Itinerary
- Day 1
Amsterdam
You arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and make your way to the S.S. Antoinette. If you've booked a Uniworld arrival transfer, a representative meets you and gets you to the ship where your 10-night river cruise begins. After settling into your cabin, you'll have time to explore the ship and meet fellow travelers before dinner.
- Day 2
Amsterdam
Amsterdam gives you time to wander this major port and financial hub, taking in the mix of modern energy and centuries-old buildings. You can head out to see street art and navigate the canal system, or visit the Portuguese synagogues and explore Jewish heritage sites. The Anne Frank House and Keukenhof Gardens are options if you want to add those on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Respect in the Red Light District
Optional Activities
- STRAAT Museum & Canal Cruise
- Visit to Portuguese Synagogue and Jewish Museum
- Anne Frank House Visit
- Keukenhof Gardens
Landmarks Red Light District Portuguese Synagogue Anne Frank House Keukenhof Gardens - Day 3
Rotterdam to Delft - Kinderdijk
Rotterdam's skyline dominates with modern structures like the Maas Tower, Montevideo, and Millennium Tower connected by the Erasmus Bridge. From here you can take a side trip to nearby Delft, known for its blue-and-white pottery made by skilled craftspeople, or head to Kinderdijk to see the traditional windmills up close.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Delft & the Kinderdijk Windmills
Landmarks Erasmus Bridge Kinderdijk Windmills Delft - Day 4
Arnhem
Arnhem rebuilt itself from near-total destruction during WWII into a vibrant modern city with several museums, shopping streets, and historical sites worth seeing. You can visit the grand Palace Het Loo or cycle the Arnhem Airborne route that follows WWII history through the countryside.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit of Palace "Het Loo"
- Let's Go: Arnhem Airborne Cycle Route
Landmarks Palace Het Loo - Day 5
Cologne
Cologne has plenty to offer depending on what interests you. Those drawn to history and architecture can walk through the Old Town and see the 12 Romanesque churches scattered throughout. If you're interested in Jewish heritage, the centuries-old mikveh and the Jewish quarter tell important stories.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Cologne Walking Tour with Old Town Visit
- Cologne's Jewish History
Landmarks Cologne Cathedral Old Town Cologne 
- Day 6
Sankt Goar
Your ship docks right in the Rhine Gorge, putting you close to some of the region's famous castles. You can walk to Rheinfels Castle with its dramatic setting and underground tunnels, or choose Reichenstein Castle and its historical significance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Let's Go: Rheinfels Castle & Tunnels
- Reichenstein Castle Visit
Landmarks Rheinfels Castle Reichenstein Castle - Day 7
Sankt Goar to Mainz
You'll head to Mainz, the capital of Rhineland-Palatinate, and make your way to the charming town of Idstein. The well-preserved historic architecture there gives you a real sense of the region's character and serves as a good base to explore what surrounds it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Idstein Discovery Tour
Landmarks Idstein - Day 8
Speyer
Speyer lets you choose how to spend your time among ancient history and contemporary culture. Join a walking tour that includes local food stops, explore the Jewish heritage and ShUM sites, or visit a traditional vinegar estate for a tour and tasting. Heidelberg and country cooking experiences are available if you arrange them separately.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Speyer Walking Tour with Local Treats
- Speyer and the ShUM
- Private Doktorenhof Vinegar Estate Visit and Tasting
- Romantic Heidelberg
- Authentic Country Cooking with Vinegar
Landmarks Speyer Cathedral 
- Day 9
Strasbourg
A local guide takes you through Strasbourg's cobbled streets, past half-timbered buildings and giant stork nests, with pastry shops tempting you along the way. Alternatively, dive into the city's 2,000 years of Jewish history. The Black Forest day trip showcasing nature and cultural heritage is available as an add-on.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Strasbourg Walking Tour
- Alsace's Jewish Past
- Black Forest: Natural Beauty & Living History
Landmarks Strasbourg Cathedral 
- Day 10
Basel
You'll walk through Basel's old town with a guide, finding charming squares with their own distinct personality around each corner. A visit to Feldschlösschen brewery with a beer tasting is included. You can also explore the city on foot or by bike, or join an awareness-focused walking tour instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nights Out: Feldschlösschen Brewery Visit and Beer Tasting
Optional Activities
- Basel Walking Tour with Local Treats
- Let's Go: Basel by Bike
- Awareness Walking Tour
Landmarks Feldschlösschen Brewery - Day 11
Basel
This morning you disembark the S.S. Antoinette in Basel after your river cruise. If you've arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, transportation takes you to EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg for your flight home. You'll want to pack the night before and have breakfast on board before heading to the airport.
