Itinerary
- Day 1
Cologne Arrival
You'll land at Cologne Bonn Airport where your Uniworld representative meets you for the transfer to the ship. After getting settled into your riverview stateroom on either the S.S. Antoinette or S.S. Victoria, you can start getting oriented to the vessel and the Rhine ahead.
- Day 2
Cologne
This morning a local expert takes you through Cologne's Old Town, sharing stories and secrets about the iconic cathedral that dominates the skyline. From there you'll visit the Christmas Markets scattered around the historic city center, stopping by favorite local spots that residents actually frequent rather than tourist traps.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cologne Walking Tour with Old Town Visit and Christmas Markets
- Nights Out: Cologne Christmas Markets
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Cologne Old Town 
- Day 3
Koblenz to Rüdesheim
You arrive at Koblenz where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet. Walking through the town's historic areas, you'll reach the German Corner, then the ship sails through the UNESCO-listed Upper Middle Rhine Valley where castles sit perched on steep cliffs along the water. By evening you're at Rüdesheim's Christmas Market for browsing and food.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Koblenz Walking Tour with Christmas Market
- Evening Rüdesheim Christmas Market
Landmarks German Corner Upper Middle Rhine Valley - Day 4
Rüdesheim and Wiesbaden
Starting in Rüdesheim, a town with Roman heritage, you can wander Drosselgasse alley with its shops and wine bars tucked into half-timbered buildings. Then head to nearby Wiesbaden for its Twinkling Star Christmas Market. You'll choose between a walking tour with local food or a visit to Rheinweinwelten to taste Rhine Rieslings in their wine estate.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wiesbaden Twinkling Star Christmas Market
Optional Activities
- Rüdesheim Walk with Local Treats and Christmas Market
- Rheinweinwelten Visit - The Best Rhine Rieslings
Landmarks Drosselgasse - Day 5
Baden-Baden or Doktorenhof
This is your choice day. Head into Baden-Baden to explore hot springs and spas in this contemporary city, or visit the atmospheric Doktorenhof vinegar estate for a holiday-themed tasting by candlelight. Either option gives you a different flavor of the Rhine region during the festive season.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Baden-Baden Walking Tour with Christmas Market
- Private Doktorenhof Vinegar Estate Visit and Tasting
Landmarks Baden-Baden Doktorenhof - Day 6
Strasbourg
A local expert guides you through Strasbourg's quaint historic streets called the Crossroads of Europe. You'll walk cobbled lanes with half-timbered homes, look for giant stork nests on rooftops, and stop by pastry shops for holiday treats like bûche de Noël. Pick either a walking tour with the Christmas Market or a Taste of Christmas tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Strasbourg Walking Tour with Christmas Market
- Taste of Christmas Strasbourg Walking Tour
Landmarks Strasbourg Old Town 
- Day 7
Basel
Basel arrives as a cultural hub full of galleries, theaters, and museums. You can check out the Christmas Market and Christmas Street with over 100 decorated and illuminated trees throughout the area. The 17th-century Town Hall lets you write your wishes in the Advent Wish Book, adding a personal touch to your visit.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Basel Walking Tour with Christmas Market
Landmarks Basel Town Hall 
- Day 8
Basel Departure
You disembark from the ship in Basel where your Uniworld representative handles your transfer to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg for your flight home. Your 7-night Christmas Markets river cruise along the Rhine comes to a close as you head to the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
