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Castles along the Rhine (2027) (Basel to Arnhem, 2027)

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From Basel to Arnhem
4.7
11 traveler reviews
  • Festive Christmas market stalls and giant lit star in a charming European town square at blue hour
  • Basel Minster and colourful riverside buildings mirrored in the calm Rhine River on a sunny day
  • Hilltop church and fortified walls overlooking quaint houses in Breisach under a blue sky
  • Panoramic view of Breisach’s cathedral complex and tiled-roof town cascading down a ridge
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  • Sunny aerial of red-roofed Breisach town with cathedral hill and the Rhine River on the left
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Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 130
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Basel

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  2. Day 2

    Basel to Breisach

    Included Activities

    • Alsatian Villages
    • All About Alsace
  3. Day 3

    Strasbourg

    Included Activities

    • Strasbourg Panoramic Tour with Cathedral and Old Town Walk
    • Canals, Cobblestones, and Cathedrals

    Optional Activities

    • Bicycle rental
    • Nordic walking stick rental
    Landmarks
    Strasbourg Cathedral
    Strasbourg Old Town
  4. Day 4

    Mannheim

    Optional Activities

    • Private Doktorenhof Vinegar Estate Visit and Tasting
    • Secret Garden & Collections
    • Submarines & Space Shuttles
    • Formula 1
  5. Day 5

    Rüdesheim

    Included Activities

    • Nights Out: Marksburg Castle Visit
    • Cable Car Climb to Niederwald Heights
    • Braubach Stroll with Ice Cream Stop

    Optional Activities

    • Castle Vollrads Wine Tasting
    • Let's Go: Vineyard Hike
    Landmarks
    Marksburg Castle
    Niederwald Monument
    Castle Vollrads
  6. Day 6

    Braubach - Koblenz - Cologne

    Optional Activities

    • Koblenz Walking Tour
    • Let's Go: Bike Koblenz along the Rhine
    • Koblenz Climbing Forest
    Landmarks
    Deutsches Eck
  7. Day 7

    Cologne

    Included Activities

    • Cologne Walking Tour

    Optional Activities

    • Cologne Goes Green
    • Gargoyles and Chocolate
    Landmarks
    Cologne Cathedral
    Cologne Old Town
  8. Day 8

    Arnhem

    Optional Activities

    • Amsterdam Extension
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  • S.S. Elisabeth
    S.S. Elisabeth
    Joining our fleet in 2025, the S.S. Elisabeth, sister ship to the S.S. Victoria, exudes contemporary style with luxe velvet and marble accen… Read more
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4.7
Overall rating based on 11 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.9
  • Transport
    4.9
  • Guide
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
    4.6
  • Tour Operator
    4.6

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  • S
    August 4th, 2024
    5.0
    Well looked after all the way around...attention to detail requests were attended to with pleasure. Interesting stops...
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    • Large historic castle on the hillside surrounded by greenery.
    • Ancient cannon displayed indoors with wooden flooring.
    • Children's traditional costumes on display in a shop.
    • Interior of a church with stained glass windows and organ pipes.
    • Statue with offerings placed around it in an interior setting.
    • Traditional bakery display with pretzels and baked goods.
    • Lush garden with various plants and flowers.
    • Castle perched on a lush hillside.
    • Stork standing on a nest against a blue sky.
    • Castle built on rocky terrain surrounded by lush greenery.
    • Colorful half-timbered houses with flowers on the façade.
    • Historic gate with spires surrounded by people and shops.
    Traveled in July 2024
  • C
    July 25th, 2023
    5.0
    A friend recommended Uniworld to me and I'm glad he did. What a wonderful experience it was. The boat, the staff, the...
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    • Field with grazing animals surrounded by tall trees.
    • View of a canal lined with trees, clear sky.
    • Riverside village with a church and houses on a sunny day.
    • View from a boat on a river with lined trees and clear sky.
    Traveled in June 2023
  • Castles along the Rhine (2027) (Basel to Arnhem, 2027) reviewer 3
    May 15th, 2023
    5.0
    I absolutely love the cruise. The staff on board especially. They were so kind and took care of everything we might...
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    Traveled in May 2023
  • Castles along the Rhine (2027) (Basel to Arnhem, 2027) reviewer 4
    October 15th, 2022
    3.0
    There was a large group of 78 people on the cruise which made it not so great
    Traveled in September 2022
    Reply from: Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
    Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the group impacted your trip. Please feel free to reach out to us at customerservice@uniworld.com.
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  • S
    April 23rd, 2022
    4.0
    Very nice trip. Your were OK with a few standouts like the vinegar tasting. Wish there had been more lectures and...
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    Traveled in March 2022
    Reply from: Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
    Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the vinegar tasting and the talk on modern German attitudes. However, we're sorry to hear that there was not enough lectures and cultural talks. I have gone ahead and shared your feedback on this with our management team.
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  • Castles along the Rhine (2027) (Basel to Arnhem, 2027) reviewer 6
    September 30th, 2021
    5.0
    It was excellent. Everything okay
    Traveled in September 2021
  • R
    September 27th, 2019
    5.0
    Amazing cruise, Beautiful ship, food was incredible, the staff went above and beyond. Couldn't fault a thing!!
    Traveled in August 2019
    Reply from: Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
    Thank you for the wonderful review. We’re so glad you enjoyed your cruise, and hope to see you back soon.
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  • N
    September 23rd, 2019
    5.0
    Uniworld always goes above and beyond any expectations. This cruise was filled with an amazing staff who was...
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    • Castles along the Rhine (2027) (Basel to Arnhem, 2027) customer review photo
    Traveled in June 2017
    Reply from: Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
    We are thrilled to have you as part of the Uniworld family! Thank you for sharing your kind words with us. It means the world to us and to our entire team! We look forward to serving you again soon!
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  • Castles along the Rhine (2027) (Basel to Arnhem, 2027) reviewer 9
    September 20th, 2019
    5.0
    I loved the staff on board, so friendly =) The food was fantastic. I do recommend!
    Traveled in August 2019
    Reply from: Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
    We are thrilled to have you as part of the Uniworld family! We look forward to serving you again soon!
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  • M
    September 20th, 2019
    5.0
    When they tell you the staff will go above and beyond you think ok they will be great, they are Absolutely...
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    Traveled in August 2019
    Reply from: Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
    We're happy you had a fantastic time with us! Thanks for your trust, we're thankful for amazing customers like you. We hope to see you again soon!
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