Legendary Rhine and Moselle (Amsterdam to Basel)

A 14-Day Uniworld River Cruises tour starting from $3,699

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Tour Length: 14 Days
Countries Visited: Central Europe, France, Germany, Holland, Luxembourg, Switzerland
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Tour Type: River Cruise
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Tour Operator: Uniworld River Cruises
Tour Code: UNI225-190
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Starting off in vibrant, canal-lined Amsterdam, you'll traipse south on the path of historic legends and sail the fabled Rhine River Valley. Cruise past some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, where fairytale castles and historic sites greet you at every turn. Sail the meandering and romantic Moselle River, the Rhine's breathtaking tributary. Be enchanted by scenery of sylvan woods, ancient Roman ruins, and vineyards where vines cling bravely to spectacularlyand steep slopes. Step into the pages of fairytales as you visit postcard-perfect towns such as Koblenz, Cochem, Trier, Bernkastel, Ru-desheim, Strasbourg,and Colmar. Indulge in the Moselle's distinguished vintages of full-bodied Rieslings as you pay homage to one of Europe's most charming river valleys, and enjoy a unique winetasting at a vintner's private estate in the idyllic village of Ediger-Eller.

 
 •  12-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the regal River Queen
 •  All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
 •  Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner; bottled water in your stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffees and teas
 •  12 shore excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides
 •  State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
 •  Complimentary use of bicycles
 •  Captivating onboard local entertainment
 •  Signature lecture: “The Roman Empire Along the Rhine and Moselle”
 •  Exclusive Epicurean Adventurer Program
 •  Captain's Welcome and Farewell Dinners
 •  An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff
 •  All transfers on arrival and departure days (Please see transfer guidelines in the Terms and Conditions)

 

 •  12-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the regal River Queen
 •  All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
 •  Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner; bottled water in your stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffees and teas
 •  12 shore excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides
 •  State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
 •  Complimentary use of bicycles
 •  Captivating onboard local entertainment
 •  Signature lecture: “The Roman Empire Along the Rhine and Moselle”
 •  Exclusive Epicurean Adventurer Program
 •  Captain's Welcome and Farewell Dinners
 •  An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff
 •  All transfers on arrival and departure days (Please see transfer guidelines in the Terms and Conditions)
 
Day 1: Depart home gateway city to Amsterdam


Day 2: Amsterdam
Arrive at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport where you'll be transferred to the ship.

Day 3: Amsterdam
Featured Excursion: Amsterdam city tour, canal cruise and Rijksmuseum visit
Enjoy a canal cruise through Amsterdam. Later, marvel at the works of the Dutch Masters in the renowned Rijksmuseum. (BB, L, Captain's Welcome Dinner)

Day 4: Cologne
Featured Excursion: Cologne walking tour and Roman-Germanic Museum visit
Stroll through Old Town's streets to the fascinating Roman-Germanic Museum, which illustrates everyday life during the Roman Empire. (BB, L, D) Note: On Mondays, the Roman-Germanic Museum is closed; it will be replaced with a visit to the Cologne Cathedral instead.

Day 5: Koblenz
Featured Excursion: Koblenz walking tour
Amble through the picturesque streets of Koblenz, learning from your guide this town's history and importance to the region. (BB, L, D)

Day 6: Cochem
Featured Excursion: Cochem walking tour, Reichsburg Castle, and Ediger-Eller winetasting
History comes to life in Cochem's half-timbered houses and Gothic Reichsburg Castle. Enjoy a winetasting at a vintner's private wine estate in the idyllic village of Ediger-Eller. (BB, L, D)

Day 7: Trier
Featured Excursion: Trier city tour
Your panoramic tour of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Trier-one of the oldest Roman outposts along the Moselle-takes you by the Roman Imperial Baths and the Porta Nigra, and is capped off by a visit to Constantine's throne room. (BB, L, D)

Day 8: Wasserbillig (Luxembourg)
Featured Excursion: Luxembourg and WWII cemetery
Your guided tour of the independent sovereign state of Luxembourg includes viewing Our Lady Cathedral, the Grand Ducal Palace, and a WWII cemetery, which is the resting place of General Patton. (BB, L, D)

Day 9: Bernkastel
Featured Excursion: Walking tour and wine experience
Discover Bernkastel with its more than 500 years of winemaking history, historic vineyards, and one of Germany's most picturesque market squares. Savor the area's fine Rieslings at the renowned wine estate of Dr. Pauly Bergweiler. (BB, L, D)

Day 10: Cruising the romantic Rhine, Rüdesheim
Featured Excursion: Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum
In the morning, you'll cruise the scenic 40 miles of the middle Rhine Valley, classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its vine-filled slopes and its 40 or so castles strung like pearls along the river banks, this is the perfect example of the romantic Rhine. In Rüdesheim, visit Siegfried's Mechanical Music Museum, showcasing a unique collection of self-playing musical instruments. (BB, L, D)

Day 11: Speyer
Featured Excursion: Speyer walking tour
Your walking tour takes you to Old Town and the grand Speyer Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (BB, L, D)

Day 12: Strasbourg
Featured Excursion: Strasbourg canal cruise
Admire picturesque Strasbourg on a canal cruise; you'll feel like you are in a fairytale. (BB, L, Captain's Farewell Dinner)

Day 13: Breisach (Colmar), Basel
Featured Excursion: Colmar walking tour
Discover this well-preserved Medieval city while following your guide through Colmar's cobblestone streets. (BB, L, D)

Day 14: Basel (disembark), transfer to the airport
Disembark the ship and transfer to the EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, or extend your stay in lovely Lucerne.

 

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River Queen

2010 Condé Nast Travel Readers' Poll Best Small Ship.

Entered service 1999; Refurbished 2006; 66 staterooms; 132-passenger capacity; European officers and crew; 9- and 12-night cruises in Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France and Switzerland along the Rhine and Moselle Rivers.

The River Queen is the most unique river cruise ship in Europe. Her exterior resembles the great steamships of the 1930’s, while her plush interior provides a classical elegance reminiscent of the famous Art Deco style.

Facilities onboard River Queen:

  • Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms have hotel-style beds draped in fine linens, a vanity, generous built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat for air conditioning and heat, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV with satellite, bottled water, and bathroom with L'Occitane body products, magnifying mirror, and plush bathrobes
  • The suites have additional amenities and services including: slippers; coffe machine; bottle of wine upon arrival; fruit and cookie plate; morning coffee, and shoe shine
    Additional for 2010:  Free laundry services and daily newspaper
  • Beautiful panoramic main lounge with a fireplace (the only working fireplace on any river cruise ship) and  full-service bar, cozy Captain's lounge and library, elegant restaurant, sun deck, fitness room, massage treatments, sauna, gift boutique, guest and ironing facilities, and elevator
  • Complimentary 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar, and use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
  • 24-hour reception service
  • Wireless Internet access in public areas

 

River Queen

Staterooms (Click thumbnails to see full size image

Catrgory 1- 5 Stateroom
Catrgory 1- 5 Stateroom

Catrgory 1- 5 Stateroom

Catrgory 1- 5 Stateroom: approximately 151 sq ft

  • Lavishly Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites: have hotel-style beds draped in fine linens. The staterooms and suites on the RHine Deck have rench balconies. Other amenites include: a vanity, generous built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat for air conditioning and heat, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV with satellite, bottled water, and bathroom with L'Occitane body products, magnifying mirror, and plush bathrobes

 


Suite
Suite

Suite

Suite: approximately 215 sq ft

  • Lavishly Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites: have hotel-style beds draped in fine linens. The staterooms and suites on the RHine Deck have rench balconies. Other amenites include: a vanity, generous built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat for air conditioning and heat, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV with satellite, bottled water, and bathroom with L'Occitane body products, magnifying mirror, and plush bathrobes
  • The suites have extra amenities and service including: slippers; coffee machine; bottle of wine upon arrival; fruit and cookie plate; TV with DVD player; a refrigerator; and morning coffee, shoe shine, and free laundry services
  • Beautiful panoramic main lounge with full-service dar, cozy Captain's lounge and library, elegant restaurant, sun deck with chess and shuffleboard, sky lounge, fittness room, sauna, massage treatments, gift boutique, guest laundry and ironing facilities, and elevator
  • Complimentary 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar, and use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
  • 24-hour reception service
  • Wireless Internet access in public areas

Ship Facts:

  • Inagurated: 1999
  • Refurbished: 2006
  • Length: 361 ft (110 m)
  • Width: 37.5 ft (11.40 m)
  • Decks: 3 + sun deck
  • Staterooms: 66
  • Passenger Capacity: 132
  • Voltage: 220v
  • Onboard Currency: Euro

Ship Amenities:

Cabin Size: Approximately 151 sq. ft.
Suites: 4
Suite Size: Approximately 215 sq. ft.
Window Size: Moselle Deck = 6 ft. (1.86 m.) x 1.4 ft. (0.43 m.);
Main Deck = 6 ft. (1.86 m.) x 2.6 ft. (0.78 m.)
Danube Deck = 6.4 ft. (1.94 m.) x 3 ft. (0.93 m.)
Rhine Deck = 3 ft. (0.90 m.) x 5.8 ft. (1.78 m.)
Voltage: 220 volts
Elevator: Yes
Restaurant: Open seating
Library: Yes
Laundry Service: Available
Launderette: Yes
Ironing Facilities: Yes
Gymnasium: Yes
Sauna: Dry Sauna

 

The price of your cruise includes:

  • Intimate, boutique hotel-style cruise ships with an average capacity of 134 guests
  • Luxurious riverview staterooms appointed with hotel-style beds draped in 100% Egyptian cotton linens, cashmere/wool blankets, and European-style comforters. Plus, bathrooms stocked with plush robes, thick towels from Christie’s of Manchester, and L’Occitane body products.
  • A world-class, award-winning all English-speaking attentive staff with a ratio of one staff member to every three guests Guest service satisfaction rates of over 98%
  • Unlike most of our competition all meals are prepared fresh daily using only the finest ingredients from the local ports of call
  • Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner, bottled water in staterooms, and 24-hour specialty coffees and teas on board Uniworld’s company-owned ships in Europe
  • Evening al fresco dining on the sun deck
  • Captivating shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking local guides who use state-of-the-art Quietvox portable headset systems to enhance guests’ sightseeing experience
  • Complimentary use of bicycles on company-owned ships
  • Exciting onboard local entertainment and insightful lectures
  • Epicurean Adventurer Program on nine itineraries in which guests enjoy a host of culinary delights including private wine tastings, special wine and food pairing dinner, cooking demonstrations, and unique onshore excursions
  • All transfers on arrival and departure days*
  • All riverview staterooms and suites are serviced twice-a-day
A wonderful dining experience calls for a few special ingredients:
  • Inviting ambiance of an elegant restaurant with a beautiful scenic backdrop
  • A professionally-trained culinary staff who stands ready to fulfill your requests including providing recommendations from our wine list planned by our award winning European sommelier
  • Gourmet cuisine prepared fresh daily with the finest ingredients, often brought onboard from local markets
  • International chefs from London’s five-star Meridian Piccadilly and Relais & Châteaux Hotels
  • Al fresco evening dining on the beautiful open-air sun deck
  • Open seating for all dining occasions
Menus change daily and reflect the best of the region and season:
  • Breakfast
    Full buffet breakfast, including made-to-order omelets, pancakes, Belgian waffles, French toast, bacon and sausages to lighter fare – cereals, an assortment of homemade breads, pastries, fresh fruits and juices, fine teas and French Press coffee from organic pure Arabica coffee beans.
  • Lunch
    Fresh salads, seasonal vegetables, artisan cheeses, homemade soups and bread, hearty sandwiches and delectable sweets
  • Dinner
    Gourmet entrees from homemade ravioli to filet mignon accompanied by complimentary fine wine, beer, soft drinks, and divine desserts*

*Complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks are offered on Europe cruises only. Dining choices may vary on cruises in Egypt and China.

Gracious and accommodating, your all English-speaking staff has been well-trained in the art of hospitality. This means getting to know you, understanding your individual preferences, sharing their insights into the destinations you visit and offering you those extra special luxuries that make your experience more personalized.

When you join Uniworld on a river cruise, expect to be well cared for, from port to port. With around the clock 24-hour reception service, whatever you need, day or night, we are here to assist. Here, "well trained" is not just a phrase, but our philosophy. It’s the spirit in which we go above and beyond to ensure your journey provides memories that will last a lifetime.

Save up to $900 per Couple on Select Holiday River Cruises

SAVE $900 per couple on select 2010 Holiday river cruises

Pay in full at time of booking by April 30, 2010 to SAVE up to $900 per couple ($450 per person) off cruise or cruise & air rates on suites or category 1 and 2 staterooms.

This offer is available on the following itineraries:

Rhine Holiday Markets (2010)

Danube Holiday Markets (2010)

Rhine & Main Holiday Markets (2010)

European Holiday Markets (2010)

SAVE $600 per couple on select 2010 Holiday river cruises

Pay in full at time of booking by April 30, 2010 to SAVE up to $600 per couple ($300 per person) off cruise or cruise & air rates on suites or category 3, 4, and 5 staterooms.

This offer is available on the following itineraries:

Rhine Holiday Markets (2010)

Danube Holiday Markets (2010)

Rhine & Main Holiday Markets (2010)

European Holiday Markets (2010)

Young Travelers Save 50% off

Young travelers (between ages of 4 – 18) SAVE 50% off cruise only when accompanied by an adult on select itineraries and departure dates.

Offer is available on the Paris & Normandy cruise as well as Castles Along the Rhine itinerary.

 

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