RHINE RIVER VALLEY
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Description
Overview
Cruise along the Rhine through Germany, France and Switzerland to delight in the wide array of wonderful experiences this region is home to.
Immerse yourself in history as you stroll through beautifully preserved medieval towns and a stunning imperial palace. Sample the fruits of the Rhine’s famously excellent wineries and enjoy traditional treats as you follow your local guides through the destinations they call home. And, to fully appreciate the lush environment of this verdant river valley, we’ll give you several opportunities to get active out in nature. The Rhine also gives us access to such remarkable destinations as the Alsatian capital of Strasbourg or the multicultural city of Basel in Switzerland.
Included/Excluded
- All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
- 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
- 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
- A variety of onshore tours, including guided “Let's Go” and “Village Day” programs
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
- Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
- 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the regal River Princess
- 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
- 3 countries: Germany, France and Switzerland
- Multiple UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise/Tour Manager
- 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
- Captivating onboard local entertainment
Itinerary
Day 1: Nuremberg (Embark)
- Arrive at Nuremberg Airport.
- If your cruise 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.
Note: For Arrival, Departure and Transfer details, please visit Uniworld.com/transfers
For Port Location details, please visit Uniworld.com/ports
Day 2: Bamberg
- Bamberg in its entirety is not only described as beautiful but has often been regarded as one of Germany’s most attractive settlements, with its picturesque architecture, intersecting canals and rivers, and charming stores and restaurants, all framed by rolling hills.
- In the evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Choose between:
- Bamberg Walking Tour OR Let’s Go: Treetop Hike
Masterpiece Collection (optional experience):
- Bamberg Beer Experience
Day 3: Würzburg
- The opulent Würzburg Residence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a true sense of the region’s history through the European Renaissance.
- It even contains the world’s largest ceiling fresco by Tiepolo.
- Visit the Residence and its carefully restored gardens or get to know the Würzburg wine scene with a tasting.
Choose between:
- Würzburg Residence Visit with Court Gardens OR Würzburg Wine Cellar
Day 4: Miltenberg
- The perfect German town calls for a day full of quintessential German experiences.
- Resting on the left bank of the Main, Miltenberg is classically quaint with its charming squares, farmland, biking and pedestrian paths, impressive castles, and one of Germany’s oldest inns.
Featured Experience:
- Miltenberg Walking Tour with Brotzeit
Day 5: Mainz
- Your day in Mainz includes a visit to one of Germany’s most stunning locales: Heidelberg.
Featured Excursion:
- Romantic Heidelberg
Day 6: Rastatt (Baden-Baden), Strasbourg
- Strasbourg is invariably described as quaint, with its cobbled lanes, half-timbered homes, giant stork nests and impossible-to-resist pastry shops.
- While we’re docked here today, make sure to get out and explore this charming town—but you won’t want to miss our day trip to the blissful spa town of Baden-Baden.
- In the evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Choose between:
- Strasbourg Panoramic Tour with Cathedral and Old Town Walk OR Baden-Baden City Tour with Casino
Day 7: Breisach
- Breisach is often referred to as the gateway to the Black Forest, which you will venture into on today’s excursion.
Featured Excursion:
- Black Forest Day
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 airport for your flight home.
Price
PRICE IS SUBJECT TO DATE AND AVAILABILITY.
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Remarks
For departures that embark in Basel, the ship will dock outside of Basel in the port of Breisach. The itineraries presented are subject to modification due to water levels, closures because of public holidays or other uncontrollable factors. Every effort will be made to operate programs as planned, but changes may still be necessary throughout the cruise. This day-to-day schedule is subject to change. Your final day-to-day schedule will be provided onboard on the first day of your cruise.
