Castles along the Rhine - Arnhem to Basel
Deal number 26143090
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
S.S. Emilie
21st Mar 2027
Europe
7-night cruise
Departing from Arnhem
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What's Included
- 7 night Uniworld cruise from Arnhem to Basel, onboard S.S. Emilie in a French Balcony Stateroom.
- 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners.
- All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients.
- 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.
- 6 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts.
- State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions.
- Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks.
- 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites.
- Cultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment.
- Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager.
- Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour.
- The service of a dedicated Travel Advisor managing your booking.
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Itinerary
Find inspiration in the romantic, soul-stirring beauty of the fabled Rhine.
Cruise along the Rhine—Germany on one side, France on the other. Discover Alsace, whose dual French and German heritage has given it fabulous food and a winemaking tradition that goes back to the Romans. Marvel at castles that were once mighty fortresses and get an insider’s look at the impressive Rheinstein Castle. Visit historic cities, including ancient Cologne and picturesque Strasbourg; stroll through the fairytale town of Rüdesheim; and taste delightful white wines in the villages where the grapes are grown.
Day 1 Basel (Embark)
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.
Important 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.
Day 2 Basel, Breisach
Breisach is your gateway to the Alsatian wine road and your launching point for an excursion along the celebrated Route des Vins, which hugs the foothills of the Vosges mountain range. This morning, enjoy leisure time as you sail the scenic Upper Rhine to Breisach.
A special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey:
*Alsatian Villages
*All About Alsace
Day 3 Strasbourg
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. Kehl, directly across the river from Strasbourg, will be your ship’s base while you explore the Alsatian capital. If you’re feeling adventurous, take advantage of Uniworld’s bicycles or Nordic walking sticks and explore the banks of the river. You have the entire afternoon to see more of Strasbourg on your own.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey:
*Strasbourg Panoramic Tour with Cathedral and Old Town Walk
*Canals, Cobblestones, and Cathedrals
Day 4 Mannheim
The Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany is known for its idyllic natural environment, rural charm, and expansive vineyards. Forge an authentic connection to this beloved area on one of two unique experiences, led by locals with unique passions. For your first option: meet an estate turning Palatinate winegrowing tradition on its head—where the vineyards don’t produce grapes for wine, but for specialty vinegar aperitifs. At the other, visit a mill-turned-collector's-museum, where you’ll find a fascinating collection of items from around the world and a gorgeous garden.
Select your choice of these carefully curated excursions, which operate at the same time:
*Private Doktorenhof Vinegar Estate Visit and Tasting
*Secret Garden & Collections
*Submarines & Space Shuttles
*Formula 1
Day 5 Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim. Enjoy a private tasting of estate-grown Rieslings at Castle Vollrads or hike through some of the most beautiful landscapes that line the Rhine. This morning, you’ll cruise out of Rüdesheim and into the sublimely beautiful and romantic Upper Middle Rhine Valley.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey:
*Nights Out: Marksburg Castle Visit
*Cable Car Climb to Niederwald Heights
*Braubach Stroll with Ice Cream Stop
Select your choice of these carefully curated excursions, which operate at the same time:
*Castle Vollrads Wine Tasting
*Let’s Go: Vineyard Hike
Day 6 Braubach, Koblenz, Cologne
Get to know Koblenz, a historic town with a colorful past and eclectic architecture. As you come upon picture-perfect Koblenz, you’ll sail past Deutsches Eck (German Corner) with its historic monument to Kaiser Wilhelm I.
Select your choice of these carefully curated excursions, which operate at the same time:
*Koblenz Walking Tour
*Let’s Go: Bike Koblenz along the Rhine
*Koblenz Climbing Forest
Day 7 Cologne
History buffs will enjoy an expertly led tour through Cologne’s Old Town, where three medieval gates remain standing, as does the old city hall with its Renaissance façade. Wander through the city’s historical center and take in its charming atmosphere, narrow alleyways flanked by old houses, and countless breweries. No matter how you choose to explore Old Town, you’ll also have ample free time to explore on your own.
In the evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey: Cologne Walking Tour
Select your choice of these carefully curated excursions, which operate at the same time:
*Cologne Goes Green
*Gargoyles and Chocolate
Day 8 Arnhem (Disembark)
Disembark the ship. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for your flight home. Alternatively, you may continue your adventure with our optional post-cruise Amsterdam extension.
Cruise along the Rhine—Germany on one side, France on the other. Discover Alsace, whose dual French and German heritage has given it fabulous food and a winemaking tradition that goes back to the Romans. Marvel at castles that were once mighty fortresses and get an insider’s look at the impressive Rheinstein Castle. Visit historic cities, including ancient Cologne and picturesque Strasbourg; stroll through the fairytale town of Rüdesheim; and taste delightful white wines in the villages where the grapes are grown.
Day 1 Basel (Embark)
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.
Important 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.
Day 2 Basel, Breisach
Breisach is your gateway to the Alsatian wine road and your launching point for an excursion along the celebrated Route des Vins, which hugs the foothills of the Vosges mountain range. This morning, enjoy leisure time as you sail the scenic Upper Rhine to Breisach.
A special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey:
*Alsatian Villages
*All About Alsace
Day 3 Strasbourg
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. Kehl, directly across the river from Strasbourg, will be your ship’s base while you explore the Alsatian capital. If you’re feeling adventurous, take advantage of Uniworld’s bicycles or Nordic walking sticks and explore the banks of the river. You have the entire afternoon to see more of Strasbourg on your own.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey:
*Strasbourg Panoramic Tour with Cathedral and Old Town Walk
*Canals, Cobblestones, and Cathedrals
Day 4 Mannheim
The Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany is known for its idyllic natural environment, rural charm, and expansive vineyards. Forge an authentic connection to this beloved area on one of two unique experiences, led by locals with unique passions. For your first option: meet an estate turning Palatinate winegrowing tradition on its head—where the vineyards don’t produce grapes for wine, but for specialty vinegar aperitifs. At the other, visit a mill-turned-collector's-museum, where you’ll find a fascinating collection of items from around the world and a gorgeous garden.
Select your choice of these carefully curated excursions, which operate at the same time:
*Private Doktorenhof Vinegar Estate Visit and Tasting
*Secret Garden & Collections
*Submarines & Space Shuttles
*Formula 1
Day 5 Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim. Enjoy a private tasting of estate-grown Rieslings at Castle Vollrads or hike through some of the most beautiful landscapes that line the Rhine. This morning, you’ll cruise out of Rüdesheim and into the sublimely beautiful and romantic Upper Middle Rhine Valley.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey:
*Nights Out: Marksburg Castle Visit
*Cable Car Climb to Niederwald Heights
*Braubach Stroll with Ice Cream Stop
Select your choice of these carefully curated excursions, which operate at the same time:
*Castle Vollrads Wine Tasting
*Let’s Go: Vineyard Hike
Day 6 Braubach, Koblenz, Cologne
Get to know Koblenz, a historic town with a colorful past and eclectic architecture. As you come upon picture-perfect Koblenz, you’ll sail past Deutsches Eck (German Corner) with its historic monument to Kaiser Wilhelm I.
Select your choice of these carefully curated excursions, which operate at the same time:
*Koblenz Walking Tour
*Let’s Go: Bike Koblenz along the Rhine
*Koblenz Climbing Forest
Day 7 Cologne
History buffs will enjoy an expertly led tour through Cologne’s Old Town, where three medieval gates remain standing, as does the old city hall with its Renaissance façade. Wander through the city’s historical center and take in its charming atmosphere, narrow alleyways flanked by old houses, and countless breweries. No matter how you choose to explore Old Town, you’ll also have ample free time to explore on your own.
In the evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey: Cologne Walking Tour
Select your choice of these carefully curated excursions, which operate at the same time:
*Cologne Goes Green
*Gargoyles and Chocolate
Day 8 Arnhem (Disembark)
Disembark the ship. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for your flight home. Alternatively, you may continue your adventure with our optional post-cruise Amsterdam extension.
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