Read 2 reviews and enjoy exclusive savings on Uniworld's 11 Day Remarkable Rhine & Historic Holland. Explore Europe’s rich history and Jewish heritage on an incredible discovery of the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland. Dive deep into the region’s culture, natural wonders, traditions and historical significance in a one-of-a-kind experience along the Rhine. Delve into the region’s world-renowned museums. Along the way, indulge in Central Europe’s delicious cuisine.
Oh, and did we mention the scenery? Standing on the top deck of your ship, watching the ever-changing landscape read more turn increasingly dramatic, you’ll understand why people have been raving about the Rhine River Valley for centuries—and there’s definitely no cause to stop.
Jewish Heritage Program: Our Jewish Heritage Program is the only one of its kind on the rivers and allows you to dive into Central Europe's enduring Jewish legacy with visits to museums, memorials, synagogues and more. Due to capacity restrictions, we recommend Jewish Heritage excursions be reserved in advance. Please note: Tours that fall on Saturdays will not operate due to Shabbat, and some sites may be closed during other significant events, such as Passover.
Arrive at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.
Please Note: Uniworld's airport services and transfers to the ship will take place on the Switzerland side of the Basel-Mulhouse Airport. Be sure to enter Customs on the Switzerland side, as guests cannot return to the Switzerland side after they have exited the airport from the France side.
Ramble with your guide through the historic heart of Basel. Every historic square you see will hold a special charm. This evening, a special Captain's Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you. (B/L/WD)
Featured Excursions: Choice of Basel Walking Tour with Local Treats OR Let's Go: Basel by Bike OR Awareness Walking Tour
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. Or take an in-depth look at the city's rich Jewish history, which dates back an astonishing 2,000 years. (B/L/D)
Featured Excursions: Choice of Strasbourg Walking Tour OR Black Forest: Natural Beauty & Living History OR Alsace's Jewish Past
Expect the unexpected in Speyer, where ancient treasures harmoniously coexist with modern-day innovation. Enjoy a walking tour of Speyer, visit a a vinegar estate for a tour and tasting, or join our “Jewish Heritage” excursion to ancient centers of learning and religion. (B/L/D)
Featured Excursions: Choice of Nights Out: Secret Garden & Collections OR Speyer Walking Tour with Local Treats OR Speyer and the ShUM OR Private Doktorenhof Vinegar Estate Visit and Tasting OR Romantic Heidelberg OR Authentic Country Cooking with Vinegar
The capital city of the Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz is a vibrant and beautiful hub from which to explore the surrounding region. (B/L/D)
Featured Excursion: Idstein Discovery Tour
With your ship docked at a central location in the Rhine Gorge today, you'll have the perfect opportunity to explore one of the region's famous castles on foot. (B/L/D)
Featured Excursions: Choice of Let's Go: Rheinfels Castle & Tunnels OR Reichenstein Castle Visit
You have an array of choices for how you wish to experience Cologne's many treasures. Those interested in history and architecture will want to stroll through the Old Town, featuring 12 stunning Romanesque churches. Guests interested in the city's Jewish past are welcome to explore the centuries-old mikveh and Cologne's Jewish quarter. (B/L/D)
Featured Excursions: Choice of Cologne Walking Tour with Old Town Visit OR Cologne's Jewish History
Arnhem, almost completely destroyed in WWII, has blossomed into a burgeoning Dutch city, with several museums, shop-lined streets and historic landmarks. (B/L/D)
Featured Excursions: Choice of Visit of Palace "Het Loo'" OR Let's Go: Arnhem Airborne Cycle Route
Rotterdam is thoroughly modern—you'll soon understand why it's sometimes called “Manhattan on the Meuse”: The Maas Tower, the Montevideo, the Millennium Tower, and the spectacular Erasmus Bridge make for a dazzling skyline. Today, use it as a jumping point for the nearby city of Delft, where the Netherland's traditional blue-and-white pottery is crafted by master artisans, and the colorful windmills of Kinderdijk. (B/L/D)
Featured Excursion: Delft & the Kinderdijk Windmills
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. This evening, a special Captain's Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you. (B/L/FD)
Featured Excursions: Choice of Anne Frank House Visit OR Respect in the Red Light District OR STRAAT Museum & Canal Cruise OR Amsterdam's Jewish Community and the Holocaust
Disembark the ship. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for your flight home. (B)
Tour Inclusions
4 countries: France, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland
6 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
9 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
Guided “Jewish Heritage,” “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
10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 dinners
Captain's Welcome and Farewell Receptions
Welcome and Farewell Dinners
Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water
10-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the elegant 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