8 Day Rhine River Valley

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Cruise Length

8 Days

Cruise Starts

Nuremberg

Cruise Finishes

Basel

8 Day Rhine River Valley Itinerary (Uniworld)

Countries Explored: Germany, France, Switzerland

Cruise Line

Uniworld

93 Reviews

Ship

River Princess

Passengers

128

Crew

Launched

2001

Refurbished

2011

Cruise Code

UNIRRV-R

Overview

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 opportunities to get active out in nature. The Rhine also gives us access to such read more

Itinerary

Arrive at Nuremberg Airport. If your cruise 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.

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 Beer Experience OR Bamberg Walking Tour OR Let's Go: Treetop Hike

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

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

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

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

Featured Excursion: Romantic Heidelberg

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

Note: In the evening, a special Captain's Farewell 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

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 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg airport for your flight home.