8 days tour

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

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

This tour includes:

Guide

6 days of excursions, including "Choice Is Yours" options, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager

Meals

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

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: - Alsatian Villages - All About Alsace - Strasbourg Panoramic Tour with Cathedral and Old Town Walk - Canals, Cobblestones, and Cathedrals - Submarines & Space Shuttles - Castle Vollrads Wine Tasting - Cable Car Climb to Niederwald Heights - Boppard Stroll with Ice Cream Stop - Cologne Walking Tour - Gargoyles and Chocolate Additional excursions to choose from: - Private Doktorenhof Vinegar Estate Visit and Tasting - Formula 1 Racetrack - Germersheimโ€™s Secret Garden & Collections - Boppard Village Stroll - Letโ€™s Go: Rhine Hiking - Rheinstein Castle Visit - The Four Lakes Cable Car - Letโ€™s Go: Bike Koblenz along the Rhine - Koblenz Walking Tour - Climbing Forest Koblenz

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

Transport

S.S. Antoinette/River Queen/S.S. Victoria

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included

Others

Excursions not included: - Black Forest Natural Beauty & Living History โ‚ฌ139 EUR EUR - Authentic Country Cooking with Vinegar โ‚ฌ179 EUR EUR - Romantic Heidelberg โ‚ฌ89 EUR EUR

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

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

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

      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.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Breisach
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      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.

      Excursions included:
      - Alsatian Villages
      - All About Alsace
  • Day 3 Day 3: Kehl (Strasbourg)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      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 shipโ€™s base while you explore the Alsatian capital. If youโ€™re feeling adventurous, take advantage of Uniworldโ€™s bicycles or Nordic walking sticks and explore the banks of the river.

      Excursions included:
      - Strasbourg Panoramic Tour with Cathedral and Old Town Walk
      - Canals, Cobblestones, and Cathedrals

      Excursions not included:
      - Black Forest Natural Beauty & Living History โ‚ฌ139 EUR EUR
  • Day 4 Day 4: Mannheim (Speyer)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Mannheim (Speyer)

      Speyerโ€”โ€œspireโ€ in Englishโ€”is well named, since the four red towers of the Romanesque cathedral dominate the Old Town.

      Excursions included:
      - Submarines & Space Shuttles

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

      Excursions not included:
      - Authentic Country Cooking with Vinegar โ‚ฌ179 EUR EUR
      - Romantic Heidelberg โ‚ฌ89 EUR EUR
  • Day 5 Day 5: Rรผdesheim, Boppard
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Rรผdesheim, Boppard

      Experience Germanyโ€™s fabled Rhine River in the towns of Rรผdesheim and Boppard. Enjoy a private tasting of estate-grown Rieslings at Castle Vollrads, take a stroll through beautiful Boppard, or hike through some of the most beautiful landscapes that line the Rhine.

      Excursions included:
      - Castle Vollrads Wine Tasting
      - Cable Car Climb to Niederwald Heights
      - Boppard Stroll with Ice Cream Stop

      Excursions to choose - pick 1:
      - Boppard Village Stroll
      - Letโ€™s Go: Rhine Hiking
  • Day 6 Day 6: Boppard, Koblenz
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Boppard, 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, youโ€™ll sail past Deutsches Eck (German Corner) with its historic monument to Kaiser Wilhelm I.

      Excursions to choose - pick 1:
      - Rheinstein Castle Visit
      - The Four Lakes Cable Car
      - Letโ€™s Go: Bike Koblenz along the Rhine
      - Koblenz Walking Tour
      - Climbing Forest Koblenz
  • Day 7 Day 7: Cologne
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Cologne

      History buffs will enjoy an expertly led tour through Cologneโ€™s Old Town, where three medieval gates remain standing, as does the old city hall with its Renaissance faรงade. Wander through the cityโ€™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, youโ€™ll also have ample free time to explore on your own.

      Excursions included:
      - Cologne Walking Tour
      - Gargoyles and Chocolate
  • Day 8 Day 8: Amsterdam (Disembark)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      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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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 100

Age range allowed for this experience.

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