LAST CALL FOR 2019! Amsterdam to Basel Along The Rhine 8-day Luxury River Cruise

This itinerary is available in both directions. Please enquire for dates and pricing.

DAY 1: Amsterdam (Embark)

Arrive at Amsterdam Schipol Airport. If your cruise package 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. The ship will set sail in the afternoon for your first port of call, Cologne.

DAY 2: Cologne

You simply cannot visit Cologne without paying homage to its most notorious site, the Gothic masterpiece that serves as the city’s cathedral. A local expert will show you favorite haunts around the Old Town and share some of the cathedral’s most intriguing and Magi-cal secrets with you.   Cologne is the largest and oldest city of the Rhineland and a cultural mecca, with more than 30 museums and hundreds of art galleries. A congenial atmosphere and a mix of ancient, modern and reconstructed buildings characterize the heart of the city.

Featured Excursion: Cologne walking discovery tour with Cologne Cathedral

A special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

DAY 3: Koblenz, Boppard

No other river valley on earth boasts more castles than the Rhine, and today you’ll have an opportunity to experience real-life “Game of Thrones” ambiance deep within the medieval walls of Marksburg Castle. Not into dungeons and dragons? Get to know Koblenz, a historic town with a colorful past and eclectic architecture, and enjoy a walking discovery tour.   Today brings you a plethora of Rhine delights. You begin in Koblenz, a 2,000-year-old town at the northern end of the most scenic section of the Rhine, where you’ll decide between two very different experiences, a walking tour of medieval Koblenz or explore one of the most extraordinary castles on the banks of the river—followed by yet another choice: You see a close up view of the beautiful region via bicycle, or once you arrive in Boppard, you can opt to take a leisurely stroll through the fascinating village.

Choice of Koblenz walking discovery tour or Marksburg Castle

DAY 4: Boppard, cruising the Romantic Rhine River, Rüdesheim

Experience Germany’s fabled Rhine River in one of two ways—an exclusive tasting of estate-grown Rieslings at Castle Vollards or an invigorating vineyard hike.   Your floating hotel arrives in Rüdesheim, one of the most charming ports of call in the Rhine Valley. This city has a long history going back to Roman times and is famous for the Drosselgasse, a narrow, bustling lane of shops and wine bars, as well as its impressive Niederwald Monument, built to celebrate the re-establishment of the German empire in the late 19th century. You may opt to visit a renowned vineyard or, for a more active jaunt, take the long way shoreward from Niederwald with a vineyard hike that includes a stop at a unique museum.

Choice of Castle Vollrads wine tasting or “Let's Go” hike from Rüdesheim to Assmanshausen

DAY 5: Germersheim (Speyer)

Expect the unexpected in Speyer, where ancient treasures harmoniously co-exist with modern day innovation. For something really unexpected, venture into a spooky, candlelit tasting room to sample flavorful elixirs made from wine vinegars. Utterly unique and surprisingly delicious, and something you’ll experience with no other river cruise line.   The ship docks in Germersheim, where you’ll have to choose between boarding a motorcoach to the nearby town of Speyer for a guided walking tour or taking in an exclusive tasting at a local vinegar estate.

Choice of Exclusive Doktorenhof vinegar estate visit and tasting or Speyer walking discovery tour

DAY 6: Kehl (Strasbourg)

Strasbourg is invariably described as quaint, a rather overused word that in this case is perfectly apropos. Whether you see it via a canal boat or on foot with an insightful local expert, 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, which is known as the “Crossroads of Europe” for its strategic location halfway between Paris and Prague. You may choose to see Strasbourg via its historic canals (the way Strasbourg has been seen by its visitors through the centuries), which would give you an enlightening and relaxing overview of this historically important city. Or you may experience the historic core as the locals do, with an exclusive walking tour. If you’re feeling adventurous, take advantage of Uniworld’s bicycles or Nordic walking sticks and explore the banks of the river.

Choice of Strasbourg panoramic tour with cathedral and Old Town walk or “Do as the Locals Do” Strasbourg walking tour

DAY 7: Breisach (Kaysersberg and Riquewihr or Colmar)

Look up “charming and “picturesque” in the dictionary and it could very well show images of today’s choice of destinations—two of Alsace’s best-known wine villages or a town some have hailed as the prettiest in the world. Is it really? See for yourself from our uniquely Uniworld perspective. A charming town dominated by a 17th-century hilltop cathedral, Breisach is your gateway to the Alsatian wine road. This is your launching point for one of two excursions along the celebrated route des vins, which hugs the foothills of the Vosges mountain range. You can visit Kaysersberg and Riquewihr, two of the most picturesque villages in the region, or take a tour of the larger town of Colmar, considered one of the most beautiful destinations along the wine road and the capital of Alsatian wines. If you’re interested in doing something a bit more physically challenging, you could stay in Breisach and walk or bike through the surrounding vineyards.

Choice of Alsatian “Village Day” or Colmar city tour

A special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you this evening.

DAY 8: Basel (Disembark)

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 for your flight home (unless, of course, you’ve decided to extend your trip with the post-cruise extension to lovely Basel and Lake Lucerne).

Last Call for 2019 offer - Pricing based on selected departures in 2019, based on double occupancy and is subject to availability.  

22 Sep 2019 (Amsterdam to Basel)

• Classic Stateroom - from $5699 per person twin share
• French Balcony Stateroom - from $6899 per person twin share
• Deluxe Balcony Stateroom - from $7499 per person twin share
• Suite - from $10,599 per person twin share
• Grand Suite - from $13,099 per person twin share

29 Sep 2019 (Basel to Amsterdam)

• Classic Stateroom - from $5599 per person twin share
• French Balcony Stateroom - from $6799 per person twin share
• Deluxe Balcony Stateroom - from $7399 per person twin share
• Suite - from $10,499 per person twin share
• Grand Suite - from $12,999 per person twin share

06 Oct 2019 (Amsterdam to Basel)

• Classic Stateroom - from $6399 per person twin share
• French Balcony Stateroom - from $7599 per person twin share
• Deluxe Balcony Stateroom - from $8199 per person twin share
• Suite - from $11,299 per person twin share
• Grand Suite - from $13,799 per person twin share

20 Oct 2019 (Amsterdam to Basel)

• Classic Stateroom - from $5099 per person twin share
• French Balcony Stateroom - from $6299 per person twin share
• Deluxe Balcony Stateroom - from $6899 per person twin share
• Suite - from $9,999 per person twin share
• Grand Suite - from $12,499 per person twin share

27 Oct 2019 (Basel to Amsterdam)

• Classic Stateroom - from $3599 per person twin share
• French Balcony Stateroom - from $4799 per person twin share
• Deluxe Balcony Stateroom - from $5399 per person twin share
• Suite - from $8499 per person twin share
• Grand Suite - from $10,999 per person twin share

Solo traveller rates available on request. Please call 1300 414 198 for details. Why not extend your stay in Europe - we can book your flights, accommodation and assist with travel insurance.

The luxurious décor of the 443-foot, 152-passenger S.S. Antoinette—Uniworld’s first Super Ship—features fine Brazilian marble on the walls and floors, a 19th-century Venetian glass mirror, a stylish Bar du Leopard with full-service bar, and an on-board cinema. The two-story foyer boasts a 10-foot blue Strauss Baccarat chandelier with huge sapphires—a stunning piece that once hung in New York's famous Tavern on the Green—and a collection of original artwork is displayed throughout the ship.

Classic Stateroom:

• Luxurious riverview stateroom (163 sq ft - 15 sq m)
• Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre and satellite, and bottled water
• Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, waffle bathrobes, and slippers

French Balcony Stateroom:

• Luxurious riverview stateroom (196 sq ft - 18.2 sq m) with a French balcony
• Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre and satellite, and bottled water
• Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, waffle bathrobes, and slippers

Deluxe Balcony Stateroom:

• Luxurious riverview stateroom (196 sq ft - 18.2 sq m) with open-air balcony
• Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre and satellite, and bottled water
• Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, waffle bathrobes, and slippers

Suite:

• Luxurious riverview suite (294 sq ft - 27.3 sq m) with open-air balcony
• Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual climate-control thermostat, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre
• Marble bathroom with Hermès bath and body products, plush towels, special towel warmers, backlit magnifying mirror, heated mirrors, cosy bathrobes and slippers

Grand Suite:

• Luxurious riverview grand suite (391 sq ft - 36.3 sq m) with open-air balcony, and a spacious living room
• Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual climate-control thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre 
• Marble bathroom with Hermès bath and body products, plush towels, special towel warmers, backlit magnifying mirror, heated mirrors, cosy bathrobes and slippers, separate rain shower and tub, and a secluded toilet and bidet area
• Additional amenities and service include: in-suite butler service; packing and unpacking assistance; in-room breakfast; daily fruit and cookie plate, and an elegant evening snack; iPod dock; Nespresso coffee machine and fine teas; fully stocked mini bar; bottle of wine upon arrival; shoe shine; free laundry service; and a special dinner in L'Orangerie Sky Lounge