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Remarkable Rhine & Historic Holland
11 Days | Amsterdam to Basel | May 10 - 20, 2026
Dive deep into the region’s culture, natural wonders, traditions, and historical significance in a one-of-a-kind experience along the Rhine. Delve into the region’s world-renowned museums. Along the way, indulge in Central Europe’s delicious cuisine.
Oh, and did we mention the scenery? Standing on the top deck of your ship, watching the ever-changing landscape turn increasingly dramatic, you’ll understand why people have been raving about the Rhine River Valley for centuries—and there’s definitely no cause to stop.
Jewish Heritage Program: Our Jewish Heritage Program is the only one of its kind on the rivers and allows you to dive into Central Europe's enduring Jewish legacy with visits to museums, memorials, synagogues, and more. Please note: Tours that fall on Saturdays will not operate due to Shabbat, and some sites may be closed during other significant events, such as Passover.
Explore Europe’s rich history and Jewish heritage on an incredible discovery of the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland.
Visit to Portuguese Synagogue and Jewish Museum
STRAAT Museum & Canal Cruise
Respect in the Red Light District
The Netherlands’ largest city, Amsterdam has been an international port and financial center for 400 years, endowing it with a lively cosmopolitan feeling to match its historic architecture.
This evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey:
Day 2 - Amsterdam
Note: For Arrival, Departure and Transfer details, please visit Uniworld.com/transfers. For Port Location details, please visit Uniworld.com/ports.
Arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.
Day 1 - Amsterdam
Let's Go: Arnhem Airborne Cycle Route
Visit of Palace "Het Loo'"
Arnhem, almost completely destroyed in WWII, has blossomed into a burgeoning Dutch city, with several museums, shop-lined streets and historic landmarks.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey:
Day 4 - Arnhem
Delft & the Kinderdijk Windmills
Rotterdam is thoroughly modern—you’ll soon understand why it’s sometimes called “Manhattan on the Meuse”: The Maas Tower, the Montevideo, the Millennium Tower, and the spectacular Erasmus Bridge make for a dazzling skyline. Today, use it as a jumping point for the nearby city of Delft, where the Netherland’s traditional blue-and-white pottery is crafted by master artisans, and the colorful windmills of Kinderdijk.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey:
Day 3 - Rotterdam
Reichenstein Castle Visit
Let’s Go: Rheinfels Castle & Tunnels
With your ship docked at a central location in the Rhine Gorge today, you’ll have the perfect opportunity to explore one of the region’s famous castles on foot.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey:
Day 6 - Sankt Goar
Cologne’s Jewish History
Cologne Walking Tour with Old Town Visit
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.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey:
Day 5 - Cologne
Private Doktorenhof Vinegar Estate Visit and Tasting
Speyer and the ShUM
Speyer Walking Tour with Local Treats
Expect the unexpected in Speyer, where ancient treasures harmoniously coexist with modern-day innovation. Enjoy a walking tour of Speyer, visit a a vinegar estate for a tour and tasting, or join our “Jewish Heritage” excursion to ancient centers of learning and religion.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey:
Day 8 - Speyer (Mannheim)
Idstein Discovery Tour
The capital city of the Rhineland-Palatinate, Mainz is a vibrant and beautiful hub from which to explore the surrounding region.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey:
Day 7 - Sankt Goar, Mainz
On day 11, disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg airport for your flight home.
Awareness Walking Tour
Let's Go: Basel by Bike
Basel Walking Tour with Local Treats
Nights Out: Feldschlösschen Brewery Visit and Beer Tasting
Ramble with your guide through the historic heart of Basel. Every historic square you see will hold a special charm.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey:
(Disembark)
Day 10 & 11 - Basel
Alsace’s Jewish Past
Strasbourg Walking Tour
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.
This evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey:
Day 9 - Strasbourg
Featured Excursions do not require booking. Excursions that are listed as "Choose between..." must be booked onboard however there is no additional cost. Please refer to the excursion details below to view purchasing options for our Masterpiece Collection excursions where applicable.
Note: The itineraries presented are subject to modification due to water levels, closures because of public holidays or other uncontrollable factors. Every effort will be made to operate programs as planned, but changes may still be necessary throughout the cruise. This day-to-day schedule is subject to change. Your final day-to-day schedule will be provided onboard on the first day of your cruise.
- 2 nights at the Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel (or similar)
- Breakfast daily
- All service charges, taxes, and porterage
- Interlaken Vicinity Walk
- Jungfraujoch ("the top of Europe") visit
- Bern City Walking Tour
- English-speaking expert
- Transfers throughout the extension are included
Enjoy a luxury stay in Interlaken amid the mountains of the Bernese Alps. One of Switzerland’s most beloved mountain getaways, Interlaken is always a good choice. Extend your Rhine River voyage here for three days to experience the best this enchanting city has to offer, with an expert local host to guide your way.
Optional, Interlaken Post-Cruise Extension
3 days
Cultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment
Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
6 UNESCO World Heritage sites
4 countries: France, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland
Experiences
Free Wi-Fi
Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, high thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
10-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the elegant S.S. Antoinette
Accommodations
Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
Guided “Jewish Heritage,” “Let's Go,” and “Village Day” programs
9 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
Excursions
Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water
Welcome and Farewell Dinners
Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions
10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 dinners
All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
Dining
