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Jun 15, 2008
Jun 27, 2008*
Jul 9, 2008
Jul 21, 2008*
Aug 2, 2008
Aug 14, 2008*
Aug 26, 2008
Sep 7, 2008*
Sep 19, 2008
Oct 1, 2008*
Oct 13, 2008
Oct 25, 2008*

*On these dates cruise operates from Basel to Amsterdam.

2009 Departures
* Please call us to inquire about 2009 prices and itinerary details

Wednesday, Apr 29, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009*
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Thursday, Jun 4, 2009*
Tuesday, Jul 14, 2009
Sunday, Jul 26, 2009*
Friday, Sep 4, 2009
Wednesday, Sep 16, 2009*
Monday, Sep 28, 2009
Saturday, Oct 10, 2009*
Thursday, Oct 22, 2009
Tuesday, Nov 3, 2009*

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The story of the Rhine is the story of Europe
The cities along the Rhine River are steeped in 2,000 years of history. From ancient Roman time, the gorgeous Rhine River Valley, one of nature’s true works of art, has been an inspiration to all who journey here. Julius Caesar built the Rhine’s first bridges. The Rhine inspired Wagner’s thunderous operas, and some of Turner’s great paintings.

Discover the legends of the Rhine
Traverse through the colorful canals of The Netherlands before joining the legends of history as you sail through this fabled river valley. Cruise past some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery, where fairy tale castles and historic sites greet you at every turn. Listen for the maiden Lorelei singing as you sail past the famous Lorelei Rock high above the Rhine, but don’t let her enchant you too much as there is so much more to see and do.

Enchanting Moselle: home of famous Rieslings and ancient Romans
Sail the meandering and romantic Moselle River, the Rhine’s breathtaking tributary. Be enchanted by a scenery of sylvan woods, ancient Roman ruins, medieval villages, and vineyards where vines cling bravely to spectacularly steep slopes. Indulge in the Moselle’s vintages of full-bodied, fruity Rieslings as you pay homage to one of Europe’s most charming river valleys, the Moselle. Travel through five amazing countries—Switzerland, Germany, Luxembourg, France and the Netherlands—along two beautiful rivers, and through countless canals, all rich in UNESCO?World Heritage Sites. And all along the way gain an intimate insight into the history and cultures that have shaped these regions over the centuries.

Who will enjoy this cruise: There’s something on this cruise for everyone, from art aficionados to students of history, to nature lovers and connoisseurs of food and wine – museums, castles, grand architecture, fairy tale villages, spectacular nature, delicate chocolates and full-bodied Rieslings.

AMSTERDAM TO BASEL - 14 DAYS

DAY 1: Depart Home Gateway City to Amsterdam

DAY 2: Amsterdam (embark)
Arrive in Amsterdam where you’ll be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship. (D)

DAY 3: Amsterdam
Featured Excursion: Amsterdam city tour and Rijksmuseum. Your panoramic Amsterdam tour takes you through the canal-lined streets to view Mint Tower, Dam Square, the Royal Palace and Museum Square. Visit the renowned Rijksmuseum, which holds the most important collection of Dutch paintings in the world, including Rembrandt’s Night Watch. (B, L, Captain’s Welcome Dinner)

DAY 4: Cologne
Featured Excursion: Cologne walking tour and cathedral visit. Start right at the pier for a guided walking tour of Cologne, the art capital of the Rhine. Old Town’s narrow streets lead to the cathedral, the city’s most famous landmark and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. A visit inside features the Shrine of the Three Magi and the beautiful glass windows that survived WWII. (B, L, D) Note: On Sundays and Catholic holidays, guided tours inside the cathedral will not be possible.

DAY 5: Koblenz
Featured Excursion: Koblenz walking tour. Irresistible Optional Tour: Enjoy a visit to Marksburg Castle with wine tasting. Arrive in Koblenz, situated on the beautiful corner at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle. Your guided walking tour will highlight the appeal of Koblenz – its romantic narrow streets and historical squares, the picturesque alleyways and fountains in the old quarter and the 12th-century churches of St. Florin and Our Lady. (B, L, D)

DAY 6: Cochem
Featured Excursion: Visit to Reichsburg Castle and wine tasting hosted by the village vintners at their private estates. Cochem is an architectural gem typical of the Moselle region. Your guide takes you through Cochem’s narrow alleys with its lovingly restored half-timbered houses, and also up to gothic Reichsburg Castle. To top it off, we take you to local vintners who proudly present their treasures at a their private wine estates. (B, L, D)

DAY 7: Trier
Featured Excursion: Trier panoramic city tour. Trier is the site of one of the oldest Roman outposts along the Moselle and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A panoramic view from Petrisberg Mountain is the perfect introduction to your guided tour. You’ll drive by the ruins of the Roman Imperial Baths, and visit Constantine’s throne room. See the well-preserved fortified Roman gate called Porta Nigra. (B, L, D)

DAY 8: Wasserbillig (Luxembourg), Trier
Featured Excursion: Luxembourg and World War II Cemetery. Our half-day excursion starts with a panoramic drive to the independent sovereign state of Luxembourg. Your guided tour includes Our Lady Cathedral, the Archduke’s Place and a visit to a World War II cemetery, the resting place of General Patton. (B, L, D)

DAY 9: Bernkastel
Featured Excursion: Walking tour and wine experience. Your day in Bernkastel—with more than 500 years of wine-making history—includes a tour of Old Town, where you’ll see many of the famous half-timbered houses, the Slate Tower and the Market Square—one of the most picturesque in Germany. Cap the morning off with a wine tasting of the area’s fine Rieslings. Sit back and enjoy the vistas of the meandering Moselle while cruising in the afternoon. (B, L, D)

DAY 10: Scenic Cruising Moselle and Romantic Rhine, Rüdesheim
Featured Excursion: Gondola ride to Niederwald Monument. Irresistible Optional Tour: Rüdesheim evening with dinner and entertainment. In the morning as you sail to Rüdesheim, you’ll enter the most beautiful section of the Rhine River Valley, the scenic 40 miles of the Middle Rhine Valley, a classified UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its vine-filled slopes, its 40 or so castles strung like pearls along the river banks, and the famous Lorelei Rock, this is the perfect example of the romantic Rhine. While in Rüdesheim, a celebrated wine town, you’ll enjoy a gondola ride to the Niederwald Monument, commemorating the unification of Germany (B, L, D)

DAY 11: Speyer
Featured Excursion: Speyer walking tour. Irresistible Optional Tour: Half-day tour of Heidelberg with lunch. Enjoy a walking tour to the Old Town and the grand Speyer Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the final resting place of German emperors. (B, L, D)

DAY 12: Strasbourg
Featured Excursion: Strasbourg canal cruise. Irresistible Optional Tour: Hot air balloon ride, or Haute Königsburg Castle. See Strasbourg in the way it has been seen through the centuries—on a canal cruise. In addition to viewing the town’s covered bridges and medieval watchtowers, you’ll see Petite France, a picturesque district that seems as if it has been lifted from the pages of a fairy tale. (B, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner)

DAY 13: Breisach (Colmar), Basel
Featured Excursion: Half-day tour of Colmar. Colmar is so quaint you may feel you’re on a film set. Follow your guide through its cobblestone streets, which are lined with brightly colored half-timbered houses, and see the well-preserved canal quarter, known as Petite Venice. (B, L, D)

DAY 14: Basel (disembark), transfer to airport
Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport in Basel for your flight home, or extend your stay to Lucerne!

LUCERNE – Located on the lush shores of
Lake Lucerne and framed by the awesome
peaks of the Swiss Alps, Lucerne is one of
Switzerland’s most picturesque cities. Join us
on an exploration of this charming Swiss
region with an extended stay.

Included in your 4-day grand city stay:

• 3 nights at the Monopol Hotel (or similar) with breakfast daily

• Ship-to-hotel and hotel-to-airport, or airport-to-hotel and hotel-to-ship transfers

• Fully hosted by expert cruise representatives

• Included walking tour and lake cruise

2008: Only $599 per person (single supplement $199)
Note: This extension is for cruises that begin or end in Basel.

BRUGES - Known as the "Venice of the North," Bruges is Belgian treasure just waiting to be discovered. The historical city center was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000. Walk along the maze of winding cobblestone streets and cruise through its romantic canals.

Included in your 4-day grand city stay:

• 3 nights at the First Class Sofitel Bruges (or similar) with breakfast daily

• Airport-to-hotel and hotel-to-ship transfers, or ship-to-hotel and hotel-to-airport transfers

• Fully hosted by expert cruise representatives

• Included Bruges walking tour and canl cruise

Only $649 per person (single supplement $299)