New Release
River Cruise
Overview
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Uniworld's 8 Day Rhine River Valley. Cruise along the Rhine through Germany, France and Switzerland to delight in the wide array of wonderful experiences this region is home to. Immerse yourself in history as you stroll through beautifully preserved medieval towns and a stunning imperial palace. Sample the fruits of the Rhine’s famously excellent wineries and enjoy traditional treats as you follow your local guides through the destinations they call home. And, to fully appreciate the lush environment of this verdant river valley, we’ll give you several read more opportunities to get active out in nature. The Rhine also gives us access to such remarkable destinations as the Alsatian capital of Strasbourg or the multicultural city of Basel in Switzerland.
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There are currently no departures available on this trip. Either the season has ended and new dates will be released soon, or the itinerary has been updated and isn’t operating this season.
Trip Length
8 Days
Trip Starts
Basel
Trip Ends
Nuremberg
Countries Visited:
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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 Nuremberg Airport for your flight home.
Operator
Once you step onboard the world’s finest and most awarded river cruise line for the first time, we are quite sure the refined luxury onboard our fleet will sweep you off your feet.
We draw our inspiration for the design philosophy of every one of the 17 ships in our fleet directly from the destination in which they more 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.
We draw our inspiration for the design philosophy of every one of the 17 ships in our fleet directly from the destination in which they more 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.
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Uniworld River Cruises (2024-25)
Sailing by river means enjoying all the conveniences of a traditional cruise, along with all the benefits of land travel. Stopping in multiple destinations on every trip, you’ll visit bustling cities and hidden gem villages, unpacking only once. River cruising is the best way to cruise, and the best and most luxurious river cruises are with Uniworld.
Prices & Dates
There are currently no departures available on this trip. Either it's the end of the season and new departures will be released shortly, or this itinerary has been changed and is not operating this season. Feel free to contact us for information about when next seasons dates will be released or click here to view general release dates for all destinations.
Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Uniworld. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Uniworld. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
