Tour Castles Along The Rhine (2024) (Amsterdam To Basel, 2024) (F

Guide

Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager

Transport

S.S. Victoria river ship All transfers on arrival and departure days

Others

4 countries: France, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager Captivating onboard local entertainment Cultural enrichment, including a Signature Lecture Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines) Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour Excursions included: - Cologne Walking Tour - Castle Vollrads Wine Tasting - Strasbourg Panoramic Tour with Cathedral and Old Town Walk - Alsatian Villages Additional excursions to choose from: - Koblenz Walking Tour - Let’s Go: Bike Koblenz along the Rhine - Marksburg Castle Visit - The Four Lakes Cable Car - Let’s Go: Vineyard Hike - Private Doktorenhof Vinegar Estate Visit and Tasting - Formula 1 Racetrack - Germersheim’s Secret Garden & Collections

Accommodation

7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the exquisite S.S. Antoinette , the regal River Queen or the elegant S.S. Victoria Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options Free Internet and Wi-Fi access

Meals

All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners 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

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Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

Excursions not included: - Authentic Country Cooking with Vinegar €179 EUR EUR - Romantic Heidelberg €89 EUR EUR - Black Forest Natural Beauty & Living History €139 EUR EUR

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Other activities and services are not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Amsterdam (Embark)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Amsterdam (Embark)

Arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. 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.
Day 2 Day 2: Cologne
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: 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 façade. 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.

Excursions included:
- Cologne Walking Tour
Day 3 Day 3: Koblenz, Boppard
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Koblenz, Boppard

Get to know Koblenz, a historic town with a colorful past and eclectic architecture, and enjoy a visit to the stunningly medieval Marksburg Castle.

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- Koblenz Walking Tour
- Let’s Go: Bike Koblenz along the Rhine
- Marksburg Castle Visit
- The Four Lakes Cable Car
Day 4 Day 4: Boppard, Rüdesheim
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Boppard, Rüdesheim

Experience Germany’s fabled Rhine River in beautiful Rüdesheim. Enjoy a private tasting of estate-grown Rieslings at Castle Vollrads or explore Rüdesheim and the impressive Niederwald monument.

Excursions included:
- Castle Vollrads Wine Tasting

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- Let’s Go: Vineyard Hike
Day 5 Day 5: Germersheim (Speyer)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Germersheim (Speyer)

Speyer—“spire” in English—is well named, since the four red towers of the Romanesque cathedral dominate the Old Town.

Excursions to choose - pick 1:
- Private Doktorenhof Vinegar Estate Visit and Tasting
- Formula 1 Racetrack
- Germersheim’s Secret Garden & Collections

Excursions not included:
- Authentic Country Cooking with Vinegar €179 EUR EUR
- Romantic Heidelberg €89 EUR EUR
Day 6 Day 6: Kehl (Strasbourg)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: 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.

Excursions included:
- Strasbourg Panoramic Tour with Cathedral and Old Town Walk

Excursions not included:
- Black Forest Natural Beauty & Living History €139 EUR EUR
Day 7 Day 7: Breisach
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: 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.

Excursions included:
- Alsatian Villages
Day 8 Day 8: Basel (Disembark)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Basel (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 EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg for your flight home (unless, of course, you’ve decided to extend your trip with the post-cruise extension to lovely Lake Lucerne).

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Castles Along The Rhine (2024) (Amsterdam To Basel, 2024) (F

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Itinerary of your trip Castles Along The Rhine (2024) (Amsterdam To Basel, 2024) (F

Day 1: Amsterdam (Embark)

Day 2: Cologne

Day 3: Koblenz, Boppard

Day 4: Boppard, Rüdesheim

Day 5: Germersheim (Speyer)

Day 6: Kehl (Strasbourg)

Day 7: Breisach

Day 8: Basel (Disembark)

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