Castles along the Rhine

7 nights from £3,329pp departing Saturday 5th Aug 2023

Cruise along the Rhine—Germany on one side, France on the other. Discover Alsace, whose dual French and German heritage has given it fabulous food and a winemaking tradition that goes back to the Romans. Marvel at castles that were once mighty fortresses and get an insider’s look at one of the only castles on the Rhine that has never been destroyed, Marksburg Castle. Visit historic cities, including ancient Cologne and picturesque Strasbourg; stroll through the fairytale town of Rüdesheim; and taste delightful white wines in the villages where the grapes are grown. Generations Family Pro...

Itinerary

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					Arrive	Depart
	5th05	AugAug	202323	Basel, Switzerland, embark on the S.S. Antoinette
Basel is a city in northwestern Switzerland on the Swiss, French and German borders. It is located on the bend of the River Rhine and benefits from a Mediterranean climate. It is the third most populated city in Switzerland and has been the commercial hub for Swiss arts and culture since the Renaissance. In 1967 the people of Basel voted to acquire two paintings by Picasso, who was so moved by the Basel people that he donated 3 paintings and a study to the city's Kunstmuseum (Museum of Fine Arts). Visit the Augusta Raurica, one of the largest Roman archaeology parks in Switzerland, and enjoy a river crossings over the River Rhine by non-motorised ferries. During the summer months, time is spent outdoors, either swimming in the River Rhine, dining al fresco, enjoying open air concerts, cinema, street parties and festivals. Basel is home to over 20 restaurants that have won GaultMillau or Michelin awards, and boasts Switzerland's largest collection of theatre shows, including modern contemporary dance, touring and puppetry theatre. Arrive at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg. 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.
	6th06	AugAug	202323	Breisach, Germany
Breisach is a town located in Southwest Germany on the French border. The town is situated in the Rhine Valley on the banks of the river Rhine and dates back over four thousand years. Breisach and its history can be experienced through the City History Museum, which houses a permanent exhibition taking you from Stone Age through the Celtic, to the Romans and Middle Ages, right up to modern day. St Stephen's Cathedral is home to the city’s famous art treasures, the wheel wells, which are housed in the neighbouring Radbrunnenturm with the forty one metre deep water well. The cathedral is also home to many other treasures including the High Altar of Master HL and wall paintings by Martin Schongauer as well as High Gothic and Roman architecture. A visit to the Blue House, the former Jewish Community Centre, is highly recommended. Now owned by the Friends of Former Jewish Community House Breisach it exhibits memorials to Breisach’s Jewish heritage. Breisach is your gateway to the Alsatian wine road and your launching point for an excursion along the celebrated Route des Vins, which hugs the foothills of the Vosges mountain range, or a city tour of Freiburg.
	7th07	AugAug	202323	Strasbourg, France
See Strasbourg on foot with an insightful local expert, where 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. If you’re feeling adventurous, take advantage of Uniworld’s bicycles or Nordic walking sticks and explore the banks of the river.
	8th08	AugAug	202323	Speyer, Germany
Speyer is a town located in southwest Germany situated beside the river Rhine. Originally founded by the Romans, it is one of the oldest settlements in Germany and is situated in the popular wine growing region of the Palatinate. A key attraction of Speyer is the Historical Museum of the Palatinate, which is one of the most celebrated culture-history museums in Germany. It features five permanent collections including Prehistory, Roman Times, Cathedral Treasury, Modern Era and Wine Museum. Not far from the museum, visitors will find the Imperial Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is considered the largest preserved Romanesque church in Europe. Originally constructed by Konrad II, this magnificent and looming building was intended to demonstrate the Lord’s religio-political claim to power against the papacy. Speyer has been producing wine since its Roman beginnings and wine tasting, festivals and events are popular all year round. The town is popular for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling as well as guided walking tours of the town. Speyer—“spire” in English—is well named, since the four red towers of the Romanesque cathedral dominate the Old Town.
	9th09	AugAug	202323	Rüdesheim, Germany
Experience Germany’s fabled Rhine River in the towns of Rüdesheim and Boppard. Enjoy a private tasting of estate-grown Rieslings at Castle Vollrads, take a stroll through beautiful Boppard, or hike through some of the most beautiful landscapes that line the Rhine.
	10th10	AugAug	202323	Koblenz, Germany
Located in the West of the country, Koblenz is one of the oldest cities in Germany. It is situated on both banks of the river Rhine, at its confluence with the Moselle River. The beginnings of Koblenz can be traced back to its military beginnings around 8 BC. The city is rich in its history and heritage and is easily explored on foot. Take the cable car crossing over the river Rhine for spectacular aerial views or enjoy the city from the one thousand year old fortress, Ehrenbreitstein. The upper middle Rhine Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its unique landscape can be enjoyed and discovered through the interactive multimedia journey at the Romanticum. Historical and architectural sites of interest include Stolzenfels Castle, the Electoral Palace of Koblenz and Old Town. From the romantic winding streets and small squares of Old Town, stroll through the alleyways from the Church of the Holy Virgin to the St Kastor Basilica and enjoy the picturesque buildings and squares along the way. Koblenz is also very popular for its Riesling and strong Spatburgunder wines since the Romans introduced it two thousand years ago. Get to know Koblenz, a historic town with a colorful past and eclectic architecture, and enjoy a visit to the stunningly medieval Marksburg Castle. As you come upon picture-perfect Koblenz, you’ll sail past Deutsches Eck (German Corner) with its historic monument to Kaiser Wilhelm I.
	11th11	AugAug	202323	Cologne, Germany
Cologne is a city in western Germany located across the Rhine river. It is the oldest in Germany, dating back 2000 years and is considered the region’s cultural hub. The city is known for its iconic landmark of the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral set against the reconstructed Old Town buildings. When in Old Town, visit the historic Old Town Hall and the Roman Church Great St Martin, or take time out and sit at one of the traditional breweries and enjoy the scenery around you. Historical sites such as the Roman Dionysus mosaic and the medieval Overstolzenhaus are worth a visit too. Another iconic sight in Cologne is at Hohenzollern Bridge. Here, local and tourist couples affix padlocks to the railings of the bridge and swear their loyalty to each other, they then throw the key into the Rhein to ensure everlasting love. Cologne is home to over 30 stages providing cabaret, free ensembles, theatre and dance and also celebrates its openly gay culture. History buffs will enjoy an expertly led tour through Cologne’s Old Town, where three medieval gates remain standing, as does the old city hall with its Renaissance façade. Wander through the city’s historical center and take in its charming atmosphere, narrow alleyways flanked by old houses and countless breweries. No matter how you choose to explore Old Town, you’ll also have ample free time to explore on your own.
	12th12	AugAug	202323	Amsterdam, Netherlands, disembark the S.S. Antoinette
Amsterdam combines the unrivaled beauty of the 17th-century Golden Age city center with plenty of museums and art of the highest order, not to mention a remarkably laid-back atmosphere. It all comes together to make this one of the world's most appealing and offbeat metropolises in the world. Built on a latticework of concentric canals like an aquatic rainbow, Amsterdam is known as the City of Canals—but it's no Venice, content to live on moonlight serenades and former glory. Quite the contrary: on nearly every street here you'll find old and new side by side—quiet corners where time seems to be holding its breath next to streets like neon-lit Kalverstraat, and Red Light ladies strutting by the city's oldest church. Indeed, Amsterdam has as many lovely facets as a 40-carat diamond polished by one of the city's gem cutters. It's certainly a metropolis, but a rather small and very accessible one. Locals tend to refer to it as a big village, albeit one that happens to pack the cultural wallop of a major world destination. There are scores of concerts every day, numerous museums, summertime festivals, and, of course, a legendary year-round party scene. It's pretty much impossible to resist Amsterdam's charms. With 7,000 registered monuments, most of which began as the residences and warehouses of humble merchants, set on 160 man-made canals, and traversed by 1,500 or so bridges, Amsterdam has the largest historical inner city in Europe. Its famous circle of waterways, the grachtengordel, was a 17th-century urban expansion plan for the rich and is a lasting testament to the city’s Golden Age. This town is endearing because of its kinder, gentler nature—but a reputation for championing sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll does not alone account for Amsterdam's being one of the most popular destinations in Europe: consider that within a single square mile the city harbors some of the greatest achievements in Western art, from Rembrandt to Van Gogh. Not to mention that this is one of Europe's great walking cities, with so many of its treasures in the untouted details: tiny alleyways barely visible on the map, hidden garden courtyards, shop windows, floating houseboats, hidden hofjes(courtyards with almshouses), sudden vistas of church spires, and gabled roofs that look like so many unframed paintings. And don’t forget that the joy lies in details: elaborate gables and witty gable stones denoting the trade of a previous owner. Keep in mind that those XXX symbols you see all over town are not a mark of the city's triple-X reputation. They're part of Amsterdam's official coat of arms—three St. Andrew's crosses, believed to represent the three dangers that have traditionally plagued the city: flood, fire, and pestilence. The coat's motto ("Valiant, determined, compassionate") was introduced in 1947 by Queen Wilhelmina in remembrance of the 1941 February Strike in Amsterdam—the first time in Europe that non-Jewish people protested against the persecution of Jews by the Nazi regime. 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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for your flight home. Alternatively, you may continue your adventure with our optional post-cruise Amsterdam extension.

S.S. Antoinette

Launch Year

2011

Capacity

154

Cabins

Accessible

La Princesse Deck

La Duchesse Deck

La Countesse Deck

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

Royal Suite

The lavishly appointed Royal Suite has handcrafted Savoir® of England beds, 100% Egyptian cotton linens, and a menu of pillow options. The suite also features a full open-air balcony.

The Royal Suite offers additional benefits, including a separate and spacious living room, and a bathroom with a separate rain shower and tub, as well as a secluded toilet and bidet area.

All suites are uniquely decorated and have additional amenities and services, including in-suite special butler service, packing and unpacking assistance, full breakfast menu, daily fruit and cookie plate, elegant evening snack, robes and slippers, iPod® docking station, Nespresso coffee machine and fine teas, fully stocked mini bar, free laundry and shoe shine service, bottle of wine upon arrival, Hermés bath products and a special dinner in L'Orangerie Sky Lounge.

Other amenities include generous built-in closets, hair dryer, individual climate-control thermostat, direct-dial telephone, infotainment centre with flat-screen TV and complimentary movie and entertainment options, bottled water, and a safe. Marble bathrooms feature L’Occitane en Provence bath and body products, plush towels, special towel warmers, backlit magnifying mirror, and cozy waffle bathrobes and slippers.

Suite

The lavishly appointed suites have handcrafted Savoir® of England beds, 100% Egyptian cotton linens, and a menu of pillow options. The suites also feature a full open-air balcony.

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

L'Orangerie Sky Lounge

Featuring a retractable roof, glass walls and comfortable seating, with live plants for decoration. Passengers can enjoy a light meal.

Restaurant de Versailles

The onboard restaurant offers guests gourmet dinners paired with distinctive wines and craft beers, culinary demonstrations and tastings as well as private onshore wine and beer tastings exclusively for Uniworld guests.

Chefs will serve signature dishes designed to soothe the soul and warm the heart, along with their traveling Lite menu with health-conscious options.

With Early Riser breakfasts, Afternoon Tea, All-day Bistro menu for snacks and Al fresco dining, there is just so much to excite your tastebuds!

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Bar du Leopard

Located on the Sun Deck, the Bar du Leopard features panoramic views and a full service bar.

Salon du Grand Trianon

The Salon du Grand Trianon boasts a panoramic view, a full-service bar and a dance floor.

L'Orangerie Sky Lounge

Cocktail parties are held there in the evenings.

Le Cinema de Pigalle

The ship's state-of-the-art 3D movie theater—is the first of its kind in the river cruise industry, with Dolby surround sound and 20 plush seats for comfortable viewing. Movie lovers can enjoy a selection of fine films and a choice of snacks (including popcorn, candy, and even hors d'oeuvres).

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Holiday Summary

	Return flights including luggage allowance
	Overseas Transfers
	7 nights cruising on the Rhine
	Return airport transfers
	All alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages included
	Gratuities Included
	Choice of shore excursions in every port
	Exclusive special events
	Speciality restaurants included
	Bikes for passenger use
	In-room mini bar
	Free Wi-Fi included
	Room Service (category dependant)
	Self-service laundry
	Butler Service (category dependant)
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Oceanview staterooms from		£3,329pp
CLASSIC	Classic	£3,329pp

Balcony staterooms from		£4,049pp
DLXBALC	Deluxe Balcony	£4,319pp
FRNCH	French Balcony	£4,049pp

Suite staterooms from		£5,759pp
SUITE	Suite	£5,759pp
GRANDSTE	Grand Suite	£7,379pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£3,329pp
CLASSIC	Classic	£3,329pp

Balcony staterooms from		£4,049pp
DLXBALC	Deluxe Balcony	£4,319pp
FRNCH	French Balcony	£4,049pp

Suite staterooms from		£5,759pp
SUITE	Suite	£5,759pp
GRANDSTE	Grand Suite	£7,379pp

Oceanview staterooms from		£3,329pp
CLASSIC	Classic	£3,329pp

Balcony staterooms from		£4,049pp
DLXBALC	Deluxe Balcony	£4,319pp
FRNCH	French Balcony	£4,049pp

Suite staterooms from		£5,759pp
SUITE	Suite	£5,759pp
GRANDSTE	Grand Suite	£7,379pp

	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Sat 29th Apr 202329 Apr 23	3,329	4,049	5,759
Sat 29th Apr 202329 Apr 23	3,329	4,049	5,759
Sat 29th Apr 202329 Apr 23	3,329	4,049	5,759
Sat 13th May 202313 May 23	3,329	4,049	7,379
Sat 13th May 202313 May 23	3,329	4,049	7,379
Sat 13th May 202313 May 23	3,329	4,049	7,379
Sat 27th May 202327 May 23	3,329	4,049	5,759
Sat 27th May 202327 May 23	3,329	4,049	5,759
Sat 27th May 202327 May 23	3,329	4,049	5,759
Sat 10th Jun 202310 Jun 23	3,329	4,049	5,759
Sat 10th Jun 202310 Jun 23	3,329	4,049	5,759
Sat 10th Jun 202310 Jun 23	3,329	4,049	5,759
Sat 24th Jun 202324 Jun 23	3,329	4,049	5,759
Sat 24th Jun 202324 Jun 23	3,329	4,049	5,759
Sat 24th Jun 202324 Jun 23	3,329	4,049	5,759
Sat 8th Jul 202308 Jul 23	3,329	4,049	5,759
Sat 8th Jul 202308 Jul 23	3,329	4,049	5,759
Sat 8th Jul 202308 Jul 23	3,329	4,049	5,759
Sat 22nd Jul 202322 Jul 23	3,329	4,049	5,759
Sat 22nd Jul 202322 Jul 23	3,329	4,049	5,759
Sat 22nd Jul 202322 Jul 23	3,329	4,049	5,759
Sat 19th Aug 202319 Aug 23	3,329	4,049	5,759
Sat 19th Aug 202319 Aug 23	3,329	4,049	5,759
Sat 19th Aug 202319 Aug 23	3,329	4,049	5,759
Sat 2nd Sep 202302 Sep 23	3,599	4,319
Sat 2nd Sep 202302 Sep 23	3,599	4,319
Sat 2nd Sep 202302 Sep 23	3,599	4,319
Sat 16th Sep 202316 Sep 23	3,599	4,319	6,029
Sat 16th Sep 202316 Sep 23	3,599	4,319	6,029
Sat 16th Sep 202316 Sep 23	3,599	4,319	6,029
Sat 30th Sep 202330 Sep 23	3,599	4,319	6,029
Sat 30th Sep 202330 Sep 23	3,599	4,319	6,029
Sat 30th Sep 202330 Sep 23	3,599	4,319	6,029
Sat 28th Oct 202328 Oct 23	2,609	3,329	5,039
Sat 28th Oct 202328 Oct 23	2,609	3,329	5,039
Sat 28th Oct 202328 Oct 23	2,609	3,329	5,039