CASTLES OF THE RHINE RIVER CRUISE 2012

Basel to Amsterdam luxury river cruise - 8 Days

Celebrate the fairytale beauty and romantic spirit of the Rhine Germany’s Upper Middle Rhine Valley, spanning approximately 40 miles between Rüdesheim and Koblenz. The Rhine Gorge has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site with more than 40 castles gracing its shores, along with vineyard terraced landscapes and breathtaking countryside.

Sail this inspirational region onboard Uniworld’s stunning new ship, S.S. Antoinette. Travel in ultimate style and comfort to UNESCO sites. Take a breathtaking tour along the Alsatian Wine Road. Indulge in the region’s famous Rheingau Rieslings at Castle Vollrads and view fairytale Strasbourg as it has been seen for centuries, via a canal cruise. All this and more awaits you on your Castles along the Rhine luxury river cruise.

Save up to £600 per couple when booking before 31 December 2011

Day 1:Basel

Enjoy your private car door to door transfer to your departure airport before your flight to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg where you will be transferred to SS Antoinette. (D)

Day 2: Breisach (Colmar or Riquewhir)

Featured Excursion: Full-day tour along the Alsatian Wine Road

Starting from Medieval Breisach, the gateway to the Black Forest, you will 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 will visit enchanting Colmar with its Medieval historic center and St. Martin’s Church, which is made of pink stone. You will also see the picturesque timber-framed houses in the romantic Medieval town of Riquewihr. (BB, Captain’s Welcome Gala)

Day 3: Kehl (Strasbourg)

Featured Excursion: Strasbourg canal cruise

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)

Day 4:Germersheim (Speyer or Germersheim)

Featured Excursion: Speyer walking tour

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)

Day 5: Rüdesheim, cruising the romantic Rhine River, Boppard

Featured Excursion: Castle Vollrads wine tasting

Rüdesheim has a long history dating back to Roman times and is considered one of the most charming of the Rhine Valley towns. It has been a magnet for romantics ever since the 19th century. The town is famous for, among other things, the Drosselgasse, a narrow alleyway lined with wine taverns and shops. Explore Rüdesheim at your leisure. Later in the day, be our guest at a princely wine tasting at the prestigious Castle Vollrads, which is perfectly situated in the vineyard covered hills and is one of the world’s top wine estates for Rheingau Rieslings. (BB, L, D)

Day 6: Cruising the romantic Rhine River, Koblenz

Featured Excursion: Koblenz walking tour

Cruise along the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage-designated Upper Middle Rhine Valley with 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)

Day 7: Cologne

Featured Excursion: Cologne walking tour and Cologne Cathedral visit

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)

Day 8: Depart Amsterdam, Transfer to the airport

Disembark the ship and transfer to Amsterdam Schipol Airport for your flight home, or extend your stay in bustling Amsterdam. On arrival at your UK airport, your driver will greet you and escort you to your waiting private car for your door to door transfer to your home.

• March 25
• April 1, 8, 15, 22
• May 6, 13, 20, 27
• June 10, 17, 24
• July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
• August 5, 19, 26
• September 2, 9, 16, 30
• October 7, 14, 21, 28
• November 4, 11

River cruise operates in reverse on some dates - ask for details.

Save up to £600 per couple when booking before 31 December 2011

• Full prices from £1,799 to £2,649

• Our prices from £1,499 to £2,549

• VIP Home Departure Service
• Duration 8 days, 7 night cruise
• Scheduled British Airways or another leading airline direct flights
• Transfers to and from airport and ship
• 7-nights full board cruise on the River Antoinette - all cabins with twin or double beds, shower, hairdryer, toilet, TV and telephone
• Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with dinner, bottled water in your cabin and 24 hour speciality coffees and tea bar
• Included shore excursions with English speaking guides, as per itinerary (subject to change)
• Epicurean Adventure Program
• State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions
• Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Dinners
• Onboard entertainment and insightful lectures
• All airport taxes, security charges and UK Air Passenger Duty
• All port charges

• Airline imposed fuel surcharge

Prices are per person based on two sharing and are subject to availability. Book by 30 Nov 2011 for savings. Prices are based on Grade 5 cabins with picture window. Cabin upgrades are as follows

• Cat 4 £140 - Picture Window
• Cat 3 £400 - French Balcony
• Cat 2 £540 - French Balcony
• Cat 1 £760 - Conservatory Balcony
• Suite £1,110
• Owners Suite £2,110

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