: R46850
Experience the enduring allure of the spectacularly scenic Rhine & Moselle.
Starting from | R46 850 |
Package Validity | Set departure date: 14 SEP 2016. *** Book & pay by 31 AUG 2016 to qualify for the special, discount already included in the price *** |
Duration | 12 nights |
Destination | Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Luxembourg & France |
Starts in | Basel |
Ends in | Amsterdam |
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- All transfers on arrival & departure days
- 12-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on-board the River Queen
- Breakfast, lunch & dinners daily
- Captain’s Welcome & Farewell Receptions
- Welcome & Farewell Gala Dinners
- Unlimited beverages on-board, including fine wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, speciality cofee & teas & bottled water
- 11 excursions, including “Choice Is Yours” options
- Assistance of an English-speaking local expert & experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
- Guided "Do as the Locals Do", "Village Day" & "Gentle Walking" programs
- Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- On-board local entertainment
- Cultural enrichment, including a Signature Lecture: “The Roman Empire along the Rhine & Moselle”
- Port charges & upgrade fee
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Basel (embark)
Arrive at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, where you will be transferred to the ship.
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Breisach (Colmar or Kayserberg & Riquewihr)
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Choice of Colmar city tour OR Alsatian “Village Day”
Discover the enchanting city of Colmar—with its winding streets, medieval city centre & pink-stone church—or take a stroll through the postcard-perfect wine villages of Kaysersberg & Riquewihr. In the evening, enjoy a Captain’s Welcome Reception & Gala Dinner.
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Strasbourg
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Choice of Strasbourg by canal OR exclusive “Do as the Locals Do” Strasbourg walking tour
The Alsatian town of Strasbourg boasts a magnificent Gothic cathedral & adorable half-timbered houses. See the sights on a canal cruise through the Petite France district, or opt for an Old Town walking tour that stops for pastries & coffee.
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Speyer
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Choice of Speyer walking discovery tour OR exclusive Doktorenhof vinegar estate visit & tasting
A local expert will lead you through Speyer’s charming Old Town to the city’s grand cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Alternatively, visit the Doktorenhof vinegar estate to sample unique aperitifs made from wine vinegars.
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Boppard, cruising the romantic Rhine River, Rüdesheim
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Siegfried’s Museum of Mechanical Musical Instruments & guided Boppard village stroll
Visit a unique collection of self-playing musical instruments at a small museum in Rüdesheim, followed by a spectacularly scenic cruise along a 40-mile stretch of the Upper Middle Rhine, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape. Later, enjoy a guided stroll through Boppard.
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Cochem (Ediger-Eller)
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Exclusive Ediger-Eller “Village Day” with wine tasting, & Cochem walking discovery tour with Reichsburg Castle
In Ediger-Eller, the mayor will escort you to an organ recital at the town’s church & to a wine tasting at a local inn. Later, history comes to life in charming Cochem, where you’ll tour Reichsburg Castle & the Old Town.
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Cruising the Moselle River, Trier (Luxembourg)
FEATURED EXCURSION: Luxembourg with WWII cemetery
After scenic cruising on the gently winding Moselle, you’ll have a tour of the city of Luxembourg, which includes such highlights as Our Lady Cathedral, the Grand Ducal Palace & the WWII cemetery where U.S. Army General George Patton is buried.
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Trier, cruising the Moselle River
FEATURED EXCURSION: Trier city tour
Trier is a UNESCO World Heritage Site once known as the “second Rome”—no other German city has as many monuments dating from ancient Roman times. After your city tour, cruise the Moselle River through a region famed for its excellent Rieslings.
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Bernkastel, cruising the Moselle River
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Choice of Bernkastel walking discovery tour with exclusive Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler wine estate visit & tasting OR exclusive guided “Go Active” bicycle ride along the Moselle River
Bernkastel has steeply terraced vineyards & a long legacy of making wine, as well as a picturesque market square. You’ll have an opportunity to taste wonderful Rieslings at a famous wine estate, or you can choose to take a guided bicycle ride along the Moselle.
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Koblenz
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Choice of Koblenz walking discovery tour OR exclusive guided “Go Active” hiking tour of Alken village & Thurant Castle
Take a walk through Koblenz’s Old Town, or explore the village of Alken & hike up to Thurant Castle, where you’ll meet the keeper & tour the castle’s interior.
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Cologne
FEATURED EXCURSION: Cologne walking discovery tour with Roman-Germanic Museum
Stroll through the narrow streets of Cologne’s Old Town to the Roman-Germanic Museum, which displays thousands of artifacts from Cologne’s days as a Roman colony.
Note: On Mondays, the Roman-Germanic Museum is closed; it will be replaced with a visit to UNESCO-designated Cologne Cathedral.
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Amsterdam
FEATURED EXCURSIONS: Amsterdam by canal with either Van Gogh Museum OR Rijksmuseum visit
See Amsterdam from the perspective of a canal cruise, followed by a tour of one of two acclaimed museums—the Van Gogh Museum or the Rijksmuseum, home to Rembrandt’s The Night Watch. In the evening, enjoy a Captain’s Farewell Reception & Gala Dinner.
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Amsterdam (disembark)
Disembark the ship & transfer to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in bustling Amsterdam.