| Cruise Line |
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises |
| Ship |
River Empress |
| Destination |
EU Rivers |
| Nights |
10 |
| Departure Date |
20 Sep 2021 |
| Description |
10 Night Cruise sailing from Amsterdam to Basel aboard River Empress.
Day 1: Amsterdam (Embark)
Day 2: Amsterdam
Enjoy the luxury of a full day in the “Venice of the North,†starting with a “Morning with the Masters†tour of the Hermitage Amsterdam. Afterwards, explore the city on foot or via a canal cruise.
Choice of Amsterdam walking tour with distillery visit or Amsterdam canal cruise
This evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Day 3: Harlingen
You’ll spend your day exploring the coastal Netherlands city of Harlingen.
Choice of "Let's Go" biking the islands or Harlingen "Village Day"
Day 4: Arnhem
Arnhem, almost completely destroyed in WWII, has blossomed into a burgeoning Dutch city, with several museums, shop-lined streets and historic landmarks.
Choice of Kröller-Müller Museum visit or "Let's Go" Arnhem airborne cycle route
Day 5: Cologne
You have an array of choices for how you wish to experience Cologne’s many treasures. Those interested in history and architecture will want to stroll through the Old Town, featuring 12 stunning Romanesque churches. Guests interested in the city’s Jewish past are welcome to explore the centuries-old mikveh and Cologne’s Jewish quarter.
Day 6: Oberwesel
Bacharach is an ancient village that appears straight out of the pages of a storybook. Enjoy a guided stroll through town and taste some locally grown Rieslings, a specialty of the region. Alternatively, join a “Let's Go†hike that will take you past the old town walls and up to a fortified 12th-century castle.
Choice of Bacharach village stroll with Riesling tasting or “Let’s Go†Castle Stahleck hike
Day 7: Frankfurt
Frankfurt is known as the “Mainhattan†of Europe, a financial powerhouse with soaring skyscrapers as well as traditional Old Town architecture.
Day 8: Speyer (Mannheim)
Expect the unexpected in Speyer, where ancient treasures harmoniously coexist with modern-day innovation. Explore the baroque palace of Mannheim, visit a a vinegar estate for a tour and tasting, or join our “Jewish Heritage†excursion to an ancient center of learning and religion in Worms.
Choice of Baroque palace of Mannheim or Private Doktorenhof vinegar estate visit and tasting
Day 9: Strasbourg
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. Or take an in-depth look at the city’s rich Jewish history, which dates back an astonishing 2,000 years.
Day 10: Basel
Ramble with your guide through the historic heart of Basel. Every historic square you see will hold a special charm.
Choice of Basel walking tour with local treats or “Let’s Go†Basel by bike
This evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Day 11: Basel (Disembark)
Disembark the ship. |
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| Sailing Dates |
- 31 Mar 2021
- 20 Apr 2021
- 10 May 2021
- 30 May 2021
- 31 Jul 2021
- 20 Sep 2021
- 10 Oct 2021
- 30 Oct 2021
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| Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
| Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 1 |
20/09 |
Amsterdam, Rivers |
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| 2 |
21/09 |
Amsterdam, Rivers |
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| 3 |
22/09 |
Harlingen, Netherlands |
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| 4 |
23/09 |
Arnhem, Holland |
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| 5 |
24/09 |
Cologne, Germany |
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| 6 |
25/09 |
Oberwesel |
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| 7 |
26/09 |
Frankfurt, Germany |
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| 8 |
27/09 |
Speyer, Germany |
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| 9 |
28/09 |
Strasbourg, France |
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| 10 |
29/09 |
Basel, Switzerland |
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| 11 |
30/09 |
Basel, Switzerland |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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