Castles Along the Rhine (Basel to Amsterdam) 2010
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Dates & Prices
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| Start Date | End Date | Cat1 | Cat2 | Cat3 | Cat4 | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Apr 03, 2010 | Sun, Apr 11, 2010 | $1699 | $1949 | $2199 | Quote | |
| Sat, Apr 17, 2010 | Sun, Apr 25, 2010 | $1999 | $2249 | $2499 | Quote | |
| Sat, May 01, 2010 | Sun, May 09, 2010 | $2449 | $2699 | $2949 | Quote | |
| Sat, May 15, 2010 | Sun, May 23, 2010 | $2549 | $2799 | $3049 | Quote | |
| Sat, May 29, 2010 | Sun, Jun 06, 2010 | $2549 | $2799 | $3049 | Quote | |
| Sat, Jun 12, 2010 | Sun, Jun 20, 2010 | $2549 | $2799 | $3049 | Quote | |
| Sat, Jun 26, 2010 | Sun, Jul 04, 2010 | $2549 | $2799 | $3049 | Quote | |
| Sat, Jul 10, 2010 | Sun, Jul 18, 2010 | $2399 | $2649 | $2899 | Quote | |
| Sat, Jul 24, 2010 | Sun, Aug 01, 2010 | $2399 | $2649 | $2899 | Quote | |
| Sat, Aug 07, 2010 | Sun, Aug 15, 2010 | $2399 | $2649 | $2899 | Quote | |
| Sat, Aug 21, 2010 | Sun, Aug 29, 2010 | $2399 | $2649 | $2899 | Quote | |
| Sat, Sep 04, 2010 | Sun, Sep 12, 2010 | $2699 | $2949 | $3199 | Quote | |
| Sat, Sep 18, 2010 | Sun, Sep 26, 2010 | $2699 | $2949 | $3199 | Quote | |
| Sat, Oct 02, 2010 | Sun, Oct 10, 2010 | $2699 | $2949 | $3199 | Quote | |
| Sat, Oct 16, 2010 | Sun, Oct 24, 2010 | $2299 | $2549 | $2799 | Quote | |
| Sat, Oct 30, 2010 | Sun, Nov 07, 2010 | $1999 | $2249 | $2499 | Quote |
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Itinerary
This tour really lives up to its name with castles, castles, and more spectacular castles. Gracing the shores of the middle Rhine Valley are more Medieval, Gothic, and Renaissance castles than in any other river valley in the world. The fairytale castles, combined with the breathtaking landscape of terraced vineyards, Alsatian countryside, and old-world towns, will leave you awestruck.Artists, musicians, writers, and poets from all over Europe have immortalized the Rhine's unadulterated natural beauty in their songs, art, stories, and poetry. Byron, Dumas, Hugo, and Heine celebrated it in their writing. Beethoven, Schumann, Brahms, Schubert, and Wagner idolized it in their music, and Turner captured it in his paintings. And even today, the Rhine continues to inspire those who visit-especially Germany's upper middle Rhine Valley, spanning approximately 40 miles between Koblenz and Rüdesheim. This area has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Enjoy a full-day tour along the Alsatian Wine Road, and taste the region's famous Rheingau Rieslings while at Castle Vollrads. As you travel along the Rhine, you'll discover each bend and twist affords new surprises that are certain to inspire you the way countless others have been inspired for centuries.Castles Along the Rhine also features Uniworld's Multi-Generational Family-Friendly Program during the summer months, so you can share the magic of this fairytale region with special young people in your life.
Day 1: Depart home gateway city to Basel
Day 2: Basel
Arrive at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg where you'll be transferred to the ship. (D)
Day 3: Breisach (Colmar), Strasbourg
Starting from Medieval Breisach, the gateway to the Black Forest, you'll cross the Rhine and head for the Alsatian Wine Road, which hugs the foothills of the Vosges Mountains. Charming villages, pastoral landscapes, and lush vineyards producing great white wines line this winding scenic route. You'll visit enchanting Colmar with its winding old streets, Medieval historic center, and St. Martin's Church, which is made of pink stone. You'll also see the picturesque timber-framed houses in the village of Riquewihr. (BB, Captain's Welcome Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Full-day tour along the Alsatian Wine Road
Day 4: Strasbourg
Situated halfway between Paris and Prague,the Alsatian town of Strasbourg is known as the “Crossroads of Europe.” It is home to a magnificent Gothic cathedral and beautiful half-timbered houses. View Strasbourg in the way it has been seen through the centuries-on a canal cruise. In addition to viewing the town's covered bridges, Medieval watchtowers, old tanners' district, and the modern building that houses the European Parliament, you will see Petite France, the picturesque district that seems as if it has been lifted from the pages of a fairytale. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Strasbourg canal cruise
Day 5: Speyer
Your guided walking tour through Speyer reveals a Medieval town with a grand heritage and a compact historic center dominated by the largest Romanesque cathedral in Europe-a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its basilica laid out in the form of a Latin cross, including four towers and two domes, this is a marvel to behold. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Speyer walking tour
Day 6: Rüdesheim
Rüdesheim has a long history dating back to Roman times and is considered one of the most charming of the Rhine Valley towns. Spend time there at your leisure.
Featured Excursion: Afternoon at leisure in Rüdesheim. Castle Vollrads wine tasting (PM)
Day 7: Cruising the romantic Rhine, Koblenz
Cruise along the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage-designated middle Rhine Valley with its more than 40 castles and famous Lorelei Rock. Arrive in Koblenz, situated at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers. Your 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. (BB, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Koblenz walking tour
Day 8: Cologne
Stroll through the narrow streets of Old Town with your guide, passing by tiny squares and little churches as you make your way to Cologne Cathedral, the city's most famous landmark and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. It took 632 years for Germany's largest cathedral to be completed, and it is one of the most important Gothic churches in Europe. A visit inside features the Shrine of the Three Magi and the beautiful stained glass windows that survived WWII. (BB, L, Captain's Farewell Dinner)
Featured Excursion: Cologne walking tour and Cologne Cathedral visit
Day 9: Depart Amsterdam
Disembark the ship and transfer to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in bustling Amsterdam.
Questions? call 1-800-342-0019
What's Included
Port Charges:
Port Charges: $98 (Basel to Amsterdam), $98 (Amsterdam to Basel)
Single Cabin Disclaimer:
A limited number of singles may be available in certain categories on certain vessels for an additional supplement. Please inquire.
Pricing Categories for Itinerary is as follows:
| Cat2 | Category 2 |
| Cat3 | Category 1 |
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