Paris, Prague & Germany's Hidden Gems

Arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to a centrally located 5-star hotel in Paris.

Paris, often dubbed the “City of Light,” is a mesmerizing blend of historic grandeur and modern elegance. From the cobbled alleys of Montmartre to the grand Champs-Élysées, Paris encapsulates a timeless allure.

Featured Excursion: Opera Garnier Discovery Walk with Sacré-Cœur

After breakfast at the hotel this morning, we'll assist you with the checkout process and transfer you to the S.S. Audrey to begin your cruise of the Rhine and Moselle rivers.

Trier is no stranger to famous landmarks, stunning cathedrals, natural beauty, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and architectural treasures. See Trier's Roman heritage and Gallic charm as you stroll to some of the city's most notable spots. Marvel at the stone Roman gate, Porta Nigra, the Karl Marx house, Imperial Baths, and more.

Alternatively, you can choose to visit the small neighboring country of Luxembourg. Experience a healthy dose of history with a visit to the expansive Luxembourg American War Cemetery and Memorial, where General George S. Patton is buried. A special Captain's Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Trier Panoramic City Tour OR Luxembourg with WWII Cemetery

Perhaps one of Germany's most colorful cities, Cochem feels just like a storybook with its dramatic castle, impressive landscapes, and pastel-colored shops, restaurants, and buildings lining the banks of the Moselle. Perched high above on a cliff sits the brilliant Cochem Castle, also known as Reichsburg Cochem.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Nights Out: Wine Tasting OR Cochem Walking Tour with Reichsburg Castle OR Let's Go: Hiking the Suspension Bridge of Geierlay

Rüdesheim, like many cities along the Rhine, dates back to Roman times, when the Rhine was the northern border of the empire. Today, Rüdesheim is famous for its beauty and its entertaining alley of shops and wine bars called the Drosselgasse.

Featured Excursions: Choice of The Rüdesheim Mini Train OR Let's Go: Vineyard Hike

Nestled into an arresting landscape of lush hills, Heidelberg is home to Germany's oldest university, the world's largest wine barrel, and a majestic red castle that represents one of the most important examples of Renaissance architecture north of the Alps.

Featured Excursion: Heidelberg Castle Visit

Located at the confluence of the Tauber and Main rivers, Wertheim is a lovely village dating back over a thousand years. It epitomizes the friendly, slow-paced small-town atmosphere of many German villages; here, residents greet each other by name as they do their daily shopping for fresh bread and sausage in tiny shops.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Wertheim Walking Tour & Farm Visit OR Wertheim Walking Tour & Bakery Visit

Your day brings you to Volkach and the heart of the Franconian wine country. It's a region full of overwhelming natural beauty, rooted communities, marvelous flavors, and villages that have been making wine for countless generations.

Featured Excursions: Choice of Chocolate & Wine Tasting OR Let's Go: Canoeing the Mainschleife Nature Reserve OR Make Your Own Wine

Disembark the ship and transfer to Prague for the final leg of your journey. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to relax at your hotel or explore the neighborhood.

A magnet for generations of artists, writers, scientists, and composers, Prague is famous for its dynamic energy and elegant ambiance (and the beers here are pretty amazing too). A thousand years of architecture, from ornate Gothic to fanciful postmodern, has been beautifully preserved here.

Featured Excursion: Prague Old Town & Charles Bridge Tour

Check out of your hotel this morning. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you'll be taken to Prague Václav Havel Airport for your flight home.