Itinerary
- Day 1
Paris Arrival
You'll arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport where a Uniworld representative meets you for the transfer to your Paris hotel. This is your first day, so after you get settled in, the rest of the afternoon and evening are yours to relax or take a walk around the neighborhood.
- Day 2
Paris
After breakfast at your hotel, a guided walk takes you through the Opera Garnier to see the ornate architecture up close. From there you'll head up to Sacré-Cœur basilica, which sits high above the city and offers views across Paris. The combination gives you a real sense of how the city mixes grand civic buildings with spiritual landmarks.
Included Activities
- Opera Garnier Discovery Walk with Sacré-Cœur
Landmarks Palais Garnier Sacré-Cœur - Day 3
Paris to Rhine and Moselle Rivers
Following breakfast, you'll check out and transfer to the S.S. Audrey to board your 7-night river cruise. This morning marks the transition from land-based sightseeing to your river journey through the Rhine and Moselle valleys. You'll get settled into your cabin, meet other passengers, and the ship departs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 4
Trier
Today focuses on Trier's history. You can walk to the Porta Nigra gate and the Imperial Baths to see Roman ruins, or visit the Karl Marx house. For something different, there's an optional trip to Luxembourg to see the American War Cemetery where General George S. Patton is buried. Either choice gives you historical perspective on the region.
Optional Activities
- Trier Panoramic City Tour
- Luxembourg with WWII Cemetery
Landmarks Porta Nigra Karl Marx House Imperial Baths Luxembourg American War Cemetery and Memorial - Day 5
Bernkastel
An included wine tasting introduces you to Moselle Rieslings, which are worth trying because the region produces some exceptional ones. Later there's a special evening event at the Riesling Library. During the day, you can either take a scenic walk through Bernkastel village or join an optional biking tour along the Middle Moselle if you prefer a more active pace.
Included Activities
- Moselle Wine Tasting
- Nights Out: The Riesling Library
Optional Activities
- Bernkastel Village Walk
- Let's Go: Biking the Scenic Middle Moselle
Landmarks Bernkastel 
- Day 6
Alken
Alken is one of the oldest settlements on the Moselle, and the day gives you two options. You could visit a lakeside monastery for a quieter experience, or hike through the forested surroundings if you want physical activity. Either way, it's a chance to experience the slower rhythm of a smaller river community.
Optional Activities
- Maria Laach Monastery
- Let's Go: Hiking Alken
Landmarks Maria Laach Monastery - Day 7
Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim is known for its location along the Rhine and the Drosselgasse alley, which fills with shops and wine bars where locals and visitors mix. You'll have your choice of taking a scenic mini train ride through the area or doing a vineyard hike. Both give different perspectives on how deeply wine is part of daily life here.
Optional Activities
- The Rüdesheim Mini Train
- Let's Go: Vineyard Hike
Landmarks Drosselgasse 
- Day 8
Rhineland-Palatinate Region
This day features local experts showing you Rhineland-Palatinate traditions. One option takes you to a vinegar estate that produces specialty aperitifs, while another option visits a mill-turned-museum with international collections and gardens. Each shows a different side of how people have made their living in this region over time.
Optional Activities
- Private Doktorenhof Vinegar Estate Visit and Tasting
- Secret Garden & Collections
- Day 9
Breisach
Breisach sits between the Black Forest and French Alsace, positioning it at an interesting cultural crossroads. You can take a walking tour that includes sparkling wine tasting, or cycle through the region on an optional excursion. The location itself offers views of different landscapes from a single point.
Optional Activities
- Breisach Walking Tour with Sparkling Wine Tasting
- Let's Go: Bike Breisach
Landmarks Breisach 
- Day 10
Breisach to Zurich
You'll disembark from the S.S. Audrey and transfer to the Dolder Grand Hotel in Zurich, which overlooks the city from a hilltop location. The hotel has dining options, spa facilities, and nature trails on its grounds. It's a comfortable place to settle in after your river cruise, and getting to Zurich itself from there is straightforward.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Dolder Grand Hotel 
- Day 11
Zurich
The included Zurich Discovery Tour walks you through Switzerland's financial capital and shows you how historic and modern architecture coexist in the same spaces. The lake frames much of the city, and on clear days the snow-capped Alps create a backdrop. It's a full picture of how Zurich sits between tradition and contemporary life.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Zurich Discovery Tour
- Day 12
Zurich Departure
This morning you'll check out of the Dolder Grand Hotel and transfer to Zurich Airport for your flight home. It's the end of your trip, so depending on your flight time, you might have a bit of time for a final coffee or last-minute shopping before heading to the airport.
