Cruise & Tour: Delight in Switzerland & the Rhine

Arrive at Geneva Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to the Hotel d'Angleterre. Elegantly poised at the edge of Lake Geneva with magnificent views of the famous Jet d'Eau and Mont Blanc, the beautiful Hotel d'Angleterre effortlessly combines British charm with the finest Swiss hospitality.

Tonight, toast the start of your journey with your fellow guests at our Welcome Dinner. (WD)

After enjoying a relaxed start to your morning, discover the best of Geneva on a short walking tour featuring the Floral Clock and the grand Reformation Monument. Personalize your day with a relaxing cruise across Lake Geneva or a visit to the Red Cross Museum. The evening beckons with an elegant meal at Michelin-starred La Chaumière.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Geneva City Tour OR Geneva Red Cross Museum Visit OR Lake Geneva Cruise

Savor gourmet delicacies beginning with a tour and tasting at famed chocolatier Maison Cailler and, in Gruyères, enjoy a sumptuous lunch of fondue. Continue your journey along the Swiss Riviera to the charming town of Montreux, drinking in the grandeur of the snowcapped French Alps and the Lavaux vineyards, considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. En route to Zermatt, take in dramatic views of the Rhone valley, passing ancient forts and medieval castles.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Maison Cailler Chocolate Factory Visit OR Gruyeres Cheese Fondue Lunch OR Montreux Orientation

Ascend Gornergrat Mountain on Europe's highest open-air cogwheel railway. Bask in the dramatic scenery from larch and pine forests to colorful Alpine meadows. Cross dramatic bridges and plunge through tunnels emerging into panoramic views of mountain lakes. The summit finds you standing in awe of the Matterhorn.

Featured Excursion: Cogwheel Train to Gornergrat Summit

Take a breathtaking journey through the Swiss Alps to Saint Moritz aboard the Glacier Express. Sit back in your panoramic seat and enjoy a lunch prepared on board, soaking up sensational views from your scenic carriage.

Featured Excursion: Glacier Express Scenic Train

The dramatic peaks and sprawling meadows of St. Moritz come to life when you join a local wildlife expert on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience for insights into the resident wildlife of St. Moritz. Alternatively, embark on a gentle mountain hike with a Swiss Mountain Guide who will acquaint you with the area's picturesque landscape and history.

Featured Excursions: Choice of St. Moritz Scenic Hike OR St. Moritz Wildlife Talk

Ascend the Julier Pass alongside placid mountain lakes through fresh mountain air to the hidden treasure of Engadine Valley. In this tucked away valley dotted with flowers and distant ibexes, you'll arrive at the picturesque Liechtenstein countryside. As a final treat, the evening finds you on a private, after-hours tour of Lucerne's Rosengart Collection.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Visit Liechtenstein OR After-hours Private Tour of the Rosengart Collection in Lucerne

At the Swiss Transportation Museum, learn about the future of sustainable travel in this engaging MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. As evening sets in, cruise on Lake Lucerne to Stans, where a futuristic cable car will carry you up Mount Stanserhorn for a sumptuous meal with a view.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Visit the Lion Monument OR Lake Lucerne Cruise with Mount Stanserhorn Celebration Dinner OR Transport Museum Sustainability Tour

After breakfast at your hotel, we depart for Zürich for a full day at leisure in Switzerland's largest city. For your final hotel of this journey, we'll be staying at the AMERON Zurich Bellerive au Lac. Originally built in 1928, the iconic Art Deco hotel is located on the shores of Lake Zurich.

Tonight, dine on traditional Swiss fare at an elegant local restaurant.

Transfer to Basel, where your Floating Boutique HotelTM awaits. After settling in onboard, say a fond farewell to Switzerland as we begin our cruise of the Rhine River. (D)

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. (B/WD)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Alsatian Villages OR All About Alsace

Note: This morning, enjoy leisure time as you sail the scenic Upper Rhine to Breisach. A special Captain's Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

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. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Strasbourg Walking Tour OR Canals, Cobblestones, and Cathedrals

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

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. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Private Doktorenhof Vinegar Estate Visit and Tasting OR Secret Garden & Collections OR Submarines & Space Shuttles OR Formula 1

Experience Germany's fabled Rhine River in the town of Rüdesheim. Enjoy a private tasting of estate-grown Rieslings at Castle Vollrads or hike through some of the most beautiful landscapes that line the Rhine. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Nights Out: Marksburg Castle Visit OR Castle Vollrads Wine Tasting OR Let's Go: Vineyard Hike OR Cable Car Climb to Niederwald Heights OR Braubach Stroll with Ice Cream Stop

Note: This morning, you'll cruise out of Rüdesheim and into the sublimely beautiful and romantic Upper Middle Rhine Valley.

Get to know Koblenz, a historic town with a colorful past and eclectic architecture. As you come upon picture-perfect Koblenz, you'll sail past Deutsches Eck (German Corner) with its historic monument to Kaiser Wilhelm I. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Koblenz Walking Tour OR Let's Go: Bike Koblenz along the Rhine OR Koblenz Climbing Forest

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. (B/L/FD)

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

Note: In the evening, a special Captain's Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Enjoy a delicious, final breakfast onboard today before we transfer you and your luggage seamlessly to the hotel in Amsterdam. (B/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Amsterdam Canal Cruise OR Respect in the Red Light District

Note: Tonight, join your fellow travelers for an included dinner to celebrate your journey.

The Netherlands' largest city, Amsterdam has been an international port and financial center for 400 years, endowing it with a lively cosmopolitan feeling to match its historic architecture. (B)

Featured Excursion: Fabrique des Lumières

Check out of the hotel. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for your flight home. (B)