Castles Along the Rhine

Arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. 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.

History buffs will enjoy an expertly led tour through Cologne's Old Town, where three medieval gates remain standing, as does the old city hall with its Renaissance façade. Wander through the city'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, you'll also have ample free time to explore on your own. A special Captain's Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Cologne Walking Tour OR Cologne Goes Green OR Gargoyles and Chocolate

Get to know Koblenz, a historic town with a colorful past and eclectic architecture.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Boppard Village Stroll OR Nights Out: Rheinstein Castle Visit OR Koblenz Walking Tour OR Let's Go: Bike Koblenz along the Rhine OR Koblenz Climbing Forest OR Boppard Stroll with Ice Cream Stop

Experience Germany's fabled Rhine River in beautiful Rüdesheim. Enjoy a private tasting of estate-grown Rieslings at Castle Vollrads or explore Rüdesheim and the impressive Niederwald monument.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Castle Vollrads Wine Tasting OR Let's Go: Vineyard Hike OR Cable Car Climb to Niederwald Heights

The Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany is known for its idyllic natural environment, rural charm, and expansive vineyards. Forge an authentic connection to this beloved area on one of two unique experiences, led by locals with unique passions. For your first option: meet an estate turning Palatinate winegrowing tradition on its head—where the vineyards don't produce grapes for wine, but for specialty vinegar aperitifs. At the other, visit a mill-turned-collector's-museum, where you'll find a fascinating collection of items from around the world and a gorgeous garden.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Secret Garden & Collections OR Authentic Country Cooking with Vinegar OR Private Doktorenhof Vinegar Estate Visit and Tasting OR Romantic Heidelberg OR Submarines & Space Shuttles OR Formula 1

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 ship's base while you explore the Alsatian capital. If you're feeling adventurous, take advantage of Uniworld's bicycles or Nordic walking sticks and explore the banks of the river.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Strasbourg Walking Tour OR Canals, Cobblestones, and Cathedrals OR Black Forest: Natural Beauty & Living History

Note: You have the entire afternoon to see more of Strasbourg on your own.

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. A special Captain's Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening. (B/L/FD)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Alsatian Villages OR All About Alsace

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 for your flight home (unless, of course, you've decided to extend your trip with the post-cruise extension to lovely Lake Lucerne).