Overview
Savor tantalizing once-a-year treats with read more Uniworld’s “Taste of Christmas” program, including gingerbread and warm spiced wine. Revel in brightly painted carousels and handmade ornaments, medieval squares illuminated by twinkling lights, life-sized Nativity figures, and joyful brass choirs. Sail through castle-strewn hillsides and visit charming towns decked in festive finery for a holiday season you will never forget.
Itinerary
Arrive at Cologne Bonn Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.
Your local expert will show you favorite haunts around the Old Town and share some of the cathedral's most intriguing and magical secrets with you. A special Captain's Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
Featured Excursions: Choice of Cologne Walking Tour with Old Town Visit and Christmas Markets OR Nights Out: Cologne Christmas Markets Please note that most Christmas Markets in Europe end their season on the 23rd of December and will not be available after that date.
This morning, you'll reach the famous intersection of the Rhine and the Moselle. Here, where the two rivers meet, you'll find the enchanting town of Koblenz. Watch the waters of the Moselle gush into the Rhine as you stand on the spit of land called German Corner before embarking on a walking tour of Koblenz's historical treasures.
Later, spend a spectacular afternoon onboard your luxurious boutique ship as you sail the Upper Middle Rhine Valley. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this stretch of the Rhine is extraordinarily picturesque: Castles perch atop steep cliffs above the water and each quaint village is marked by the spire of its historic church.
Featured Excursions: Choice of Koblenz Walking Tour with Christmas Market OR Evening Rüdesheim Christmas Market
Please Note: Most Christmas Markets in Europe end their season on the 23rd of December and will not be available after that date.
Your day begins in Rüdesheim, which, 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. Then you'll explore neighboring Wiesbaden's Christmas Market.
Featured Excursions: Choice of Wiesbaden Twinkling Star Christmas Market OR Rheinweinwelten Visit - The Best Rhine Rieslings OR Rüdesheim Walk with Local Treats and Christmas Market
Please Note: Most Christmas Markets in Europe end their season on the 23rd of December and will not be available after that date.
Wake up and choose your adventure for the day. Today you'll have two choices: Venture into the storied city of Baden-Baden, whose contemporary flair meshes with hot springs, spas and unspoiled nature, or visit the Doktorenhof vinegar estate for a special vinegar tasting. The atmospheric cellar is like no other you'll ever experience, and the candlelit tasting room is decked for the holidays. If you speak no German, here's one phrase you might want to learn now: “Fröhliche Weihnachten,” or “Merry Christmas!”
Featured Excursions: Choice of Baden-Baden Walking Tour with Christmas Market OR Private Doktorenhof Vinegar Estate Visit and Tasting OR Authentic Country Cooking with Vinegar
Please Note: Most Christmas Markets in Europe end their season on the 23rd of December and will not be available after that date.
Strasbourg is invariably described as quaint, a rather overused word that in this case is perfectly apropos. It's also been known as the “Crossroads of Europe” for its strategic location halfway between Paris and Prague. With a friendly local expert, see this historic town with its cobbled lanes, half-timbered homes, giant stork nests, and impossible-to-resist pastry shops that will win your heart. You won't want to miss the holiday treats like bûche de Noël, the delicious Christmas cake made to look like a yule log.
Featured Excursions: Choice of Strasbourg Walking Tour with Christmas Market OR “Taste of Christmas” Strasbourg Walking Tour
Please Note: Most Christmas Markets in Europe end their season on the 23rd of December and will not be available after that date.
Basel is a cultural and artistic powerhouse, with all sorts of galleries, theaters, and museums. And at this time of year, the city's Christmas Market draws visitors from all over Europe, as does its Christmas Street, lined with more than 100 beautifully decorated and illuminated Christmas trees. Do you have a special wish for Christmas? Write it in the Wish Book, which lies open in Basel's 17th-century Town Hall during Advent, waiting for residents and visitors to express their hopes and dreams for the holiday—or for the world. A special Captain's Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening. (B/L/FD)
Featured Excursions: Choice of Basel Walking Tour with Christmas Market OR Lucerne a Swiss Gem Please note that most Christmas Markets in Europe end their season on the 23rd of December and will not be available after that date.
Disembark the ship. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg for your flight home.
Tour Inclusions
- 3 countries: France, Germany, Switzerland
- 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
- Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
- Cultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment
- 6 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
- Guided “Taste of Christmas” program
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
- Use of Nordic walking sticks
- All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
- 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
- Captain's Welcome and Farewell Receptions
- Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
- Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water
- 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the exquisite S.S. Antoinette
- Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites on the cruise have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, custom cotton sateen sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
- Free Wi-Fi
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
- Please note that most Christmas Markets in Europe end their season on the 23rd of December and will not be available after that date.
Life On Board
We draw our inspiration for the design philosophy of every one of the 17 ships in our fleet directly from the destination more in which they sail. The craftsmanship, the attention to detail, the art onboard, the handcrafted furniture and intricacy of the fabrics are lovingly assembled to be a masterpiece in and of itself. Stepping onboard is to step into a world of beautiful colours and one-of-a-kind details that truly bring your destination to life.
Crafting experiences you can’t find anywhere else, means continuing to elevate Uniworld to new heights year after year. From the addition of four new Super Ships in Egypt, Vietnam, Portugal and Italy, to the award winning service that comes from the heart, we’re putting even more emphasis on what’s onboard to enhancing several itineraries to accommodate guest’s diverse tastes for the future. We truly look forward to welcoming our Australian guests onboard.
The luxurious 443-foot, 152-passenger S.S. Antoinette is Uniworld's first Super Ship vessel. Read more
Uniworld has elevated all-inclusive river cruising in Europe to an entirely new level. Read more
Shore excursions for every traveler type. Select whichever included excursions interest you the most. Read more
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