9 days with Uniworld

1-800-510-4002	Tour Itinerary	1-800-510-4002
Discounts are offered on dates in red. Click FastDeal # for Complete Pricing FastDeal # Departs US or Canada Starting Price * Inc Air Starting Price * No Air #T36863 Nov 5, '10 Call $2,049 Discounts are offered on dates in red. Click FastDeal # for Complete Pricing DAY 1: Depart home gateway to Basel DAY 2: Basel Transfer from Basel airport to ship DAY 3: Strasbourg Featured Excursion: Strasbourg canal cruise You’ll wake up in the beautiful port of the Alsatian town of Strasbourg. Situated halfway between Paris and Prague, Strasbourg is known as the “Crossroads of Europe.” It is home to a magnificent, single-spired Gothic cathedral, Notre Dame, and beautiful half-timbered houses; it is also the seat of the European Parliament. See Strasbourg in the way ithas been seen through the centuries—on a canal cruise that passes Petite France, the picturesque old quarter with its timberframe houses adorned with flower boxes. (BB, L, Captain’s Farewell Dinner) DAY 4: Speyer Featured Excursion: Full-day tour of Heidelberg Irresistible Optional Tour: Rüdesheim Dinner From the port of Speyer, you’ll take a motorcoach to Heidelberg, a perfectly preserved Medieval city nestled in the Neckar River Valley along Germany’s Castle Road. Heidelberg is home to Germany’s oldest university and is forever immortalized by Sigmund Romberg’s operetta, The Student Prince. Your tour takes you past the romantic ruins of Heidelberg Castle, where you’ll be guided through the castle’s courtyard. You will also get to see the world’s largest wine barrel. Continue your tour in downtown Heidelberg and through Old Town where you’ll see the town’s late-Gothic church. You’ll have some free time to wander along one of Germany’s longest pedestrian streets, enjoy bustling squares lined with cafés, or simply take in the serene atmosphere of this truly charming town. (BB, D) DAY 5: Rüdesheim Featured Excursion: Gondola ride to the scenic Niederwald Heights Rüdesheim is one of the most scenic wine towns along the Rhine and its history dates back to Roman times, as do most of the cities along the Rhine. The town is famous for, among other things, its long avenue of shops and wine bars—known as the Drosselgasse—as well as the Niederwald Monument commemorating the unification of Germany. As an added treat today, you’ll board a mini-train for the short trip to the Niederwald Gondola. The adventure takes off the moment your gondola rises up the hillside. During the ride and once at the top, you will be mesmerized by the fairytale views that appear on all sides, including Rüdesheim, the vineyards of the Rheingau, and the Niederwald Monument. Perched at the top of the Niederwald heights, the monument can be seen by all who pass through this section of the beautiful Rhine Valley. (BB, L, D) DAY 6: Miltenberg Featured Excursion: Miltenberg walking tour Relax onboard during the morning as your ship travels the tranquil waters of the meandering Main River through a series of locks and past quiet Franconian hamlets. Arrive in charming and romantic Miltenberg, the “Pearl of the Main River.” The town is protected by its old walls and two gates—one facing east, and another facing west. While on your walking tour, you’ll discover why this Medieval town seems to leap from the pages of a German fairytale with its 14th- and 15th-century half-timbered, gabled houses; the Crooked House; and the Royal Inn, which has been a working hotel since the 17th century. (BB, L, D) DAY 7: Würzburg Featured Excursion: Würzburg Residenz visit and winetasting Visit Würzburg Residenz, an immaculate example of Baroque architecture and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. This grand palace was built and decorated in the 18th century by an international team of architects, sculptors, stucco-workers, and painters. Particularly noteworthy is Tiepolo’s ceiling fresco—the largest in the world. Enjoy the magnificent garden, one of the most expansive and beautiful in Europe. Your tour will be capped off with a private winetasting of fabulous Franconian wines in the historic Residenz cellar. (BB, L, D) DAY 8: Hassfurt (Bamberg) Featured Excursion: Bamberg walking tour Awaken in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Bamberg, located on the Regnitz River near its confluence with the Main. Bamberg has one of Europe’s largest intact Old Town centers, and like Rome, the city is built on seven hills—only here, a church tops each hill. Your walking tour takes you past the imperial cathedral, the four-winged New Residence, the Town Hall lapped by the Regnitz River, and Little Venice, an area of colorful fishermen’s houses from the 19th century. During the afternoon, you’ll cruise the peaceful, meandering Main River. (BB, L, Captain’s Welcome Dinner) DAY 9: Nuremberg (disembark), transfer to the airport Transfer from the ship to the Nuremberg airport for your flight home.

1-800-510-4002	All This Included	1-800-510-4002
Discover the inescapable romantic spirit of the Rhine, with ancient castles and grand palaces, half-timbered houses, medieval towns, famous wines, and robust beers as you sail along two incredible rivers—the romantic Rhine and the peaceful, meandering Main. 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the stunning River Countess All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner; bottled water in your stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffees and teas 6 shore excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides State-of-the-art Quietvox portablebaudio headset system on all shore excursions Complimentary use of bicycles Captivating onboard local entertainment Signature lecture: “Contemporary Germany” Exclusive Epicurean Adventurer Program Captain’s Welcome & Farewell Dinner An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff All transfers on arrival and departure days

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Bamberg Walking Tour Wurzburg Residenz & Wine Tasting Miltenberg Walking Tour Aschaffenburg Old town stroll Gondola Ride to Niederwald Monument Heidelberg Strasbourg Canal Cruise

1-800-510-4002	Accommodations on this Tour	1-800-510-4002
Category 5 Moselle Deck on the River Countess

1-800-510-4002	Notes	1-800-510-4002
Prices exclude additional port charges of $98. Optional excursions are available. A limited number of singles may be available in certain categories on certain vessels for an additional supplement. Cabin upgrades are available. Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more information.

1-800-510-4002	Terms and Conditions	1-800-510-4002
For terms and conditions of this Uniworld tour, please click here. * The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land prices are guaranteed. Whenever air-inclusive tour prices are displayed, these prices do not include government taxes and fees, which are additional. Air prices are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Air-inclusive prices include air from a major U.S. gateway; air from other U.S. airports is available at an additional cost. Sorry, we are unable to offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to arrange their own transportation to the tour origination city, we are able to offer the land portion of the package or tour, at the price quoted.