Castles along the Rhine - Uniworld River Cruises

Castles along
the Rhine
Basel to Amsterdam | 8 Days
Your Cruise Package Includes:
Travel
7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the
exquisite S.S. Antoinette
All transfers on arrival and departure days
(see transfer guidelines on page 170)
Taste
All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and
freshest ingredients
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
Captain’s Welcome Gala and Farewell Dinners
Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks
during lunch and dinner onboard; bottled water
replenished daily in your stateroom; and 24-hour
specialty coffee and tea station
Explore
4 countries
9 excursions, including 2 “Choice Is Yours”
options, fully hosted by English-speaking
local experts
“Go Active” and “Gentle Walking” options
4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset
system on all shore excursions
Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
Experience
Captivating onboard local entertainment
Signature Lecture: “The European City from the
Middle Ages to Modern Europe”
Exclusive Epicurean Adventurer Program
$
From2,399 per person, cruise only
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Celebrate the fairytale beauty and romantic spirit of the Rhine
Flowers tumble from baskets lining streets of half-timbered houses, and light glints
off quiet canals. A mighty river carries ships and cargo through a landscape shaped by
time and history. The spires of Medieval churches appear around each bend, and
vineyards climb the hillsides.
Discover Alsace, whose dual heritage, French and German, has given it fabulous food
and a wine-growing tradition that goes back to the Romans. Cruise along the Rhine—
Germany on one side, France on the other—and savor French joie de vivre and German
Gemütlichkeit. Bicycle beside the river, passing Roman ruins and Romanesque churches.
Marvel at castles, once mighty fortresses that guarded territory and trade routes, now
romantic ruins towering above the water.
Meet modern France and Germany in vibrant small towns and bustling cities that brim
with historic treasures of art and architecture. Taste delightful white wines in the
villages where the grapes are grown. Beethoven and Byron loved the Rhine and its
landscape. The beauty that inspired them is still yours to experience.
ENGLAND
English Channel
FRANCE
North
Sea
Amsterdam
THE NETHERLANDS
BELGIUM
LUXEMBOURG
Cologne
Koblenz
Boppard
Strasbourg
Riquewihr
Colmar
Rhine River
Speyer
Germersheim
Rhine River
Kehl
Breisach
Basel
SWITZERLAND
Rüdesheim
GERMANY
CZECH
REPUBLIC
AUSTRIA
Who will enjoy this cruise: Those who love fine white wines will discover a plethora of
delights; romantics who love the picturesque and the historic will find Medieval Bay of Biscay castles,
splendid cathedrals, and scenes that have inspired great poets.
Epicurean Adventurer Program E
Program includes: Exclusive Castle Vollrads wine tasting | Black Forest chocolate
cake-baking demonstration and tasting | Special wine and food pairing dinner
Number of Nights Onshore Land Cruise Flight U UNESCO World Heritage Site
Basel to Amsterdam
Amsterdam to Basel
Day Port/City Day Port/City
1 Basel (embark)
1 Amsterdam (embark)
2 Breisach (Colmar or Riquewihr)
2 Cologne
3 Kehl (Strasbourg)
3 Koblenz, cruising the romantic
4 Germersheim (Speyer)
Rhine River, Boppard
5
4 Cruising the romantic Rhine
Rüdesheim, cruising the romantic
Adriatic River,
Rüdesheim
Sea
Rhine River, Boppard
6
Mediterranean Sea
Cruising the romantic Rhine River,
5 Germersheim (Speyer)
Koblenz
6 Kehl (Strasbourg)
7 Cologne
7 Breisach (Colmar or Riquewihr)
8 Amsterdam (disembark), transfer to 8 Basel (disembark), transfer to the
the airport
airport
Cruise Start Dates: March 24,* 31 | April 7,* 14, 21,* 28 | May 5,* 12, 19,* 26 |
June 2,* 9, 16,* 23, 30* | July 7, 14,* 21, 28* | August 4, 11,* 18, 25* |
September 1, 8,* 15, 22,* 29 | October 6,* 13, 20,* 27 | November 3 ,*10
Ion
*On these dates, cruise operates from Amsterdam to Basel. Please visit uniworld.com
for more information.
Opposite page: The S.S. Antoinette on the Rhine River, Germany; Above: Stolzenfels Castle, Koblenz, Germany
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Castles along the Rhine
Basel to Amsterdam | 8 Days
Day 1 | Basel b e
Arrive at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, where
you will be transferred to the ship. D
Day 2 | Breisach (Colmar or Riquewihr) y b C
Featured Excursions: Choice of Alsatian wine villages
OR Colmar city tour
Starting from Medieval Breisach, the gateway to the
Black Forest, you will cross the Rhine and head for
the Alsatian Wine Road, which hugs the foothills of the
Vosges Mountains. Charming villages, pastoral landscapes,
and lush vineyards line this beautiful winding
road. You may choose to visit just the historic center of
enchanting Colmar or continue on to the wine villages
of Kayserberg and Riquewihr, rambling along the narrow
lanes past crooked-timbered Medieval houses with
conical roofs that are straight out of a fairytale illustration.
BB L Captain’s Welcome Gala
Day 3 | Kehl (Strasbourg) b u
Featured Excursion: Strasbourg by canal with
Notre Dame Cathedral
Situated halfway between Paris and Prague, the
Alsatian town of Strasbourg is known as the “Crossroads
of Europe.” The heart of the old city, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, is crisscrossed with Medieval canals.
You’ll board a canal boat and cruise past ancient
covered bridges and their watchtowers, the picturesque
Petite France district with its beautiful half-timbered
houses and window boxes, and the magnificent Gothic
cathedral—and you’ll also see the dynamic modern city
that hosts numerous European Union organizations.
Then spend your afternoon at leisure in this beautiful
city, home to a large and lively student population and
the only national theater outside Paris. BB L D
Day 4 | Germersheim (Speyer) u
Featured Excursion: Speyer walking tour
Your guided walking tour through Speyer reveals a
Medieval town with a grand heritage and a compact
historic center dominated by the largest Romanesque
cathedral in Europe—a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
With its basilica laid out in the form of a Latin cross,
including four towers and two domes, this marvel is a
symbol of Medieval imperial power; the rulers of three
dynasties are interred here. Nearby, a well-preserved
mikvah, or ritual bath, bears witness to a Jewish
community that dates to roughly the same era; it is the
oldest remaining bath of its kind in Europe. BB L D
Day 5 | Rüdesheim, cruising the romantic Rhine River,
Boppard U b w u
Featured Excursions: Exclusive Castle Vollrads wine
tasting and guided Boppard village stroll
Rüdesheim has been a magnet for romantics since
the 19th century. Among its most famous sights is the
Drosselgasse, a narrow alleyway lined with wine taverns
and shops. Explore Rüdesheim at your leisure. Then be
our guest at a princely wine tasting at the prestigious
Castle Vollrads, a handsome 14th-century castle
perfectly situated in the vineyard-covered hills of the
Rheingau. Though it is one of the smallest wine-growing
regions of Germany, it is world famous for its
Rieslings—and Castle Vollrads is one of the world’s top
wine estates for the varietal. Later, find a spot on deck
for an afternoon of scenic cruising along the romantic
Rhine—the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritagedesignated
Upper Middle Rhine Valley. Picturesque
castles appear around every bend in the river for a
40-mile stretch, a sight that inspired poets, painters,
and composers throughout the 19th century. End your
day with a guided stroll around Boppard, a typical wine
village on the shores of the Rhine. BB L D
Riquewihr, France
eEmbark/Disembark dFlight yChoice Is Yours UUniworld Exclusive bMotorcoach uUNESCO mMuseum cConcert fDining Out wWine Tasting CWelcome/Farewell Dinner CB/BB Continental/Buffet Breakfast L Lunch D Dinner
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Day 6 | Cruising the romantic Rhine River, Koblenz
y U
Featured Excursions: Choice of Koblenz
walking tour OR exclusive aerial cable car ride to
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress
Awaken on the romantic Rhine and enjoy a morning
cruise along the castle-lined river. German Corner,
with its famous monument to Kaiser Wilhelm I,
announces your arrival in Koblenz, where the
Moselle and Rhine rivers meet. Choose a walking
tour highlighting the appeal of Koblenz—its
romantic narrow streets and historic squares, the
picturesque alleyways and fountains in the old
quarter, and the 12th-century churches of St. Florin
and Our Lady. Or ride the aerial tram across the
Rhine to Ehrenbreitstein Fortress—inspiration to
authors Melville and Byron—which in one form or
another has stood high on the hill overlooking the
rivers’ confluence since its beginnings as a
fortification in 1,000 BC. BB L D
Day 7 | Cologne u C
Featured Excursion: Cologne walking tour with
Cologne Cathedral visit
Stroll through the narrow streets of Old Town with
your guide, passing by tiny squares and small
churches as you make your way to Cologne
Cathedral, the city’s most famous landmark. It took
632 years for Germany’s largest cathedral to be
completed, and it is one of the most important
Gothic churches in Europe. Inside this UNESCO
World Heritage Site, the earthly remains of the
fabled Three Kings—the Magi—are believed to lie
at rest. You’ll learn about the history of the
cathedral and its artwork, especially the pieces
surrounding the Shrine of the Magi. Christian
pilgrims have been flocking here for centuries. In
fact, one of the cathedral’s expansions was intended
to accommodate the many faithful who travel
from far and wide to experience the wonder of this
sacred site. BB L Captain’s Farewell Dinner
Note: On Sundays and Catholic holidays, guided tours inside
the cathedral will not be possible.
Day 8 | Depart Amsterdam e b
Disembark the ship and transfer to Amsterdam
Schiphol Airport for your flight home, or extend your
stay in bustling Amsterdam. CB/BB
Pay-in-Full Savings
SAVE $800 per couple on suites, and category 1 and 2
staterooms.
SAVE $600 on category 3, 4 and 5 staterooms.
Offer expires October 31, 2012.
Early Booking Savings
SAVE $300 per couple. Offer expires January 15, 2013.
Pricing Per Person
Cruise Start Date Ship Cruise Only
Mar 24* S.S. Antoinette $2,499
Mar 31 S.S. Antoinette $2,649
Apr 7* S.S. Antoinette $2,849
Apr 14 S.S. Antoinette $3,049
Apr 21* S.S. Antoinette $3,249
Apr 28 S.S. Antoinette $3,499
May 5,*12, 19,*26 S.S. Antoinette $3,549
Jun 2,*9, 16,*23 S.S. Antoinette $3,549
Jun 30* S.S. Antoinette $3,349
Jul 7, 14,*21, 28* S.S. Antoinette $3,299
Aug 4, 11,*18 S.S. Antoinette $3,299
Aug 25* S.S. Antoinette $3,599
Sep 1, 8,*15, 22* S.S. Antoinette $3,799
Sep 29 S.S. Antoinette $3,749
Oct 6* S.S. Antoinette $3,749
Oct 13 S.S. Antoinette $3,499
Oct 20* S.S. Antoinette $3,199
Oct 27 S.S. Antoinette $2,699
Nov 3* S.S. Antoinette $2,499
Nov 10 S.S. Antoinette $2,399
Extend your trip with an optional pre- and/or post-cruise extension
Amsterdam
Included in your 3-day
stay: 2 nights at the
superior Crowne Plaza
Hotel (or similar) with
breakfast daily | All
transfers | Local host |
Canal cruise | Quietvox
Only $759 per person
(single supplement $359)
Note: For cruises that begin or
end in Amsterdam.
Lucerne
Included in your 3-day stay:
2 nights at the superior
Romantik Hotel Wilden
Mann (or similar) with breakfast
daily | All transfers |
Local host | Lucerne walking
tour and lake cruise
Only $899 per person
(single supplement $319)
Note: For cruises that begin or
end in Basel.
To upgrade to a higher category stateroom, add the following per-person price:
Category 4 + $200
Category 3 + $750
Category 2 + $950
Category 1 + $1,325
Suite + $2,025
Royal Suite + $3,750
See Deck Plan on page 142
– Port Charges: $140 per person
* On these dates, cruise operates from Amsterdam to Basel. Please visit uniworld.com for reverse itinerary.
– Prices shown above include cruise in Category 5, double occupancy.
– Single supplement applies for single accommodation.
– Airfare is not included in the prices listed above. Please inquire at time of booking for best available airfare pricing.
– Pay-in-Full Savings requires full payment at time of booking. Early Booking Savings requires a deposit at time of booking.
Pay-in-Full and Early Booking Savings cannot be combined.
Note: Please see page 19 for more information on optional extensions.
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