2-nights in Amsterdam at Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel Maurits at the Park or Pestana Amsterdam Riverside (or similar) with breakfast7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom onboard the S.S. Antoinette, S.S. Audrey, S.S. Clara, or S.S. HelenLavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites on the cruise have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, custom cotton sateen sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow optionsFree Wi-Fi
Meals
All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinnersCaptain’s Welcome and Farewell ReceptionsWelcome and Farewell Gala DinnersUnlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water
Transport
Cruise Ship
Excursions
8 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local expertsState-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursionsBrompton G-Line Bicycles and Nordic Walking sticks available for independent exploration
Experiences
4 countries: France, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland4 UNESCO World Heritage sitesServices of an experienced Uniworld Cruise ManagerGratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tourCaptivating onboard local entertainmentCultural enrichment
Good to Know
Travel Insurance
Visa
10 daysDuration
Cruise TourExperience this tour on a cruise
20 peopleMaximum group size
2 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
What's Excluded
Itinerary
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 one during a Nights Out experience. Visit historic cities, including ancient Cologne and picturesque Strasbourg; stroll through the fairytale town of Rüdesheim; and taste delightful wines in the villages where the grapes are grown. The final touch on top of the perfect journey: two nights in Amsterdam, complete with immersive tours led by a local guide.
Generations Family Program (select sailings): Share the enchantment of this region with the special young people in your life. These cruises not only feature unique, fun-filled adventures for families to enjoy together, they’re also packed with culturally and historically significant experiences designed to spark creativity and lifelong learning.
day 1Amsterdam
Arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to your hotel.
day 2Amsterdam
day 3Amsterdam, Arnhem (Embark)
day 4Zons, Cologne
day 5Koblenz, Boppard
day 6Boppard, Rüdesheim
day 7Germersheim
day 8Strasbourg
day 9Breisach (Freiburg)
day 10Basel (Disembark)
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