Grand Central Europe

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 Trip Length
15 Days
 Trip Starts
Basel
 Trip Finishes
Vienna
15 Day Grand Central Europe Itinerary (Uniworld)
Countries Explored: Switzerland, France, Germany, Austria
Ship
Departures
Passengers
128
Crew
42
Launched
2001
Refurbished
2011
Cruise Code
UNIGCE

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Uniworld's 15 Day Grand Central Europe. Why choose between the quaint scenery of the Rhine and the awe-inspiring sights along the Danube when you can combine both for the ultimate journey down the two longest rivers in Central Europe? Begin your journey in the picturesque city of Basel and end in imperial Vienna, two showstopping destinations to highlight your cruise. Along the way, you’ll cruise through 3 different rivers—the Rhine, Main and Danube—to visit Switzerland, France, Germany and Austria.

You’ll visit the resort town of Baden-Baden...read more and climb to the treetops of Bamberg, wander the palatial residences of historic rulers and venture into the Bavarian forest. Taste Rheingau wines and German beers at the source. Wonder at the Wachau Valley’s riverscapes and the equally incredible agricultural products grown there. This adventure is full of memorable moments from first to last.

Grand Central Europe is a combination of Rhine River Valley and Authentic Danube.

Itinerary

Arrive at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg. 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.

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

Breisach is often referred to as the gateway to the Black Forest, which you will venture into on today's excursion.

Featured Excursion: Black Forest Day

Strasbourg is invariably described as quaint, with its cobbled lanes, half-timbered homes, giant stork nests and impossible-to-resist pastry shops. While we're docked here today, make sure to get out and explore this charming town—but you won't want to miss our day trip to the blissful spa town of Baden-Baden.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Baden-Baden City Tour with Casino OR Strasbourg Panoramic Tour with Cathedral and Old Town Walk

Your day in Mainz includes a visit to one of Germany's most stunning locales: Heidelberg.

Featured Excursion: Romantic Heidelberg

The perfect German town calls for a day full of quintessential German experiences. Resting on the left bank of the Main, Miltenberg is classically quaint with its charming squares, farmland, biking and pedestrian paths, impressive castles and one of Germany's oldest inns.

Featured Excursion: Miltenberg Walking Tour with Brotzeit

The opulent Würzburg Residence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a true sense of the region's history through the European Renaissance. It even contains the world's largest ceiling fresco by Tiepolo. Visit the Residence and its carefully restored gardens or get outdoors and enjoy a scenic hike around Festung Marienberg, a prominent landmark that was previously home to a long line of prince-bishops.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Würzburg Residence Visit with Court Gardens OR Let's Go: Hike to Festung Marienberg

Bamberg in its entirety is not only described as beautiful but has often been regarded as one of Germany's most attractive settlements, with its picturesque architecture, intersecting canals and rivers, and charming stores and restaurants, all framed by rolling hills.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Bamberg Walking Tour OR Let's Go: Treetop Hike

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

Other passengers are heading home today, but you are only halfway through your journey! Take this time to head out and explore Nuremberg on your own. Your Cruise Manager will be full of suggestions on how to make the most out of this marvelous city.

The archetypal medieval German city, Nuremberg was once the unofficial capital of the Holy Roman Empire, housing many German kings in the Kaiserburg castle complex. Later, this city became the epicenter of the Nazi party. When the end of WWII left Nuremberg almost completely leveled, it was chosen to be the site of the war crimes tribunal—the Nuremberg Trials. Now, most of the city has been restored, including the old castle. (B/L/WD)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Faber-Castell Visit OR Nuremberg City Tour with WWII Rally Grounds and Documentation Center Visits OR Color Outside the Lines

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

The nearly 2,000-year-old history of Regensburg begins with a Roman fort in 90 AD, from which Regensburg grew into the large and prosperous trade center that it became in the last few centuries of the Medieval period. This long history has been excellently preserved through Regensburg's iconic architecture—particularly its many Gothic and Romanesque churches and Patrician houses. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of The Adventure Ball OR Regensburg Walking Tour OR Weltenburg Abbey Beer OR “From Hops Field to Beer Stein” Farm Visit OR Nights Out: The Regensburg Cathedral Choir

Nestled between Regensburg and Passau sits a town surrounded by the foothills of the Bavarian Forest, Deggendorf. Journey deep into the alluring Bavarian Forest National Park, Germany's first national park, and discover outdoor leisure at its best. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Bavarian Forest Adventure OR Into The Woods

A new day brings new experiences in the “City of Three Rivers,” Passau, where the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers join together, at one time bringing an influx of wealth and culture into the region. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Let's Go: Scenic Bavarian River Biking OR Passau Walking Tour OR Pedal Passau OR Ilz River Splash OR Treasure Hunt Trek

Start your day in the heart of the Danube's Wachau Valley, strolling through Weissenkirchen's idyllic wine village while sampling mouth watering apricot treats. Named for its white church that dominates the landscape, the city is flanked by vineyard-lined hills, historic houses and beautiful courtyards. The Melk Abbey is a baroque monastery and sits atop a rocky formation overlooking the Danube. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Melk Abbey with Library Visit OR Wachau Valley Wines by Boat OR Weissenkirchen Village Walk with Wine Tasting OR Let's Go: Vineyard Hike OR All Hands on Deck

On this day, explore the “City of Waltzes” and dive into its vast artistic legacy. The city is known for its imperial palaces, famous residents and expansive art collections. (B/L/FD)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Private Mozart and Strauss Concert OR Schönbrunn Palace Tour OR Vienna Culinary Walking Tour OR Magical History Tour OR Schönbrunn Royal Experience

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

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 Vienna International Airport for your flight home. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • 4 countries: Germany, France, Switzerland and Austria
  • Multiple UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise/Tour Manager
  • Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines)
  • Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
  • Captivating onboard local entertainment

  • 12 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
  • A variety of onshore tours, including guided “Let's Go” and “Village Day” programs
  • State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
  • Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks

  • All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
  • 14 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 14 dinners
  • 2 Welcome and 2 Farewell Gala Dinners
  • Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks and mineral water

  • 14-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the regal River Princess
  • Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
  • Free Internet and Wi-Fi access

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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Deck Plans

Ship Profile
 
Classic
Moselle Deck (Level 1)
 
Deluxe
Danube Deck (Level 2)
 
Deluxe
Main Deck (Level 2)
 
French Balcony
 
Suite
Rhine Deck (Level 3)

Cabins

Classic Stateroom

  • Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom 151 sq ft/ 14 sq m
  • Half-Height Window(s)
  • Handcrafted Savoir® of England bed
  • Built-in closet, hair dryer, safe
  • Individual thermostat
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite
  • Bottled water
  • Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, heated mirrors, cozy bathrobes, and slippers

Deluxe Stateroom

  • Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom 151 sq ft/ 14 sq m
  • Picture Window
  • Handcrafted Savoir® of England bed
  • Built-in closet, hair dryer, safe
  • Individual thermostat
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite
  • Bottled water
  • Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, heated mirrors, cozy bathrobes, and slippers

French Balcony Stateroom

  • Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom 151 sq ft/ 14 sq m
  • Handcrafted Savoir® of England bed
  • Built-in closet, hair dryer, safe
  • Individual thermostat
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite
  • Bottled water
  • Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, heated mirrors, cozy bathrobes, and slippers

Suite

  • Lavishly appointed riverview suite 214 sq ft/ 20 sq m
  • Handcrafted Savoir® of England bed
  • Built-in closet, hair dryer, safe
  • Individual thermostat
  • Flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite
  • Bottled water
  • Marble bathroom with Hermès bath and body products, plush towels, heated mirrors, cozy bathrobes, and slippers
  • Additional special amenities and services include: in-suite butler service; packing and unpacking assistance; in-room breakfast; daily fruit and cookie plate, and an elegant evening snack; iPod dock; Nespresso coffee machine and fine teas; fully stocked mini bar; bottle of wine upon arrival; shoe shine; free laundry service

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Cabin Upgrades Optional cabin upgrades. Upgrades priced per person

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Deluxe $ 1,300
French Balcony $ 2,600
Suite $ 6,600
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