Castles along the Rhine (2024) (Amsterdam to Basel, 2024)

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From Basel to Amsterdam
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 130
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amsterdam

    You'll land at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and head to your ship for the start of your river journey. If you arranged a group or private transfer, a Uniworld representative will be waiting to guide you directly to the vessel.

  2. Day 2

    Cologne

    Take a guided walking tour through Cologne's Old Town to see the three medieval gates and the old city hall with its Renaissance facade. You'll walk through narrow alleyways and past historic breweries in the historical center, then have free time to wander around on your own.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cologne Walking Tour
    Landmarks/POIs
    Cologne Old Town
    Cologne City Hall
  3. Day 3

    Koblenz

    In Koblenz, pick one activity that interests you: join a walking tour of the town, bike along the Rhine, visit the medieval Marksburg Castle, or ride the Four Lakes Cable Car for views over the historic architecture and colorful landscape.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Koblenz Walking Tour
    • Bike Koblenz along the Rhine
    • Marksburg Castle Visit
    • The Four Lakes Cable Car
    Landmarks/POIs
    Marksburg Castle
  4. Day 4

    Rüdesheim

    Head to Rüdesheim to experience the Rhine at its best. You'll have a private tasting of estate-grown Rieslings at Castle Vollrads, and then choose to either continue exploring Rüdesheim or take an optional hike through the surrounding vineyards.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Castle Vollrads Wine Tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Vineyard Hike
    Landmarks/POIs
    Castle Vollrads
    Niederwald Monument
  5. Day 5

    Speyer

    Visit Speyer and see the four red towers of the Romanesque cathedral that stand out in the Old Town. You can pick one optional excursion: the Doktorenhof Vinegar Estate, a tour of the Formula 1 Racetrack, or Germersheim's Secret Garden and Collections.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Private Doktorenhof Vinegar Estate Visit and Tasting
    • Formula 1 Racetrack
    • Germersheim's Secret Garden & Collections
    • Authentic Country Cooking with Vinegar - €179 EUR
    • Romantic Heidelberg - €89 EUR
    Landmarks/POIs
    Speyer Cathedral
  6. Day 6

    Strasbourg

    Walk through Strasbourg with a local expert, checking out the cobbled lanes, half-timbered homes, and giant stork nests throughout this historic town. Your ship is docked in Kehl across the river, and Uniworld provides bicycles and Nordic walking sticks if you want to explore the riverbanks.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Strasbourg Panoramic Tour with Cathedral and Old Town Walk

    Optional Activities

    • Black Forest Natural Beauty & Living History - €139 EUR
    Landmarks/POIs
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Strasbourg Old Town
  7. Day 7

    Breisach

    From Breisach, you'll explore the Route des Vins, the celebrated Alsatian wine road that winds through charming villages nestled in the foothills of the Vosges mountain range.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Alsatian Villages
    Landmarks/POIs
    Route des Vins
    Vosges Mountains
  8. Day 8

    Departure

    Leave the ship and transfer to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg for your flight home. If you've booked a group or private transfer, you'll be taken directly to the airport.

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection Ship

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    The S.S. Victoria, sister ship to the S.S. Elisabeth, joins our European fleet in 2024 with an ambiance of contemporary luxury and features… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2017
    Guests
    110
    Crew
    41
    Length
    134.9 m
    Width
    11.3 m
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    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    5000 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    12 kn / 22 km/h / 14 mph
    Generators
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    Draft
    Cabin
    55
    Deck
    4
    Deck with Cabins
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  • SH
    · August 4th, 2024
    Well looked after all the way around...attention to detail requests were attended to with pleasure. Interesting stops along the way...great information on the tours. Very well organised. Loved the food and the whole experience
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    Trip date: July 2024
  • C
    · July 25th, 2023
    A friend recommended Uniworld to me and I'm glad he did. What a wonderful experience it was. The boat, the staff, the food, the scenery - everything exceeded my expectations. And you could be as active or laid back as you desired. I started each day joining the exercise class on the top deck. There were daily walking tours of the local town or village where we were moored, a strenuous hike for the more adventurous and a bike ride between towns. Bicycles were available to use at any time and many did meander up and down the bike paths along the river. I was travelling alone and had no trouble mixing and dining with the other guests, even though I am a little shy when it comes to social situations. I am looking forward to my next Uniworld experience, the difficulty being, which one will I choose!
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    Trip date: June 2023
  • Castles along the Rhine (2024) (Amsterdam to Basel, 2024) reviewer 3
    · May 15th, 2023
    I absolutely love the cruise. The staff on board especially. They were so kind and took care of everything we might need. The tour locations were beautiful and interesting. Can’t wait to save up for another.
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    Trip date: May 2023
  • Castles along the Rhine (2024) (Amsterdam to Basel, 2024) reviewer 4
    · October 15th, 2022
    There was a large group of 78 people on the cruise which made it not so great
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    Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the group impacted your trip. Please feel free to reach out to us at customerservice@uniworld.com.
    Trip date: September 2022
  • ST
    · April 23rd, 2022
    Very nice trip. Your were OK with a few standouts like the vinegar tasting. Wish there had been more lectures and cultures talks. The one about modern German attitudes was particularly fascinating.
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    Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the vinegar tasting and the talk on modern German attitudes. However, we're sorry to hear that there was not enough lectures and cultural talks. I have gone ahead and shared your... Show more
    Trip date: March 2022
  • Castles along the Rhine (2024) (Amsterdam to Basel, 2024) reviewer 6
    · September 30th, 2021
    It was excellent. Everything okay
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    Trip date: September 2021
  • R
    · September 27th, 2019
    Amazing cruise, Beautiful ship, food was incredible, the staff went above and beyond. Couldn't fault a thing!!
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    Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection commented on this review
    Thank you for the wonderful review. We’re so glad you enjoyed your cruise, and hope to see you back soon.
    Trip date: August 2019
  • N
    · September 23rd, 2019
    Uniworld always goes above and beyond any expectations. This cruise was filled with an amazing staff who was extremely attentive and caring. Meals were out of this world. The ship was beautiful. The scenery was out of a fairy tale. Tours were educational and fun. Definitely a 5 start experience!
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    Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection commented on this review
    We are thrilled to have you as part of the Uniworld family! Thank you for sharing your kind words with us. It means the world to us and to our entire team! We look forward to serving you again soon!
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    Trip date: June 2017
  • Castles along the Rhine (2024) (Amsterdam to Basel, 2024) reviewer 9
    · September 20th, 2019
    I loved the staff on board, so friendly =) The food was fantastic. I do recommend!
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    Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection commented on this review
    We are thrilled to have you as part of the Uniworld family! We look forward to serving you again soon!
    Trip date: August 2019
  • M
    · September 20th, 2019
    When they tell you the staff will go above and beyond you think ok they will be great, they are Absolutely marvellous! Food Service Cruise top notch. Wish I could have taken the crew home with me.
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    Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection commented on this review
    We're happy you had a fantastic time with us! Thanks for your trust, we're thankful for amazing customers like you. We hope to see you again soon!
    Trip date: August 2019

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    Asked on May 2nd, 2023

    Can any room accommodate 2 adults and a 14 years old child

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    • Unfortunately, the cruise ship for this departure date does not have a Triple cabin option. The best option is to probably book 2 Cabins (1 Double and 1 Single).

    • You are able to book 1 Double Cabin and 1 Single cabin. French Balcony - Double: $8,018 in total for 2 passengers. French Balcony - Single: $4,009 for one passenger. The total for three passengers would be: $12,027.

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    Where do I go in Basel to board the River cruise Ship?

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    • Uniworld Boutique River Cruise CollectionOperatorWritten February 2023

      The exact docking location will be disclosed on your final documents 2 weeks before the departure date. Most likely the port location will be Steiger Klybeck, Uferstrasse 1, 4057 Basel, Switzerland.

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    When are your deposits needed and when is final payment? Do the rooms have balconies? What is your smoking policy?

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    • Uniworld Boutique River Cruise CollectionOperatorWritten February 2022

      The deposit would be due at the time of booking. The room selected does not have a French Balcony, however, there are rooms that do have this. The smoking policy is: Smoking is only permitted on the sun decks of our ships. Smoking is not permitted on motorcoaches.

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