening, a special Captain's Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Day 8 Amsterdam (Disembark)
Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for your flight home. Alternatively, you may continue your adventure with our optional post-cruise Amsterdam extension.
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