Name: Castles along the Rhine & Amsterdam from Basel Cruise
Brand: Uniworld River Cruises
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Day 1 - Basel

Arrive: Sun 03 October 2027 / Depart: Sun 03 October 2027

Basel is a city on the Rhine River in northwest Switzerland, close to the country’s borders with France and Germany. Its medieval old town centers around Marktplatz, dominated by the 16th-century, red-sandstone Town Hall. Its 12th-century Gothic cathedral has city views, and contains the tomb of the 16th-century Dutch scholar, Erasmus. The city’s university houses some of Erasmus’ works.

Day 2 - Breisach

Arrive: Mon 04 October 2027 / Depart: Mon 04 October 2027

Breisach is your gateway to the Alsatian wine road.

Day 3 - Strasbourg

Arrive: Tue 05 October 2027 / Depart: Tue 05 October 2027

Strasbourg is the capital city of the Grand Est region, formerly Alsace, in northeastern France. It's also the formal seat of the European Parliament and sits near the German border, with culture and architecture blending German and French influences. Its Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame features daily shows from its astronomical clock and sweeping views of the Rhine River from partway up its 142m spire.

Day 4 - Mannheim

Arrive: Wed 06 October 2027 / Depart: Wed 06 October 2027

Stroll through Speyer’s charming Old Town to the city’s grand cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 5 - Rudesheim

Arrive: Thu 07 October 2027 / Depart: Thu 07 October 2027

Rüdesheim am Rhein is a town in the Rhine Valley, Germany. It’s known for winemaking, especially of Riesling wines. In the center, Drosselgasse is a lane lined with shops, taverns and restaurants. Nearby, Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet is a museum of automated musical instruments. Medieval Brömserburg Castle is home to the Rheingau Wine Museum, exhibiting wine paraphernalia from ancient times to the present.

Day 6 - Braubach

Arrive: Fri 08 October 2027 / Depart: Fri 08 October 2027

Braubach is a municipality in the Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is situated on the right bank of the Rhine, approx. 10 km southeast of Koblenz.

Day 7 - Cologne

Arrive: Sat 09 October 2027 / Depart: Sat 09 October 2027

You have an array of choices for how you wish to experience Cologne’s many treasures. Those interested in history and architecture can stroll with a local expert through Old Town to the city’s iconic UNESCO-listed Gothic Cologne Cathedral.

Day 8 - Arnhem

Arrive: Sun 10 October 2027 / Depart: Sun 10 October 2027

Arnhem is a city and municipality situated in the eastern part of the Netherlands. It is the capital of the province of Gelderland and located on both banks of the rivers Nederrijn and Sint-Jansbeek, which was the source of the city's development.

Day 9 - Amsterdam

Arrive: Mon 11 October 2027

Delve into the glories of Amsterdam’s golden age: the doors to the Van Gogh museum open early just for you and your fellow passengers, and an art expert guides you through this remarkable collection (The Potato Eaters and Sunflowers are just two of its highlights), followed by one of two ways to experience the historic city. You may cruise the 400-year-old canals or stroll through the medieval Begijnhof, home to Amsterdam’s oldest wood houses, and visit the elegant 17th-century Van Loon mansion.

Day 10 - Amsterdam

Depart: Tue 12 October 2027

S.S. Elisabeth From Uniworld River Cruises

Joining our fleet in 2025, the S.S. Elisabeth, sister ship to the S.S. Victoria, exudes contemporary style with luxe velvet and marble accents, while original artwork adds a touch of Uniworld’s signature boutique style. The S.S. Elisabeth has the largest suites on the rivers of Europe, boasting two Royal Suites that offer an incredible 506 square feet each. Guests can even reserve the adjoining standard Suite next door to create a 759 square foot suite with two bedrooms connected by a separate living room. All the Suites and Signature French Balconies offer abundant space—much higher than standard—with ultra-comfortable, water-facing beds dressed in Uniworld’s fine custom linens. The rest of the ship is equally stunning, featuring a relaxing pool, gym, and massage room. Guests can dine at their choice of three venues: a main dining room, a private venue for smaller groups, and even a sundeck bar.

Ship Cabins

French Balcony

Luxurious riverview stateroom (188 sq ft - 17.5 sq m) King-sized bed (convertible to 2 singles), fine custom linens, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, espresso machine, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center Bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, rain shower, comfortable bathrobes, and slippers Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship

Signature French Balcony

Luxurious riverview stateroom (253 sq ft - 23.5 sq m). *Please note that stateroom 202 is 237 sq ft (22 sq m), 16 sq ft smaller than the other Signature French Balcony staterooms King-sized bed (convertible to 2 singles), fine custom linens, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, espresso machine, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center Bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, rain shower, comfortable bathrobes, and slippers Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship